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Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prisoner Data
Ciaran Lynch
560. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners in total and in each institution that are in custody; the number required to slop out; the number required to use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; the number that are sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal toilet facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21370/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prisoner Data
Ciaran Lynch
561. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners in total and in each institution that are locked up for 23 hours or more in a normal day; for 22 to 23 hours in a normal day; for 20 to 22 hours in a normal day; for 18 to 20 hours in a normal day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21373/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prisoner Data
Ciaran Lynch
562. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners under 21 years of age; the number in each of the institutions in which they are held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21375/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prison Education Service
Ciaran Lynch
563. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of workshop and work-training posts that are vacant in each prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21376/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prison Library Facilities
Ciaran Lynch
564. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of hours the library in each prison is scheduled to open each week; the percentage of scheduled opening times that these libraries were actually open during 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21377/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prison Education Service
Ciaran Lynch
565. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners actively following a course with the Open University at the present time, in total and in each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21381/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Prison Education Service
Ciaran Lynch
566. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a highly successful fine art programme run by the National College of Art and Design in Portlaoise Prison from 1987 to 2010 was terminated by her Department in 2011; if she has read the positive review of this programme conducted by a person (details supplied); if she has seen the RTE documentary regarding some of those who took part in this NCAD programme, transmitted on 30 April 2014; if she will ask her officials to engage in discussion with the NCAD with a view to having this programme restored in Portlaoise Prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21387/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Hospital Services
Ciaran Lynch
583. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the future of the gait clinic in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Ciaran Lynch
584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork may expect to be given a neurological appointment; the average waiting time from general practitioner referral to neurologist appointment in the Health Service Executive south area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/14]
Thu, 1 May 2014
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Medical Card Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
176. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19793/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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State Examinations Reviews
Ciaran Lynch
213. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that was given to the recommendations of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the opinions of the teaching unions when formulating the proposed change to school-based evaluation at junior certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19606/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Commissions of Investigation
Ciaran Lynch
628. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider, at the request of the family, the inclusion of a case (details supplied) in the investigation by Mr. Justice Fennelly into telephone recordings made by Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19634/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hospital Services
Ciaran Lynch
812. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason a scheduled procedure was cancelled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork at very short notice; when an alternative date will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19051/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Nursing Home Repayment Scheme
Ciaran Lynch
884. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the payment requirements under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19421/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Alcohol Pricing
Ciaran Lynch
227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce legislation to provide for minimum alcohol pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18287/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Medicinal Products Supply
Ciaran Lynch
229. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will continue payment under the DPS for a branded medicine in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork where the generic equivalent is unsuitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18264/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Medical Card Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
257. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review a refusal of a medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18525/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Ciaran Lynch
45. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Taoiseach the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when does the term end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15969/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Departmental Staff Safety
Ciaran Lynch
293. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection to set out the measures in place for the protection of staff in her Department's offices; if glass partitions are always provided; the training and support provided to staff to deal with customers who become physically or verbally aggressive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16268/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Human Trafficking
Ciaran Lynch
413. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a requirement for special training for airline staff to enable them to identify victims of trafficking among passengers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16203/14]