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Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Applications
Brian Walsh
852. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if new Central Bank of Ireland regulations pertaining to first-time buyers will have an impact on demand for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11088/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
853. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans in relation to the tenure mix of new social housing developments, in order to avoid problems historically associated with social housing crises in the past. [11089/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
854. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that a fast-track planning process should be provided in order to expedite social housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11090/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
855. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the Dublin social housing delivery task force is required, in addition to the local authorities, in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11093/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
856. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the quantity of land that has been identified as suitable for the development of social housing within the ownership of each local authority. [11094/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Eligibility
Brian Walsh
857. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on rent-to-buy schemes as a means of relieving the social housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Local Authority Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
859. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the counties in which 35,000 new social housing units will be developed have been identified; if these units will be built directly by local authorities or through Part V and public private partnership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Brian Walsh
860. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the target of providing 5,000 new social housing units by the end of 2015 is currently on track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Brian Walsh
861. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the purchase of ghost estates by the Government is a feasible option in delivering social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11101/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Brian Walsh
862. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of all sites purchased in Galway city and Dublin city for the purpose of providing social housing in each of the past five years. [11103/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Local Authority Staff Recruitment
Brian Walsh
879. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the local authorities that availed of departmental approval for the recruitment of architects in 2014 as part of the social housing strategy; if it is still open to local authorities to recruit architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11399/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Tourism Policy
Brian Walsh
968. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding proposals for the development and enhancement of a mountain bike trail at a location (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11408/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Family Income Supplement Appeals
Brian Walsh
187. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of an appeal on application for family income supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10553/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Heritage Sites
Brian Walsh
236. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of visitors to, and the total annual turnover of, each individual Office of Public Works visitor site, in 2014; the net profit returned to the State in respect of each of these sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10101/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Defence Forces Strength
Brian Walsh
295. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of army personnel currently located at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; the way this number has changed since his announcement of the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Mental Health Services Provision
Brian Walsh
398. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on the waiting list for access to mental health services; and the number of these who have been waiting for up to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, nine to 12 months and more than 12 months, with a regional breakdown of these figures. [10102/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brian Walsh
422. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if an urgent surgical appointment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10352/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Rail Passengers Data
Brian Walsh
570. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a monthly breakdown of the number of passengers using the new train station in Oranmore, County Galway since it opened in July 2013. [10063/15]
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Brian Walsh
89. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo have not yet been transferred to a new owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/15]
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Brian Walsh
177. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health his plans for the reinstatement of a speech and language therapist post in Ballinrobe, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/15]
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brian Walsh
193. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update in relation to the acquisition of a site for the development of a project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9578/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Health Services Staff
Brian Walsh
387. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for nursing registration in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8918/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Brian Walsh
275. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding 2014 payments due in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Services for People with Disabilities
Brian Walsh
446. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if additional hours will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Galway to ensure adequate support as that person moves into adult services; if further measures will be considered, to enable the organisation concerned to enhance the level of support to persons with disabilities, both at school age, and availing of adult services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7932/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Graduate Nursing Scheme
Brian Walsh
480. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the graduate nurse scheme, where newly qualified nurses in the midlands region are receiving 85% salary during their first year of employment while, graduates in other regions are receiving 100% salary; when it is envisaged to introduce 100% salary for all graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8179/15]
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Tax Rebates
Brian Walsh
57. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Galway is eligible for a rebate on tax and value-added tax on home improvement works to that person's property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7300/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Brian Walsh
177. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal in respect of an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6649/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Social Welfare Fraud Investigations
Brian Walsh
178. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of tip-offs received from members of the public relating to suspected cases of fraud in 2014; the number of these that resulted in confirmation of fraudulent activity upon investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6660/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Carer's Benefit Appeals
Brian Walsh
187. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a carer's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6766/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Brian Walsh
195. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a non-contributory State pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6863/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Brian Walsh
260. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a single farm payment for 2014 in respect of a person (details supplied) has not been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6671/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Witness Protection Programme
Brian Walsh
292. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost associated with the witness protection programme in each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. [6658/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Prison Suicides
Brian Walsh
293. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of deaths that have occurred in prisons here in the past ten years; and the number of these deaths that are considered to have been suicide. [6659/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Brian Walsh
356. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be scheduled for orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6763/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Certificate of Irish Heritage
Brian Walsh
408. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of certificates of Irish heritage issued in each calendar year since the introduction of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6661/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Wildlife Protection
Brian Walsh
550. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total amount paid out each year under the mink bounty scheme, since it was introduced in 2012; a breakdown of that amount, by county, of where the mink were located. [7045/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Brian Walsh
405. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a surgical appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5629/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Television Licence Fee Collection
Brian Walsh
595. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of persons currently employed in the role of television licence inspector in each county; and the total number of prosecutions for the non-payment of television licence fees in each county in 2014. [4435/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Brian Walsh
270. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applications will be accepted under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3795/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Brian Walsh
271. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the use of any 2015 funding allocated but unused for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme to be redirected to farmers through the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3796/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Brian Walsh
606. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on cycle greenways being critical infrastructure in the context of the compulsory purchase order process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3793/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Brian Walsh
607. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to use the compulsory purchase order process to facilitate the development of cycle greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3794/15]
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Tax Agreements
Brian Walsh
104. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enter into a double taxation agreement with Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2885/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Prisoner Complaints Procedures
Brian Walsh
330. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints received by the Irish Prison Service during each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; if she will provide a breakdown of the numbers with reference to the detention facility from which they were received and the category of complaint A, B, C, D, E or F. [2573/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Brian Walsh
516. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a student grant application was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2430/15]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Grant Payments
Brian Walsh
200. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amounts payable in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding their single payment scheme and disadvantaged area scheme payments for the years 2013 and 2014; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48832/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Accident and Emergency Services Provision
Brian Walsh
351. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans to invest in an upgrade of the emergency department at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48824/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists
Brian Walsh
352. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting orthodontic treatment in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48826/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists
Brian Walsh
353. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the large waiting lists for orthodontic treatment in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48827/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Diabetes Strategy
Brian Walsh
354. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce additional measures at University Hospital Galway to improve the availability of insulin pump treatment for diabetic paediatric patients. [48828/14]