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Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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National Lottery Regulator Establishment
Ciaran Lynch
96. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will make an appointment to the office of the regulator of the national lottery; the selection criteria and terms and conditions to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43934/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hospital Appointment Status
Ciaran Lynch
394. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a new cardiology appointment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43047/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
196. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be treated at Navan orthopaedic unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42872/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ciaran Lynch
197. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made regarding a mobility aid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting treatment at Navan orthopaedic unit; the waiting time required for an initial consultation at the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41565/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
232. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2012; the number of these patients that had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41632/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
244. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41719/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
245. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients under the age of 65 years, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41720/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
246. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2012 by county on persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41721/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
247. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days required by patients treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2010, 2011, and 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41722/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
248. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations, which do not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41725/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
250. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, who had full and partial lower limb amputations procedures in the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number of persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41734/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
251. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, of persons under 65 years of age treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2012, 2011, 2010; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41735/13]
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
379. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40611/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Teacher Training Provision
Ciaran Lynch
69. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty experienced by newly qualified teachers who, because of the oversupply of teachers, are unable to gain the diploma within the requisite three years (details supplied); the strategy that is in place to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38852/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Home Tuition Scheme Provision
Ciaran Lynch
349. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that, in some circumstances, home tuition is provided even where a school placement is available to a child; the criteria that apply in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38012/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
410. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the refusal of a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38591/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Live Register Data
Ciaran Lynch
644. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that formerly self-employed persons are not registered as unemployed unless they qualify on means and thus are excluded from FÁS and other schemes that might help them to gain employment; if she will outline her plans to change this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37873/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
653. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38111/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Jobseeker's Benefit Payments
Ciaran Lynch
673. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is compulsory that jobseeker's benefits are paid through the post office and the reason for same; if there are circumstances in which a client may opt to have payments made to a bank account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38245/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
679. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38308/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Air Pollution
Ciaran Lynch
936. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is permissible to sell smoke-emitting fuels in areas where it may not be burned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38019/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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HSE Funding
Ciaran Lynch
1536. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the assistance available to a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Cork to provide training in the emergency services area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Mobility Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
1572. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of mobility allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38588/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the refusal of a Student Universal Support Ireland grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36233/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
668. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an appeal 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. [36080/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
144. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35806/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Septic Tank Inspections
Ciaran Lynch
195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grant assistance available for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Ciaran Lynch
266. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an application for a special chair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
271. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the home help hours provided to a person (details supplied) in County Cork [35820/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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School Staffing
Ciaran Lynch
89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the employment conditions of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33955/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Hospital Appointment Status
Ciaran Lynch
228. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33976/13]
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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Tourism Revenue
Ciaran Lynch
257. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value to Ireland of fishing tourism under the headings of game, sea and coarse fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/13]
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Prison Building Programme
Ciaran Lynch
192. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the improvements that have been implemented since the Committee for the Prevention of Torture which visited Cork Prison in 2010 found visiting conditions at the prison to be wholly unsuitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/13]
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Prison Inspections
Ciaran Lynch
193. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following its visit to Cork Prison in 2010, if a review of the operation of the segregation unit at Cork Prison has been carried out; if the deficiencies observed by the committee regarding material conditions in D Unit have been rectified; if he will indicate the changes that have been made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/13]
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Prison Investigations
Ciaran Lynch
194. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following its visit to Cork Prison in 2010, if he will indicate if the investigation into the death of a prisoner in the prison in 2010 has been concluded; if the relevant information has been forwarded to the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32619/13]
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Prison Accommodation
Ciaran Lynch
195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following their visit to Cork Prison in 2010, he will indicate if there has been an increase in the frequency of showers taken by prisoners since 2010; the current average frequency of showers taken by prisoners in each part of the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/13]
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Prison Accommodation
Ciaran Lynch
196. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following their visit to Cork Prison in 2010, he will indicate the number of occasions on which the 7.5 m² cells were used to accommodate more than one prisoner; the number of occasions on which the 9 m² cells were used to accommodate two or more prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Mobility Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
632. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a mobility aid to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31481/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Respite Care Services
Ciaran Lynch
669. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused respite care; if he will confirm that male patients are at a disadvantage compared to female patients seeking respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31830/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
691. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on an urgent orthopaedic outpatient waiting list since 6 December 2012 will be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32077/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Defence Forces Reserve Issues
Ciaran Lynch
226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the changes that are planned regarding the annual fitness test for the Reserve Defence Forces; if any changes proposed for 2014 have been brought forward; where RDF personnel are in full time employment if it is feasible to arrange the fitness test outside of normal working hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31264/13]
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
96. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30880/13]
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
140. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the way any proposed changes to the treatment of the self-employed for PRSI contributions or benefits will apply to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when the proposed legislation will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30964/13]
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Security of the Elderly
Ciaran Lynch
179. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a scheme to reimburse the purchase and running costs of a panic alarm system for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/13]
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
221. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the home care hours provided to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that the current provision is not sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30869/13]
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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Student Universal Support Ireland Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
111. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made in respect of a person's appeal to be provided with a grant on foot of the provision of additional information as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28658/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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National Lottery Regulator Establishment
Ciaran Lynch
332. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Regulator of the National Lottery will be put in place; if he will give details of the remit of the regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26775/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
450. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27677/13]