Parliamentary questions

Budget 2015

Terence Flanagan

758. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if hepatitis C services will be funded in budget 2015 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41898/14]

Medical Card Applications

Terence Flanagan

759. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41904/14]

Medical Card Applications

Terence Flanagan

772. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the average processing time for a medical card application in Primary Care Reimbursement Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41981/14]

Fire Service

Terence Flanagan

792. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed takeover of Dublin Fire Brigade by the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42101/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Terence Flanagan

798. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card review in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42114/14]

Medical Card Eligibility

Terence Flanagan

813. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans to review medical care criteria (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42217/14]

Health Lottery

Terence Flanagan

816. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a health lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/14]

Health Insurance Prices

Terence Flanagan

819. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans to make health insurance more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42258/14]

Third Level Fees

Terence Flanagan

902. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to reduce the cost of college registration fees here in the context of the cost in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41594/14]

Irish Water Administration

Terence Flanagan

976. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the assistance available to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 13 to complete their Irish Water application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40929/14]

Asbestos Remediation Programme

Terence Flanagan

1007. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a grant is available from his Department to assist with the removal of asbestos from residential properties and garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41282/14]

Water Charges Introduction

Terence Flanagan

1010. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding water charges (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41316/14]

Planning Issues

Terence Flanagan

1013. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41352/14]

Data Protection

Terence Flanagan

1022. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the retention of PPS numbers by Irish Water (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41491/14]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Terence Flanagan

1044. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the laws in place to help home owners who are having problems with difficult neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41816/14]

Homelessness Strategy

Terence Flanagan

1045. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for dealing with homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41819/14]

Irish Water Administration

Terence Flanagan

1052. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if householders will incur bills of up to €1,000 to fix Irish Water pipes; if persons will be responsible for repairing leaks and blockages outside their property boundaries by repairing pipes between their properties and public sewers; if home owners will have to seek a road opening licence from their local authority in order to do so, and if the licence will only be granted once a person has public liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41875/14]

Water Charges Introduction

Terence Flanagan

1053. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out his views on the timing of water charges bills (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41906/14]

Water Charges Administration

Terence Flanagan

1055. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if council tenants will be obliged to pay water charges; what will happen to council tenants who do not pay charges; if councils will be in a position to hand over the tenants' details to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41977/14]

State Properties

Terence Flanagan

1063. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the legislation in place to prevent squatting on public lands; his plans to update legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/14]

Water Charges Introduction

Terence Flanagan

1068. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42214/14]

Housing for People with Disabilities Provision

Terence Flanagan

1069. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a grant is available to make a public building wheelchair accessible (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42222/14]

Television Licence Fee Collection

Terence Flanagan

1087. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update regarding the introduction of the broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41722/14]

Taxi Regulations

Terence Flanagan

1109. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a taxi licence-plate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41272/14]

Taxi Regulations

Terence Flanagan

1110. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the NCT for taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41275/14]

Public Transport

Terence Flanagan

1125. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on recent fare increases by public transport operators; his further views on whether the new fares are affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41905/14]

Public Transport

Terence Flanagan

1126. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether public transport users are receiving a good quality service for the amount that they are paying to use services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41978/14]

Public Transport

Terence Flanagan

1127. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if further funding will be allocated in budget 2015 to ensure public transport users are not subjected to further ticket price increases and enough money is provided to ensure an efficient and reliable public transport service is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41979/14]

Rail Services Provision

Terence Flanagan

1128. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail about shorter trains being used on the DART service, especially at peak times, and the impact this is having on commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41980/14]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Terence Flanagan

1134. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand the DublinBikes scheme to Marino, Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42223/14]

Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme

Terence Flanagan

1138. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the issue of the proposed cuts for Irish airlines superannuation scheme deferred pensioners; his involvement to date in trying to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42263/14]

Banking Sector Investigations

Terence Flanagan

77. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on an article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40828/14]

Garda Operations

Terence Flanagan

108. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reintroduce Operation Freeflow this year in view of heavy traffic in the city centre and budget increases; the average cost over three years when it was operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40792/14]

Insolvency Service of Ireland

Terence Flanagan

109. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the success to-date of the Insolvency Service of Ireland; if new legislation will be introduced to strengthen the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40826/14]

Infectious Disease Epidemics

Terence Flanagan

133. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans for screening for Ebola at airports and ports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40824/14]

Infectious Disease Epidemics

Terence Flanagan

146. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans for dealing with an outbreak of Ebola here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40823/14]

HSE Funding

Terence Flanagan

147. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department does not provide funding to a hospice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/14]

Middle East Peace Process

Terence Flanagan

156. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the Palestinian state (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Terence Flanagan

164. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if changes are proposed to educational support for children with special needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40770/14]

Irish Water Staff

Terence Flanagan

178. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will abolish bonuses being paid to Irish Water staff of up to 19%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40821/14]

Water Charges Administration

Terence Flanagan

179. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40822/14]

Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists

Terence Flanagan

180. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects those on social housing waiting lists to be housed; his plans on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40827/14]

Credit Unions Regulation

Terence Flanagan

75. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the reasons behind the selection and appointment of a person (details supplied) to the credit union advisory committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40637/14]

Emergency Services Personnel

Terence Flanagan

112. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the penalties in law for attacking members of the fire service going about their business; if the law needs to be improved in view of the increase in the number of attacks on fire service staff; if members of the gardaí are needed to travel with fire staff to certain areas; if she will provide a full report on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40624/14]

Legislative Measures

Terence Flanagan

200. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there is a delay in the commencement of the Construction Contracts Act 2013 which was signed into law on 29 July 2013; the reason the implementation body is not fully operational yet; and if he will provide an up to date report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40529/14]

Fire Service Staff

Terence Flanagan

205. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the penalties in law for attacking members of the fire service going about their business; if the law needs to be improved in view of the increase in the number of attacks on fire service staff; if members of the Garda are needed to travel with fire staff to certain areas; if he will provide a full report on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40625/14]

Bank Charges

Terence Flanagan

215. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding bank charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40037/14]

Legislative Programme

Terence Flanagan

343. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the mediation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40348/14]

Disability Services Funding

Terence Flanagan

365. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the substantial negative impact that budget cuts in the past four years have had on the services provided by a company (details supplied); if he will ensure that more funding is made available in budget 2015 so that the company may continue to provide this invaluable service to service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39762/14]

Primary Care Centre Provision

Terence Flanagan

423. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the locations of the new primary care centres in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/14]

Primary Care Centre Provision

Terence Flanagan

424. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the construction of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40036/14]

School Curriculum

Terence Flanagan

505. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if changes are planned to the Irish language school curriculum (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39881/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

553. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding plans by the British Government to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40235/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

554. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Government will take a case to the European Court of Justice regarding plans by the British to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40236/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

555. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he directed the Irish EU Commissioner to express concerns on behalf of the Government regarding plans by the British to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; the details of these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40237/14]

Planning Issues

Terence Flanagan

570. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider establishing a fund to protect special amenity areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40082/14]

Pension Provisions

Terence Flanagan

595. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding ESB pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40420/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Terence Flanagan

610. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40329/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

61. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to strengthen legislation to deal with illegal moneylenders as requested by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39748/14]

Bank Codes of Conduct

Terence Flanagan

62. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on an article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/14]

Banking Sector

Terence Flanagan

63. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39533/14]

Universal Social Charge Payments

Terence Flanagan

70. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39590/14]

Pensions Levy

Terence Flanagan

73. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to abolish the pension levy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

76. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the maximum interest rate that moneylenders can charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39737/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

77. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to have his Department carry out an assessment of the impact on consumers of an industry wide interest rate cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39738/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

78. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the sanctions applied by the Central Bank of Ireland on moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39740/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

79. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide examples of the Central Bank of Ireland refusing to grant moneylender licences at annual renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39741/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

80. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure there is more transparency regarding moneylender charges and profits and that a proper payment schedule be outlined by the lender including a cooling-off period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39742/14]

Illegal Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

81. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the number availing of legal and illegal moneylenders over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

82. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on setting a maximum interest rate of 50% APR charged by moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/14]

Licensed Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

83. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 13 EU countries have a legal cap regarding the maximum rate of interest that moneylenders can charge; if there is a European directive in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39747/14]

Credit Unions Regulation

Terence Flanagan

84. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on allowing established lenders such as credit unions apply risk-based pricing to their loans and charge a higher rate for higher and invariably smaller risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39750/14]

Courts Service

Terence Flanagan

134. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases taken over the past five years regarding section 47 of the Consumer Credit Act 1995 to the Circuit Court declaring that the total cost of credit charged by moneylenders was excessive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39739/14]

Illegal Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

135. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unlicensed moneylenders prosecuted by the Garda over the past five years; if she will set out the penalties handed down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39743/14]

Illegal Moneylenders

Terence Flanagan

136. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current legislation for dealing with illegal moneylenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39749/14]

Proposed Legislation

Terence Flanagan

137. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39751/14]

EU Regulations

Terence Flanagan

138. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in introducing EU security standards for components such as doors, locks and windows; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39753/14]

Hospice Services

Terence Flanagan

183. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a grant to a hospice (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39752/14]

Water Charges Introduction

Terence Flanagan

219. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the way apartment blocks are to be charged for water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39677/14]

Financial Services Regulation

Terence Flanagan

15. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding financial brokers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39329/14]

Corporate Tax Compliance

Terence Flanagan

24. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the OECD's base erosion and profit-shifting plan and its implications for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39467/14]

Employment Rights

Terence Flanagan

33. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding employees in the insurance industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39333/14]

Adoption Legislation

Terence Flanagan

64. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the welfare of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39437/14]

Medical Card Applications

Terence Flanagan

74. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/14]

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Terence Flanagan

100. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding remedial and special needs teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39331/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

132. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding plans by the British Government to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39496/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

133. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding nuclear terrorism in view of plans by the British Government to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39497/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

134. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the disposal of nuclear waste in view of plans by the British Government to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39498/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

135. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he expressed concerns to the British Government regarding plans by the British to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; if so, the details of these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39499/14]

Irish Water Establishment

Terence Flanagan

151. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Irish Water (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39456/14]

Nuclear Plants

Terence Flanagan

158. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding plans by the British Government to build a new nuclear power plant 240 km off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39494/14]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Terence Flanagan

5. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach his views on making a junior Minister responsible for drugs, considering the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38954/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Terence Flanagan

7. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of all State board appointments since general election 2011; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Terence Flanagan

38. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of all State board appointments since general election 2011; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39287/14]

Tax Compliance

Terence Flanagan

60. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding tax compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Terence Flanagan

65. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all State board appointments since the 2011 general election; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39281/14]

Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Terence Flanagan

67. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding financial emergency measures in the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39208/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Terence Flanagan

68. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all State board appointments since general election 2011; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39286/14]

Departmental Communications

Terence Flanagan

69. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to cut down on departmental bureaucracy; if he will ensure that information is more freely communicated and shared across Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39306/14]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Terence Flanagan

70. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have for citizens a one-stop-shop for public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39307/14]