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Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Mental Health Services Funding
Terence Flanagan
1285. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been allocated to address mental health issues here; the areas that this money is being spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Medicinal Products Supply
Terence Flanagan
1317. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views regarding the refusal of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, NCPE, to recommend funding for Pirfenidone for patients with lung fibrosis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17424/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Rural Transport Programme
Terence Flanagan
1402. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes being made to the rural transport programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Terence Flanagan
111. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to recategorise Down's syndrome as a low incidence disability to enable children with Down's syndrome to be entitled to resources in mainstream education to ensure they reach their full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Terence Flanagan
131. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15862/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Terence Flanagan
186. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation is in place that requires that businesses and public offices make their premises wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15782/13]
Wed, 27 Mar 2013
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Third Level Fees
Terence Flanagan
119. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding college fees in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [15394/13]
Wed, 27 Mar 2013
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Coillte Teoranta Harvesting Rights Sale
Terence Flanagan
262. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the sale of Coillte forests (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/13]
Wed, 27 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Terence Flanagan
284. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15398/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Public Sector Increment Payments
Terence Flanagan
280. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of savings that would be achieved by freezing the increments of those who earn more than €65,000 in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14698/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Health Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
527. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding financial support from the Health Service Executive in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14803/13]
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Terence Flanagan
172. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has drafted the list of those unfinished housing estates that will be exempt from property tax; and if he will consider adding the unfinished development (details supplied) in Dublin 13 to the exemption list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/13]
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
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Property Management Company Issues
Terence Flanagan
184. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the laws that are in place to support homeowners in developments in which the management company is not fulfilling their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14436/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Terence Flanagan
138. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle inpatient and day case waiting lists in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14263/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Terence Flanagan
216. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the number of permanent solutions that have been applied to principal dwelling house mortgages in difficulty in each bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13824/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Banks Recapitalisation
Terence Flanagan
217. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of the €24 billion of taxpayers' funds used to assist the banks with over indebted customers that has subsequently been used to date to assist mortgage-holders in each institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13825/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Property Management Company Issues
Terence Flanagan
378. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a way for owners who are not directors of a management company to take control of their management company under the Multi-Unit Developments Act when AGMs are being held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14204/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Housing Management Companies
Terence Flanagan
379. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible for homeowners on a housing development that has been abandoned by the management company to receive legal assistance under the Multi-Unit Developments Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Drug Treatment Programmes Funding
Terence Flanagan
556. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is given immediately to the new South East Fingal Drugs and Alcohol Project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13986/13]
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
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Pension Provisions
Terence Flanagan
62. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the pension levy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13491/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Property Management Company Issues
Terence Flanagan
144. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a way owners who are not directors of a management company may take control of their management company under the multi-unit Bill when an annual general meetings are not being held (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13341/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Property Management Company Issues
Terence Flanagan
145. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rights owners have to records of their management company when annual general meetings of the management company (details supplied) in Dublin 17 are not being held; the person to contact regarding these types of issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13342/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Third Level Fees
Terence Flanagan
246. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the free fees scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13074/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Terence Flanagan
262. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the moratorium on public sector recruitment has been lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12503/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Child Care Services Inquiry
Terence Flanagan
316. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will re examine increasing the number of child care places, currently 6,000, in order to allow for help for one parent families who face a cut in payment from July; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12596/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Household Benefits Scheme
Terence Flanagan
329. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the new broadcasting charge will be covered under the household benefits package in the same way that the TV licence currently is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12728/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Constitutional Amendments
Terence Flanagan
393. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it will be possible to hold a referendum regarding changing the wording of the Constitution to allow the numbers of Deputies to be reduced by 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12314/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Terence Flanagan
465. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action that is being taken by An Garda Síochána to address street safety concerns and concerns regarding the presence of drug addicts in the Connolly Station and Amiens Street area of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12573/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Terence Flanagan
484. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the mandatory minimum sentences already in place for offences to bring them more in line with the UK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12908/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Terence Flanagan
623. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he wil provide clarification regarding the qualifying income limit for medical card applicants over the age of 70 (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12727/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Water Fluoridation
Terence Flanagan
653. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns regrading the presence of fluoride in water; his plans to remove fluoride from the water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Health Insurance Prices
Terence Flanagan
654. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if there are any regulations in place regarding the pricing of private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13016/13]
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Ministerial Staff
Terence Flanagan
110. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to introduce a reduction in the pay and pay scales for special advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12054/13]
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Terence Flanagan
238. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding medical cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12073/13]
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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Crime Levels
Terence Flanagan
167. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have had their bail revoked due to reoffending while out on bail in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11803/13]
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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Youth Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
217. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the funding paid to various children projects in the constituencies of Dublin North-Central and Dublin North-East for 2011, 2012 and 2013. [11719/13]
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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Medicinal Products Supply
Terence Flanagan
228. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medication for cystic fibrosis in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11718/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Terence Flanagan
136. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if those in social housing will be liable for paying the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11158/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Terence Flanagan
138. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if houses built for wheelchair users will be exempt from the local property tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11497/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Bullying in Schools
Terence Flanagan
213. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence regarding bullying (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11505/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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School Curriculum
Terence Flanagan
216. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on his plans announced in May 2012 to introduce Chinese language and culture as an option subject for the leaving certificate; the year in which Chinese will be available to study as a subject in the leaving certificate, taking into account the increase in trade, economic and educational and cultural exchanges between Ireland, China and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11536/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Terence Flanagan
496. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11159/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Terence Flanagan
530. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the bed turnaround times at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and if there are any bed management issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11267/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Terence Flanagan
531. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the waiting times for chronic pain patients at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11268/13]
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Water Meters Installation
Terence Flanagan
173. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a timeline for the rolling out of water meters and the implementation of water charges on households here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10838/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Prescription Charges
Terence Flanagan
274. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if patients are entitled to request a quarterly prescription from their general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10658/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Terence Flanagan
283. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next sports capital programme will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10659/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Terence Flanagan
168. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if a house that has been repaired of pyrite will be liable for the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10135/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Terence Flanagan
170. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if building work is completed on a property, for example an extension or conservatory, will it increase the amount of property tax owed on the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10291/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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School Enrolments
Terence Flanagan
237. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school places in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9571/13]