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Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Seán Haughey
630. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the public transport infrastructure in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40053/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Property Tax
Seán Haughey
80. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on escalating fees being imposed by property management companies in private housing developments; her plans to phase out such fees following the introduction of the local property tax; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38565/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Property Tax Administration
Seán Haughey
121. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if consideration was given to home owners who already paid stamp duty on purchasing their houses when the current local property tax, LPT, provisions were being established; if he will consider introducing a tax credit for home owners in these circumstances who are paying LPT in the interests of equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38786/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Seán Haughey
235. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if a carer's allowance payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact this was approved by the Social Welfare Appeals Office some time ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38566/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Seán Haughey
257. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will request the Government of Pakistan to pardon a person (details supplied); if he will highlight the person's case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38567/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Seán Haughey
26. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the increase in home help hours the Dublin north central local health area can expect in 2017. [38041/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
91. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason 1,102 persons were waiting more than a year for inpatient and day case treatment in Beaumont Hospital in October 2016; and the reason the numbers waiting more than a year have increased by more than 18,000% since April 2014. [38040/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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School Services Staff
Seán Haughey
168. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will facilitate the continued employment of a caretaker in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37669/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Seán Haughey
731. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the provisions of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37317/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Sports Facilities Provision
Seán Haughey
211. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Dublin 7; if he has considered the feasibility study and costs that were submitted by Dublin City Council for the redevelopment; the support, financial or other, his Department will provide for the re-development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36481/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Road Traffic Legislation
Seán Haughey
532. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legalisation as soon as possible to regulate rickshaws; if Galway City Council has banned rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Air Pollution
Seán Haughey
226. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review the provisions of sections 24 and 26 of the Air Pollution Act 1987, in view of the fact that local authorities seem to have inadequate powers to prevent the ongoing pollution of the atmosphere by domestic householders arising from the operation of wood burning stoves, despite securing convictions in the courts for breaches of the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Awareness
Seán Haughey
227. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that mental health awareness is promoted in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Schools Refurbishment
Seán Haughey
273. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make funding available to a school (details supplied) to allow it to install a lift, a ramp, a wheelchair-friendly entrance and an additional wheelchair-friendly toilet in order that the college can be easily accessed by the disabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35140/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Foreign Conflicts
Seán Haughey
414. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making to stop the appalling slaughter of innocent civilians in Aleppo, Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35141/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Seán Haughey
155. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the development funding announced in budget 2017 to implement the national mental health policy, A Vision For Change; the money available to the HSE in 2017 for this purpose; if he will increase this funding in order to allow for much needed improvements in mental health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33921/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Middle East Issues
Seán Haughey
244. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the killing and persecution of Christians in Mosul, Iraq generally and throughout the Middle East, by Islamic State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33323/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Teacher Recruitment
Seán Haughey
145. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide full details regarding the extra teaching posts announced as part of budget 2017; the way these teaching posts will be divided between primary and post-primary schools; if qualified post-primary teachers of history and religion can apply for these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32728/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Seán Haughey
90. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda in Coolock have adequate manpower and resources to deal with an ongoing problem of anti-social behaviour in the Edenmore area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31487/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times
Seán Haughey
99. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 2,936 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30655/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Seán Haughey
137. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with European Commissioner, Michel Barnier; if Commissioner Barnier appreciates the special difficulties of Ireland with regard to an exit by the UK from the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30875/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Student Support Schemes
Seán Haughey
120. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make the Student Universal Support Ireland grant scheme, the disability access route to education scheme and the HEA student assistance fund scheme available to students of private third level colleges such as Griffith College in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29395/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Child Care Costs
Seán Haughey
646. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to ensure the provision of affordable child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29775/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Immigration Policy
Seán Haughey
163. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise concerns regarding the dismantling of the refugee camp in Calais with his French counterpart and at an EU level; if he will make representations concerning the safety of unaccompanied minors in this camp going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28823/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
186. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have their cataract operation carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28874/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
187. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have their cataract operation carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Educational Disadvantage
Seán Haughey
194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the DEIS scheme; if existing schools in the scheme will be examined in any future review; the timeframe envisaged for such a review; if schools will be consulted regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28580/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Easter Rising Commemorations
Seán Haughey
349. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the State will endeavour to purchase one of Padraic Pearse's signed 1916 surrender letters which will be sold at auction in Dublin by a private collector in November 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28577/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Seán Haughey
452. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will amend the legislation dealing with the long-term illness scheme to ensure that the mitochondrial disorder known as CPEO is classified as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28468/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Fish Farming
Seán Haughey
562. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland continues with its fish farming operations; if he will provide significant capital investment to deal with the deficiencies that exist at Inland Fisheries Ireland's trout production facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Road Safety
Seán Haughey
247. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commission independent and indigenous research into the effectiveness or otherwise of zebra crossings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27587/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Defence Forces Reserve
Seán Haughey
264. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will restore gratuity payments and other benefits previously received by members of the Reserve Defence Force; if he will ensure these members are not financially disadvantaged by undertaking their normal duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27586/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Seán Haughey
66. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the establishment of an all-island dialogue to deal with issues arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26582/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Pension Provisions
Seán Haughey
139. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend existing legislation in order to allow pensioners draw down the full amount of an approved minimum retirement fund prior to 75 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26459/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Garda Resources
Seán Haughey
123. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied that the Garda in Ballymun, Dublin 11, has adequate manpower and resources, including patrol cars, to deal with the crime situation in the Santry area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25239/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Seán Haughey
164. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress being made in resettling refugees here under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in the context of the EU Agreement on this matter; if unaccompanied minors will be given a priority for resettlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25915/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Property Tax
Seán Haughey
604. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of local property tax which was allocated to Dublin City Council in 2015 and 2016; if he has satisfied himself that this money is being spent efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25384/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Family Income Supplement Applications
Seán Haughey
749. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will pay the family income supplement to a person (details supplied) as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25568/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Departmental Websites
Seán Haughey
784. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied with the Intreo website (details supplied); the purpose of the website; when it will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25912/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Good Friday Agreement
Seán Haughey
828. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the re-establishment of the civic forum as provided for in the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24475/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
Seán Haughey
1083. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will include MoviPrep laxative solution in the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24619/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold
Seán Haughey
1084. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will reduce the drugs payment scheme threshold from €144 per month to €100 per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24620/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Fish Farming
Seán Haughey
1681. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene with Inland Fisheries Ireland to ensure that it continues with its fish farming operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25282/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Road Safety Strategy
Seán Haughey
1816. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to improve safety for cyclists on roads; if his attention has been drawn to the dangers posed for cyclists by truck drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25883/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Trade Agreements
Seán Haughey
1855. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position of Ireland in relation to granting provisional approval for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada when the matter is considered at the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU; her views on whether Dáil Éireann should be consulted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25625/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Blind Person's Pension
Seán Haughey
321. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the blind person's pension for each of the years from 2000 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23561/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Blind Person's Pension
Seán Haughey
322. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if eligible applicants are automatically admitted for receipt of the disability allowance rather than to the blind person's pension; if it is policy to phase out the blind person's pension with a view to replacing it entirely with the disability allowance; the disadvantages in eligibility for such blind persons admitted for receipt of the disability allowance in receiving home packages, free travel and other allowances associated with or additional to the blind person's pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23562/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Mobility Allowance Eligibility
Seán Haughey
426. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his intentions regarding extending to blind persons the allowances in respect of mobility and motorised grants as disabled passengers associated with the disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments
Seán Haughey
250. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will continue to pay an enhanced rate of supplementary welfare allowance to a person (details supplied) to prevent the person from becoming homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23182/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Constituency Boundaries
Seán Haughey
324. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to revise the Dáil constituency boundaries following census 2016; the terms of reference for the new commission; if he has a timescale to finalise this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21947/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Public Sector Pensions
Seán Haughey
563. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to ensure that all employees of the Central Remedial Clinic receive adequate pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Military Neutrality
Seán Haughey
142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality is threatened by the recently signed joint European Union-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation declaration on closer co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21779/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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International Agreements
Seán Haughey
143. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with the implementation of the European Union-Turkey deal on immigration; if the humanitarian issues arising from this agreement should be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21780/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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National Monuments
Seán Haughey
153. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will declare10 to 25 Moore Street, Dublin 1 a national monument; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21781/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Seán Haughey
154. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21729/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Seán Haughey
173. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will classify myasthenia gravis as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21731/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Fishery Harbour Centres
Seán Haughey
227. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will sanction the dredging of Howth fishery harbour centre given that the silting problem is becoming serious; the issues to be considered and the process to be followed in respect of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21730/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
56. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7. [20969/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
58. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [20968/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Seán Haughey
512. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the standard of care for sarcoma patients will not decline at St. Vincent's University Hospital due to the possible departure of the only specialised sarcoma chemotherapy oncologist here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Driver Licence Renewals
Seán Haughey
774. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Driver Licence Service is experiencing delays in renewing driving licences; if previous driving licences issued by Dublin City Council which are laminated are causing problems for such renewals, having regard to security issues and checks; the status of a particular renewal application (details supplied). [21372/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Adoption Services Provision
Seán Haughey
689. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide post-adoptive services for adopted children as proposed by the Russian Irish Adoption Group and others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19394/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Seán Haughey
284. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will issue payment to a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18235/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Social Welfare Offices
Seán Haughey
285. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the efforts he is making to reduce the holding times for persons ringing various sections in his Department; if he is aware that claimants sometimes have to wait 25 minutes or more before they get to speak to a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18236/16]
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Penalty Points System
Seán Haughey
65. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a motorist is entitled to receive photo and calibration details from the fixed-charge processing office of An Garda Síochána prior to any possible appeal to the courts in respect of an alleged offence that may involve the imposition of penalty points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17641/16]
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children
Seán Haughey
191. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to protect unaccompanied minors who arrive in refugee camps on the Greek islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17645/16]
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Humanitarian Aid
Seán Haughey
192. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to ensure the money provided by Ireland to refugee camps is being used in a manner that will improve, in practical and tangible terms, the quality of life for refugees living in the camps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17646/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Seán Haughey
194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction a building project at a school (details supplied) to enable it to open another class for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Waste Disposal Charges
Seán Haughey
247. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that waste management companies are introducing substantial increases in bin charges with effect from 1 July 2016; the legislative basis at national or EU level for these increases; the measures he will take to ensure that the householder can obtain the best competitive price for this service, given that householders are reporting difficulties in comparing prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17007/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Community Employment Schemes Funding
Seán Haughey
295. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection to reverse the cuts to the community employment scheme at a community programme (details supplied) introduced in 2012 in respect of the training and materials budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16960/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Energy Prices
Seán Haughey
503. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction of electricity prices, having regard to the decreasing price of oil and gas internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16903/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Penalty Points System
Seán Haughey
545. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reform the legislation which allows for the imposition of penalty points; his views on whether it is reasonable to double the penalty points for a motorist who loses an appeal to the courts; if he will introduce a system whereby both fine and penalty points are relinquished in the case of motorists who undertake a driver awareness course, as is the case in the UK and Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17164/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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EU Membership
Seán Haughey
91. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach the preparations he is making to deal with a British exit from the European Union; the issues he needs to address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15646/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Arts in Education Charter
Seán Haughey
204. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to promote arts education in schools; if he will implement the arts in education charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15701/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Arts Funding
Seán Haughey
389. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase funding for the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15702/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
Seán Haughey
454. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned at the sudden termination of the privately funded pension plan in the Central Remedial Clinic in Clontarf, Dublin 3; if the Health Service Executive was consulted; if he will intervene on behalf of the employees concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Mortgage Lending
Seán Haughey
139. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to assist first-time buyers; if he is aware that some banks are insisting on a 20% deposit in the case of first-time buyers purchasing a one-bedroom apartment in the north Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Gaelscoil Issues
Seán Haughey
171. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the application by An Foras Pátrúnachta for a multidenominational Gaelscoil to serve the greater Drumcondra-Marino area in Dublin 1 was unsuccessful; if an appeal can be made in this regard and if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14330/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Free Travel Scheme Review
Seán Haughey
292. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase the age of eligibility for the free travel scheme to 67 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14331/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
6. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when the upward trend in waiting list and waiting times will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13802/16]
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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National Monuments
Seán Haughey
35. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her proposals in relation to the Moore Street site, Dublin 1, if these have been amended given the recent court judgment in relation to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13288/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Public Sector Staff Remuneration
Seán Haughey
37. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if changes to the payment of allowances to newly recruited firefighters have implications for other public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13043/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Seán Haughey
305. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans for Montessori teaching; if he will retain regulation 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12968/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Seán Haughey
472. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will pay a disability allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17; the reason this person was previously refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12966/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Greyhound Industry
Seán Haughey
785. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will take measures to prevent the export of greyhounds to China given the conditions that they must endure there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12819/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Legislative Programme
Seán Haughey
42. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to promote and enact the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12322/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Tax Reliefs Availability
Seán Haughey
82. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the tax relief and allowances in place for persons employing au pairs given that the contracts are deemed to be normal contracts of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Middle East Issues
Seán Haughey
142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to press for the persecution of Christians and other minorities in the Middle East to be formally declared as genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12320/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Seán Haughey
191. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to promote the enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12321/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Child Care Costs
Seán Haughey
261. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is concerned at the recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission on au pairs confirming that these are normal contracts of employment; if this will have a detrimental effect on the provision of child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12485/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Child Benefit Data
Seán Haughey
125. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of child benefit paid in respect of children living outside the European Union area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10987/16]
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Seán Haughey
42. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that persons on existing variable interest rate mortgages can receive reductions in their interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10789/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Paternity Leave
Seán Haughey
104. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will introduce paternity leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9372/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Prison Staff
Seán Haughey
108. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Prison Service will recruit staff in the near future and the procedures to be used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9832/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Seán Haughey
137. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of refurbishing or upgrading equipment in Malahide, Howth and Raheny Garda stations in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10437/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Garda Training
Seán Haughey
138. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who participated in the advanced driving courses in each of the years 2014 to 2016 to date; when the next course will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10438/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Seán Haughey
218. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the rent-a-room relief scheme after the income limit was increased from €12,000 to €13,750; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10440/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Motor Tax Yield
Seán Haughey
425. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the revenue he raises from motor taxation; how much of this revenue goes to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9833/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure
Seán Haughey
552. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the carer's support grant from €1,700 per year to €2,000 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10434/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Seán Haughey
607. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the next open competition for the post of assistant principal officer in the Civil Service will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10436/16]