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Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Motor Tax Collection
Imelda Munster
113. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rationale behind charging a higher level of motor tax for those who choose to pay quarterly; and if he has considered amending this as it is unfair on those who are not in a position to pay a large lump sum annually. [18861/16]
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Motor Tax
Imelda Munster
117. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider reviewing the motor taxation system with a view to looking at other models of payment such as incorporating payment into tax on fuel to enable road users to pay tax relative to their mileage and therefore level of use of their vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18936/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
121. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 June 2016, what commitment was given regarding the building of an extension to a school (details supplied) and to explain where the allocated funding has gone; if the loss of funding came as a result of a failure on his Department's part to budget correctly for capital projects; if this failure can be or has been remedied with the result that the project can go ahead as previously confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18121/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
122. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 June 2016 the reason he reneged on the commitment given to begin works on a school (details supplied) in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18122/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Road Network
Imelda Munster
521. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the funding in 2016 to complete the process of the compulsory purchase of the land required to commence construction of the link road R150 from Bettystown to Laytown. [18184/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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National Driver Licensing Service
Imelda Munster
524. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that persons from the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal have to travel an unreasonable distance to attain a learner permit or driving licence at the National Driving Licence Service office in Letterkenny; if he will support the locating of a new office in the Inishowen peninsula. [18256/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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VAT Rate Application
Imelda Munster
126. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance his plans to raise the rate of value added tax for the tourism sector. [16830/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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National Monuments
Imelda Munster
320. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to close St. Laurence's Gate in Drogheda, County Louth, to vehicular traffic to protect and preserve the structure of this ancient and historical gate, which is listed as a national monument. [16835/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Road Projects
Imelda Munster
534. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that the funds promised in the capital spend programme 2015 for the urgently needed Laytown-Bettystown link road (R150) are guaranteed for the project; and when this funding will be released. [16780/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Traffic Management
Imelda Munster
537. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to restrict the access of higher goods vehicles and other large vehicles from St. Laurence's Gate in Drogheda, County Louth, given that these vehicles are causing damage to the structure. [16834/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Imelda Munster
538. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the inclusion of St. Laurence's Gate, Drogheda, County Louth in Ireland's Ancient East; and if he will identify it as a gateway to Ireland's Ancient East. [16836/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Motor Insurance
Imelda Munster
89. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance his plans to improve value for money and cover for motorists seeking car insurance, given the recent unprecedented and unjustified hikes in premiums and the difficulty many persons are experiencing in obtaining insurance cover. [15622/16]
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
91. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills why he has not released funds to facilitate a seven classroom extension for a school (details supplied) going ahead, given a previous commitment to do so; the amount of money allocated to allow the project to move ahead; when he will make this allocation available and when construction can begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16128/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Public Transport
Imelda Munster
56. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide additional investment to improve accessibility on public transport for persons with disabilities given the widespread deficiencies which result in many persons being unable to avail of public transport services in their area or to travel without great difficulty. [15825/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Road Safety Authority
Imelda Munster
70. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify his views on the effectiveness of the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána in tackling unsafe driving and reducing road collisions and fatalities; and his plans to assist these bodies in this work and to provide the necessary resources. [15611/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Imelda Munster
74. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the serious deficiencies in the provision of wheelchair accessible public transport, such as the Bus Éireann route 190, which is not wheelchair accessible most of the time and when a lift is provided, there is often no qualified person to operate it. [15612/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Road Projects
Imelda Munster
637. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will provide funding for the Bonagee link road connecting the business park road to the Dry Arch roundabout to address the serious and ongoing traffic gridlock in Letterkenny, County Donegal. [14714/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Cross-Border Projects
Imelda Munster
638. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reaffirm the Government's commitment to co-fund the A5 dual carriageway linking Donegal and Derry to Monaghan when the project proceeds. [14715/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Driver Licence Renewals
Imelda Munster
639. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an online driving licence renewal system or a driving licence renewal system facilitated by Irish embassies or consulates overseas for Irish citizens currently working abroad. [14716/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Traveller Community
Imelda Munster
73. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the outdated Traveller health strategy and to develop a new strategy with a particular focus on mental health. [13723/16]