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Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Public Procurement Contracts
Finian McGrath
124. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Government contracts being given to companies that are registered in tax haven countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7435/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Garda Overtime
Finian McGrath
216. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her proposal to cut overtime in An Garda Síochána will have serious implications in combating violent crimes, especially as these crimes are on an increase; her proposals for combating the increase of violent crimes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7438/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Foster Care Supports
Finian McGrath
251. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to support all children in foster care as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7578/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Ambulance Service Staff
Finian McGrath
267. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 22 March 2016, his views on correspondence regarding non-rostered paramedics with the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Nursing Staff
Finian McGrath
334. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way he proposes to stop our exceptionally qualified nurses from leaving the profession due to low pay and inadequate working conditions, particularly newly qualified nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7576/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Finian McGrath
335. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Degos disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7577/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Finian McGrath
433. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to review the pay equality issue for all teachers, particularly the recently qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7579/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Road Traffic Legislation
Finian McGrath
513. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why rickshaws are not regulated as there are concerns for public safety and the loss of income for taxi drivers who are regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7439/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Finian McGrath
5. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding pension schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6296/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Finian McGrath
6. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the age of retirement and pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6297/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Rural Social Scheme Expenditure
Finian McGrath
8. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of providing an additional 600 places under the rural social scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6327/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Finian McGrath
12. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to support an appeal by a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3 under the domiciliary care allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6431/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Finian McGrath
134. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will support an issue regarding flood damage in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Air Corps Equipment
Finian McGrath
241. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the replacement of aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6320/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Equipment
Finian McGrath
273. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide funding for the purchase of water cannons for An Garda Síochána to deal with major public order incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6323/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Stations
Finian McGrath
274. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for an open day at Coolock Garda Síochána station in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6324/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Child Protection
Finian McGrath
276. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the issues identified in a new study on child abuse (details supplied) have consequences for how we approach and deal with such problems in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6333/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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National Drugs Strategy
Finian McGrath
391. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the drugs crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6432/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Finian McGrath
392. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to clarify who is responsible if there is a side-effect of the human papilloma virus Gardasil vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6433/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Health Services Staff Data
Finian McGrath
543. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the high number of doctors leaving Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6857/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Ministerial Meetings
Finian McGrath
618. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to meet the Secretary General of NATO, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6325/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Capitation Grants
Finian McGrath
660. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of increasing the capitation grant from €170 to €180 per pupil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6326/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Autism Support Services
Finian McGrath
661. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of autism education services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6332/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Funding
Finian McGrath
676. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide funding to a schoool (details supplied) for vital classroom equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6434/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Finian McGrath
677. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Education (Admissions to School) Bill 2015 and the difficulties parents face in enrolling their children at their local schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6435/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Third Level Fees
Finian McGrath
682. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to support a matter on discrimination in education (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6511/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Fire Stations Upgrade
Finian McGrath
755. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide funding to Dublin City Council for the refurbishment of the North Strand fire station in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6321/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Fire Service
Finian McGrath
756. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of training 40 new persons to be fully qualified firefighters for the Dublin Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6322/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Public Service Vehicles
Finian McGrath
840. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding licensed small public service vehicles and bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6436/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Finian McGrath
183. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the lack of employment opportunities for a person who had been self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5690/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Enterprise Support Services Provision
Finian McGrath
224. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to provide support to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who wishes to establish a business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5483/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Missing Persons
Finian McGrath
346. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to support a case regarding a missing person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5417/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disability Support Services
Finian McGrath
483. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding intellectual disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5689/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Finian McGrath
484. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who has been waiting for a long time for an operation is entitled to have this treatment under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5694/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Finian McGrath
497. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the person who or the body that provides support and guidance to persons who have a side effect to a vaccine administered by the Health Service Executive, particularly to Gardasil or to the human papillomavirus vaccine; why no manual or leaflet is available to warn persons of the possible side effects of this vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5762/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Finian McGrath
675. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the resource services for all primary pupils with Down's syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5688/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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State Pensions Payments
Finian McGrath
4. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to upgrade the household package for the elderly and reverse the cuts to the State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5254/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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National Internship Scheme Placements
Finian McGrath
49. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence concerning a JobBridge scheme and a secretarial position (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5250/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Tax Code
Finian McGrath
75. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence concerning accidental landlords and additional income (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Public Sector Staff Sick Leave
Finian McGrath
109. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) concerning the Civil Service and critical illness cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5036/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Employment Support Services
Finian McGrath
126. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence concerning employment opportunities for a person with a disability (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5038/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Naval Service
Finian McGrath
222. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence his views on correspondence concerning pay scales in the Naval Service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Care Orders
Finian McGrath
296. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who are under full care orders are not getting the necessary services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4800/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Ambulance Service Staff
Finian McGrath
297. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to support the non-rostered paramedics with the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Medicinal Products Availability
Finian McGrath
298. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to introduce the Fampyra drug especially for multiple sclerosis sufferers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4802/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Health Services Funding
Finian McGrath
299. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to support the Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland in its combatting of this disease (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
322. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to support the Dyspraxia Association of Ireland in receiving the necessary support and assistance for many families living with dyspraxia here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
323. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide recreational services for mental health patients who are living in residential care with support, particularly for those living on their own and in low support accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Finian McGrath
324. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to remove the human papilloma virus vaccine Gardasil as a matter of priority and support the Reaction and Effects of Gardasil Resulting in Extreme Trauma parent group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Disability Services Programme Review
Finian McGrath
325. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on a submission received on the future of disability policy in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4886/16]