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Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Brendan Griffin
173. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the annual savings to the State that have been made before and after the payment of income tax, universal social charge and PRSI as a result of budget 2012 changes to the thresholds in small schools for mainstream teacher allocation; if she will provide a breakdown of the number of posts lost per county per annum as a result of the increases; the number of posts that have been lost in schools that are located further than 10 km away from their nearest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Brendan Griffin
174. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on removing a teacher from a small school from November to June because of a decline in pupil numbers when the school will be in a position to regain the teacher the following September (details supplied); her views that this upheaval would be best avoided by allowing teachers in such cases to remain in situ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40592/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Brendan Griffin
175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to her Department to ease threshold levels for mainstream teacher allocation for small schools, providing the costs per unit reduction in tabular form for two, three and four-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40593/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Brendan Griffin
176. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teaching posts that have been lost in Gaeltacht schools because of her Department’s decision to increase threshold levels for mainstream teacher allocation for small schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40594/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Brendan Griffin
177. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teaching posts that have been lost in Gaeltacht schools that previously had a four-teacher threshold of 76 but now have a threshold of 86 because of her Department’s decision to increase threshold levels for mainstream teacher allocation for small schools; her views on the additional pressures facing teachers in Gaeltacht schools in comparison with non-Gaeltacht schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40595/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Value for Money Reviews
Brendan Griffin
178. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has read the value for money report on two teacher schools, which was commissioned by the previous Government; her views on the findings of the report; her views that the methodology was sound or flawed; her views that the report is now obsolete, in view of the fact that it was commissioned so long ago; the number of copies of the report that exist and where they might be found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40596/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Water Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
206. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will release the guidance circular to local authorities to provide clarification in relation to water services infrastructure issues and the taking in charge of housing estates arising from the establishment of Irish Water; if it will be before year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40659/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Alternative Energy Projects
Brendan Griffin
218. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has engaged with the local authority and other relevant players regarding the Shannon LNG project; if his attention has been drawn to its importance and potential; his plans for this project from now until spring of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40599/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Road Projects
Brendan Griffin
225. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the inclusion of the N21 Ballyvourney to Macroom road improvement scheme in the upcoming detailed capital review, possibly as a PPP bundled with the Dunkettle interchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40578/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of State aid being provided to Kerry airport per annum since 2007, with a breakdown of categories, including the public service obligation flight subsidy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40579/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Brendan Griffin
227. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the film and television producers that have been invited by the State tourism agencies to film the Wild Atlantic Way; his views that this will be a positive way of marketing the new driving route both at home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40584/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Brendan Griffin
228. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will examine ways of financing unfinished projects (details supplied) in tourism towns along the Wild Atlantic Way that are completely choked with traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40597/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Brendan Griffin
229. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if 2015 roads funding allocations to local authorities will make provision for the additional pressures on roads along the Wild Atlantic Way; if he will top up the allocations to these counties to ensure that this great tourism development may continue to grow in popularity safely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40598/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Wildlife Protection
Brendan Griffin
234. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has sought assistance from the EU to help address the problem of farmers being at a loss because of lands being sterilised because of the hen harrier; if she will examine all avenues to sort out this damaging restriction for landowners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40577/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
155. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if recipients of part-time jobseeker's benefit will receive the 25% Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40101/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if recipients of back to education allowance will receive the 25% Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40104/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
167. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if recipients of family income supplement will receive the 25% Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40160/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Budget 2015
Brendan Griffin
239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the changes there are to stamp duty in budget 2015 in relation to the transfer of either property or land here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40287/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Third Level Funding
Brendan Griffin
523. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided for a third level facility (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40179/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Water Quality
Brendan Griffin
577. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether agencies of the State knew about the existence of elevated levels of lead in the drinking water in an area (details supplied) in County Kerry since 2008 and on the fact that warnings were not issued to the residents until 2014; if he will have the course of events surrounding this matter investigated; his views on the health of the residents in the estate as a result of the lack of warning of the high levels of lead in drinking water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40206/14]
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Irish Water Remit
Brendan Griffin
220. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water is delaying or has the capacity to delay the taking in charge of estates by local authorities; if so, whether this will be corrected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39680/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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National Monuments
Brendan Griffin
31. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a site (details supplied) in County Kerry may be made more accessible for wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39434/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Departmental Staff Data
Brendan Griffin
49. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on reports of an exodus of 141 Department of Agriculture staff in 2014; his plans to replace these staff; his views that this loss of staff will cause a reduction in services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39453/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
83. Deputy Brendan Griffin 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. [39455/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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School Transport Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
113. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the problem of the ending of school transport for students with special needs when they reach a certain age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39428/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Air Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
165. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the tender process for the Kerry to Dublin public service obligation flight route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39429/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Brendan Griffin
19. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38957/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Agriculture Schemes Data
Brendan Griffin
76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of European agricultural farm scheme funding that Ireland has returned unallocated over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38868/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
91. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantage area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will expedite the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39205/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
Brendan Griffin
128. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic accidents reported to gardaí at Listry Bridge on the R563 in Kerry in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38934/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Health Insurance Cover
Brendan Griffin
164. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a proposal regarding private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38958/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Brendan Griffin
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39256/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Minor Works Scheme Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
235. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the minor works grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38874/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Educational Disadvantage
Brendan Griffin
273. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will take new applications from schools seeking DEIS status, in view of the economic changes that have occurred in recent years and the understaffing facing some schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39264/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Student Support Schemes
Brendan Griffin
281. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39273/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Compulsory Purchase Orders
Brendan Griffin
322. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will empower local authorities to take action to obtain lands adjoining regional and local roads by compulsory order at accident locations where there is a risk to public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Tree Remediation
Brendan Griffin
343. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government whether a local authority may force a land owner to cut a large tree that is hanging over a private house (details supplied); the legislation that exists in this area; his plans for legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39232/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Third Level Qualifications Recognition
Brendan Griffin
347. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 965 of 18 September 2013, when progress will be made on an issue (details supplied) regarding graduate recognition [39250/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Bioenergy Strategy Implementation
Brendan Griffin
359. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to set out his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Brendan Griffin
360. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will directly intervene to ensure that a company (details supplied) will continue to provide national broadband scheme customers with the same coverage and broadband plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39115/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Road Safety
Brendan Griffin
365. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a local authority may force a land owner to cut a large tree that is hanging over a public roadway (details supplied); the legislation that exists in this area; his plans for legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39232/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Road Projects
Brendan Griffin
368. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the condition of a road in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38892/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Local Improvement Scheme
Brendan Griffin
376. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explore ways of reducing local improvement scheme waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39104/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Garda Training
Brendan Griffin
86. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when more Garda recruits will begin training; if there is a schedule in place for recruiting and the training of new recruits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38642/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Bus Éireann Services
Brendan Griffin
269. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a bus shelter will be provided at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38573/14]
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will issue area aid even in cases where deductions apply in order that farmers will not experience undue delays in receiving payments; the current procedure in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2014 disadvantaged areas scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37661/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
232. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be permitted to enter the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37782/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
240. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged areas scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37980/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Single Payment Scheme Administration
Brendan Griffin
251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment scheme penalty will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38241/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Stillbirths Data
Brendan Griffin
340. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of stillbirths that are recorded here on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37859/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Maternity Services
Brendan Griffin
341. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health following the revelations on a television programme (details supplied), if he will consider the introduction of the measures outlined by the medical specialists in the programme to reduce the number of stillbirths. [37860/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Maternity Services
Brendan Griffin
342. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the research and measures that are being implemented by his Department to reduce the number of stillbirths here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37861/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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HSE Staffing
Brendan Griffin
349. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of medical assessors adjudicating the eligibility for discretionary medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37938/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
501. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on a student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38116/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Motor Tax Rates
Brendan Griffin
521. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reduce road tax on HGVs to allow Irish hauliers to compete with competitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38056/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Water Charges Exemptions
Brendan Griffin
536. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if long-standing individual waivers agreed by local authorities on water charges will be honoured by Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37851/14]
Thu, 2 Oct 2014
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Brendan Griffin
49. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37439/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Greenways Development
Brendan Griffin
18. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will consider ways to offer incentives and compensation to farmers for any loss or inconvenience caused by allowing greenways or walkways through their lands, in view of the societal and economic potential that such infrastructure may bring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Brendan Griffin
121. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be released for a nursing home scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37333/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Beef Genomics Scheme
Brendan Griffin
240. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an application for the beef genomics scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36629/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Medical Register Administration
Brendan Griffin
377. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on an application for Medical Council approval in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36735/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hospital Appointment Status
Brendan Griffin
437. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an orthopaedic appointment will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37043/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
544. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Kerry is entitled to a student field trip grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37169/14]
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Brendan Griffin
202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an insulin pump will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Brendan Griffin
74. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a kitchenette will be provided for a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36101/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Forestry Grants
Brendan Griffin
84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will increase the forestry grant per acre rate for farmers beyond the current rate in the draft plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36102/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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GLAS Establishment
Brendan Griffin
85. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if GLAS payments will commence on 1 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36103/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
143. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a date will be provided for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36031/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Planning Issues
Brendan Griffin
179. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the avenues available to a person who wishes to dispute a planning decision which directly affects their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35972/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Driver Licences
Brendan Griffin
214. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the National Driver Licence Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36144/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Agreements with Members
Brendan Griffin
47. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Taoiseach if details exist in his Department of negotiations and arrangements with Independent Deputies in exchange for support between 1997 and 2011; if details exist of the demands made by Deputies for State board appointments, the creation of allowances and more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35509/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Pension Provisions
Brendan Griffin
81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if lifelong carers will be afforded contributory pension recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35299/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Foreshore Licence Applications
Brendan Griffin
480. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a copy of a foreshore licence application will be returned in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35244/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Motor Tax Rates
Brendan Griffin
486. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the new regulations in relation to motor tax for commercial vehicles; the measures that must be taken to get such a vehicle taxed, such as a crew cab; if a person needs to be an employer of at least three people; if the law is being applied by all local authorities equally across the country or if the level of implementation differs; if this process is audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35278/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
37. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent allowance will be paid in respect of a family member who is occupying a property owned by the parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34878/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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JobsPlus Scheme
Brendan Griffin
43. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she has reviewed the possibility of including farm and fish assist recipients for eligibility in the JobsPlus scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34982/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Pension Provisions
Brendan Griffin
51. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if long-term carers will be given future contributory pension entitlements in view of the huge savings to the State due to the work of these individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35034/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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VAT Rate Reductions
Brendan Griffin
76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will be keeping the 9% rate of VAT on tourism services in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34947/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Budget 2015
Brendan Griffin
77. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on taxation policies in budget 2015 to assist job retention and creation in the pub sector; his views on ways of easing the tax burden for this heavily labour intensive wing of the alcohol sales industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34948/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Budget 2015
Brendan Griffin
78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on taxation policies in budget 2015 to assist job retention and creation in the construction industry, such as the application of a 9% rate of VAT for the construction of residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Universal Social Charge Application
Brendan Griffin
79. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the immediate costs to the Exchequer of raising the point of entry for universal social charge eligibility; if he will provide examples in tabular form of threshold increases; the number of taxpayers who would be affected and the costs involved; his views that action on this would be an effective way of easing the tax burden for the lowest paid workers in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34950/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Tax Data
Brendan Griffin
80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the immediate costs to the Exchequer of lowering the standard and higher rates of income tax; if he will provide examples in tabular form of decreases by 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2%; the number of taxpayers who would be affected and the costs involved; his views that action on this would be an effective way of easing the tax burden for workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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IMF Loan
Brendan Griffin
81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount he expects the Government to save per annum as a result of paying off the State’s bailout loans early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34984/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Motor Industry
Brendan Griffin
82. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the increased yield to date in 2014 compared to the same period last year and in 2012 in taxes and Government charges related to the sale of new motor vehicles; the anticipated end of year increase in revenue; his views that this increase in revenue will be continued in 2015; if he views increasing vehicle sales as a positive economic indicator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34990/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Flood Prevention Measures
Brendan Griffin
86. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide additional funding for flood prevention repair works for County Kerry, as the current budget is almost exhausted with many outstanding works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34977/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Brendan Griffin
87. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide additional funding to assist embankment repair works at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34979/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Brendan Griffin
88. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to address flooding problems at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34980/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Drainage Schemes Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
89. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will allocate additional funding to ensure the repair of an embankment at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34981/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Griffin
90. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that the Department of Health will be allocated an adequate budget for 2015, following the now clearly inadequate budget for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34983/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Parliamentary Party Allowances Reform
Brendan Griffin
91. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the newly vouched leader's allowance continues to be paid to Independent Deputies and Senators; if so, the amount that has been claimed to date by each Member under both vouched and unvouched conditions since the general election in 2011; if receipts must now be provided for all claims or if receipts are only sought from Members selected for audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34985/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Brendan Griffin
92. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to address flooding problems at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34986/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Flood Relief Schemes Applications
Brendan Griffin
93. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to address flooding problems at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34987/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Job Losses
Brendan Griffin
99. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on job losses in the pub sector, if he will implement measures to help this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34964/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Seaweed Harvesting Licences
Brendan Griffin
103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to develop the seaweed industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34967/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme
Brendan Griffin
106. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the concerns of commonage farmers in respect of the 50% consent requirement for participation in GLAS, if he will address those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34937/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
107. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a forestry plantation appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34938/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
written
Milk Prices
Brendan Griffin
108. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he can take to protect milk prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/14]
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
written
Coillte Teoranta Lands
Brendan Griffin
109. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with Coillte about developing public access to a forest trail at a Coillte plantation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34988/14]