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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Alcohol Advertising
Thomas P. Broughan
277 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether section 16 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 is being enforced regarding price and quantity promotion of alcohol intended to drive general sales in retail outlets; if he is prepared to implement section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 or to bring forward new legislation to end the display and sale of alcohol products including wine in mixed trading premises; his views on whether the sale of alcohol including wine should be structurally separated from grocery and other products in mixed trading outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Sale of Alcohol
Thomas P. Broughan
278 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will introduce legislation to require mandatory identification for all purchases of alcohol products regardless of age or other measures he may think appropriate to address the serious problem of secondary purchasing of alcohol by adults for minors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Sale of Alcohol
Thomas P. Broughan
279 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider introducing a requirement for a national responsible trading certificate following a dedicated training programme for all alcohol retailers and their staff before an alcohol licence or an off-licence permit can be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Sale of Alcohol
Thomas P. Broughan
280 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will introduce legislation or enforce existing legislation to ensure that all alcoholic products can be traced to where they were sold following the successful trial of this procedure in areas like the Santry district of the Dublin Metropolitan Region North; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Intoxicating Liquor Laws
Thomas P. Broughan
281 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the law regarding the open consumption of alcohol in cities and towns and, for example, on public transport; his views on the level of open consumption of alcohol in streets across the country as well as on public transport and at public amenity open spaces including parks and beaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Alcohol Pricing
Thomas P. Broughan
312 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to consider introducing a ban on below cost selling of alcohol products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Alcohol Pricing
Thomas P. Broughan
367 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be introduced to facilitate minimum alcohol pricing measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Thomas P. Broughan
362 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he has provided sufficient resources for supports for young people with an intellectual disability; his views on press reports that up to 400 young people with this disability may not secure support funding for training and residential placements from September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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National Employment and Entitlements Service
Thomas P. Broughan
34 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which the new national employment and entitlements service will be fully rolled out; the key functions of the new agency;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34334/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Social Insurance Fund
Thomas P. Broughan
59 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report of the deficit in the Social Insurance Fund; her plans to address this deficit; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Banking Operations
Thomas P. Broughan
86 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he has asked the Financial Regulator to review the contingency plans currently in place to deal with failures of IT systems within the banking sector; if he will report on the role of outsourcing critical IT systems to offshore locations away from Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Export Statistics
Thomas P. Broughan
106 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned that exports through Dublin Port fell by 0.8% in the first five months of 2012 and overall trade is down by 1.7% through the port; his views on the impact of this decrease on economic recovery here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Bank Guarantee Scheme
Thomas P. Broughan
107 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his key broad objectives during current negotiations on bank debt here and the promissory notes; if he can quantify any overall targets he may have for the reduction of Ireland’s interest payments on the national debt for that portion related directly to the blanket bank guarantee and for a cut, elimination or deferment of promissory note payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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National Pensions Reserve Fund
Thomas P. Broughan
108 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to rebuild the National Pensions Reserve Fund in view of its original national policy purpose; if he has made a case for recovery of any part of the fund to the euro states as part of his negotiations to extract Ireland from the effects of the bank disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Outdoor Events
Thomas P. Broughan
197 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Department of Public Works is aware of all aspects of planning of large outdoor public events before it gives permission for such events especially when they are held on publicly owned amenity lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Job Creation
Thomas P. Broughan
224 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether the net operating costs of Enterprise Ireland are appropriate and provide value for money in view of the overall allocation of funds and jobs delivered by the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Industrial Development
Thomas P. Broughan
225 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on his recent announcement of an expert group to formulate a new industrial policy for the manufacturing sector; if, as of yet, there are any objectives in relation to the delivery of new jobs in the manufacturing sector; 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
Thomas P. Broughan
299 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for mortgage interest supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Thomas P. Broughan
305 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for rent supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Jobseeker’s Allowance
Thomas P. Broughan
297 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for jobseeker’s benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Jobseeker’s Allowance
Thomas P. Broughan
298 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for jobseeker’s allowance; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Jobseeker’s Allowance
Thomas P. Broughan
302 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for one parent family payment; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Child Benefit
Thomas P. Broughan
300 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for child benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Family Income Supplement
Thomas P. Broughan
301 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for family income supplement; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Illness Benefit
Thomas P. Broughan
303 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for illness benefit; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Invalidity Pension
Thomas P. Broughan
304 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for invalidity pension; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Redundancy Payments
Thomas P. Broughan
306 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for redundancy payment; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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National Internship Scheme
Thomas P. Broughan
307 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for an application for the JobBridge programme; the number of participants on the programme who have gone on to obtain full-time employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Postal Services
Thomas P. Broughan
415 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the current status of the review of the postal code system; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Outdoor Events
Thomas P. Broughan
429 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the licensing procedures that are in place for the promoters of large music, sporting and cultural events; if he is considering reviewing the licensing arrangements in place for the promotion of all large events catering for thousands of people including large sporting, music, cultural and political events; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Waste Management
Thomas P. Broughan
430 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a national waiver scheme for low income households in relation to waste management charges; if his attention has been drawn to the fact the Fingal County Council waiver system now operated by a company (details supplied) expires in October next; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Local Electoral Areas
Thomas P. Broughan
432 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the timing and consultation period for the revision of the local authority wards; if his attention has been drawn to continuing local sentiment that the Howth/Sutton/Baldoyle district of the Fingal Howth/Malahide Road Ward should be restored to the administrative area of Dublin City Council where the district was located up to the new Dublin Bay North Dáil constituency which includes the district in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Thomas P. Broughan
445 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the report of the pyrite panel will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Drainage Schemes
Thomas P. Broughan
446 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the greater Dublin drainage project; when a decision on phase 2 of the consultation process will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Garda Operations
Thomas P. Broughan
517 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the high level of violent incidents at recent large music events; if he has raised this issue with An Garda Síochána; if he is reviewing the arrangements for future events of this kind; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Garda Operations
Thomas P. Broughan
518 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána was fully consulted and approved of security arrangements at a recent large music event; and if the promoter was interviewed by the Garda following same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Garda Operations
Thomas P. Broughan
520 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the security arrangements that are currently in place on public transport services when large music, sporting or other events are taking place in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Departmental Agencies
Thomas P. Broughan
519 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish the new regulations to allow the Private Security Authority to license contractors and personnel working in the event security industry; the date on which these new regulations will come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Crime Levels
Thomas P. Broughan
521 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering new measures to tackle knife crime in cities and towns here; if he is considering new legislation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Garda Operations
Thomas P. Broughan
522 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the recent Garda Operation Slowdown; the number of motorists who were found to be speeding during the course of this operation; his plans to repeat the operation on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Road Traffic Offences
Thomas P. Broughan
523 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of motorists caught for speeding offences in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Cash for Gold Trade
Thomas P. Broughan
524 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering new legislation to target potential illegal gold trading operations on foot of the recent Departmental review of the cash for gold sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Departmental Staff
Thomas P. Broughan
604 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of clerical officers, executive officers, higher executive officers and assistant principal officers who replied to the advertisement to work in the Dublin office of his Department dealing with work associated with Ireland holding the EU presidency in 2013; if he will detail the criteria and other aspects of the selection process used to select the successful candidates; when the interviews were held; the expected durations of these appointments; the number of appointments that have been made by grade to date; if he expects further appointments to be made; if the staff members selected will receive additional salary and or pay; if so, he will detail the nature of the payments involved for each grade; his views on whether the selection process was carried out according to the various codes issued by the Commission for Public Appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Thomas P. Broughan
785 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health when the programme to grant medical cards to citizens with long-term illnesses will commence, in view of the fact that funding is provided for this in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Thomas P. Broughan
800 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will review the allocation of funding to service providers providing further education or training places for young persons leaving school who have an intellectual disability or autism in view of the fact that reportedly 350 children and young persons may have a significantly reduced service or no service at all this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Thomas P. Broughan
782 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an application for a medical card and a general practitioner card; and the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be processed.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Thomas P. Broughan
783 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for an application for medical card appeal; the number of applicants currently waiting for same to be assessed and a decision made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Hospital Staff
Thomas P. Broughan
784 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to increase the number of consultants in the health system so as to address ongoing long waiting times for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Community Enterprise Centres
Thomas P. Broughan
32 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the recent announcement of the awarding of funding for business development managers at 37 community enterprise centres across the country; when the funding will be made available in order that local job and business support agencies including a council (details supplied) can appoint a new business development manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Job Initiatives
Thomas P. Broughan
44 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if in view of the unemployment figures at unemployment exchanges (details supplied) in Dublin 5 and 13 since 2008 he will outline his plans to address this jobs catastrophe in conjunction with the city and county enterprise boards, the Northside Partnership and the Fingal Leader Partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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