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Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
53. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12373/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
58. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12372/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
59. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if there is any opportunity for a senior medical officer to have a broader interpretation of the established criteria for tax relief for disabled drivers and disabled passengers; if it is envisaged that these criteria may be altered in the future to include other conditions; if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 previously refused may be entitled to reapply due to a number of physical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12404/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
69. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12370/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
78. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12377/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
81. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of times he and departmental officials have met a company (details supplied) and or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12375/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Employment Support Services
Patrick Nulty
92. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons engaged in JobBridge from each year since its foundation; if she will provide a full breakdown of all Government employment schemes and a breakdown of the numbers involved in all types of activation schemes since 2006: if she will provide all this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12311/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
104. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of times she and officials in her Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since she took office; if she will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12378/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
108. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12367/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
123. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12371/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Housing Management Companies
Patrick Nulty
135. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to allow homeowners to free themselves from a management company where that estate has been taken in charge by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12399/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
154. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12376/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
159. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Defence the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12369/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
172. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12366/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
181. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of times she and officials in her Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since she took office; if she will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12368/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
227. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12374/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Patrick Nulty
232. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a full medical card will be restored to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and the reason it was withdrawn. [12407/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
233. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a full medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12409/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ministerial Meetings
Patrick Nulty
247. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he and officials in his Department have met a company (details supplied) or its representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting; the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12379/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
Patrick Nulty
240. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will have their rent supplement payment restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11723/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Patrick Nulty
241. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will have their appeal for invalidity pension heard; if an oral hearing will be granted; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11724/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Patrick Nulty
242. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be granted an oral hearing for their invalidity pension appeal; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11725/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Naturalisation Applications
Patrick Nulty
396. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for naturalisation will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11530/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Health Services Access
Patrick Nulty
503. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 regarding the chiropody scheme will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11557/14]
Wed, 5 Mar 2014
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Patrick Nulty
181. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health his views on the ways in which CPAP machines could be purchased by those who need them as an alternative to long-term rental of these machines; if he will put in place a scheme by which these machines can be purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11089/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations
Patrick Nulty
22. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal since its publication nearly three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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School Transport Provision
Patrick Nulty
88. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 with special needs; if his attention has been drawn to the child’s urgent need in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10587/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
99. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be built and open for enrolment of students. [10715/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Education and Training Boards
Patrick Nulty
121. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Dublin; the timeframe for when repairs will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10939/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations
Patrick Nulty
125. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to detail the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal since its publication almost three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations
Patrick Nulty
143. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal since its publication nearly three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
179. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine a case regarding a back to education allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10574/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Departmental Bodies
Patrick Nulty
217. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will detail the findings of the corporate governance final reports undertaken in Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland to date, with specific reference to the independence of the board, conflicts of interest of board members and corporate governance execution by the board of SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10362/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations
Patrick Nulty
248. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal since its publication nearly three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Water Meters Installation
Patrick Nulty
273. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Irish Water and the contractors hired to install meters are refusing to compensate a person (details supplied) for damage done to their home as a result of flooding caused during the installation of water meters. [10570/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Local and Community Development Programme Planning
Patrick Nulty
275. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the successor programme to the local community development committee will be put out to competitive tender; the impact this will have on local area partnerships; and the impact on future social inclusion or strategic plans. [10628/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations
Patrick Nulty
301. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal since its publication nearly three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Prescription Charges
Patrick Nulty
464. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the decision to increase the prescription charge cap from €19.50 to €25 per month for medical card holders; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that this is causing to medical card holders living on very low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10779/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Broadcasting Sector Regulation
Patrick Nulty
156. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of times he and officials in his Department have met with a company (details supplied) and-or their representatives since he took office; if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the dates of each meeting, the names of the company representatives involved; the titles of the departmental officials involved; the reason for each meeting; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10296/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Pension Provisions
Patrick Nulty
117. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the threat of cuts to Aer Lingus staff pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9881/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Pension Provisions
Patrick Nulty
127. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the threat of cuts to Aer Lingus staff pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9882/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
293. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a detailed update on when a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be built and open for enrolment of students. [9342/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Disability Allowance Payments
Patrick Nulty
421. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection when arrears of disability allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9639/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Preschool Services
Patrick Nulty
618. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to provide for an additional free preschool year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9081/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Speech and Language Therapy
Patrick Nulty
652. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the long waiting list for occupational therapy and speech and language therapy in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the very strong demand for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9080/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Patrick Nulty
717. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will lift the recruitment embargo in the health service to allow the recruitment, on a permanent full-time basis, of young persons who have been trained up as health professionals, and who are now forced to seek work abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9651/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Nursing Home Services
Patrick Nulty
718. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the reason that many essential therapies such as occupational therapy, speech and language, medical nutrition are being denied to public nursing home patients who are in urgent need of such therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Public Transport Provision
Patrick Nulty
732. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on extending the DART service to a town (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Public Transport Provision
Patrick Nulty
736. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide consideration to the provision of a more regular off-peak rail service to a town (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Public Transport Provision
Patrick Nulty
758. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that bus and rail services serving an area (details supplied) in County Dublin are not properly integrated; if he will have the matter addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9649/14]