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Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Veterinary Regimes Harmonisation
Seamus Kirk
366. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that is being made on the harmonisation of the veterinary regimes on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28484/14]
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Respite Care Services
Seamus Kirk
449. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds here; if he will provide a breakdown by county of the different type of respite-bed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27835/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Passport Services
Seamus Kirk
53. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to open a passport office in Dundalk, County Louth, to cater for the northern half of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27632/14]
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Accident and Emergency Services Provision
Seamus Kirk
34. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health the way the Health Service Executive will improve the environment for patients and staff in accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27075/14]
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Ambulance Service Provision
Seamus Kirk
61. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure increased resources for the national ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27076/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Free Travel Scheme Eligibility
Seamus Kirk
298. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons with epilepsy who are able to show that they would be refused a driving licence had they applied for one will be granted an entitlement to free travel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27191/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Garda Reserve
Seamus Kirk
450. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to award members of the Garda Reserve as well as members of the Garda a medal for long-term service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27192/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Seamus Kirk
631. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the long-term illness programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27193/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Departmental Records
Seamus Kirk
102. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is the case that 52 files have been taken from the National Archives pertaining to the treatment of mothers and children in State care in mother and baby homes across the country; if copies have been made of these files in order that the information contained therein may be accessed during their absence; when it is expected that the files will be returned; if over 40 files from 1992 which were previously removed have still not been returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26391/14]
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Driver Licence Applications
Seamus Kirk
781. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the serious delays for driver licence applicants at the South Gate office, Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Foreign Direct Investment
Seamus Kirk
281. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons directly employed in FDI companies here; the number of persons employed in service companies feeding into such companies on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24101/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Foreign Direct Investment
Seamus Kirk
89. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons directly employed in FDI companies here; if he will provide information on the number of persons employed in service companies feeding into such companies on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23822/14]
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Common Agricultural Policy Reform
Seamus Kirk
98. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the severe implications for intensive cereal growers from the greening proposal in the next phase of the Common Agricultural Policy; if he is contemplating any changes to the payment regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/14]
Thu, 29 May 2014
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HSE Expenditure
Seamus Kirk
113. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health if it is the intention of the Health Service Executive to outsource laundry services in the north east and, in the process, terminate the existing arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Seamus Kirk
431. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on foot of the recent announcement regarding the rural broadband scheme, his plans for the type of broadband for the Annagassan area in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21092/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Seamus Kirk
432. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a full breakdown of all areas in County Louth who will have access to fibre optic broadband; the date set for the roll-out of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Leader Programmes Administration
Seamus Kirk
454. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Leader companies across the country; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21067/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration
Seamus Kirk
455. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering introducing a tenant purchase scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21072/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Driver Licences
Seamus Kirk
686. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the complaint regarding the issuing of driving licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21512/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Seamus Kirk
687. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the assessment of the sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/14]