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Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Exchequer Revenue
Peter Burke
63. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the surplus recorded in 2018 on a GGB basis; and the expected surplus to be recorded in 2019. [52508/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
64. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €100,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €100,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52510/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
65. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €200,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €200,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52511/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
66. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €300,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €300,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52512/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
67. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €400,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €400,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52513/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
68. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €50,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €50,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52514/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
69. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €150,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €150,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52515/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Tax Code
Peter Burke
70. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance his plans in respect of future changes in the rate of DIRT. [52516/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Brexit Data
Peter Burke
147. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of firms that availed of InterTradeIreland support to secure Brexit advisory services in 2018 and to date in 2019; the cost in both years; and the average grant. [52507/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme
Peter Burke
154. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding compensation for the young persons who received the H1N1 swine flu Pandemrix vaccine and subsequently developed narcolepsy in view of a recent case (details supplied); if there are non-legal routes being considered due to the stress this causes young persons and their families and the cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52221/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Home Care Packages Provision
Peter Burke
214. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if home care assistance will be provided for a person (details supplied). [52301/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Peter Burke
341. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [52304/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Peter Burke
342. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52305/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Budget Targets
Peter Burke
390. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of expenditure that will need to be achieved in budget 2025 to deliver upon the commitment that such expenditure will be doubled relative to outrun in 2017. [52517/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Peter Burke
376. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to allow a person (details supplied) to receive the optimum dose of their medication as per clinical recommendation without incurring an additional charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51339/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Sports Funding
Peter Burke
583. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if grant funding suitable for a large-scale sports project is available (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51352/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Peter Burke
600. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an overdue claim for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51233/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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School Admissions
Peter Burke
106. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a review of school places in a location (details supplied) will be carried out due to a deficit; if emergency measures will be put in place to facilitate access to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50753/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Third Level Fees
Peter Burke
114. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request a university to review a decision not to reimburse student fees to a person (details supplied) due to the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50835/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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School Transport Data
Peter Burke
122. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children availing of the school transport scheme by primary and post-primary education between those that are parents and are exempted from paying the charge and those that are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51050/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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School Transport Expenditure
Peter Burke
123. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of exempting all parents from the costs of the school transport scheme by primary and post-primary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51051/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Proposed Legislation
Peter Burke
137. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to amend the current laws governing sexual consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50817/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Peter Burke
164. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his views on a nursing recruitment issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50677/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Positive Ageing Strategy
Peter Burke
168. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider issuing guidelines for a system (details supplied) in the short-term in line with the assisted living blueprint and policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50696/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Health Services Staff Remuneration
Peter Burke
264. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when he plans to introduce full pay restoration for section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50944/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Disability Support Services
Peter Burke
265. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting lists for disability supports for children; his further plans for increased capacity for residential support for persons with intellectual disabilities; his plans for increased capacity for respite due to the unmet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50945/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Peter Burke
266. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the ageing transport fleet used to support persons with intellectual disabilities in view of the fact that over 550 vehicles are ten years or older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50946/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Wind Energy Generation
Peter Burke
308. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered offering grants to those who erect and maintain wind turbines at significant personal cost (details supplied); his views on whether the tariff for exporting green power is low compared to other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50781/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Public Service Obligation Levy Data
Peter Burke
325. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public services obligation subvention for 2020 and for each of the past 15 years by mode of transport and recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51048/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Public Transport Fares
Peter Burke
326. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of removing fares for children up to 12, 14, 16 and 18 years of age, respectively on all PSO funded transport; the expected increased current and capital expenditure requirements to respond to increased demand as a result in each scenario to ensure no diminution of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51049/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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School Services Staff
Peter Burke
113. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the role of school secretaries will be upgraded to clerical officer positions; and if so, the timescale for the transition. [50483/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Greyhound Industry
Peter Burke
182. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50490/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Manufacturing Sector
Peter Burke
87. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the new industry 4.0 strategy which is being developed; the role envisaged for a centre (details supplied) as part of this strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49967/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Future Growth Loan Scheme
Peter Burke
89. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the drawdown under the future growth loan scheme; the way in which this scheme is benefitting small businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49966/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
239. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated to a town (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50240/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
288. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding allocated to an area (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50245/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
305. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated to businesses and organisations in a town (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50241/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Peter Burke
381. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [49957/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Orthodontic Services
Peter Burke
387. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of an orthodontic appointment for a person (details supplied). [49987/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Primary Medical Certificates
Peter Burke
421. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the approval of replacement staff for the assessment of primary medical certificates in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50222/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Health Services Funding
Peter Burke
428. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the funding his Department and the HSE allocated to a town (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50242/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
493. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding allocated to an area (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50244/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
523. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated to a town (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50237/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
546. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated to an area (details supplied) and its surrounds in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50248/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
549. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to a town (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50239/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
552. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to a town (details supplied) since the inception of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50238/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Payments
Peter Burke
562. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider extending the Christmas bonus to those in receipt of illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49793/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Peter Burke
567. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of a proposal (details supplied). [49827/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Peter Burke
568. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of social protection payments made in respect of qualified adults by age cohort, gender and social protection payment. [49828/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Departmental Funding
Peter Burke
634. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated within a town (details supplied) and its surrounds in each of the years 2011 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50243/19]