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Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Garda Deployment
Patrick Nulty
134. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reductions in Garda resources and numbers operating out of Blanchardstown Garda station that have taken place in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 respectively; and if he will immediately increase resources in the area in view of several serious incidents that have taken place in the area. [48632/13]
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Patrick Nulty
195. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to curb the overcrowding in the emergency department at Connolly Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the hospital is consistently recording the second highest number of patients on trolleys in the country; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that on some occasions Connolly Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital in the country and that the number of patients on trolleys in 2013 has escalated very significantly to their highest ever levels; if he will commit to putting the resources in place immediately to end this unacceptable practice of leaving patients on trolleys; the action he will take to deal with this serious overcrowding problem in view of the fact that we are entering the busy winter period; if he will ensure that hospital management meet with nursing staff representatives who have requested an emergency meeting to resolve this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48635/13]
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Property Taxation Administration
Patrick Nulty
49. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns being raised by persons who are trying to get through to the Revenue Commissioner's property tax helpline but who cannot get through or who are having to wait a very long time to get to speak to someone; if he will provide extra staff to ensure that persons are able to speak to someone in a timely manner when they ring the helpline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48478/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Patrick Nulty
70. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider ceasing the green diesel system and replacing it with a system of tax rebates for agricultural and industrial use purposes to save the taxpayer the €600 million spent each year dyeing 1.25 billion litres of fuel and to make further savings of €150 million due to criminal resale of the fuel for other purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47490/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
104. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of the extension to Castleknock Community College will commence. [47506/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Patrick Nulty
110. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 335 of 11 June 2013, if he will consider allowing local community groups to tender for use of the building referred to therein in view of the fact that the Office of Public Works has agreed to do this in the case of old Garda stations. [47504/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications
Patrick Nulty
211. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a long-term illness scheme book 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. [47487/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Patrick Nulty
213. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when construction of Corduff primary care centre will commence and if the funding for the project is in place. [47505/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Local Drugs Task Forces Funding
Patrick Nulty
214. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the allocation to the Blanchardstown Local Drug Taskforce for 2014; and the allocation made in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in tabular form. [47507/13]
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Patrick Nulty
215. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when construction of Navan Road Primary Care centre will commence; and if funding for the project is in place. [47508/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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State Gifts
Patrick Nulty
110. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Taoiseach the total number of State gifts presented to foreign dignitaries during each of the past ten years; the total value of such gifts; if he will provide an itemised list of the gifts by country of the dignitary being presented with the gift; the nature of the gift and manufacturer; the value of the gift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45853/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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UN Resolutions
Patrick Nulty
115. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland abstained from the 2010 United Nations General Assembly vote to adopt a declaration on the right to water; if his attention has been drawn to the declaration that states the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights; if he will outline in detail the objections Ireland had to this declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45747/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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VAT Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
141. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to assist small businesses which will be faced with 13.5% VAT on their water bills from 1 January 2014; the action he will take to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues
Patrick Nulty
177. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance when the next visit to Ireland by the troika will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46151/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Patrick Nulty
326. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Dublin; when repairs will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46589/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Register of Lobbyists Legislation
Patrick Nulty
366. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure the IFSC Clearing House Group is covered under the regulation of lobbying Bill 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45703/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Patrick Nulty
430. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45750/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Patrick Nulty
487. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45983/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Irish Water Remit
Patrick Nulty
689. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work Irish Water is carrying out to alter domestic water supply connections; the reason 15 mm fittings are being replaced with 25 mm fittings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46605/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Patrick Nulty
1009. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 can be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45751/13]