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Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Frankie Feighan
114. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of persons (details supplied). [15954/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Frankie Feighan
115. 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). [15955/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Frankie Feighan
116. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [15956/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Frankie Feighan
117. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [15957/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Willie Penrose
118. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child, who has Down's syndrome, does not qualify for a special needs assistant in school, and therefore does not qualify for the necessary supports to enable the child to fully participate in the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15959/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Departmental Properties
Michael Healy-Rae
119. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Garda stations in the process of being sold at present; the locations of same; the amount for which they are being sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15851/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Work Permit Criteria
Bernard Durkan
120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 7 March 2013, if a review of the applicant's entitlement to a work permit can be undertaken in view of the fact that although they are currently five months short of being the holder of a work permit for five years due to administrative gaps in the renewal process, they have in fact more than six years of employment within the State on foot of work permit; if they will now be credited with any shortfall due to the fact that the gaps in question were not due to any oversights on their part; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15921/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Denis Naughten
121. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection if self employed persons who are receiving jobseeker's allowance are eligible to apply for community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15758/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Robert Troy
122. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied). [15760/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Sean Fleming
123. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for an invalidity pension will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15767/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Sandra McLellan
124. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15769/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Sandra McLellan
125. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an Irish person who worked in England for a number of years but now lives here can claim fuel allowance from England; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15785/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Tom Fleming
126. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a jobseeker's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15790/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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State Pension Reform
Willie O'Dea
127. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures she has put in place to ensure that employers will raise the retirement age to correspond with the State pension age from 2014. [15807/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals
Michael Creed
129. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused mortgage interest supplement; if she will expedite a decision on this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15837/13]
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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National Internship Scheme Numbers
Brendan Ryan
132. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of 18 to 24 year olds currently active on the JobBridge scheme; the impact an increase of €50 a week would have on her Department's budget and if there is any plan to rationalise JobBridge payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15871/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
Peter Mathews
133. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [15874/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Róisín Shortall
134. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide details of the background to an overpayment to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the amount of this payment which has been paid off; the reason deductions ceased; and if she will ensure her Department makes a more reasonable proposal to this person to recoup the outstanding amount. [15877/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Bernard Durkan
136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when invalidity pension will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, currently on appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15898/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Bernard Durkan
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of rent allowance arrears in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15899/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Bernard Durkan
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent support entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to their inability to obtain rental accommodation within the limits prescribed by her Department which apply to County Kildare in general but do not take account of the higher rental costs in north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15900/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Bernard Durkan
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15901/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Bernard Durkan
140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the latest date by which a valid appeal was acceptable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that the deciding offer refused to allow a late appeal; if a new application for invalidity pension is required in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15902/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Bernard Durkan
141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding determination of entitlement-appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of a domiciliary care allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15903/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Social Welfare Code Issues
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
143. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision by the Athlone social welfare office not to pay social entitlements to retained fire fighters in Athlone, although they are actively seeking employment, is in contravention of the Minister of State’s statement on the matter recently. [15940/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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One-Parent Family Payment Appeals
Bernard Durkan
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a determination in respect of one-parent family allowance appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15942/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Payments
Bernard Durkan
146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15944/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Bernard Durkan
147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a review/appeal has taken account of the family circumstances in respect of liabilities in the determination of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of jobseeker's allowance means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15946/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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State Agencies
Eric J. Byrne
148. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the future of the Digital Hub Development Agency; if it is intended to proceed with the planned merger with Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15765/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Joe Carey
149. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the process the Environmental Protection Agency will now follow subsequent to the closing of submissions for the terms of reference of the next report on fracking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15813/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Alternative Energy Projects
Éamon Ó Cuív
150. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the assistance available to encourage micro wind generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15835/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Energy Schemes
Brendan Griffin
151. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider introducing the replacement of windows in the warmer home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15840/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Motor Tax Collection
Joe McHugh
152. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to the proposal that motor tax be payable incrementally and acknowledging the administrative costs that would arise from paper processing of quarterly payments, if he will consider a direct debit option via personal bank accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15941/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
153. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15750/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
154. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15751/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
155. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15752/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
156. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15753/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
157. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason housing in the Phoenix Park racecourse has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15754/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Motor Tax Collection
Dessie Ellis
158. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount collected in motor tax for the years 2007 to 2013 respectively. [15809/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Local Government Fund
Dessie Ellis
159. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed distribution of funding per county to local authorities under the equalisation mechanism. [15810/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Local Government Fund
Dessie Ellis
160. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated amount of 2013 revenue raised from road tax which will be used to pay off the State's debts not related to our road network. [15812/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues
Bernard Durkan
161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in the setting up of structures to deal with the pyrite issue, with particular reference to the staffing level requirements and the appointment of board members to the proposed pyremco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15814/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues
Bernard Durkan
162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has had discussions with the construction industry, Homebond and quarry stakeholders in the context of resolution and remediation arising from pyrite damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15815/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues
Bernard Durkan
163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made in setting up a loan facility to address the issue of structural damage and consequent financial loss to home owners affecting by the use of pyrite related materials in the course of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15816/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues
Bernard Durkan
164. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions with the various stakeholders in the insurance sector, construction sector and quarry owners, in the context of addressing the issues of cost and damage done by pyrite materials in the construction of homes with particular reference to identification of the totality of home owners affected; the extent to which any new provisions are likely to address these issues; if progress is reported in the context of discussions with the Insurance Federation in respect of the sharing of responsibility to address the losses of home owners whose dwellings have been affected by pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15817/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues
Bernard Durkan
165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when it is expected to introduce legislation to regulate, identify and address the matter of liability and compensation for home owners, the structure of whose homes have been affected by the use of pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15818/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Housing Grant Payments
Brendan Griffin
166. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing a scheme to provide loans to low income families for the replacement of windows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15842/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Brian Stanley
167. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the current guidelines for the installation of wind turbines are sufficiently robust; and his further his views on whether the existing planning process promotes sustainable energy and protects the rights of residents and their communities. [15864/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Parking Fees Revenue for Local Authorities
Heather Humphreys
168. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount raised by each local authority in parking fees for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15878/13]