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Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
529. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the decision not to award a medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11265/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Ciaran Lynch
214. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if it is his intention that the property tax will be payable in instalments using various mediums such as An Post, the banks, the credit union and PayPal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Financial Services Ombudsman
Ciaran Lynch
218. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the situation whereby in the case of alleged miss-selling of endowment mortgages the consumer is not entitled to make a complaint to the Financial Services Ombudsman because of the six year rule; his views on whether it would be more appropriate that, in this case, the six year period run from the date of maturity of the policy rather than the date of commencement of the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10197/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Pension Provisions
Ciaran Lynch
293. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a determination will be made regarding a pension issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10221/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
229. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork to enable a skin graft procedure to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9321/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Mortgage to Rent Scheme Application Numbers
Ciaran Lynch
179. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that have availed of the mortgage to rent scheme to date; the number of applications that have been made to each bank; the number that were approved; the number in the Dublin area; the number in the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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IBRC Liquidation
Ciaran Lynch
237. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the status of investments by credit unions in the now defunct Irish Bank Resolution Corporation formerly Anglo Irish Bank; if deposits will be returned on schedule (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Childhood Obesity
Ciaran Lynch
342. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to counter the spread of childhood obesity; the part that will be played by physical education as part of the school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8749/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
434. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a decision to discontinue jobseeker's allowance to a person (details supplied) as participation in a FÁS community employment scheme is contingent on being in receipt of this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8706/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Personal Insolvency Act
Ciaran Lynch
548. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way personal insolvency practitioners, required under the Personal Insolvency Act 2012, are to be selected and appointed; if any have been appointed to date; the standard of qualification and experience required of them; the way they will they be remunerated and on what scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8277/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Hospital Staff
Ciaran Lynch
729. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to deal with the expected shortage of medical intern places to match the number of EU and non EU graduates of Irish medical schools in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8694/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
71. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that the July provision programme will be offered to pupils this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7587/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Ciaran Lynch
79. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork will commence; the expected completion and opening dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7629/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
288. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made in regard to a grant application for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7143/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Liquor Licensing Laws
Ciaran Lynch
510. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when he intends to commence section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act (2008); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7000/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hospital Facilities
Ciaran Lynch
694. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans in regard to the opening of the newly prepared epilepsy monitoring units at Cork University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital; if he will confirm that at present there is no functioning EMU in the State; if he will provide an exemption from generic substitution for anti-epileptic drugs in forthcoming legislation as recommended by advocates on behalf of epileptics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7141/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
346. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made on an appeal for grant assistance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
499. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5838/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Driver Licences
Ciaran Lynch
905. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations governing the acquisition of a full Irish driving licence by experienced drivers from abroad, whether immigrants or returning Irish; if experienced drivers will be exempted from having to take driving lessons, a written test and undergo a driving test; if they are permitted to drive and can obtain insurance while going through the Irish licence procedure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5874/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Mental Health Services Report
Ciaran Lynch
205. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his views on whether a Vision For Change supports the provision of community based mental health services; if his attention has been drawn to the threat to the continued operation of a community mental health clinic (details supplied) in County Cork by the removal of secretarial support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4886/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
184. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason surgical appointments in respect of a person (details supplied) in the County Cork have been cancelled on three occasions at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4644/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Inland Fisheries
Ciaran Lynch
491. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered the provision of out of season fishing of identified rainbow trout stocked lakes (details supplied) in County Cork which come under the control of Inland Fisheries Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4174/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
77. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3523/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Postcode Implementation
Ciaran Lynch
143. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a decision has been taken to introduce post codes; the progress that has been made to date; if a target date has been set for their introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3533/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Voluntary Housing Sector Issues
Ciaran Lynch
149. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made towards the development of homeless units at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3516/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
225. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate home help hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3163/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
Ciaran Lynch
626. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if funding allocated to the ophthalmology unit at Cork University Hospital has been reduced resulting in increased waiting lists; if he will confirm that the treatment programme for cataract removal has been restricted to two patients per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2782/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Consumer Protection
Ciaran Lynch
69. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance since AIB/EBS became a covered institution, the number of occasions on which allegations of failing to act in the interest of the customer have come to court; the number of occasions on which the allegation has been upheld; the costs incurred by the bank on each occasion that it was unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2144/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Ciaran Lynch
199. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made in an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2090/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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National Substance Misuse Strategy
Ciaran Lynch
210. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of submissions made to him by the alcoholic drinks industry and the off licence trade in regard to addressing the problem of underage and binge drinking; if he will provide links to these submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2152/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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VAT Rates Exemptions
Ciaran Lynch
172. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the constraints imposed by the requirements of EU VAT law, he will consider the introduction of a scheme to refund VAT collected on a defibrillator purchased by a sports club or charitable body in view of the public benefit accruing from their being widely available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1624/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Ciaran Lynch
338. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans under the school building programme to provide additional infant and junior infant classes at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will confirm that the school has applied for extra accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1747/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
481. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason jobseeker's allowance was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will confirm that an appeal has been lodged; when a determination will be made on the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1223/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
483. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1226/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Ciaran Lynch
533. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an appeal application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1744/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Speech and Language Therapy
Ciaran Lynch
946. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been taken to withdraw occupational and speech and language therapy provision from a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork; the alternative arrangements that have been made; if individual family circumstances were considered before changes were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57806/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Home Care Packages
Ciaran Lynch
1101. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the home care package in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork with a view to the re-instatement of necessary hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1751/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Ciaran Lynch
61. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the property tax, the reason that no exemptionor concession was given to persons who paid large amounts of stamp duty in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57398/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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State Bodies Expenditure
Ciaran Lynch
64. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the number of cases from 2008 to date in which the State Claims Agency was successful, but costs were awarded to the plaintiff; if he will indicate the total of such costs paid each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57422/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
146. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in regard to an appeal for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57470/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Regulatory Bodies
Ciaran Lynch
284. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the basis on which a registration fee of €295 was deemed appropriate for social workers; if he has given consideration to charging a registration fee on a par with that paid by other professional groups such as nurses and teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57401/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
99. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57130/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Ciaran Lynch
133. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57349/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
242. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if home help care will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53469/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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VAT Rates Exemptions
Ciaran Lynch
67. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the number of defibrillators sold each year since 2009 and to date in 2012; the rate of VAT and the amount accruing each year on these sales; the number of submissions requesting reduction or removal of the VAT charged on defibrillators received by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53190/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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State Banking Sector Regulation
Ciaran Lynch
82. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the covered institutions, the number of claims made by customers alleging overcharging on personal and commercial loans since the guarantee was put in place; the number and percentage of such claims that succeeded; the amount of payments in tens of thousands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53293/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
102. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53200/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
119. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52039/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Asylum Applications
Ciaran Lynch
160. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of persons who were refused entry to the State and subsequently claimed asylum and the stated nationalities of these persons; if he will provide a full numerical breakdown in tabular form, of all nationalities and numbers of persons refused permission to enter who were subsequently removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52016/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Teacher Redeployment
Ciaran Lynch
114. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the regulations that apply to a person (details supplied) who wishes to change from a temporary full-time panel to a whole-time permanent panel in another area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50662/12]