Parliamentary questions

Jobs Data

Andrew Doyle

86. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of employment, job losses and job creation in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland in County Wicklow from 2008 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19507/13]

Proposed Legislation

Andrew Doyle

155. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a draft of the mental capacity Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19537/13]

UN Conventions Ratification

Andrew Doyle

156. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the steps he and his Department have taken towards ratifying the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; if he will outline the remaining legislative work that is required by his Department before it is ratified by Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19539/13]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Andrew Doyle

178. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence the number people who are on the payroll in his Department and in the Irish Defence Forces; the number of physical payslips that his Department and the Irish Defence Force process each month; the percentage of these sent to payees in the post; if he will provide the breakdown in the overall cost of physical payslips and postage per year for the years 2008 to 2012; if payees have the option of switching to online payslips; if he and his Department will implement online payslips in the near future; if he has considered the savings this would make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19511/13]

Roads Maintenance Funding

Andrew Doyle

240. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed national motorway maintenance and renewal contract being put forward by the National Roads Authority; if it will include national roads and dual carriageways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/13]

Special Areas of Conservation Designation

Andrew Doyle

170. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the statutory footing for the management plan of lands owned by an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19181/13]

Universal Social Charge Payments

Andrew Doyle

248. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance where the money collected from the universal social charge is allocated to; the section that benefits from it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18900/13]

Site Acquisitions

Andrew Doyle

266. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the building unit of his Department has met with the principal and/or the board of management with regard to identifying a suitable site for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18509/13]

Gender Recognition

Andrew Doyle

372. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps he has taken on legislation regarding gender recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18718/13]

Unfinished Housing Developments Data

Andrew Doyle

418. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be made available by his Department for playground facilities in an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of the number of unfinished building developments in the area and the number of first time buyers in the area with young families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18930/13]

Illegal Dumping

Andrew Doyle

452. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering amending current legislation to allow for the naming and shaming of illegal rubbish dumpers; if his attention has been drawn to the current problem of illegal dumping throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18745/13]

Electoral Divisions Report

Andrew Doyle

454. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the report on the Constituency Commission produced in June 2012 recommending no changes to electoral boundaries for European Parliament elections; in view of a decision taken at European level to reduce Ireland’s number of MEPs from 12 to 11 at the next European Parliament elections in 2014 the implications it has on the report; if he is considering forming a new Commission to report on electoral boundaries for next year’s European Parliament elections in view of the number of constituencies needing to be reduced; if the new report will be taking submissions from the public in a suitable timeframe as per all previous Constituency Commission reports on Dáil and European Parliament boundaries; if he will confirm reports that three constituencies will be formed of Dublin/North Leinster/Connacht, and Ulster/South Leinster and Munster; when submissions will be taken from the public regarding the boundaries; when the Commission will be reporting to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18850/13]

Septic Tank Inspections

Andrew Doyle

458. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information regarding the code of practice being drawn up for septic tank inspectors; the dealings his Department has had with the Environmental Protection Agency on this matter; when he expects inspectors will be appointed and be in a position to start conducting inspections in particular local authorities (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19027/13]

Health Services

Andrew Doyle

601. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health the supports available here to persons suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; if his attention has been drawn to the work done by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18491/13]

National Internship Scheme Placements

Andrew Doyle

138. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection if exceptions will be made through the jobbridge scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who previously worked in the company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18041/13]

Pension Provisions

Andrew Doyle

129. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the possible legal deficit which exists regarding superannuation regulations whereby there is now a requirement for an individual-public servant with maximum qualifying service to pay for additional pension years, which cannot be purchased; if he is considering changing the rules to reflect this omission in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17924/13]

International Summits

Andrew Doyle

176. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Taoiseach if he and his Department have been liaising with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit taking place in June 2013 in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland; if they have requested any assistance or help with the event taking place; if any actions by his Department will be taken as a result of the summit occurring in Northern Ireland; if there are any costs involved with any operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16947/13]

International Agreements

Andrew Doyle

180. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the deal he has signed with the British Ambassador to Ireland regarding the agreement establishing a single maritime boundary between the exclusive economic zones and continental shelves between Ireland and the UK; if he will disclose the discussion on details regarding boundary issues between the two countries and the agreement reached; if the protection of Irish fisheries and the marine were included; the implications the agreement has for the Irish development of offshore renewable-energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16639/13]

Passport Controls

Andrew Doyle

182. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of officials who have left or retired from his Department in the past 15 years; the rank and-or grade they left or retired at from his Department; if diplomatic passports are still in their possession; the number of diplomatic passports that are currently held by former officials from his Department and the ranks-grades each are at; if the privileges that a diplomatic passport provides is valid for former officials from his Department who are holders of diplomatic passports apply when abroad; if he will consider revoking diplomatic passports for former and retired officials from his Department and instead issue them with regular passports; if he will clarify that no retiring officials will receive diplomatic passports in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16759/13]

International Summits

Andrew Doyle

193. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he and his Department have been liaising with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit taking place in June 2013 in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland; if they have requested any assistance or help with the event taking place; if any actions by his Department will be taken as a result of the summit occurring in Northern Ireland; if there are any costs involved with any operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16945/13]

EU Budget

Andrew Doyle

279. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance in view of a statement made by the European Commission on 27 March 2013 regarding the EU Budget 2013 and the need for further funding needed to cover unpaid claims from 2012 totalling €11.2 billion, if he will outline the contribution being made by Ireland to this; the amount of money Ireland will be paying to EU institutions in view of this; the timeframe for such payment; the date on which his Department was notified of this shortfall; the discussions he has had with European Commissioner for Financial Programming and the Budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16589/13]

Student Support Schemes

Andrew Doyle

378. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of scholarships given to students by his Department to study at an educational institution (details supplied) in Italy over the past six years; the breakdown in the different degrees, masters and PhDs per faculty that scholars studied; the number of students that completed their scholarships; the breakdown in cost of these scholarships per degree; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16065/13]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Andrew Doyle

502. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of people who are on the payroll in his Department; the number of physical payslips that his Department processes each month; the percentage of these that are sent to payees in the post; the breakdown in the overall cost of physical payslips and postage per year for the years 2008 to 2012; if payees have the option of switching to online payslips; if he and his Department will implement online payslips in the near future; if he has considered the savings this would make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16063/13]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Andrew Doyle

571. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who are on the payroll in her Deportment; the number of physical payslips that her Department processes each month; the percentage of these that are sent to payees in the post; the breakdown in the overall cost of physical payslips and postage per year for the years 2008 to 2012; if payees have the option of switching to online payslips; if she and her Department will implement online payslips in the near future; if she has considered the savings this would make; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16064/13]

Croke Park Agreement Implementation

Andrew Doyle

738. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the new public sector pay proposal Croke Park II, if adopted, will pertain to staff in RTE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16809/13]

Water Meters Installation

Andrew Doyle

755. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a timeframe has been established for the installation of water meters through Irish Water/Uisce Éireann; the number of water meters that have been installed to date; the targets he has set for future installations; when he envisages water meters will be in every household nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16066/13]

Water Meters Installation

Andrew Doyle

756. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if water calibration and verification of water meters will be part of the new body Irish Water/Uisce Éireann; if it will be done at household, residential, district and commercial levels; if the metering of potable water will be compliant with EU regulations and directives; if he is satisfied that calibration will meet international standards; if there is to be a customer charter for Irish Water/Uisce Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/13]

Garda Retirements

Andrew Doyle

914. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí at detective rank that have left the force in the past five years; the measures he is taking to prevent senior detective Gardaí from leaving the force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of Gardaí at Detective Superintendent rank and others are joining private cash-in-transit firms; if he will consider putting in a cooling period before Gardaí above a certain rank do not join security or cash-in-transit firms in the private sector before a waiting period lapses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16926/13]

International Summits

Andrew Doyle

916. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he and his Department have been liaising with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit taking place in June 2013 in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland; if they have requested any assistance or help with the event taking place; if any actions by his Department will be taken as a result of the summit occurring in Northern Ireland; if there are any costs involved with any operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16946/13]

International Summits

Andrew Doyle

973. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence if he and his Department have been liaising with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit taking place in June 2013 in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland; if they have requested any assistance or help with the event taking place; if any actions by his Department will be taken as a result of the summit occurring in Northern Ireland; if there are any costs involved with any operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16944/13]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Andrew Doyle

985. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of people who are on the payroll in his Deportment; the number of physical payslips that his Department processes each month; the percentage of these that are sent to payees in the post; the breakdown in the overall cost of physical payslips and postage per year for the years 2008 to 2012; if payees have the option of switching to online payslips; if he and his Department will implement online payslips in the near future; if he has considered the savings this would make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/13]

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Andrew Doyle

1013. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payments or funding are available to landowners whose land and fields have been damaged by the River Slaney bursting its banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16620/13]

Microchipping of Dogs

Andrew Doyle

1029. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the mandatory microchipping of dogs will result in the abolition of dog licences; if the chipping of dogs will be held in a central database in his Department or in some other agency; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when introduced the mandatory microchipping of dogs and the legal requirement to have a dog licence will be duplication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16756/13]

International Summits

Andrew Doyle

1385. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department have been liaising with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit taking place in June 2013 in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland; if they have requested any assistance or help with the event taking place; if any actions by his Department will be taken as a result of the summit occurring in Northern Ireland; if there are any costs involved with any operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16948/13]

District Veterinary Offices

Andrew Doyle

113. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an outline of his plans regarding the consolidation of district veterinary offices across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14865/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

168. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Taoiseach if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14635/13]

Bank Deposits Levy

Andrew Doyle

180. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance if he will guarantee that deposits under €100,000 in Irish banks will not be subject to a deposit levy; his position on the circumstances in another Eurozone country (details supplied) where a deposit levy has been imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14746/13]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Andrew Doyle

442. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the slow processing of Garda vetting applications for community and voluntary organisations; if measures have been put in place to speed up the process; if applications for clearance of persons who have been previously Garda vetted can be turned around in a quicker time frame; if measures have been put in place to enable applicants to be cleared for all groups in a specific time period rather than apply to be vetted for each organisation; the measures he is taking to clear the current three month backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15111/13]

Tourism Promotion

Andrew Doyle

599. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures introduced to the tourism industry since March 2011; if he believes these measures have had a positive impact on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14866/13]

Post-registration Vehicle Modification

Andrew Doyle

609. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details regarding the Consultation on Post Registration Vehicle Modifications conducted by the Road Safety Authority; the effect he believes it will have on vintage car enthusiasts and the contribution they play in community activities and fundraising efforts; when the publication consultation opened for submissions; the closing date for submissions; the total number of submissions received within that time frame; if he will consider extending the submission period date so adequate time can be given to Irish Vintage Scene subscribers to make a thorough submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15024/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

66. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins's series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the take charge of change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve a young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14531/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

86. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Finance if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins's series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14530/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

110. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14528/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

119. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14535/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

124. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14533/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

140. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection if she received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps she has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14536/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

149. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

158. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14526/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

178. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14529/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

195. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

217. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14527/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

228. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14523/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

237. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps she has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14525/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

253. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14532/13]

Presidential Reports

Andrew Doyle

269. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins's series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the steps he has taken arising out of the report’s findings in order to achieve young person’s vision for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14537/13]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Andrew Doyle

9. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle MRSA in Tallaght hospital, Dublin 24; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14315/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Andrew Doyle

266. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who was receiving jobseeker's allowance for a period of time who signed off and applied for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13947/13]

Medical Card Applications

Andrew Doyle

548. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13977/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Andrew Doyle

228. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the higher diploma in montessori teaching course at a college (details supplied) in Dublin is not funded by the Student Universal Support Ireland grant; if he will consider including it on the list for funding in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12844/13]

Schools Refurbishment

Andrew Doyle

234. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the schools in counties Wicklow and Carlow that were provided for under his Department's additional accommodation scheme and emergency works approval to date in 2013; the precise amount of funding that has been allocated to each; the specific project in each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12887/13]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Andrew Doyle

235. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons on the payroll of his Department, both departmental employees and teachers in schools nationwide; the number of physical payslips that his Department processes each month; the percentage of these that are sent to payees in the post; the breakdown in the overall cost of physical payslips and postage per year for the years 2009 to 2012; if payees have the option of switching to online payslips; if he will implement online payslips in the near future; if he has considered the savings this would make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12888/13]

Departmental Schemes

Andrew Doyle

282. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the schemes available for persons taking voluntary redundancy in the public sector who wish to start their own business and create employment; if he intends to put any schemes in place as part of the Action Plan for Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12600/13]

Prescription Charges

Andrew Doyle

569. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow, who is in receipt of the disability allowance is exempt from paying the increased prescription charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12524/13]

Online Business Voucher Scheme

Andrew Doyle

328. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to establish a new broadcasting charge; if it will replace the existing television licence; if it will be a blanket charge; if all homes will be applicable; the exemptions that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11532/13]

School Accommodation

Andrew Doyle

242. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding additional classrooms for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9739/13]

Disadvantaged Status

Andrew Doyle

433. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the special protection or regeneration status that exists for deprived areas; the criteria that would be considered for an area to qualify for any such status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9654/13]

Health Services Staff

Andrew Doyle

738. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health his views on the reports that more than ten percent of employees in the health service are calling in sick, particularly in some areas (details supplied); the measures he has brought forward to tackle this problem to date; the success of his measures so far; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10312/13]

Garda Resources

Andrew Doyle

173. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the resources available to Garda Stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9350/13]

Roads Maintenance Funding

Andrew Doyle

149. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the 16.5 km road upgrade on the N11 between Rathnew and Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/13]

Hospital Staff

Andrew Doyle

654. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if there are any changes proposed to the working time directive as it applies to non-consultant hospital doctors who are in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/13]

The Gathering Initiatives

Andrew Doyle

780. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8525/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Andrew Doyle

68. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6414/13]

Site Acquisitions

Andrew Doyle

266. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a site has been identified yet; the time frame for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58166/12]

Animal Welfare Issues

Andrew Doyle

849. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 361 of 11 December 2012, if he will confirm that dog pounds, rescues and shelters will be subject to the provisions of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; if he intends to undertake co-operative action with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government which is only responsible for the control of these animals to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained in all establishments that keep dogs and horses. [57987/12]

Farm Assist Scheme Data

Andrew Doyle

333. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review has been undertaken of the farm assist scheme on the effectiveness of its stated goal to reduce poverty among farmers, by her Department in co-operation with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; if there are any targets for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56506/12]

Student Grant Scheme Delays

Andrew Doyle

198. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a comprehensive update on the processing of first-time student grant applications by Student Universal Support Ireland including such applications that are still in backlog or under query; the payments issued thus far and the current situation in terms of clearing the backlog that still exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55619/12]

Animal Welfare Issues

Andrew Doyle

361. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 27 November 2012, the review procedures he intends to take to ensure that dog welfare standards being developed in the Animal Health and Welfare Bill will apply to dog pounds, rescue and dog transportation operators, as well as dog breeders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55397/12]

Adoption Records Provision

Andrew Doyle

439. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an outline of the staffing resources in the Adoption Authority of Ireland in view of the efforts to establish administrative agreements with other countries for the purposes of inter-country adoption and taking into account the new laws governing these processes with the introduction of the Adoption Act 2010, the subsequent sharp reduction in the numbers of children being available to adopt into Ireland through inter-country adoption since the passing of this law in November 2010. [55620/12]

Schools Building Projects Status

Andrew Doyle

215. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the new second level school in Greystones, County Wicklow, will open; the location of same; the number of pupils it will admit in its first year; the capacity of the school when it is fully operational; his views on whether it will be developed by its anticipated opening date; the envisaged catchment area of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54322/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

151. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013 project in terms of seeking voluntary effort for the various projects around each county; and if he intends to promote the voluntary input to the success of the Gathering [52697/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

158. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the recently announced supports available to groups for Gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52698/12]

Animal Welfare Issues

Andrew Doyle

489. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the review procedure that he intends to take with the Department for Agriculture, Marine and Food to ensure that the dog welfare standards being developed in the Animal Health and Welfare Bill will apply to dog pounds, rescues and dog transportation operators. [52771/12]

Road Safety Strategy

Andrew Doyle

731. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to announce the new road safety strategy for the period to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52749/12]

Road Safety Strategy

Andrew Doyle

732. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the main measures and targets that he expects to include in road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52750/12]

Road Projects Contracts

Andrew Doyle

733. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the project for completion of the stretch of the N11 between Arklow and Rathnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52751/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

739. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013 project in terms of co-ordination of efforts through each county steering committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52775/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

740. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide and update on the Gathering 2013 project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52776/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

741. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the promotional efforts being undertaken to promote the Gathering 2013 overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52777/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

742. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an outline of events confirmed for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52778/12]

The Gathering Expenditure

Andrew Doyle

743. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the recently announced supports available to groups for Gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52779/12]

Narcolepsy Issues

Andrew Doyle

566. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on sufferers of unique narcolepsy disorder regarding a package of supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51817/12]

Foreign Adoptions

Andrew Doyle

437 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Adoption Authority of Ireland will be in a position to sign a bilateral agreement with Russia regarding inter-country adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[33583/12]

Sports Capital Programme

Andrew Doyle

139 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the number of applications received as part of the sports capital programme; and the number of applications he expects to be successful in gaining funding. [31953/12]

Sports Capital Programme

Andrew Doyle

711 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the length of time it will take to process and decide on the volume of applications for the sports capital programme. [31952/12]

Sports Capital Programme

Andrew Doyle

726 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the number of applications that were received as part of the sports capital programme; the length of time it will take to process and decide on the number of successful of applications for the sports capital programme. [32344/12]

Road Traffic Accidents

Andrew Doyle

712 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics to date in 2012 that are up on this time in 2011, as of 26 June 92 people had died on our roads in 2012, which this compares to 84 deaths on this same date period in 2011 and in June 2012 alone 23 people have died in comparison to 15 in 2011.
[31954/12]

Road Traffic Accidents

Andrew Doyle

723 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics so far this year that are higher than this time last year (details supplied).
[32336/12]

Road Network

Andrew Doyle

152 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in public private partnership processes for national roads in particular an update on the current position of the N11 improvements in County Wicklow.
[31950/12]

Road Network

Andrew Doyle

710 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm when the improvement works on the N11 will commence as part of a public private partnership.
[31951/12]

Road Safety Strategy

Andrew Doyle

713 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the target audience the Road Safety Authority and road safety officers should be aiming road safety education at to help combat the recent increase in collisions.
[31955/12]