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Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Credit Unions
Ciara Conway
199. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recent announcement by the Central Bank to grant permission to wind up a credit union (details supplied) and to allow it to be taken over by a bank; if he will respond to recent commentary that 56 credit unions countrywide were found to have insufficient capital as per a report by the Commission on Credit Unions; his views on the future role of credit unions; and if there will be a requirement for any other credit unions to merge in the future. [49294/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest
Ciara Conway
267. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide more detail on protections afforded to whistleblowers in the public service including their rights and the way they will be afforded protection as claims are investigated; the steps being taken to monitor and replace poorly performing managers across the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48915/13]
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Office of the Ombudsman Remit
Ciara Conway
270. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the Ombudsman has no role in investigating Údarás Na Gaeilge; his plans to address same; the way those without the means to launch a legal appeal can query any unsatisfactory outcomes with Údarás Na Gaeilge in the absence of an Ombudsman investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49011/13]
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
Ciara Conway
485. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health when the national sexual health strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48270/13]
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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School Staffing
Ciara Conway
60. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills the pension rights school caretakers have in situations where their employment is paid for by a grant or sum that is issued by his Department to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47323/13]
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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Missing Children
Ciara Conway
125. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of minors who have been reported missing and were engaged in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service process nationally in 2011, 2012, and to date in 2013; the number who were found and re-entered the system; the age profile and country of origin of each of these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47227/13]
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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Missing Children
Ciara Conway
153. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of minors that have been reported missing from the care system nationally in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number that were found and re-entered the system; the age profile and country of origin of each of these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47226/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Civil Registration Legislation
Ciara Conway
491. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 22 October 2013, if she will clarify if outdoor civil ceremonies in a public place are permitted by the legislation; if the registrar has the authority to decide on whether outdoor ceremonies are allowed; if she will clarify the way interested parties might engage with, or contribute to, this debate; if she will clarify if there will be a consultation process in terms of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill for those whom it affects (details supplied); the way relevant parties make their submissions on the issue known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45992/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Human Trafficking
Ciara Conway
753. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form, the number of investigations into suspected trafficking crimes for 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; if he will also publish in tabular form the number of convictions in relation to trafficking offences; if he will provide details of the countries where persons being trafficked here originated from via percentage breakdown; his views on the main trafficking routes and means of travel to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46062/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Missing Children
Ciara Conway
990. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of minors that have been reported missing from the care system in County Waterford in 2011 and 2012; to date in 2013; the number that were found and re-entered the system; the age profile and country of origin of these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46005/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Health Services Provision
Ciara Conway
1044. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the Health Service Executive paediatric psychology service (detail supplied); the reason families are being told they will have to wait for four years for an appointment; the steps being taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45749/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Mobility Allowance Review
Ciara Conway
1045. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if the inter-Departmental group, chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach, has reported back on proposals for the operation of the new scheme or schemes for mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant, including eligibility criteria and administrative arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45753/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Commencement of Legislation
Ciara Conway
1213. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health when the commencement order for the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act will be signed; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46823/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Commencement of Legislation
Ciara Conway
1214. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list for legislation for which a commencement order has yet to be signed; the reason for the delay; if he will provide a timeline for when commencement orders will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46824/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Alcohol Labelling
Ciara Conway
1237. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the position regarding alcohol labelling; if there are plans for a requirement for ingredients to be clearly listed on the label of alcohol products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46909/13]
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Energy Schemes Issues
Ciara Conway
152. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will request EirGrid to facilitate the expansion of the EirGrid Grid Link consultation phase for a further three months beyond 26 November in order to allow local interest groups (details supplied) and concerned parties more time to consider and collect information and make submission on the proposed route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45396/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Civil Registration Legislation
Ciara Conway
236. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the circumstances regarding outdoor ceremonies (details supplied); if she will clarify if it is the case that the ceremonies mentioned cannot be conducted outdoors, if so, the rationale for this and if there is flexibility in this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44196/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Pharmacy Services
Ciara Conway
485. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm if the inspection for the community pharmacy contractor agreement (details supplied) has happened; if not, when this is due to occur; the reason for delaying the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44141/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Community Employment Schemes Review
Ciara Conway
136. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the future of the community services programme; if funding to the programme is to be continued or extended; her plans to include new projects in the scheme; if so, when new applications will be sought and considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43171/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Harbours and Piers Development
Ciara Conway
312. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that funding has been made available for a development plan (details supplied); if he will confirm the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43080/13]