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Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Delays
Tom Fleming
491. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite and award a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11151/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Delays
Tom Fleming
493. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite and award full medical cards in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
520. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11239/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Mobility Allowance Decision
Tom Fleming
565. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the decision to axe the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant which will have an adverse impact and is an attack on persons with disabilities and goes right to the very core of their independence; his views on the Ombudsman's report which found the Government to be in breach of equality legislation because the schemes discriminated against those over 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11453/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Departmental Legal Costs
Tom Fleming
3. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that public bodies that engage the services of legal firms and legal practitioners are compelled to publish annual payments made to each legal firm or legal persons, relating to each calendar year; and the systems in place to monitor this and ensure that public moneys are not being wasted. [10587/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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School Staffing
Tom Fleming
118. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse a decision to remove a resource teaching post for the 2013-14 school year at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will take into consideration the obligation to provide fully for the needs of all pupils in this school. [10513/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Planning Issues
Tom Fleming
164. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will expedite the transaction with Kerry County Council regarding provision of a site for proposed new cemetery on the grounds of the Derrynane Abbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10732/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Youth Unemployment Measures
Tom Fleming
170. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address youth unemployment in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10682/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Job Initiatives
Tom Fleming
171. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans she has in place to address long-term unemployment in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10686/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
243. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9777/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Tom Fleming
271. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an up to date progress report in relation to the construction of new primary and secondary schools in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10278/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Job Creation
Tom Fleming
303. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Cabinet committee on job creation has investigated the jobs crisis in County Kerry; if it will request the Industrial Development Agency to prioritise County Kerry for jobs investment in view of the fact that the county lost Objective 1 Status in 1998 and the fact that the three nearest counties have fared exceptionally better with IDA site visits, County Cork 31, County Limerick 13 and County Clare six; if he and the Cabinet Committee on Job Creation will request the IDA to give the county the jobs boost it so urgently requires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10253/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Job Creation
Tom Fleming
315. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs announced by the Industrial Development Agency and Enterprise Ireland for County Kerry in each of the following years, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10277/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Tom Fleming
390. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made by Inland Fisheries Ireland in developing the tourism potential of our inland rivers and lakes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9691/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
565. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will invetsigate a derogation case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9678/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Health Services Provision
Tom Fleming
638. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the application for orthotics in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9642/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
639. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9648/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Tom Fleming
717. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number on the waiting list for occupational therapy intervention in County Kerry; the length of time they are waiting; the number on the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy in County Kerry and the length of time they are waiting; when he will address these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10238/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Tom Fleming
720. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will immediately lift the moratorium on staff recruitment in the Health Service Executive and appoint occupational therapists to address the waiting lists for occupational therapy intervention in County Kerry and the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy in the County Kerry; if he will address these waiting lists that are most unreasonable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10244/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists
Tom Fleming
722. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting orthodontic treatment in County Kerry; the length of time they are waiting; the progress that has been made to reduce the waiting lists in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10256/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Coastal Erosion
Tom Fleming
112. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider introducing a scheme to assist home owners in protecting their properties against coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9333/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
Tom Fleming
126. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will issue a decision on a student grant application as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9140/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Tom Fleming
161. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9255/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Light Pollution
Tom Fleming
180. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the correspondence (details supplied) regarding the International Darkskyes Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9282/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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EU Presidency Priorities
Tom Fleming
201. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the main priorities for Ireland during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8128/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Overseas Development Aid Oversight
Tom Fleming
214. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Irish aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8827/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Student Support Schemes Issues
Tom Fleming
313. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider introducing a new emergency scheme to assist students who are experiencing exceptional financial hardship and who will be left with no other option but to withdraw from college/university unless they receive urgent assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8261/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Tom Fleming
420. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8445/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Single Payment Scheme Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
612. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of single farm payment applications received for County Kerry in 2012; the number awarded; the number disallowed; the number awaiting decision-under appeal; the value of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8258/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Single Payment Scheme Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
613. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of single farm payment applications received in 2012; the number awarded; the number disallowed; the number awaiting decision-under appeal; the value of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8259/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
614. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of disadvantaged area scheme applications received for County Kerry in 2012; the number awarded; the number disallowed; the number awaiting decision-under appeal; the value of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8260/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
615. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of disadvantaged area scheme applications received in 2012; the number awarded; the number disallowed; the number awaiting decision-under appeal; the value of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8264/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Tom Fleming
658. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will issue a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8075/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Hospital Staff
Tom Fleming
663. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will address the current deficit of intern places to medical graduates as the State's investment in undergraduate medical education will be squandered due to these graduates being unable to obtain an intern position; if he will take into consideration information (details supplied) and the fact that completing the intern year is a legal requirement in order for graduates of Irish medical schools to practise here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8094/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
666. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications received in 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number allowed; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8129/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Home Care Packages
Tom Fleming
668. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of home care package applications received in 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number allowed; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8147/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Tom Fleming
673. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will issue a discretionary medical card as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8178/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Hospital Staff
Tom Fleming
689. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when will the promised podiatry post at Kerry General Hospital be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8263/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Health Services Provision
Tom Fleming
703. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed progress report on the proposed closure of a hostel (details supplied) in County Kerry and the setting up of a forum as agreed at the meeting with him on 7 November 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8336/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
725. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Ambulance Service Provision
Tom Fleming
743. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if ambulances from a private company (details supplied) in Kildare will now be used in assisted admissions in respect of mental health patients in County Kerry; the implications in the event of an emergency if the ambulance is located in Kildare; the cost implications of out sourcing this service; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of all costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8829/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Child and Family Agency Establishment
Tom Fleming
7. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way she will justify salaries for the new position of head of organisation at €186,000 in the new section of her Department being devolved from the Health Service Executive, salaries of more than €100,000 for directors of services and a fixed term appointment for three year contract at €150,000 a year which is in breach of salary level for that job; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3053/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
Tom Fleming
85. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to address the delays in the processing of student grant applications, the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland; the number that have been processed, awarded, refused, awaiting decisions to date, the number of applications that were received from County Kerry and the number of these that were processed, received, refused, awarded, awaiting a decision to date; if he will reassure all applications and their families, that all fully completed applications will be processed at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7710/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Tom Fleming
121. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7666/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
250. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will issue a student grant as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6585/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
282. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will ensure that this appeal is processed at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7084/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
284. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue in relation to a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7107/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Coastal Protection
Tom Fleming
319. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will allocate additional funding, €40,000 approximately, to complete coastal protection works (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of the fact that a number of homes are still at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Coastal Protection
Tom Fleming
330. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be made available to carry out emergency coastal protection works in an area (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7078/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Online Business Voucher Scheme
Tom Fleming
435. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will intervene with Eircom regarding a proposal (details supplied) to drop the price of telephone line rental by €4 per month to its customers in cities and towns as part of the broadband roll out in order to extend this €4 reduction to all its customers countrywide to also include its 440,000 rural customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7182/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
Tom Fleming
449. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will extend the closing date for septic tank registration for a period of one month in order to allow households that will have issues with their septic tanks the opportunity of applying for grant aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
562. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on a disadvantaged area scheme appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6783/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
563. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on a disadvantaged area scheme appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
564. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on an agri-environment options scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6804/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
578. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on a disadvantaged area scheme appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7029/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Equine Passports
Tom Fleming
589. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will issue an original horse passport as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will immediately issue the original passport; if he will arrange a meeting with his officials to have the issue finalised once and for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7238/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Harbours and Piers Funding
Tom Fleming
590. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make funding of approximately €90,000 available to Kerry County Council as a matter of urgency to upgrade Dooks Slipway, Glenbeigh, County Kerry; if he will take into consideration the current/potential usage of this slipway, that is, commercial fishing, aquaculture, deep sea fishing, leisure activity and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7241/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hospital Facilities
Tom Fleming
641. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will open the new epilepsy monitoring unit at Cork University Hospital and the redeveloped unit at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that they remain unopened despite the completion of the units in the autumn of 2012 at an estimated spend of €900,000; if he will take into consideration that there are currently no functioning EMUs anywhere in the State, a situation unacceptable to those living with epilepsy and that in the region of 260 people are now awaiting monitoring, many to be assessed for potentially life-changing surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6724/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Tom Fleming
672. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding cataract surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6945/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medicinal Products Expenditure
Tom Fleming
687. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will grant an exemption from generic substitution for anti-epileptic drugs in the upcoming Health Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods Bill (details supplied); if he will take into consideration that an exclusion for AEDs is supported by the entire epilepsy community and the health care professionals who treat and care for people with epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7085/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Ambulance Service Provision
Tom Fleming
690. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure an area (details supplied) in County Kerry is adequately served with an ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7129/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
698. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7166/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
700. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a decision on a medical card application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7171/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Eligibility
Tom Fleming
756. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a new sports capital programme in 2013 to assist clubs and organisations that wish to develop projects in their areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7160/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
71. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will issue a student grant, as a matter of urgency, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6436/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
78. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a health and safety issue at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6572/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
188. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6387/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Suicide Prevention
Tom Fleming
223. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health following the publication of the cross border report on suicide jointly funded by the National Office for Suicide Prevention and the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland, the action he will take to implement the recommendations in the report and the availability of sufficient funding and appointment of personnel with specific expertise to engage in intensive preventative programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6256/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Tom Fleming
224. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the amount of funding being provided to Kerry Parents and Friends for 2013, vis-à-vis 2012, will enable the organisation to deliver adequately, in response to the growing demands placed on its resources, and to at least maintain the existing level of services and ensure the organisation can continue to meet the needs of people, with significant intellectual disabilities, in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6257/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Tom Fleming
228. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the progress being made in the USA by Prsident Obama and the Congress in regularising the status of our immigrants in the USA who still have illegal status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5947/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
298. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5117/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
300. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Microenterprise Loan Fund Applications
Tom Fleming
388. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of small firms in County Kerry that have applied for the micro finance scheme loan fund; and the number of those businesses that have been approved for funds to date. [5946/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Tom Fleming
445. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5543/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Planning Issues
Tom Fleming
554. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rates of planning development levies in respect of commercial developments in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5128/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Commercial Rates Calculations
Tom Fleming
555. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rates of planning development levies in respect of housing applications in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Tom Fleming
741. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will award a single farm payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5865/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations
Tom Fleming
745. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the common agricultural policy negotiations regarding maintenance of the CAP budget and his efforts to secure a fully funded CAP budget for Pillars I and II; his further views on each of the following priority issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6071/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Tom Fleming
814. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called to Cork University Hospital for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5399/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medicinal Products Expenditure
Tom Fleming
873. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the cost of comparable generic drugs to the Health Service Executive vis-à-vis the cost to the NHS in Britain; if he will provide examples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5948/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Tom Fleming
884. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Fáilte Ireland to support and provide funding to Puck Fair, Killorglin and Killarney Summerfest festivals in County Kerry; if he will ask Fáilte Ireland to take into consideration the importance of these festivals to tourism in the county and the very special effort that they are making for The Gathering in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5346/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding
Tom Fleming
134. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding to Kerry County Council for group sewerage schemes in the county in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4837/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Youth Services Provision
Tom Fleming
194. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review the proposed 10% cut to the youth service grant scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5007/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
224. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4996/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Roads Maintenance
Tom Fleming
233. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason funding has not been provided for the replacement of the Spiddoge Bridge, Beaufort, County Kerry on the L7515 in the 2013 specific improvement grants allocation to Kerry County Council; if he will take into consideration the fact that the closure of this bridge is of great inconvenience to the local community, if he will now make funding available in order that work may commence on this important piece of infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4903/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Visa Applications
Tom Fleming
153. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine a spousal visa application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4667/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
624. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a disadvantage area scheme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4303/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Tom Fleming
701. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respectt of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4243/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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HIQA Inspections
Tom Fleming
702. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding inspections of residential care facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4244/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Medicinal Products Supply
Tom Fleming
703. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when he will expedite the current negotiations between the Health Service Executive and the manufactures of the drug kalydeco for treatment of cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4245/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Medicinal Products Supply
Tom Fleming
713. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will make the Kalydeco available free of charge to Cystic Fibrosis patients here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4338/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Disabilities Services Funding
Tom Fleming
235. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting autistic spectrum disorder assessments and interventions in County Kerry; the length of time these children are on the waiting list; his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3269/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Tom Fleming
244. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a student grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2668/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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School Accommodation
Tom Fleming
270. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a rental grant in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3100/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Naturalisation Applications
Tom Fleming
499. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when will a decision will issue on an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2581/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Garda Stations Closures
Tom Fleming
505. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reverse the decision to close Garda stations (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2790/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
546. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a disadvantaged areas scheme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will expedite payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2788/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Access to Sporting Facilities
Tom Fleming
588. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will take into consideration the 10% increase in demand for the Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre's services and make available the necessary funding to allow this vital service continue to carry out its work and operate to the highest standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2403/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Staff Issues
Tom Fleming
652. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will employ an additional permanent radiographer at Kerry General Hospital in view of the fact that agency radiographers cost an additional €25,000 each per annum; if he will take into consideration the huge demand for the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Tom Fleming
89. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any financial assistance can be offered in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2108/13]