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Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1071. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government in relation to homes affected by pyrite the way in which he proposes that the issue of sulphate attack will be investigated and remedied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37941/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1072. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will introduce the standard of less than 0.5% maximum acceptable level of pyrite in infill building material subject to the conditions outlined on page 93 of the report of the Pyrite Panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37942/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1073. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he has requested Bord Gáis Networks to inspect and monitor potential leaks due to upheaval from pyrite in all 74 known developments affected by pyrite in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37943/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1074. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he agrees with the designation of an amber category in the Pyrite Panel report which could lead to homeowners affected by pyrite being unable to access remediation works and removal of pyrite from their homes and unable to sell their homes due to no fault of their own; who he proposes will be responsible for conducting the monitoring of pyrite damage on an ongoing basis for homes in this category; if he will ensure instead that all homes with reactive pyrite have the infill removed and replaced and are certified pyrite free without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37944/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1075. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the way the issue of pyrite in block will be investigated and remedied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37945/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1076. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will ensure that pyrite remedial works are carried out in a systematic rather than an ad hoc manner to ensure homeowners receive full structural certification and avail of economies of scale given the impact both pyrite damage and remedial works can have on adjoining properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37946/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1077. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he proposes to deal with homeowners who have spent considerable sums of money on pyrite testing if their tests do not conform to the new protocol being developed by the National Standards Authority of Ireland; if he will put in place a pyrite testing scheme at no expense to homeowners to ensure that the full extent of the pyrite problem is identified and remedied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37947/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1078. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he accepts the recommendations of the City and County Managers Association that where pyrite problems are found, the sooner the matter is dealt with the better since the costs of remedial work escalate the longer one waits to carry out the work, and if he will act on this accordingly; if he will act on the CCMA recommendations 8.1.3 to 8.1.7 for a planned notification system so that in locations where pyrite problems have occurred this information should be used to notify other property owners and to ensure screening surveys are carried out with a view to detecting problems as early as possible and informing people what action they need to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1079. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will ensure that all pyrite remedial works are coordinated and managed by an independent person/agency and not by HomeBond which the Pyrite Panel clarified for the Oireachtas environment committee was responsible for managing only a handful of the properties remediated so far and does not have extensive experience of managing the remediation specifically of pyrite related damage as noted on page 113 of the Pyrite Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37949/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1080. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government in view of the fact that according to the pyrite report, at present only dwellings where a complaint has been submitted to the structural warranty provider are being considered for remediation, if he proposes to disregard the ten-year warranty limit, given the long time frame over which pyrite damage can materialise and given that HomeBond's publically stated position since August 2011 is that it does not cover pyrite damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37950/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Patrick Nulty
1081. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he proposes to take action to identify pyrite affected developments and counties as further pyrite related problems emerge; the person homeowners should contact if they suspect that their home or development is affected by pyrite now that the Pyrite Panel has completed its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37951/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
1603. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Irish Haemochromatosis Association regarding the lack of availability of venesection in certain areas and the wide variation in the charge for performing venesection; if he will classify haemochromatosis as a life-long chronic illness for which treatment should be covered by the general medical service at no cost to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37143/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
1634. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Irish Haemochromatosis Association about the lack of availability of venesection in certain areas and the wide variation in the charge for performing venesections; if he will classify haemochromatosis as a life-long chronic illness for which treatment will be covered by the general medical service at no cost to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37651/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Mental Health Services Provision
Patrick Nulty
1663. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the new staff promised for community mental health services will be in place by the end of September; if he will confirm that this will include 370 staff for community mental health teams for children, adolescents and adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37737/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
374 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the rent supplement measures available to young persons living in emergency accommodation and at risk of homelessness in view of the serious issues raised by several housing and homeless charities in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
375 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged 18 to 24 years classed as homeless and in receipt of a reduced social assistance payment, namely jobseeker’s allowance or supplementary welfare allowance; if discussions have taken place between her Department and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to discuss the high cost of emergency homeless accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Patrick Nulty
376 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if a supplementary welfare allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; if an urgent oral hearing can be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Community Development
Patrick Nulty
523 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current plans for the Dublin partnership companies, under the local and community development programme; if he will confirm if there are plans to merge the companies; if so, is he satisfied that the aims and objectives of the partnership companies will still be attainable if they are merged; if he will outline the implications for funding, staff numbers and existing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Deportation Orders
Patrick Nulty
560 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of aged out foreign national young persons who had been in the care of the State prior to reaching the age of 18 years against whom deportation orders have been made and or against whom deportation orders have been executed each year for the past 10 years in tabular form; the number of years each young person had been in the State prior to becoming aged out and-or deported, if applicable; the nationality of each young person; the country to which each was deported, if applicable; if each young person had originally entered the State with or without a parent of guardian; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Children in Care
Patrick Nulty
678 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of high support and-or special care secure accommodation unit residential places in total in the State; if she will confirm the location of the facilities in question; if she will confirm the number of children currently awaiting such a placement on the direction and-or recommendation of a judge; if she will outline the average waiting time for a child to be provided such a placement after the direction and-or recommendation of a judge; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Child Poverty
Patrick Nulty
694 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure the implementation of the commitment in the programme for Government to an area-based approach to tackling child poverty and for greater use of an evidence-based approach in the delivery of services to children, young people and families as recently called for by the member organisations of the prevention and early intervention programme; if she supports the need for a greater emphasis on prevention and early intervention in children’s services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Children in Care
Patrick Nulty
695 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of aged out foreign national young persons currently in the care of the State, in tabular form; each young person’s status vis-à-vis entitlement to remain in the State; his or her nationality; the number of years each young person has been here; the number of years each young person has been in the care of the State; if deportation orders have been made against each young person; if he or she entered the State with a parent or guardian; if he or she is currently in receipt of the same level of care as other Irish citizen young people who had been in the care of the State and are now over 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Child Protection
Patrick Nulty
696 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the integration of the Health Service Executive's child protection services, the youth probation service and the National Education Welfare Board; the timeframe for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Patrick Nulty
742 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the lack of access to nursing home beds both public and private in north Dublin, which is limited and where demand exceeds the capacity available, and in particular the steps he is taking to address the lack of access to specialty beds, that is dementia, young chronic sick, acquired brain injury, which is very limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Patrick Nulty
743 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card 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.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Creative Art Therapies
Patrick Nulty
805 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health his and the Health Service Executive’s policy and plans for the State recognition and registration of creative arts therapies, as requested by the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists; if he has considered the inclusion of creative arts therapists in the list of professionals covered by the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Road Safety Authority
Patrick Nulty
823 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total budget for the Road Safety Authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Road Safety Authority
Patrick Nulty
824 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy as to whether the functions of the Road Safety Authority currently conducted by the State will remain publicly provided and will not be privatised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Driving Tests
Patrick Nulty
825 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner driver permits which are currently in circulation and for which drivers are awaiting examinations for full driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
175 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if regulations will be issued to ensure that rent supplement applicants will be issued both a deposit and a month's advance rent by their community welfare officer if the applicant’s landlord demands same and will not otherwise allow an applicant to take up the tenancy; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that unless a CWO will assist applicants in this way that many are being driven into the hands of exploitative moneylenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Cash for Gold Trade
Patrick Nulty
262 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider if the regulations that apply to pawnbrokers will similarly be applied to cash for gold outlets; or if other appropriate consumer protection legislation will be put in place to regulate the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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National Children’s Hospital
Patrick Nulty
359 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if the consultants’ report evaluating the various proposed potential sites for new national children’s hospital will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Health Service Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
360 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been reached with regard to the provision of capital funding to build Corduff Health Centre, Dublin 15; and if a detailed plan is in place setting clear timeframes as to when this project may be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Proposed Legislation
Patrick Nulty
135 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider amending the draft legislation on education and training boards to provide for a designated seat for adult learners on the boards as requested by adult learners and their representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
349 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when the claim will go into payment and arrears issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Patrick Nulty
353 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance claim 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.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
725 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the way a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 may apply for assistance towards taxi transport to and from hospital for essential treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
735 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if there is an agreement to accept the World Federation of Neurosurgeons grade 3 subarachnoid haemorrhage patients for treatment on the same terms as grades 1 and 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
801 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of subarachnoid haemorrage patients referred for treatment to the Neurological Centre, Beaumont Hospital in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
823 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of subarachnoid haemorrage patients not accepted for treatment by the Neurological Centre, Beaumont Hospital following a referral in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Tax Code
Patrick Nulty
56 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance further to previous replies regarding a potential wealth tax and the possibility of collection of same, if he will confirm if by 2014 the new Central Statistics Office household finance and consumption survey is expected to contain enough information to introduce a wealth tax in Ireland; and if not, if he will confirm the timeframe that it will take to put in place the necessary process to calculate wealth tax liability in Ireland and the changes to the current system that will be required; and if he will also consider the possibility of a wealth tax taking into account the global assets of Irish citizens, rather than just the assets held in Ireland, which would be in line with the wealth tax system in France which transcends France’s borders.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Special Educational Needs
Patrick Nulty
82 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding special needs resource allocation in national schools; if he will address the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Public Procurement
Patrick Nulty
88 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to ensure that social considerations are incorporated into the public procurement process; if he will undertake an evaluation of public procurement to ascertain the degree to which social considerations form part of the process; in view of the high level of unemployment if he will direct public entities to include prioritisation of social considerations such as job creation and job retention as part of the public procurement process; his views on if it is acceptable that Irish jobs are lost due to a lack of inclusion of social considerations in the public procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
133 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of rent supplement; and of these households, the number that have been in receipt of same for more than six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Mortgage Interest Supplement
Patrick Nulty
134 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of households in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; and of these households, the number that have been in receipt of same for more than six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Social and Affordable Housing
Patrick Nulty
173 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid to Homebond in relation to social and affordable housing units constructed on behalf of local authorities in the past ten years; the means by which a homeowner can ascertain the amount that was paid from their house asking price to Homebond; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
226 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will receive speech and language therapy: the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
239 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he or the Health Service Executive have received any request from the neurosurgical department in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, to increase bed capacity at any stage within the past five years; his policy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Children in Care
Patrick Nulty
36 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding Irish children who are detained abroad on High Court orders; if she will take action to ensure that appropriate places are made available for these children within this jurisdiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Human Rights Issues
Patrick Nulty
83 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will make contact with the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland with relation to Law 8711 which may undermine the human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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