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Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
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Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
316. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding to complete emergency works required for a national school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3546/16]
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Mortgage Arrears Rate
Ciaran Lynch
150. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shared-ownership mortgages extant in arrears and in the mortgage arrears resolution programme, and owing over €100,000; the status of purchasers under the programme who are unable to pay off the loan at the end of the mortgage period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2567/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes
Ciaran Lynch
169. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding available to assist businesses in flood-prone areas of Cork city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2215/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Immigration Controls
Ciaran Lynch
270. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to address the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) regarding the protection and reception services provided for refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2287/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Carer's Allowance Payments
Ciaran Lynch
41. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment under the carer's allowance scheme will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1597/16]
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Fish Farming
Ciaran Lynch
154. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Bord Iascaigh Mhara has withdrawn its application to develop a fish farm in Galway Bay; the reasons for the withdrawal; if the reasons will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1673/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
82. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a determination on an application under the Disability Allowance Scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46802/15]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Pension Provisions
Ciaran Lynch
218. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will reverse the effects of the pension levy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46898/15]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hospitals Funding
Ciaran Lynch
667. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the revenue generated from car parking services in each public hospital here; the purposes for which this money is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1277/16]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Higher Education Institutions
Ciaran Lynch
782. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the Technological Universities Bill addresses the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46899/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
63. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to consider the apparent anomaly raised by a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46016/15]
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Early Childhood Care Education
Ciaran Lynch
391. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if children are being treated unfairly in regard to the early childhood care and education scheme based on date of birth (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/15]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Living City Initiative
Ciaran Lynch
154. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance to consider the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for relief under the living city initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45132/15]
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
189. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence from a school principal regarding the proposed special educational needs programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44518/15]
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Schools Refurbishment
Ciaran Lynch
236. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for replacement windows and other improvements to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43225/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
131. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made regarding an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42370/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Nursing Home Services
Ciaran Lynch
407. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the status of an application under the fair deal scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the availability of suitable accommodation in the Cork city region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42479/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
135. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41716/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Medical Qualifications
Ciaran Lynch
384. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans to protect the titles of "physiotherapist" and "physical therapist" (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41382/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Services for People with Disabilities
Ciaran Lynch
424. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
475. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision not to provide an emergency works grant to a school (details supplied) in County Cork, given the urgent requirement for repair and the significant concern of staff and pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41407/15]
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Disability Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
27. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40923/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
160. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with an appointment for cataract treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Lynch
180. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made in regard to funding of a project for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39874/15]
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Emergency Works Scheme
Ciaran Lynch
223. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the refusal of emergency funding to a school (details supplied), given the health and safety implications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38553/15]
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Ciaran Lynch
271. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that a credit union is acceptable as a financial institution when showing evidence of own-funding in making an application under the sports capital grant system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38448/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Invalidity Pension Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
241. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the supports available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is in receipt of an invalidity pension and who wishes to pursue a third level education course in a private college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38070/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Freedom of Information Requests
Ciaran Lynch
405. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to comply with direction CEI/14/007 of the Commissioner for Environmental Information and to release the specified records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37405/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Residential Property Prices Register
Ciaran Lynch
502. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out her plans to improve the residential property price register by the inclusion of readily available information, such as whether the property is a house or an apartment, the number of bedrooms, the square footage, the site area and the local authority area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37399/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Ciaran Lynch
615. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the flexibility available under the early childhood care and education scheme regarding the birth date of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Child Protection
Ciaran Lynch
619. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding or support available to organisations which are required to provide child protection training to their members (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Hospital Admissions
Ciaran Lynch
650. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be provided with a necessary ophthalmic procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37306/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Ciaran Lynch
669. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
982. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is in receipt of an invalidity pension and who wishes to pursue a third level education course in a private college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38069/15]
Thu, 22 Oct 2015
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Hospital Appointments Status
Ciaran Lynch
251. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with urgently required medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36850/15]
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Visa Applications
Ciaran Lynch
78. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a determination will be made on an application for a visa by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36758/15]
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme
Ciaran Lynch
174. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress in resolving the matters related to the deferred Irish Airlines (general employees) superannuation scheme pensioners: if he will consider the concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36813/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Respite Care Services Availability
Ciaran Lynch
466. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a decision on an application for respite care by a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be made; the availability of respite in the Cork city region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36280/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Lynch
620. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) in County Cork for funding under the capital funding programme will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35951/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Lynch
622. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided to replace prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35996/15]
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Fish Farming
Ciaran Lynch
114. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an investigation has been undertaken into the escape of farmed salmon in Bantry Bay in February 2014; if a report on the occurrence will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35333/15]
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Lynch
201. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on an application for grant aid for major capital works for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35143/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Visa Applications
Ciaran Lynch
122. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider whether or not an injustice has occurred in the case of an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34911/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Ciaran Lynch
158. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the Greater Chernobyl Cause may expect to receive follow-up action in regard to the provision of assistance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34760/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
Ciaran Lynch
764. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grants 2015 will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34177/15]
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Liquor Licensing Laws
Ciaran Lynch
129. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views regarding the excise licence required to retail alcohol remotely into the country; the controls in place to ensure the accountability of remote retailers for their products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33735/15]
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Ciaran Lynch
156. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his views on the below-invoice cost selling of alcohol; if he will consider banning the practice to achieve the policy goals set out in the public health (alcohol) Bill 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33734/15]
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Legislative Measures
Ciaran Lynch
175. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when the public health (alcohol) Bill 2015 will be published; the measures under consideration to address the pricing of alcohol in the event that minimum unit pricing is found to be illegal by the European Court of Justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33732/15]
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Tax Code
Ciaran Lynch
269. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if any concession is made in capital acquisition tax, where a person who is of diminished capacity inherits a property, which had been provided rent-free in circumstances, where in order to meet the tax payment, it would be necessary for the inheritor to sell the property and to become dependent on the State for support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33276/15]
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Civil Registration Legislation
Ciaran Lynch
40. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection following the recent publication of the Marriage Bill 2015, if consideration will be given to facilitating the appointment of notaries public as marriage registrars, in order to meet the increased demand for marriage registrations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32566/15]