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Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Third Level Fees
Michael McCarthy
109. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options available for Irish students to reasonably fund postgraduate courses in the UK in view of the fact that many Irish banks will not fund courses outside here and UK banks will only deal with UK residents; if there is any method of funding through his Department; if there are any agreements in place between the Irish and UK universities and Governments; if there is any further funding available for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31193/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Architectural Heritage
Michael McCarthy
174. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a building (details supplied) in County Cork is on his Department's list of recorded monuments; and the role his Department has in conjunction with the local authority in terms of any application for planning permission that has or will be lodged with Cork County Council to renovate the building. [31305/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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School Transport Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
235. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for concessionary school transport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30626/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael McCarthy
254. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include a school (details supplied) in a new educational campus which is to open in August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30227/13]
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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School Staffing
Michael McCarthy
88. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report on a shared appeal by schools (details supplied) in County Cork relating to a refusal for EAL support. [29439/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Passport Applications
Michael McCarthy
112. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports issued each month for the past twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26975/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
145. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if there have been any changes made to the disabled drivers scheme which may affect the status of an individual applicant (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27097/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
381. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will make a comprehensive statement regarding the new rule where 520 contributions are required for the contributory pension; if where there is a discrepancy in the number of stamps, for example 500, if any discretion may be used; if her attention has been drawn to instances whereby people are not checking their stamps until they are in retirement whereby it transpires they come up short; if her Department is able to raise awareness among people to check their contributions more regularly; if her attention has been drawn to any confusion and inconvenience the issue is causing; if there is a helpline available to assist persons affected by the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Tourism Projects Funding
Michael McCarthy
490. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will advise on the funding opportunities that are open to a local cultural facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27392/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Housing Issues
Michael McCarthy
596. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on an ordeal involving anti-social behaviour in a local authority housing unit (details supplied) in County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority is unable to act due to lack of enforcement powers; if he will advise on the way affected residents can be assisted and peace can be restored to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27389/13]
Thu, 30 May 2013
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School Transport Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
86. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school transport issue (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26394/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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State Examinations Commission
Michael McCarthy
218. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers from primary and second level schools throughout the country who were employed at any stage by his Department and State Examinations Commission, including those who were employed for just one day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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State Examinations
Michael McCarthy
219. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers who were employed for State Examinations Commission practical and oral exams in any subject in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25035/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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State Examinations
Michael McCarthy
220. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers who have been employed as supervisors or readers for State exams in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25036/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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State Examinations
Michael McCarthy
221. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers who will or have been employed as exam secretary in a school for State exams in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25037/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Michael McCarthy
305. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a ban on making Office of Public Works sites available for commercial use where it would bring revenue into a local area and promote the local region; and if he will reconsider this in the context of a site (details supplied) in County Donegal. [25230/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
350. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a situation that has arisen due to the change in the rules in contributions for a contributory pension from 260 to 520 whereby some persons are only discovering the discrepancy when they reach retirement age, by which stage it is too late to remedy the situation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25099/13]
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Garda Station Closures
Michael McCarthy
193. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the current status of a Garda Station (details supplied) in County Donegal; if there is a threat to its existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24558/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Tax Code
Michael McCarthy
152. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his views on charging VAT on PIP arrangements, in view of the fact that the service is deemed non-viable in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Teachers' Remuneration
Michael McCarthy
307. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the case involving an alleged administrative error regarding a teacher's payroll (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23638/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Bord Gáis Privatisation
Michael McCarthy
458. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify the implications for employees of Bord Gáis if a division of the company is sold off this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23715/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Youth Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
593. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the funding position regarding Foróige Youth Services in the context of the upcoming Budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23692/13]
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Asylum Support Services
Michael McCarthy
204. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on efforts that are being made by his Department to reform the direct provision scheme for asylum seekers and refugees, the alternative options being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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School Transport Applications
Michael McCarthy
228. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise on an application for concessionary school transport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Payable Orders
Michael McCarthy
401. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will reissue an out of date payable order by his Department to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22428/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Property Taxation Administration
Michael McCarthy
425. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in a situation where residential estates currently pay for the maintenance of their green areas, if the respective local authority will now undertake this task in view of the additional revenue gained through the collection of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
Michael McCarthy
515. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing an agri-environment option scheme payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when the payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22351/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Farm Grants
Michael McCarthy
549. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a grant available for the reconstruction of damaged farmyard outbuildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22761/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Health Insurance Claims
Michael McCarthy
677. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will review a decision by a private health insurer not to award an appeal from a person (details supplied) with a serious condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22803/13]
Thu, 9 May 2013
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General Medical Services Scheme Administration
Michael McCarthy
220. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reasons treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Louth, who suffers from a rare debilitating condition, has had their request for the treatment abroad scheme refused despite strong medical evidence which supports their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21993/13]
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
191. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any financial assistance schemes available for two persons seeking to do masters degrees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21580/13]
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Rural Development Programme Funding
Michael McCarthy
264. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a grant available for the reconstruction of damaged outbuildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/13]
Thu, 2 May 2013
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Property Taxation Administration
Michael McCarthy
51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will look into an administrative error that has arisen in respect of two persons (details supplied) in County Cork who are obliged to pay the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20950/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process
Michael McCarthy
198. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the total number of appeals that were submitted by mortgage-holders engaged in a MARP to appeals boards in each of the State's financial institutions within the past 12 months; the total number of those appeals which were not upheld by the appeals board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20273/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Banking Sector Issues
Michael McCarthy
199. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the number of appeals received by each appeal board in the State's financial institutions within the past 12 months, specifically including the total number of appeals submitted per bank; the total number of appeals upheld per bank; the total number of appeals turned down per bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20274/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Mortgage Repayments Issues
Michael McCarthy
200. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of split mortgages that have been officially sanctioned and approved by AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, Ulster Bank, KBC Bank, and ACC separately since 1 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20281/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Planning Issues
Michael McCarthy
392. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress there has been on the planned review into Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, particularly in terms of changes to the legislation which may affect shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19788/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Household Charge Collection
Michael McCarthy
408. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a refund on their household charge payment which has arisen as a result of an administrative error that stated an estate was liable to pay it when in fact it was not; the way the householder in question can apply for the refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20182/13]
Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
138. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 646 of 17 April 2013, if she will clarify a person's eligibility for rent allowance in a situation in which has left their home which is jointly owned/rented with their spouse/partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19345/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Banking Sector Regulation
Michael McCarthy
241. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if a person who holds a US passport and an Irish passport is eligible to buy shares in financial institutions in the State; if he will advise on the eligibility criteria that would apply in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18802/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Schools Mental Health Strategies
Michael McCarthy
286. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the drafting of guidelines for schools in relation to mental health in the State's education system; if he will provide a provisional timeline on the planned publication of the guidelines and further actions that will follow from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18924/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Michael McCarthy
308. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is eligible for a transfer within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Michael McCarthy
421. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any circumstances in which a local authority housing applicant can be put back on the housing list if they have been removed from it for refusing a second offer of local authority accommodation; if there are any provisions for exceptional circumstances in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18225/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Fodder Crisis
Michael McCarthy
539. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to the fodder crisis; if he will address concerns arising from those affected by the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18746/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Water Fluoridation
Michael McCarthy
589. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the current position on water flouridation, to address concerns that exist regarding an alleged artificial water flouridation of the water supply here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18295/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Michael McCarthy
648. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Louth has had their request for the treatment abroad scheme refused despite strong medical evidence which supports their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18976/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Michael McCarthy
80. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of properties in the West Cork region which have been exempted from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael McCarthy
126. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the number of primary schools in the country which have a dedicated autism unit; the staffing allocation for these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17992/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Hospital Staff
Michael McCarthy
252. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that there is no orthopaedic paediatric surgeon currently employed in the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, County Louth; if he will confirm if the position has been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17993/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael McCarthy
253. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are on the waiting list for orthopaediatric surgery in the Louth area at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17994/13]