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Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Disability Support Services Provision
Finian McGrath
736. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 5% cut to disability service at St. Michael's House had led to the Saturday closure of their swimming pool (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4553/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Finian McGrath
157. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any action a resident or tenant can take regarding flooding and dampness in their home while on the Dublin housing list (details supplied) [3691/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Speech and Language Therapy
Finian McGrath
209. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding speech and language therapy in respect of a person (details supplied). [3644/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Nursing Home Beds
Finian McGrath
213. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding nursing home care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3690/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
224. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for cuts to speech therapy in an autism unit (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3441/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
248. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding speech and language support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [3446/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Disadvantaged Status
Finian McGrath
124. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on primary school funding in disadvantaged areas in 2013. [3147/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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School Staffing
Finian McGrath
235. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the impact of the 51% reduction in the time available for one to one school counselling in schools and colleges when suicide rates are increasing. [2520/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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School Accommodation
Finian McGrath
295. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a copy of the draft vocational education committee agreement on Greendale School, Dublin 5, with St Michael's House services and a copy of lease. [3140/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Special Areas of Conservation Designation
Finian McGrath
407. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail the new and amended sites of community importance which were proposed by Ireland to the Commission for the Atlantic bio-geographical region since 2010 which necessitated the Commission implementing decision of 16 November 2012 adopting a sixth updated list of sites of community importance for the Atlantic bio-geographical region, C(2012) 8222 final; and if he will outline the restrictions and-or impact these new and amended sites will have for citizens who own land and property in these sites of community importance. [2519/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
603. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health services for young persons in 2013, and the urgent need to deal with the suicide issue [2522/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Traveller Community Issues
Finian McGrath
661. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on improving the health of our Traveller community. [3022/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
Finian McGrath
662. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the cystic fibrosis services at Temple Street Hospital, Dublin; and the issues raised [3023/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
670. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme. [3108/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Bullying of Children
Finian McGrath
151. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the advice he would give families whose children are being threatened and bullied in the Dardale, Dublin 17, area. [2190/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Finian McGrath
232. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [2165/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Finian McGrath
86. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding property tax. [58182/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Finian McGrath
148. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the rebate to bus and coach companies in the context of the Finance Bill. [1390/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Seed Capital Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
171. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the possible seed capital for a new business setting up in the the northside; and if he will advise on where finances may be applied for. [1596/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Departmental Correspondence
Finian McGrath
256. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to correspondence regarding disclosure of non conviction in respect of a person (details supplied). [58089/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Literacy Levels
Finian McGrath
257. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the literacy project sponsored by Barnardos (details supplied). [58104/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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National Educational Psychological Service Staff
Finian McGrath
263. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [58151/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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National Educational Psychological Service Staff
Finian McGrath
346. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a psyhological assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [1855/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Finian McGrath
397. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support increased credit available to small and medium enterprise and financing facilities to support expansion and improve cash flow as well as no added costs relating to taking on staff as a major job creation strategy. [1495/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Seed Capital Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
401. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the possible seed capital for a new business setting up in the northside; and if he will advise on where finances may be applied for. [1595/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Priory Hall Development
Finian McGrath
635. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Priory Hall, Dublin; and if he will support the residents of Priory Hall in 2013. [58103/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Leader Programmes Funding
Finian McGrath
671. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will commit to ensuring that the four Erris parishes in County Mayo not currently covered by the Leader programme will be included in the programme; if he will provide a time frame for the resolution of this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1424/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Dumping at Sea
Finian McGrath
679. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans not to permit the dumping of soil from the Port Tunnel into Dublin Bay (details supplied). [1509/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Security of the Elderly
Finian McGrath
725. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will not to cut the grant for senior alert which is open to persons over 65 years since the 1990's. [1972/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Finian McGrath
755. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to correspondence regarding disclosure of non conviction in respect of a person (details supplied). [58090/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Asylum Applications
Finian McGrath
806. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding immigration status in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [1594/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Animal Welfare Issues
Finian McGrath
884. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support proposals from the ISPCA (details supplied) on the Animal Health and Welfare Bill. [1338/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
Finian McGrath
997. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the 120 cystic fibrosis patients that use Temple Street Hospital, Dublin; and if he will provide the need for physiotherapy and dietician services [58155/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Prescription Charges
Finian McGrath
1030. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding payment for medication in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [1182/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
1058. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason for closing a disability service (details supplied) in County Galway. [1384/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Orthodontic Services Fees
Finian McGrath
1081. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [1593/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Disability Support Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1089. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the proposed cut of €250,000 to childvision disability services in Dublin 9 in 2013 [1689/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Staff Issues
Finian McGrath
1095. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will end the proposed reduced salary for newly qualified nurses and midwives as it will create apartheid in our health service. [1710/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Prescription Charges
Finian McGrath
1124. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the impact on senior citizens that the new prescription charges are having which is causing hardship [1973/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Finian McGrath
1125. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 [1974/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Trans European Transport Network Programme
Finian McGrath
1135. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals Ireland is putting forward under the 2012 calls on proposals on the Trans European Transport Network multi annual and annual programmes. [57970/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Tourism Industry Issues
Finian McGrath
1143. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with a group of foreign and Irish business persons in the hostel tourism sector that want to bring an international conference to Ireland in 2014. [58183/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Finian McGrath
1156. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding grants in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [1385/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Finian McGrath
1167. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grants or financial supports available to a club (details supplied). [1508/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Credit Availability
Finian McGrath
97. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of new lending approved and drawn down, as opposed to renewals or bundling of existing credit facilities by each of AIB and Bank of Ireland in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57633/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Hospital Staff Issues
Finian McGrath
309. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a urologist for Temple Street Hospital, Dublin (details supplied) [57568/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Tax Collection Forecasts
Finian McGrath
90. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the situation in which self employed persons find themselves when their business and income operate exclusively in Northern Ireland but they themselves are resident in the Republic and who, despite paying tax in Northern Ireland, are subject to further income tax in the Republic of Ireland while PAYE employees in the same scenario are entitled to a reduction in income tax under Section 13 of the Finance Act 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57180/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Universal Social Charge Payments
Finian McGrath
91. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the liability of self employed persons to pay the universal social charge when their business operates exclusively in Northern Ireland but they are resident in the Republic of Ireland and the liability of PAYE employed persons who work exclusively in Northern Ireland but are resident in the Republic of Ireland. [57181/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Finian McGrath
103. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a college (details supplied) in County Cork has an increase of pupil teacher ratio of 19:1 which will mean many courses will be cancelled next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57147/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Finian McGrath
126. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidly pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [57276/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Child and Family Support Agency Establishment
Finian McGrath
160. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will support PEIN and DCYA in 2013 as outlined by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [57169/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Tourism Industry Issues
Finian McGrath
207. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the potential in the hostel tourism both nationally and internationally; if he will consider developing this industry in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57302/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
108. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Taoiseach if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency; if he will provide a list of Departments that were given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved in each Department and the date sanction was sought and the date that it was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56339/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Public Inquiries
Finian McGrath
111. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will support the family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane in their efforts for a public inquiry; and if he will raise this matter with the British Government. [56813/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Sectarian Violence
Finian McGrath
117. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the issue of recent sectarian violence in Northern Ireland with the British Government as a matter of urgency. [56814/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Property Taxation Application
Finian McGrath
126. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of property tax that will need to be paid for a house valued at €600,000 for a family on an invalidity pension of €1,100 per month. [56314/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Finian McGrath
211. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the impact of the teacher/pupil ratio on costs to families in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [56471/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
212. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that farming families receive more educational grants than urban or PAYE families. [56472/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Finian McGrath
221. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the impact of increasing the pupil teacher ratio in fee paying schools (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [56557/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Teacher Training Provision
Finian McGrath
270. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made to retain the bachelor of education degree programme at a college (details supplied) in County Sligo and if so, when this was decision taken. [57088/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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One-Parent Family Payment Applications
Finian McGrath
332. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [56468/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Horse and Greyhound Fund
Finian McGrath
499. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the greyhound and horse raising industries are being subsidised to the tune of €55 million while the respite care grant is cut by €26 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56998/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Poultry Industry
Finian McGrath
516. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider facilitating the setting up of a Poultry Council in response to the recent request for a meeting to look at options for setting up such a council; and if he will ensure adequate representation of all sectors but in particular primary producers, and a time frame for any actions in this regard. [56274/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Finian McGrath
600. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the medical application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [56318/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Medicinal Products Supply
Finian McGrath
609. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the 158 Cystic Fibrosis patients with a copy of the G551D mutation who would be eligible for the new life saving drug Kalydeco [56440/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Taxi Regulations
Finian McGrath
682. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the proposed Taxi Bill. [56470/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Foreign Conflicts
Finian McGrath
50. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the Tibetan community in Ireland and its campaign against the occupation of Tibet. [56011/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Property Taxation Application
Finian McGrath
58. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the property tax. [56185/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Election Monitoring Missions
Finian McGrath
36. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 22 March 2012, if the review of the working of the election roster has been completed and if he will detail the outcomes of the review; if any actions have taken place on foot of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55883/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
40. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56300/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Banking Sector Remuneration
Finian McGrath
52. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the practice of AIB of only paying wages paid into an AIB account; his views on whether this is an unfair practice that limits competition and if he has any powers to stop this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55884/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
64. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56299/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Psychological Services
Finian McGrath
79. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence regarding a psychological assessment in respect of a person (details supplied). [55839/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
96. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56297/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
98. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements within his Department for this EU Presidency; if he will provide a list detailing the number by grade involved in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55882/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
101. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56302/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Respite Care Services
Finian McGrath
114. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will stop the cut to the respite care grant as it is affecting the marginalised such as families with a member with a disability. [55836/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
130. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency; if she will confirm that her Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements, detailing the number by grade involved, the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56304/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
135. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56293/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Finian McGrath
138. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider a public consultation in conjunction with the more detailed research study to be commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency on the environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55881/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
140. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56295/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
150. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56298/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Finian McGrath
160. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 500 of 13 November 2012, if he will detail the nature of the potential concerns raised about these appointments; if they have been investigated and if so were they found justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55887/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Finian McGrath
161. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 4 October 2012, the way staff were selected for Dublin Airport posts; if Irish language abilities were weighed into the selection decision; if any complaints or concerns were made regarding these appointments and if so the outcome of any subsequent investigation; the reason these officials have been subjected to daily security checks while other airport employees are not; if he has concerns regarding the payment of extra pay or allowances to these officials such as paid to other civil servants working in the airport; and if so, will he outline details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55888/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Deportation Orders Data
Finian McGrath
164. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding deportation in respect of a person (details supplied). [55927/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
166. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if temporary promotions or acting up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56303/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
178. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if temporary promotions or acting up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56296/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
203. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56292/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
213. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if she will confirm that her Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56294/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
250. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56301/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Finian McGrath
261. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if temporary promotions or acting-up allowances have not been a feature of the staffing arrangements for this EU Presidency, if he will confirm that his Department has been given sanction to make such arrangements detailing the number by grade involved, and the date sanction was sought and the date it was given. [56305/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Foreign Conflicts
Finian McGrath
115. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the case of a person (details supplied) who has refused to take part in the war against the Palestinian people by refusing to serve with the Israel Defence Force. [55077/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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State Examinations Issues
Finian McGrath
156. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding localisation of school standards. [55075/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Work Permit Applications
Finian McGrath
225. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Employment Permit Act. [55180/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Clothing Imports Issues
Finian McGrath
231. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his policy regarding importation of sandblasted denim; and his plans to ban the importation of same. [55563/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Finian McGrath
236. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [55064/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Proposed Legislation
Finian McGrath
343. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outlaw the payment for sex to help combat the exploitation of women and sex trafficking (details supplied). [55675/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Family Support Services
Finian McGrath
432. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on a submission (details supplied) regarding family resource centres. [55080/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Speech and Language Therapy
Finian McGrath
446. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding assessment and speech therapy in respect of a person (details suppled) in Dublin 13. [55061/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
written
EU Directives
Finian McGrath
467. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding animal experimentation and EU Directives [55179/12]