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Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
183. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a social protection benefit to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow was recently cut. [40619/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Invalidity Pension Payments
James Bannon
184. Deputy James Bannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to ensure the person is granted a top-up invalidity pension, given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40632/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael McCarthy
185. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40642/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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National Internship Scheme Administration
Seán Kyne
186. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress of the review of JobBridge; and when it is anticipated that the review will be published and considered by her. [40645/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Tom Fleming
187. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for farm assist granted and refused from 1 January 2015 to date, by county and in tabular form; the average waiting time for decisions on appeal; the number on appeal referred for independent oral appeal; and the percentage of these approved and refused. [40655/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Child Benefit Reform
Eoghan Murphy
188. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if both parents of a child must apply for child benefit payments to receive them or any other form of social protection assistance related to the child; and if changes are planned to strengthen the duty of care of both parents to the welfare of the child. [40657/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Public Sector Staff Career Breaks
John McGuinness
189. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review and expedite a request by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, which was made in August 2015. [40689/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Robert Troy
190. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a sufficient number of community welfare officers are in place to deal with their increased workload in recent years; if vacancies arising from retirement or long-term illness are being filled to ensure that persons depending on these services are able to avail of them in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter [40729/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Tom Fleming
191. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for family income supplement granted and refused; the average waiting time for decisions on appeal; the number on appeal referred for independent oral appeal; and the percentages of these approved and refused, by county and in tabular form, from 1 January 2015 to date. [40735/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Tom Fleming
192. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for the domiciliary care allowance granted and refused; the average waiting time for decisions on appeal; the number on appeal referred for independent oral appeal; and the percentages of these approved and refused by county, from 1 January 2015 to date, in tabular form. [40736/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Tom Fleming
193. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for disability allowance granted and refused; the average waiting time for decisions on appeal; the number on appeal referred for independent oral appeal; and the percentages of these approved and refused, by county from 1 January 2015 to date, in tabular form. [40737/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Insurance Industry Regulation
Éamon Ó Cuív
194. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding insurance claimants against Setanta Insurance Company; when payments will be made to these claims; the reason for the delay; the steps he is taking to expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40672/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Pearse Doherty
195. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the current qualifying criteria for access to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme for persons with disabilities; if he has given consideration to provide for additionality to the scheme to allow for applicants with other conditions to access it; his views on the huge benefit that access to the scheme would provide to those currently excluded from it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40053/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Tax Residency
Pearse Doherty
196. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the procedures in place to ensure that those who are not tax resident here do not breach the conditions of non-residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40072/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Credit Union Regulation
Áine Collins
197. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the commencement of the Consultation Paper 88 regulation. [40119/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Corporation Tax Regime
Thomas P. Broughan
198. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the status of negotiations with the European Union on Ireland's corporation tax rate and the proposed centre for competition and consumer policy of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40135/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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EU Budget Contribution
Thomas P. Broughan
199. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the cost and moneys received from the European Union in each year since 2011; the likely net cost or benefit to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40136/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
200. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the vacancy rate in the Central Bank of Ireland's enforcement division; the number of these vacancies that relate to regulation of insurance firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40172/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
201. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed in the Central Bank of Ireland's enforcement division; the number of these that relate to regulation of insurance firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40173/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Banks Recapitalisation
Micheál Martin
202. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Government decision announced in Dáil Éireann on 31 March 2011 in relation to bondholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32843/15]