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Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Trade Relations
Terence Flanagan
66. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to improve trade with South Korea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1447/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Trade Relations
Terence Flanagan
67. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to improve trade with China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1448/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Trade Relations
Terence Flanagan
68. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to improve trade with Japan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1449/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Trade Relations
Terence Flanagan
69. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to improve trade with India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1453/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Tax Yield
Terence Flanagan
135. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the total income tax, PRSI and USC paid in each county in 2012; the average paid per taxpayer in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1196/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Standard Bank Account
Terence Flanagan
136. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the current proposals in the EU regarding a basic bank account, harmonising the practices across the EU; the implications this will have for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1221/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Banking Sector Regulation
Terence Flanagan
137. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance Ireland and the Central Bank of Ireland's current position on Bitcoin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1228/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Universal Social Charge Application
Terence Flanagan
153. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the universal social charge or to reform it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1580/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Public Sector Pensions
Terence Flanagan
265. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1195/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Performance Management Systems
Terence Flanagan
266. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if penalties for underperforming civil servants will be introduced at senior and junior grades (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1197/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Public Sector Staff Remuneration
Terence Flanagan
267. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to use the higher scale in each pay scale grade in the Civil Service to reward workers who excel at their job, rather than base it on seniority for a certain percentage of the grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1200/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Pensions Levy
Terence Flanagan
268. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to lift the pension levy in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1234/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Consumer Protection
Terence Flanagan
316. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 or any other consumer rights legislation allows for retailers not to accept returns for faulty goods during a particular period and insist that those returning them return at a later time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1216/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Copyright Legislation Review
Terence Flanagan
317. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the legislation underpinning for Irish Music Rights Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1222/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Dental Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
338. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to publicise the availability of one free dental check-up per year under the PRSI scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1455/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Inland Fisheries Regulation
Terence Flanagan
455. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to concerns that the existing legislation regarding inland fisheries does not take into account the needs of modern fisheries management, including the control and management of invasive species, the implementation of necessary conservation measures such as bag limits, size limits, catch and release regulations and the ongoing requirement to control water pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1198/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Inland Fisheries Regulation
Terence Flanagan
456. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to proposals to introduce a mandatory contribution for all inland angling clubs towards an angling development fund which would be used to promote angling conservation and development projects; if he supports this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1199/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Broadcasting Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
457. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some television programmes made and broadcast by the public broadcasters are not currently available on their online player to Irish citizens currently outside the State, that are available online for citizens inside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1219/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Telecommunications Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
471. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding premium telephone numbers (details supplied). [1562/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Household Charge Collection
Terence Flanagan
506. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason local authorities are not required to account specifically to central government for the usage to which the household charge has been put, or in the case of the local property tax where it will be put; if he has concerns that this contributes to a lack of transparency in relation to the areas in which the collected charge and tax is being spent; his plans to ensure that there is greater transparency in this area and that taxpayers are provided with information on where their money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1201/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Register of Electors Data
Terence Flanagan
507. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently registered to vote in each county; if he will break down the figures in tabular form between those registered to vote in different categories of elections and referenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1223/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Common Travel Area
Terence Flanagan
577. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation governing the travel documents required for travel within the common travel area; the legislation that would need to be amended to ensure all transport operators, whether on land, air, road, rail or sea, operate on the same basis for travel documentation, ensuring none requires a passport; if it is possible within Irish legislation to ensure these standards are operated by companies based and operating in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1204/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Age Identity Cards
Terence Flanagan
578. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda age identity cards that were issued on an annual basis in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive; if there was a decline in the number issued in 2013 and, if so, the factors behind the decrease; the long-term plan for Garda age identity cards in view of a card-style driving licence being issued by the Road Safety Authority in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1205/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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UN Conventions
Terence Flanagan
579. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality Ireland's current position on the United Nations Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1217/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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EU Bodies
Terence Flanagan
580. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality Ireland's involvement with the European Agency for the Management of Operational Co-operation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union; the person who represents Ireland in Warsaw, Poland, where the agency is based; if he will detail Ireland's operational element of this agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1225/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Departmental Consultations
Terence Flanagan
608. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of submissions his Department received on the publication of the Green Paper on Defence in 2013; if he will provide a full list of the persons and organisations from whom these submissions came; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1218/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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National Children's Hospital Status
Terence Flanagan
878. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the new national children's hospital in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1452/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Rail Services
Terence Flanagan
942. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if discussions have taken place between the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail regarding offering commuters cheaper fares for travelling on the DART during off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1224/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Driver Licences
Terence Flanagan
943. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Road Safety Authority has considered replacing ten-year driving licences with those that run up to the applicant's 70th birthday, as is the case for driving licences issued by national authorities in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1226/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Rail Services
Terence Flanagan
944. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail intends to display the number of carriages of incoming trains on electronic sign information boards on platforms at DART stations, in view of its current carriage policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1227/14]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Passport Services
Terence Flanagan
65. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the current processing of passports; his views on the timeliness of the processing of passports, particularly during summer months; the further improvements he has planned in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54973/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Insurance Costs
Terence Flanagan
77. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if householders face paying more in premiums as a result of what happened at RSA Insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55016/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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IBRC Loans
Terence Flanagan
95. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the sale of the Anglo Irish Bank loan bank book and the Irish Bank Resolution Corporate loan book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54952/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Mortgage Arrears Rate
Terence Flanagan
96. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the number of households in mortgage arrears; his further views on bank targets to restructure mortgage books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54953/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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EU Issues
Terence Flanagan
97. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on EU rules on bank resolutions; if he has any proposals for the EU in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54954/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Tax Code
Terence Flanagan
98. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Industrial Development Agency CEO's remarks on our tax policy; his plans to cut income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54956/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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EU Issues
Terence Flanagan
99. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the new European bail-in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54957/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Tax Reliefs Cost
Terence Flanagan
100. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of under-claimed tax reliefs and tax rebates due to taxpayers that have not been claimed over the past five years and estimated for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54964/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Tax Code
Terence Flanagan
101. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to provide tax credits and supports for owners of car garages providing repairs for second hand cars as there is a shortage of such garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54971/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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IBRC Legal Cases
Terence Flanagan
103. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the monetary amount and number of legal claims being taken in view of the liquidation of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the amount of contingent liability on the State's books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55009/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Banking Operations
Terence Flanagan
104. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on overcharging of customers by Ulster Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55012/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Tax Code
Terence Flanagan
105. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the IMF remarks regarding broadening further the tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55013/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Job Creation
Terence Flanagan
155. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to increase Irish manufacturing jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54961/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Job Initiatives
Terence Flanagan
156. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plan to achieve full employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54982/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Unemployment Benefits
Terence Flanagan
175. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the action she is taking to deal with the fact that some persons are better off on the dole rather than working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54959/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Jobs Initiative
Terence Flanagan
177. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to have private sector companies find jobs for the long-term unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55014/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Expenditure
Terence Flanagan
199. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if funding is provided to organisations so that they can provide free insulation for senior citizens; if he will list the organisations funded that are based on the northside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54967/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Bord Gáis Privatisation
Terence Flanagan
203. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the purchaser of Bord Gáis which recently put up UK gas prices by 9%; if he has any concerns that there will be increased prices for consumers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54955/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Terence Flanagan
217. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects to have resolved all outstanding issues with ghost estates; his plans regarding demolishing those which are uninhabitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54948/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Building Regulations Amendments
Terence Flanagan
218. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to update the building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54950/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Election Management System
Terence Flanagan
219. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that photographic ID will be the only identification allowed by voters in elections in order to prevent electoral fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54963/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Housing Grant Payments
Terence Flanagan
220. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the housing grants available to householders living in Dublin; the cost of these grant schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54969/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Housing Issues
Terence Flanagan
223. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is encouraging foreign investors to build new homes in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55010/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Community Policing
Terence Flanagan
230. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the community policing programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54789/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Garda Reports
Terence Flanagan
250. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54871/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Garda Reports
Terence Flanagan
251. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update as to when a meeting (details supplied) regarding justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54872/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Criminal Assets Bureau
Terence Flanagan
252. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will advise as to the average time it takes for Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, to seize assets on foot of a court ruling; the total number of cases before CAB at present, the appeals defendants have made and the process involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54873/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Criminal Assets Bureau
Terence Flanagan
253. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases and the value of assets seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau during the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54874/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Criminal Assets Bureau
Terence Flanagan
254. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to strengthen the law to which the Criminal Assets Bureau adheres because when the bureau receives an award in the courts, it does not necessarily mean the assets are handed over to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54875/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Private Security Authority Remit
Terence Flanagan
255. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to the following (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54877/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Crime Prevention
Terence Flanagan
257. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for dealing with the increase in armed robberies in Dublin; his views on the recent robbery in Howth (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54949/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Crime Prevention
Terence Flanagan
258. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the current laws are sufficient to deal with the offence of shoplifting; his plans to update the law in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54951/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Garda Reserve
Terence Flanagan
259. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the number of Garda reserves in the force; the total cost of these reserves over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54960/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Garda Transport Data
Terence Flanagan
260. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda motorcycles that have been off the road this year due to a lack of maintenance; the average length of time it is taking to repair a motorcycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Bankruptcy Applications
Terence Flanagan
263. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the number of persons that have applied for bankruptcy to date; the numbers projected to avail of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55011/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Defence Forces Recruitment
Terence Flanagan
279. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence when he plans to open up recruitment again for the Defence Forces, Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Mobility Allowance Review
Terence Flanagan
335. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the scheme that is to replace the former mobility grant for persons with physical disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54788/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Health Services
Terence Flanagan
362. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 20 November 2013, regarding an investigation, if he will respond to the following (details supplied). [54904/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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HSE Funding
Terence Flanagan
369. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of moneys paid to persons (details supplied) over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54947/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Charities and Voluntary Organisations
Terence Flanagan
370. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the role the Health Service Executive played in the appointment of the CRC directors who recently resigned and in the appointment of directors to other charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54962/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Charities and Voluntary Organisations
Terence Flanagan
371. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to increase the transparency and accountability of State-funded agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54965/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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European Health Insurance Card
Terence Flanagan
372. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the cost to the health service of providing a European health insurance card to Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54968/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Charities and Voluntary Organisations
Terence Flanagan
373. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views regarding top-ups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54974/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Health Services
Terence Flanagan
374. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if there is a conflict of interest regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54981/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Staff
Terence Flanagan
375. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that surgeons are kept busy at all times in hospitals in view of what has been highlighted recently in the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54983/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Staff
Terence Flanagan
378. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with doctors failing to take the proper history of patients admitted to hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55015/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hospital Staff
Terence Flanagan
379. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the background checking of doctors and other medical professionals in view of recent negative publicity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55017/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Terence Flanagan
395. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54799/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Terence Flanagan
396. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a grant for a GAA club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54800/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Enterprise Support Schemes
Terence Flanagan
401. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage owners to set up car garages providing repairs for second hand cars as there is a shortage of such garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54972/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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National Car Test
Terence Flanagan
402. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an NCT test for motorcycles; and if he is satisfied that there are sufficient numbers of motorcycle mechanics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Property Taxation Yield
Terence Flanagan
54. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue raised from the property tax in 2013; the amount of money being invested in local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54508/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Sale of State Assets
Terence Flanagan
143. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of the way the sales proceeds from the sale of Bord Gáis will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54622/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Pension Provisions
Terence Flanagan
151. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a pension cut in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54609/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Water Quality
Terence Flanagan
152. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has concerns at reports that more than 320,000 persons are drawing their water from risky supplies; the work that is being undertaken to upgrade these supplies; when this work is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54494/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Residency Permits
Terence Flanagan
170. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a system of earned regularisation for the undocumented migrants living here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54493/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Departmental Meetings
Terence Flanagan
210. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding a meeting with a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54616/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Disability Support Services Expenditure
Terence Flanagan
214. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the cost to the State of funding for care and support services for multiple sclerosis patients, such as physiotherapy and specialist counselling, in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54490/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Disability Support Services Expenditure
Terence Flanagan
215. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the number of multiple sclerosis patients receiving injectable beta-interferon treatment in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the cost to the Health Service Executive of those treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54491/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Disability Support Services Expenditure
Terence Flanagan
216. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the prescribing guidelines for the various disease modifying treatments for patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis; the extent to which he believes these guidelines are being adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54492/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Hospitals Discharges
Terence Flanagan
218. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding guidelines on discharge from hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54502/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Penalty Points System
Terence Flanagan
274. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given any consideration to increasing the penalty points to seven instead of six for automatic disqualification of learner and novice drivers under the graduating driver licensing system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54495/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Overseas Visits
Terence Flanagan
111. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Japan and the itinerary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53694/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Pension Provisions
Terence Flanagan
136. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of excess fund tax payable in the following circumstances, public servant retiring on 1 January 2014 with €120,000 pension and €200,000 lump who dies after five years; private sector defined benefit scheme member with benefit entitlement, after commutation, of €120,000 pension and €200,000 lump sum, the pre-commutation pension was €140,000 and this person also dies after five years; private sector defined contribution scheme member with fund worth €4,984,190, based on current annuity rates, this would provide a lump sum of €200,000 and a pension of €120,000 per annum indexed, and this member also dies after five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53674/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Terence Flanagan
275. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to set up a one stop shop for small business start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53756/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Integrated Licensing Application System
Terence Flanagan
276. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of licences currently needed to set up a retail unit; his plans to reduce the number of these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53757/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Terence Flanagan
277. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the non-funded moneys that are available to help small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53760/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility
Terence Flanagan
292. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53734/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Work Placement Programmes
Terence Flanagan
324. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Tús scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54258/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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National Digital Strategy Implementation
Terence Flanagan
346. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of businesses with an online presence; his plans to help businesses set up online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53758/13]