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Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
466. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance now under appeal will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4450/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
727. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a scan for disc assessment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4396/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
733. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment with the autism liaison nurse in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4444/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
734. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [4447/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Development Capital Scheme
John McGuinness
27. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of indigenous companies that have been approved for support under the development capital scheme; the amount of capital that has so far been drawn down; the number of jobs created by companies in receipt of this capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
129. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal on a claim for carer's allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [3645/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
217. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [3699/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Higher Education Institutions Issues
John McGuinness
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the recent proposals from the university presidents recommending five regional clusters; if he has sought further information from the universities detailing the way they intend to work together to improve and develop the range of educational courses available to students within each cluster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2717/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
268. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite a response. [3094/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
269. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they have now submitted the requested information four times; and if he will expedite a response. [3097/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means test relative to the claim for a jobseekers allowance will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [3093/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
400. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [3095/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
John McGuinness
615. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a full medical card now under appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved based on his medical circumstances [2631/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Mortgage Interest Rates Issues
John McGuinness
52. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if permanent interest rate reductions are actively considered by banks in dealing with distressed mortgage borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2024/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
John McGuinness
133. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the fuel rebate scheme to cover coach and bus operators; the reason this sector was not included in the Budget day announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Vocational Education Committees Amalgamation
John McGuinness
279. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements if any that are in place to accommodate staff from Kilkenny Vocational Education Committee in their daily travel and subsistence arrangements to the new amalgamated service located in Carlow; if a redundancy package will be available for those who wish to opt out; if options such as transfers to local authorities or local revenue or other local Government offices will be considered; if amalgamation and its knock on impact on the lives of the employees having to comply have been considered; if discussions regarding options have been taken place with all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1116/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
280. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a grant application submitted to Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved and paid as a matter of urgency. [1126/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
John McGuinness
281. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application to Student Universal Support Ireland will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as all information requested has now been submitted. [1129/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Turbary Rights
John McGuinness
562. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding claims by bog owners located at the All Saints bog; if claims lodged have been processed, approved and paid; if legal and or consultants' fees have been approved and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1121/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Motor Tax Collection
John McGuinness
654. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of vehicles not being taxed in any given year and therefore the estimated loss of revenue to the State; if he will consider putting in place an easy payment scheme without extra cost to those who might use the scheme to encourage greater compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1130/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Disease Classification
John McGuinness
1018. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps he or the Health Service Executive have taken relative to the care of the needs of those with Lyme Disease; his response to those involved in a campaign to have the disease properly recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1115/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Staffing
John McGuinness
1019. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the arrangements that are in place to accommodate the transfer of paramedics within the ambulance service from one county to another; if there is a co-ordinated national human resource redeployment scheme within the national ambulance service or if it his intention to establish such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1122/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
1020. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a full medical card will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite the matter. [1123/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1021. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a knee operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite the matter. [1124/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
1022. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if eight hours of home support granted by the Health Service Executive in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be maintained in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case and based on the many professional reports that the HSE is aware of; and if he will expedite a response. [1125/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1023. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a pension (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been waiting four years for an operation; and if he will expedite the matter. [1128/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for grant assistance made through Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) will be approved. [57429/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
160. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency. [57674/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
John McGuinness
289. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay experienced by a person (details supplied) in attempting to register as a nurse with An Bord Altranais in view of the fact that the person has been attempting to register since 2012; if there is a backlog of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57431/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Hospital Complaints
John McGuinness
290. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his response to a complaint regarding the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he has investigated this complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57432/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the lack of services and supports relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the staff/client ratio at the centre is adequate; if the clients needs and activity programme are all being met; if some nurses have acquired a class D licence as committed to in Health Service Executive correspondence of 18 May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57571/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Hospital Bed Data
John McGuinness
35. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of bed closures in acute hospitals to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57076/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
202. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if home help hours will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [57344/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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HSE Investigations
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeframe involved for the National Incident Management Team to complete its review of the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the names of those appointed to investigate this matter and their respective qualifications; the date on which this work commenced; the number of occasions on which the family were consulted; the date the report will be completed; if the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57345/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) County Kilkenny will be processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56405/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be issued without delay to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56406/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56981/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe involved should the school or his Department have to go to tender again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56982/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for carer's allowance claim will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56744/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [56978/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
498. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a former employee of his Department is entitled to draw their pension now; if there is any arrangement to cash in his pension or transfer same. [56984/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Departmental Investigations
John McGuinness
561. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a complaint made by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a report of the incident has been compiled by his Department; if disciplinary action has been taken against the person complained of by his Department; if his Department has issued an apology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56988/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Health Services Staff Issues
John McGuinness
663. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a report given to the Health Service Executive almost ten months ago relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be acted on; the reason it is taking so long to get appointments with the autism nurse and other professionals; if he will insist on a programme of supports being put in place as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56979/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
664. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56980/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason home help hours have been cut by 50% in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the hours will be restored; and if he will expedite a response. [56986/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
666. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home help service will be reviewed and restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56987/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
667. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has been refused their appeal relative to their application for the fair deal scheme because they are unable to pay the balance of €164; if the exceptional circumstances around the care of their spouse will be re-examined in order that they can be placed in full time care without delay; his views on whether the Health Service Executive may be negligent in their duty of care by not responding positively to the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56989/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
668. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will request an urgent review of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny whose home help has been discontinued; and if he will expedite a response [56990/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
12. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who had applied under the suckler cow welfare scheme in 2012, broken down by county; the number of successful applicants broken down by county; the reason he abolished the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55969/12]