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Thu, 26 May 2016
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Property Tax Exemptions
Willie Penrose
77. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to communicate with the Revenue Commissioners to ensure that a person (details supplied) whose house was under construction in 2014 and which has been completed and is fit for habitation is not subject to the local property tax until 2017, which is in accordance with the correspondence furnished upon inquiry in February 2014 by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12436/16]
Thu, 26 May 2016
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State Pension (Contributory)
Willie Penrose
135. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the assets and income an adult dependant must have before being disqualified from receiving the adult dependant allowance where a spouse is entitled to the state pension (contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12435/16]
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Departmental Legal Cases
Willie Penrose
28. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection to commit to initiating a legal case under section 599 of the Companies Act 2014 in an effort to recover moneys paid by the State to cover the statutory redundancy entitlements of the former workers of Clerys department store who were made redundant in June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11890/16]
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Motor Insurance Regulation
Willie Penrose
81. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if it is the normal procedure for insurance companies which provide insurance cover for commercial vehicles to carry out policy reviews to ascertain what the vehicle is being used for and what goods are carried in the vehicle and to identify the owner of the vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12130/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Horse Racing Industry Funding
Willie Penrose
554. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to immediately suspend the Irish foal levy which was introduced in 2000 which is based on the advertised nomination fee of the foal's sire rather than the actual payment for the stallion's services and where the suspension of the current system which has been the subject of an adverse court judgment will allow for a proper review to take place and deal with actual fees paid for services rather than punitive figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11844/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility
Willie Penrose
142. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection how he deals with the assessment of awards which are made in compensation cases in respect of children who might be in receipt of domiciliary care allowance where the parent may well be in receipt of carer’s allowance, particularly where such awards arise from injuries sustained at birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11118/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
143. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carers' allowance scheme; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11119/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Willie Penrose
251. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide without delay a person's (details supplied) sick leave record from its earliest date and the personal record of the person's temporary rehabilitation remuneration entitlements to date, setting out when the latter began and will expire, given that this person urgently requires same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9405/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
Willie Penrose
439. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection to backdate to February 2009 the claim of a person (details supplied) who has been deemed eligible again under the disability allowance scheme, the date when eligibility was initially stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9404/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
513. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9906/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Social Welfare Appeals
Willie Penrose
514. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection to immediately pay a claim awarded to a person (details supplied) on appeal to the chief appeals officer under the invalidity pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9907/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Grant Payments
Willie Penrose
987. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that outstanding payments due to a registered farm partnership (details supplied) that have been subject to a review will be paid out immediately in order to enable the applicants comply with the mid-May date for 2016 applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9403/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
1020. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why he has not granted entitlements to a person (details supplied) who applied for them in March 2005 in accordance with the regulations pertaining at that date under the national reserve scheme; to grant these without delay as this is impacting on the person's ability to continue farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9908/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Willie Penrose
88. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) was not awarded a full medical card given that, within the guidelines, the person clearly qualifies for one, as can be confirmed by correspondence to the primary care re-imbursement service section of the Health Service Executive, dated 12 February 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Willie Penrose
96. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will re-open an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card, given the reasons set out in correspondence dated 8 April 2016 to the primary care reimbursement service section of the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9348/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Illness Benefit Eligibility
Willie Penrose
42. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will process and pay an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability benefit scheme and the illness benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9190/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Property Tax Exemptions
Willie Penrose
61. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if there is an exemption for elderly persons over 75 years of age who are in poor health and who suffer from a disability but who have not paid their property tax, where they applied for a disabled person grant to their local authority but where they were refused unless they could show evidence of complying with the property tax scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9185/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Willie Penrose
100. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to expedite an application (details supplied) for a grant under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme as approval is urgently required to carry out necessary building refurbishment works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Willie Penrose
227. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health to ensure that a person (details supplied) who is in urgent need of an operation and has been on the waiting list for surgery and treatment is immediately admitted for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Fish Farming
Willie Penrose
329. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of a proposal by Inland Fisheries Ireland to close fish hatchery farms at Cullionmore, in Mullingar, County Westmeath and in Roscrea, County Tipperary, which are the only two brown trout hatcheries left in Ireland; if he will consult the said board with a view to getting this proposal scrapped as there is no cost saving but the proposal will cause significant adverse circumstances and difficulties for lakes which are reliant on farm-reared brown trout and negatively impact upon the angling industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9191/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Education and Training Boards Staff
Willie Penrose
92. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has lifted the moratorium on the recruitment of adult educational guidance counsellors working with the Adult Education Guidance Service in the Education and Training Board, given that this would enable the appropriate recruitment to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8626/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Willie Penrose
81. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8417/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Willie Penrose
334. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to have a person (details supplied) immediately admitted for a hip replacement operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8416/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
65. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7613/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
179. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the single farm payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be immediately paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7608/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Willie Penrose
362. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be immediately admitted for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7782/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Willie Penrose
435. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received an application for emergency funding under the emergency works scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if same will now be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7607/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Tax Credits
Willie Penrose
121. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is awarded the widowed person or surviving civil partner tax credit, to which the person has been entitled since 2004; if he will carry out a full review of the past 12 years in respect of this, given that this error would have been clearly in the knowledge of the authorities as the person was in receipt of a widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension and was working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7078/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Firearms Licences
Willie Penrose
340. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of firearms licences that have been revoked or withdrawn in the Garda Síochána district of Longford and Roscommon and the number that have been subsequently returned on appeal or direct application in the same district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7077/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Health Services Staff
Willie Penrose
596. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) in County Longford, who is classified as a multi-task attendant, has not been receiving the appropriate wage rate, notwithstanding the fact that the person became aware some two and a half years ago of only being paid as an attendant; if he will immediately address this issue and pay the appropriate arrears to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7076/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Willie Penrose
729. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she received an application for additional accommodation from a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; to ensure this is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7079/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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School Funding
Willie Penrose
730. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she received an application for emergency funding from a school (details supplied) in County Longford under the emergency works scheme; if she will ensure this is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7080/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
731. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she received an application from a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the summer works scheme; if she will ensure this is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7081/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Private Rented Accommodation
Willie Penrose
808. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the appropriate notice period that should be given to persons who have been residing in a dwelling house for in excess of eight years and who are now being requested by way of notice to leave as the landlord intends to sell the dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7074/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
11. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5384/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
56. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5793/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
106. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6040/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
115. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6167/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Family Income Supplement Applications
Willie Penrose
116. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application under the family income supplement scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6168/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Willie Penrose
117. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath following an unsuccessful application under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6169/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Willie Penrose
295. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure the correct entitlements are paid to a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the single payment scheme, given that it appears the person has been underpaid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5795/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Applications
Willie Penrose
45. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an adult dependant allowance in a claim for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5236/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Public Sector Staff Retirements
Willie Penrose
112. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will adjust the compulsory retirement age of 65 years of age for public servants who wish to serve up to 66 or 67 years of age on an optional basis; if he envisages any legislative amendments in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5127/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Willie Penrose
382. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if the necessary procedure will be carried out on a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath whose condition has severely deteriorated as has been ascertained in their most recent assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5161/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
150. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4440/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
151. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the domiciliary care allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4441/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
152. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4442/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Illness Benefit Applications
Willie Penrose
153. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the illness benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4443/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Willie Penrose
412. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath immediately admitted to a hospital to undergo a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4444/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Willie Penrose
494. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure an emergency application for toilet facilities by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately granted, given that the occupational therapist has indicated this is a priority-one issue, needs urgent attention and is essential for the safety of the students who utilise the school facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4448/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Housing Adaptation Grant
Willie Penrose
551. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the range of grants that are available for the repair of an old house by a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4446/16]
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Broadband Service Provision
Willie Penrose
567. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be provided to villages (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4445/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
45. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3688/16]
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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School Accommodation
Willie Penrose
323. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure an emergency application for toileting facilities by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately granted given that the occupational therapist has indicated that this is a priority-one issue and needs urgent attention and is essential for the safety of the students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3689/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
121. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3195/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Willie Penrose
239. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 26 May 2015, if he will now take steps to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Longford receives payment under the single payment scheme and other payments due for 2015 without any further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3189/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Willie Penrose
240. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) County Westmeath who has secured the necessary green certificate qualification is awarded due entitlements further to an application under the national reserve scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3193/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Willie Penrose
275. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the various sections of the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 will commence; if it is necessary to bring forward commencement orders to ensure that would-be applicants for bankruptcy under the new regime can immediately avail of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3194/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Hospital Services
Willie Penrose
382. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will have a necessary procedure carried out in February 2016 either in Blackrock Clinic or in an approved hospital in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Water Charges Administration
Willie Penrose
476. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons who suffer from ill health such as from cystic fibrosis or other long-term illnesses are entitled to a fixed appropriate allowance in terms of the water they consume before having to pay for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3191/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Willie Penrose
477. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if loans are available by way of shared ownership and other such loans for persons who are working and who are on a relatively low wage to enable them to secure property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3192/16]
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Willie Penrose
130. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath receives an appointment as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2432/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
Willie Penrose
133. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the precise basis upon which a case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the disability allowance scheme has been reviewed and the circumstances thereof; if she will give cognisance to the considerable outlay and expenditure incurred by this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2292/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Willie Penrose
140. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is entitled to the full rate of a carer’s allowance, given the person's recent application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2334/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Forestry Sector
Willie Penrose
256. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will put an attractive national afforestation scheme in place for farmers and other persons who have suitable land for planting, which will include a favourable averaging taxation regime, in the context of recent climate events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2281/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Competition Law
Willie Penrose
257. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned about recent events in the beef and sheep sector, and in particular the reduction in competition and consequent dominance in beef processing as well as rendering due to the sale of a significant share of the Slaney-Irish Country Meats business to ABP Food Group; his plans to make an appropriate submission to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on the importance of protecting and guaranteeing competition in processing and rendering for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2291/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Army Barracks
Willie Penrose
266. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence when an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted a lease in respect of a portion of property which it occupies at Columb Barracks in Mullingar, County Westmeath, given that this issue is ongoing for almost two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2336/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Immigration Status
Willie Penrose
302. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for leave to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, based upon a de facto long-term relationship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2335/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Willie Penrose
383. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a procedure is carried out for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2286/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hospital Appointment Status
Willie Penrose
387. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath secures a hospital appointment without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2337/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Defence Forces Investigations
Willie Penrose
169. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence to ensure that information sought by a family (details supplied) is furnished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1677/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Departmental Correspondence
Willie Penrose
170. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence to address the serious issues raised in correspondence on behalf of a person (details supplied); to ensure that the person receives the due entitlement in accordance with the arguments made; to indicate if he is prepared to undergo forensic analysis of all signatures afforded by the person in respect of any paperwork involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1688/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals
Willie Penrose
395. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an appeal due by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the rural environment protection scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1255/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility
Willie Penrose
396. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to have the entitlements to which a farm partnership (details supplied) is duly entitled allocated to the said partnership as it has not received any payments due to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1256/16]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Illness Benefit Payments
Willie Penrose
51. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure payment due to a person (details supplied) who is now deceased is paid to that person's spouse without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45795/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Flood Prevention Measures
Willie Penrose
185. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has had discussion with a company (details supplied), which has designed and manufactured a flexible and adaptable barrier-type solution to deal with flooding and which has been adapted and utilised in other countries; if he will ensure that appropriate discussions are held with a view to examining this as a solution to protecting homes and properties, given the ongoing annual flooding difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45799/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Willie Penrose
542. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills why a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who was in a position to confirm their address by way of social protection and other documents has not been paid a student support grant, given that the person has made an appeal to Student Universal Support Ireland; if she will address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45796/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
735. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to ensure that the appropriate payment under the turf cutting compensation scheme is paid to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath as this has now been deferred pending review of the turf bank area, notwithstanding that the person had worked this bog for a long number of years by way of the conventional slean cutting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45794/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
Willie Penrose
81. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in the context of the severe flooding that has caused huge damage to dwelling houses in the Athlone area of County Westmeath, and especially in Parnell Square, Deerpark and the Strand and Clonbonny areas, the level of assistance that can be provided to those persons who have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the severe flooding as a result of the rising levels of the River Shannon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45403/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
136. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45400/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
Willie Penrose
138. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the level of assistance she provides under the emergency flood relief scheme; if she will provide a helpline to enable speedy access to the financial assistance that is urgently required, given that residents in these flood-prone areas are losing all their possessions, including their dwelling houses and accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45402/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
139. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45407/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision
Willie Penrose
146. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance his plans to put in place a State-sponsored insurance scheme, to be availed of by residents in flood-prone areas who are not in a position to secure insurance through the normal sources, which will be specifically available for premium contributions on an annual basis thereby guaranteeing that the residents will have insurance in the event of suffering significant damage to their businesses and accommodation due to severe flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45404/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Credit Union Regulation
Willie Penrose
151. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance in the context of recent submissions and consultations with all of the stakeholders associated with the broader credit union movement, if he will now take steps to defer the implementation of the CP88 regulations, which the Central Bank of Ireland is intent on imposing on the credit unions, which will ultimately undermine the development of safe and vibrant credit unions, and which, as currently drafted, will impose lending restrictions on amounts and terms, saving restrictions, investment restrictions, liquidity restrictions and impose a one-size-fits all approach in terms of a regulatory reserve ratio of at least 10% of total assets rather than a risk-based reserve assessment, and which, in effect, undermines the ethos of member-owned co-operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45042/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Appointments to State Boards Advertisements
Willie Penrose
179. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he operates an age restriction policy in terms of board appointments whereby persons who reach 70 years of age while still serving have to resign from their particular board notwithstanding their wish to continue to serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45044/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Willie Penrose
190. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to advance the flood relief scheme promised for residents in the Clonbonny, Parnell Square, Deerpark and the Strand areas of Athlone, County Westmeath, which have been subject to the threat of flooding and the destruction of their properties, businesses and accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45406/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
248. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that a payment under the single payment scheme is immediately made to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who is in a partnership, as all issues relating to this application have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45396/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Flood Relief Schemes Eligibility
Willie Penrose
259. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Defence if in the context of the severe flooding that has caused huge damage to business accommodation in the Athlone area of County Westmeath, and especially in the Parnell Square, Deerpark, the Strand and Clonbonny areas, the level of assistance that can be provided to these persons who have suffered significant losses and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45403/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Appointments to State Boards
Willie Penrose
281. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she operates a policy in respect of board appointments whereby persons are compelled to resign on reaching 70 years of age, notwithstanding their wish and ability to continue to serve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45045/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hospital Appointment Status
Willie Penrose
480. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath immediately admitted for a consultation, given that the person has been placed on the list but there is a waiting list period of over 80-weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45405/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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School Transport Fees
Willie Penrose
545. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm that applications for concessionary fares on a school transport route (details supplied) in County Westmeath have been made by parents of pupils, where previous transport was discontinued during the summer and where this alternative route and school transport thereon can accommodate the number of pupils involved, get them to their place of education and minimise traffic hazards in doing so at the said school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45339/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Census of Population Publication
Willie Penrose
673. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will publish the results of the 1926 census online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45408/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
63. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to have an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath immediately dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44628/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Passport Services
Willie Penrose
485. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade about the remedy available to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has legally changed name by way of deed poll, who has changed all legal documents to reflect this and who now wishes to travel under the new name but where the Passport Office has refused for at least two years to issue a new passport to reflect the new identity, which effectively compels the person to travel using an old passport notwithstanding that the person has sworn on affidavit not to do so, and which will have consequences if the person becomes ill in the country visited; if in this context, he will permit the new passport to be issued in the new name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42725/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
541. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will take steps to have an application for a higher education grant by a person (details supplied) dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42974/15]
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Energy Resources
Willie Penrose
221. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking in order to ensure the Whitegate oil refinery is maintained as an operable refinery for the future integrity of the State, and in particular in relation to significant proposals which have been put forward which would help the Government reach its 2020 target with regard to biofuels, and yield improvement projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42096/15]
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Renewable Energy Generation
Willie Penrose
222. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish proposals on the refit for solar power; the likely rate of the tariff, at such point in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42098/15]
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Medical Card Data
Willie Penrose
172. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Westmeath and in County Longford who hold full medical cards; the number of these which are discretionary in nature; the number of persons in County Westmeath and in County Longford who hold over 70s medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41898/15]
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Data
Willie Penrose
212. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in Counties Westmeath and Longford that have benefitted from the better energy warming homes scheme since its introduction; if any projects in either county have received funding under the better energy communities scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Willie Penrose
202. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the issue of reactification has been finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Longford who is farming and who is entitled to the farm payments associated therewith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41230/15]