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Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Exchequer Revenue
Simon Harris
99. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6340/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Exchequer Revenue
Simon Harris
104. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which these deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6338/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
118. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under her Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6341/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
123. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6329/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
129. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6331/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Local Authority Banking Issues
Simon Harris
143. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money held on deposit by each county and city council; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
144. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6334/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
183. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6339/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
188. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money held on deposit, or in short-term bank investments, by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6332/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
202. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6328/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
207. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under her Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6330/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
240. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6337/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Departmental Banking
Simon Harris
253. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money held on deposit or in short-term bank investments by each Government or State agency or body under his Department's remit; the rate of interest at which the deposits are held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6342/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Water Services Registrations
Simon Harris
159. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012; the numbers of septic tanks that have been registered on a county basis; the percentage this represents of overall septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5075/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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School Accommodation
Simon Harris
321. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the schools at which the four additional classrooms to meet primary school place demand for September 2013 will be located in an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5623/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Water Services Provision
Simon Harris
568. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any water infrastructure plans in place which would include the upgrade of the water supply pipes to County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5403/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medicinal Products Licensing
Simon Harris
761. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if the drug, Kalydeco, will be available to patients suffering from Cystic Fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5114/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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School Enrolments
Simon Harris
310. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a child in sixth class who cannot access a secondary school place in their locality; the advice he will give to parents of such a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3874/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Simon Harris
453. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the level of overpayments recorded by her Department in social welfare payments in each of the years 2007 to 2012 inclusive in tabular form; if she will provide a breakdown of these overpayments by individual social welfare scheme; the process in place to prevent such overpayment; the reasons overpayments occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4356/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Broadband Services Provision
Simon Harris
502. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the national broadband roll-out programme; the date on which an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow is likely to be covered by the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4355/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Proposed Legislation
Simon Harris
525. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to review the 2004 Tenancy Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3982/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Local Authority Funding
Simon Harris
536. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the 2013 funding will be allocated to Wicklow County Council; the total amount of this funding; if he will provide a breakdown of the way this funding will be allocated between the county council and town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Private Security Authority Remit
Simon Harris
573. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has expanded the role of the Private Security Authority to cover the issuing of licences for businesses working in the area of CCTV, security gates and so on; if he has given consideration to the implementation costs to businesses; if he is confident that the Private Security Authority has adequate knowledge of this industry; if he is concerned about the potential black market activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4163/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Speech and Language Therapy
Simon Harris
652. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no speech and language support available in an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow due to maternity leave and sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3760/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Speech and Language Therapy
Simon Harris
653. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for initial referral to speech and language therapy in an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow for each of the years 2007 to 2012 inclusive; the number of children availing of this service; the number of adults availing of this service; the measures already taken and being taken currently to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Dispensing Fees
Simon Harris
715. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the criteria that is required for a person with a long term illness to avail of a reduced prescription charge; and when additional illnesses are present the level to which that reduction is applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4354/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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School Accommodation
Simon Harris
83. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will receive sanction for an extension; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this extension is required as a result of his Department’s request in 2007 that the school increase its capacity; that in excess of 250 students are regularly crowded into substandard pre-fabricated accommodation; that the pre-fabricated accommodation is not in good condition and is proving difficult for the school to maintain; the reason this school extension was not included in the schools building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3587/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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School Placement
Simon Harris
303. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a shortage of primary school places in a locality (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he has met with local stakeholders in an effort to address this shortage; the action he plans to take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1339/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Simon Harris
304. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school building project will commence at a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Review
Simon Harris
493. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection when she expects the review group she established to examine the domiciliary care allowance to conclude its work; if she will provide a report; if she intends to then publish this report; the number of times the group has met; the dates on which the group has met; the full membership of the review group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1340/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Simon Harris
494. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has met with the carer's association since her appointment; if she plans to meet with them again in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1341/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Social Insurance Issues
Simon Harris
495. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection her policy in relation to assisting self-employed persons access to social welfare supports as the need arises; when she expects to advance any plans to address current difficulties experienced by self-employed persons in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1343/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Child Benefit Reform
Simon Harris
496. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which she received the expert report on reforming the child benefit system; the membership of this expert group; the terms of reference of this expert group; when she intends to bring the report to Government; when she will publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1345/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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National Carers Strategy Consultation
Simon Harris
1054. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the current status of the National Carer's Strategy; if an implementation plan is in place for this strategy; the elements of the strategy that will be implemented this year; the number of years over which it is hoped to implement all elements of the strategy; if he will outline the structures in place on a cross-departmental basis to coordinate the implementation of elements of this strategy in view of the fact that they fall within the remit of a variety of Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/13]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Newborn Screening Cards
Simon Harris
176. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health when he received the Health Service Executive review group report on newborn screening cards; when this report was published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57165/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
109. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Taoiseach the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56554/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
114. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56548/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
158. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Finance the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56547/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
220. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56545/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Ministerial Meetings
Simon Harris
283. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56552/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Ministerial Meetings
Simon Harris
293. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56550/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
335. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings she attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if she will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56553/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
406. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56541/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
411. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56543/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
439. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56546/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
478. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56551/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
496. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56544/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
538. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form [56540/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Ministerial Meetings
Simon Harris
569. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings she attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if she will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56542/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
623. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56549/12]