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Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brian Stanley
64. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a Zimbabwean human rights lawyer (details supplied), who was recently arrested for obstruction and denied bail; if the Irish Consulate in Zimbabwe is closely following the case; and if it will be possible for the Irish Honorary Consul to attend her next court appearance on 3 April. [15535/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Trade Agreements
Denis Naughten
65. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding talks between the EU and the US on a trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15423/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Trade Agreements
Michael Creed
66. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by his Department to foster trade with Brazil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15832/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
67. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his discussions in the US regarding the undocumented Irish and plans for immigration reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15848/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
68. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions in relation to Syria at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting; the decisions taken and follow up action by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15885/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Graduate Support Schemes
Brendan Smith
69. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the initiatives he proposes to take to encourage more Irish graduates to apply for jobs in European Union Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15886/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
70. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions, if any, he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State or with members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to parades and their oversight over the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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EU Enlargement
Brendan Smith
71. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of applications of countries that have applied for membership of the European Union; the likely timescale for the progression of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15890/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
72. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the issues discussed at the recent Foreign Affairs Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15891/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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EU Treaties
Bernard Durkan
73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that the European institutions are sufficiently co-ordinated in terms of policy objectives to be in a position to identify a crisis before it occurs and as a result deal with any such issues more effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15926/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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EU Treaties
Bernard Durkan
74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects to be in a position to encourage his European colleagues to focus more effectively on the various issues affecting the EU inside and outside the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15927/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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EU Treaties
Bernard Durkan
75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he anticipates European foreign policy to emerge as the leading peace promoting agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15928/13]
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Human Rights Issues
Bernard Durkan
76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied regarding the extent to which the EU and the wider global community including the UN have positively addressed the issues in the Great Lakes region of Africa with particular reference to addressing the salient issues such as human rights abuses, war, starvation and administrative weaknesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15929/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Bernard Durkan
77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which together with his EU colleagues and the UN, it is intended to bring further pressure on the authorities in Syria with particular reference to the need to bring about a permanent cease-fire and address the human rights and other issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15930/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Bernard Durkan
78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if particular discussions have taken place at EU and UN level with a view to exerting greater pressure on Syria to bring about a cessation of hostilities, the distribution of aid and restoration of basic human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15931/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Bernard Durkan
79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which it has been found possible, unilaterally or in conjunction with his EU and UN colleagues, to focus on issues of war, famine and human rights in the most sensitive areas of Africa; if particular or specific strategies are being pursued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15932/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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EU Enlargement
Bernard Durkan
80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the EU continues to encourage peaceful coexistence throughout the Western Balkans with particular reference to the need to ensure that achievements to date continue to be developed, supported and expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Bernard Durkan
81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent, if any, to which he has had discussions with the authorities in the US in the matter of addressing the issue of undocumented Irish; if he can indicate any progress towards achieving specific targets in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15934/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Bernard Durkan
82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to support recognition of women's rights in India, with particular reference to the need to bring about a cessation of violence against women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15935/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Bernard Durkan
83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community, through the aegis of the EU and UN continues to register its abhorrence at attempts to prevent girls and women from achieving a full education in Pakistan, particularly following the shooting of Malala Yousafzai; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15936/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Bernard Durkan
84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to register his protest at the continued imprisonment of an Irish citizen (details supplied) currently imprisoned in Sri Lanka; the extent to which legal and consular facilities are being made available to the person; if the authorities there recognise that their treatment is not in accord with international human rights standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15937/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Overseas Development Aid Provision
Bernard Durkan
85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish aid continues to be made available to the most sensitive locations worldwide with particular reference to the need that aid continues to reach those for whom it was intended and that aid workers are adequately protected during the course of their work with no exceptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15938/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Trade Agreements
Bernard Durkan
86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his objectives for improvement in the volume of trade with various countries throughout Europe and worldwide with particular reference to the development of new markets and alliances; if he envisages new trade agreements in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15939/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Finian McGrath
87. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding deferral of property tax payment in respect of a person (details supplied). [15798/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Bernard Durkan
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the manner in which local property tax is payable by residents of voluntary housing associations; if the housing association or tenant is liable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15923/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Bernard Durkan
89. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed by residents of local authority shared ownership mortgages in respect of the local property tax; if the local authority as co-owner of the property is liable for part of the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15924/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Mortgage Interest Relief Application
Paschal Donohoe
90. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance in view of the tax relief at source being reduced after seven years for first-time buyers and that the amount of relief available will be substantially reduced, if he will review the current monetary cap against which mortgage interest relief is awarded to first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15756/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Public Interest Director Responsibilities
Ciaran Lynch
91. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the performance of the public interest director who sits on the remuneration committee of the Bank of Ireland; if he is satisfied that it is appropriate to increase directors' fees in a loss-making bank in which the State has a 15% interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15773/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Banking Sector Remuneration
Ciaran Lynch
92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate that the Governor of the Bank of Ireland, who receives a substantial salary for his part-time position is also retained as a consultant to the same bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Tax Rebates
Michael Healy-Rae
93. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a refund in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15868/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Betting Legislation
Joe McHugh
94. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will advise Dáil Éireann of his plans for fair and transparent taxation of gambling here; if he will refer specifically to online gambling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Fuel Laundering
Brendan Smith
95. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the powers assigned to the Revenue Commissioners and other statutory agencies are adequate to deal with illegal trading in diesel and other fuel products which results in a major financial loss to the Exchequer and distorts trade on a local basis; the proposals, if any, he intends to introduce to deal with these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15889/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Tax Collection
Bernard Durkan
96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is required to make tax return for 2011 in view of the fact that they ceased trading in the 2009-10 tax year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15922/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Finian McGrath
97. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will meet a delegation of parents from Down Syndrome Ireland. [15761/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Vocational Education Committees Expenditure
John Paul Phelan
98. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of funding provided to or expended by vocational education committee and-or other bodies under his remit on training for child care staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15763/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Vocational Education Committees Expenditure
John Paul Phelan
99. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of expenditure by vocational education committees on training for child care staff, as reported in the annual returns from the vocational education committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15764/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Catherine Byrne
100. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 which was included in last year's list for new school buildings; when a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Micheál Martin
101. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the percentage of Irish-EU entry third level students in receipt of a student grant. [15780/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Micheál Martin
102. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the percentage of Irish-EU direct entry medicine students in receipt of a student grant. [15781/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Jonathan O'Brien
103. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he accepts the advice of the special education support service, as presented in its document, Special Education Support Service Information on Autism, which outlines the way his Department should provide ongoing supervised training from professionally qualified behaviour analysts to teachers working with children; and if his Department does not provide this type of supervision, the reason guidelines issued by the SESS are being ignored. [15793/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Home Tuition Scheme
Finian McGrath
104. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a tutor in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [15797/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Kevin Humphreys
105. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 21 March 2013, if in his reply he will indicate when the design team for a school (details supplied) will be appointed as the new school build is scheduled to start by 2014-15; if he will specifically outline the reasons for the delay and the action being taken to resolve same; and further if he will outline what is the process of consultation with the relevant stakeholders on the timeframe for the delivery that is under way, and who those stakeholders are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Sports Facilities Provision
Mary Lou McDonald
106. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of any sports pitches and or facilities under the ownership of his Department in the Dublin central and surrounding areas; and if these are being used by local schools. [15804/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Liúntas Múineadh trí Ghaeilge
Éamon Ó Cuív
107. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cén fáth nach bhfuil an liúntas múineadh trí Ghaeilge á íoc le duine ó mo Dháilcheantar (sonraí tugtha) ó tharla go raibh sé á íoc léi go Samhain seo caite [15833/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Clár Tógála Scoileanna
Éamon Ó Cuív
108. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna cén uair a cheapfar foireann deartha don fhoirgneamh nua i nGaelscoil de hÍde, Óran Mór, Contae na Gaillimhe; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [15844/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Clár Tógála Scoileanna
Éamon Ó Cuív
109. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an bhfuil sé i gceist aige glacadh leis an gcuireadh cuairt a thabhairt ar Ghaelscoil de hÍde nuair a bheidh sé i nGaillimh i Mí Aibreáin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [15845/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Seán Kenny
110. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will implement the recommendations of the Ombudsman for Children report on autism; and if he will provide a date for the publication of his Department's policy on autism. [15852/13]
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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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
112. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project is expected to move to the next stage; the likely timescale for the project to reach construction stage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact there is an urgent need to provide appropriate permanent accommodation in view of the sizeable increase in enrolment in this school over the past number of years; the substantial costs involved in renting accommodation on a different site and the extra demands on personnel with a second school site apart from the main school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15882/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Frankie Feighan
113. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [15953/13]