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Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Data Protection
Robert Dowds
209. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the way data protection affects the sharing of information between Tusla and the Health Service Executive; and if consent given to one entity is considered sufficient to cover interactions with both entities where a patient is shared. [27508/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Charities Regulation
Robert Dowds
79. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the Government's response to improve the reputation of the charitable sector. [21140/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit
Robert Dowds
366. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the legislation to be enacted to allow residents' associations to submit complaints to the Private Residential Tenancies Board. [26726/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Building Regulations Amendments
Robert Dowds
367. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider requiring the means to allow rainwater harvesting as an element of all new build housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26727/14]
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Ambulance Service Provision
Robert Dowds
184. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his response to the National Ambulance Service report for April which indicated that ambulances spent over 8,000 hours parked outside hospitals last April; and the way he will address the problem [26255/14]
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Dowds
185. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the extent to which there is a problem of persons with chronic conditions visiting hospital accident and emergency departments in an effort to secure quicker treatment than on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26256/14]
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hospitals Data
Robert Dowds
186. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the workings of Irish hospitals have been examined by the Health Service Executive with a view to best establish where savings can be made and to identify where more resources are required. [26257/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Disease Management
Robert Dowds
224. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to the representations made regarding sickle cell disease before the Joint Committee on Health and Children on 10 April last. [25070/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Road Toll Operators
Robert Dowds
244. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of customer complaints received by the eFlow body and the process for resolving these complaints. [25013/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Road Toll Operators
Robert Dowds
245. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has ever been a review of the accessibility and consumer friendliness of the eFlow system; and if so, the results of this review; and if he will consider launching a review. [25014/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Dowds
230. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new taxi regulations under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 will take effect; and when the Act will be fully commenced. [23844/14]
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Robert Dowds
112. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the rate of interest on savings used to assess earnings for the purpose of medical card applications and-or reviews; and the way this rate is calculated [23421/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Carbon Tax Implementation
Robert Dowds
126. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he will enumerate the amount of carbon tax per unit of fuel as bought by the consumer, as distinct from the unit of carbon dioxide emitted, for each of the fuels to which the tax applies. [22774/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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School Accommodation
Robert Dowds
256. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on constructing temporary classroom accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Freedom of Information Legislation
Robert Dowds
325. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the freedom of information legislation. [22992/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hospital Services
Robert Dowds
842. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if it would be feasible for hospitals to use Saorview for their television signal rather than subscribing to cable; and whether this would be a cost-saving measure. [22822/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Medical Card Eligibility
Robert Dowds
855. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on changes to medical card retention for persons returning to work, as announced in budget 2014. [22888/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Robert Dowds
870. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding Crooksling Nursing Home in Brittas, County Dublin. [22948/14]
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Immigration Policy
Robert Dowds
156. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on planned legislation relating to the asylum process. [21687/14]
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Robert Dowds
157. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding conditions in the Clondalkin Towers Refugee Centre, Ninth Lock Road, Dublin 22; her plans to improve conditions in this centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21688/14]