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Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
458. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the disablement benefit in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012, her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5738/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
459. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5739/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
460. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the partial capacity benefit in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5740/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
461. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the carer's allowance in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5741/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
462. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the carer's benefit in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5742/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
463. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the respite care grant in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5743/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
464. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the State pension contributory in 2010, 2011 and currently; the current number in receipt broken down county by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5744/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
465. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the state pension non-contributory in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5745/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
466. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the maternity benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5746/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
467. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the one parent family payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5747/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
468. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the health and safety benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5748/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
469. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the adaptive benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5749/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
470. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5750/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
471. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the back to school clothing and footware allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5751/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
472. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the widow's, widowers or surviving civil partners non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5752/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
473. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the widow's, widowers or surviving civil partners contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5753/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
474. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the standard bereavement grant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5754/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
475. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the widow's, widowers or surviving civil partners non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5755/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
476. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the guardian payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5756/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
477. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the special funeral grant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5757/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
478. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5758/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
479. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the back to work allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5759/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
480. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the back to work enterprise allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5760/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
481. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the farm assist in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5761/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
482. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the rural social scheme in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5762/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
483. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the back to education allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5764/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
484. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the fuel allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5768/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
485. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the living alone Increase in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5769/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
486. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the household benefits package in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5770/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Fuel Allowance Payments
Willie O'Dea
487. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the smokeless fuel allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5771/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
488. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the social welfare and living on an island option in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5772/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
489. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection total number of people in receipt of the rent supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5773/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
490. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the supplementary welfare allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5774/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Social Welfare Benefits
Willie O'Dea
491. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the mortgage interest supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5775/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Expenditure
Willie O'Dea
492. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the diet and heating supplements in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5776/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Departmental Schemes
Willie O'Dea
493. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the humanitarian assistance scheme in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5777/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
522. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who are currently receiving a public sector pension including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of those public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5885/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
538. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5887/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
598. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5890/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
667. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5895/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
681. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the local government fund and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide, in tabular form, the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters - between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5888/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
742. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive public sector pensions, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5884/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
756. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive public sector pensions, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which she has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if she will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5886/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
870. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the local government fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of those public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5893/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Data
Willie O'Dea
906. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of former public servants recruited before 6 April 1995 who receive a public sector pension, including both pensions funded by the Exchequer and through the Local Government Fund, and those pension schemes for which he has responsibility; the age profile of the public servants; if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of public sector pensioners in the following parameters, between €1,000 intervals up to €20,000 and those on more than €20,000. [5899/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Departmental Functions
Willie O'Dea
11. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his priorities for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4760/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times
Willie O'Dea
123. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants for disability allowance, invalidity pension and domiciliary care allowance in 2012; the average waiting times and total percentage of successful applicants for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4268/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Code Review
Willie O'Dea
126. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when the Commission on Social Welfare and Taxation (details supplied) will be published; if the programme for Government commitment on social welfare rates still stands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4269/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Jobseeker's Benefit Applications
Willie O'Dea
168. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the implementation timeframe of the budget 2013 changes to jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4092/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Further Education and Training Programmes Provision
Willie O'Dea
337. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had consultation with the Teachers' Union of Ireland in advance of the decision to reduce the PTR for students in adult and further education; and if he will consider reversing thhi decision in view of the damage it will cause within the sector. [4317/13]