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Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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National Transport Authority Expenditure
Imelda Munster
1830. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount annually since its formation that the NTA has spent on outside consultants, by department or section within the NTA. [26060/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Greenways Development
Imelda Munster
1831. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA has provided him with a new start date for the Dodder greenway, the Grand Canal greenway, phase four of the Royal Canal greenway, the Clonskeagh to city scheme, the Drury Street cycle parking project and the Heuston to Chapelizod greenway, which have all been suspended by the NTA. [26061/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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National Transport Authority Staff
Imelda Munster
1832. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new staff members recruited by the NTA since 2011 to date in 2016; and the number of vacancies which have been filled through contracts with outside contracting companies in the same period. [26062/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Imelda Munster
1833. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the process of examining transport service provision for young persons with a disability as outlined in the programme for a partnership Government. [26063/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Imelda Munster
1834. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is currently working towards the next sectoral plan for accessible transport; if so, when he plans to have it published; and the progress achieved to date since the last plan was published. [26064/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Imelda Munster
1835. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects, that under Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights, he will apply for a further exemption to the sections of that regulation which stipulate that a member state will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that trains and other rail services are accessible and will provide assistance free of charge on board trains and during boarding and disembarking from trains; if so, the reason he expects that decision to be made; and if, in the meantime, he is working towards providing these services to disabled members of society. [26065/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Imelda Munster
803. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the recently launched Wild Atlantic Way passport is bilingual, or if it is available as Gaeilge; if not, his views regarding this omission given that many parts of the Wild Atlantic Way are in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23601/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Insurance Costs
Imelda Munster
97. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the huge increases in insurance quotes for taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23024/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Coras Iompair Éireann
Imelda Munster
406. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider increasing the public service obligation payments received by CIE, given that despite the increase in fare revenue and commercial income in 2015, CIE recorded a net loss of €26.4 million in 2015, according to its annual report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23025/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Coras Iompair Éireann
Imelda Munster
417. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on increasing the public service obligation payments received by CIE, given that despite the increase in fare revenue and commercial income in 2015, CIE recorded a net loss of €26.4 million in 2015, according to its annual report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23023/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Road Safety
Imelda Munster
33. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the issue of cars which have been written off in other jurisdictions being brought here, given the grave safety concerns for road users, especially with the lengthy delay in bringing forward legislation to deal with this matter; the measures he intends to take to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Road Tolls
Imelda Munster
35. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider a review of the toll charge imposed on the M1 at Drogheda and in particular the slip road tolls where persons have to pay a toll on entry and exit to the town and the detrimental effect it is having on local businesses, small hauliers and tourism and investment, in addition to adding to the congestion in an already congested town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22795/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Sports Capital Programme
Imelda Munster
39. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made a decision as to whether sports capital grants will be made available for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22490/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Imelda Munster
55. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered banning the use of rickshaws as a method of transport and as a method of carrying passengers until regulations have been introduced by legislation or other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22486/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Imelda Munster
71. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans, in view of the British vote to leave the EU, to manage the potential losses to the tourism market given the dramatic fall in value of sterling and the fact that 40% of tourists to Ireland come from Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22489/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Industrial Disputes
Imelda Munster
77. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent Luas drivers' industrial dispute and ongoing talks in the Labour Court between CIE and transport unions, his plans to manage public transport services should another industrial dispute take place in 2016 on the public transport services, be that rail or bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22488/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Imelda Munster
84. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department and the National Transport Authority have to deal with the increasing numbers of rail passengers, increasing from 36.74 million in 2013 to 39.66 million in 2015 according to the NTA, given that many routes are very overcrowded, particularly at rush hour, including on the Dundalk to Dublin route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22487/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Imelda Munster
828. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered banning the use of rickshaws as a method of transport and as a method of carrying passengers until regulations have been introduced by legislation or other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22187/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Imelda Munster
829. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has consulted the Attorney General on the legal advice obtained by both Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority on their respective powers to regulate rickshaws; and if not, when he intends to do so. [22188/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Dublin Bus Services
Imelda Munster
846. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that Dublin Bus is not providing an adequate bus service to the Easton Road area of Leixlip, County Kildare, and has stated to the Celbridge-Leixlip municipal district members that it provides a peak-time service to and from Easton Road and has no plans to extend services, as it would require additional significant resources and-or the redirecting of the 66 bus route which services other parts of Leixlip; and if he will identify the additional significant resources that Dublin Bus quotes as its reason for not delivering the service to Easton Road. [22597/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Swimming Pool Programme Applications
Imelda Munster
254. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that Kildare County Council's proposal for a north County Kildare swimming pool that was submitted to the public swimming pool programme in 2016 has not received a response to date; and if this submission was deemed to be invalid. [21694/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Dublin Bus Services
Imelda Munster
255. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Dublin Bus on the issue of transport provision earlier on Sunday mornings to customers who rely on Dublin Bus to get to work and in the absence of a bus service, are forced to pay for taxis in some parts of the city. [21703/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Imelda Munster
55. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the health services that have been sought by persons who have accessed health care under the European Union cross-border health care directive in another European Union and European Economic Area member state in each year since Directive 2011/24/EU was transposed; if he will provide this information in terms of the most common services, treatments and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20927/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Cross-Border Health Services Provision
Imelda Munster
67. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have accessed health care under the European Union cross-border health care directive in another European Union and European Economic Area member state in each year since Directive 2011/24/EU was transposed; the amount reimbursed in accordance with the legislation; the number of those persons who accessed health care in Northern Ireland; the amount reimbursed in respect of treatment in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20926/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Local Authority Staff
Imelda Munster
339. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the chief executive officer of Louth County Council has applied for funding from his Department for a director of services specifically for Drogheda in the past 12 months. [21208/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Carer's Allowance Data
Imelda Munster
405. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications in Louth and east Meath for carer's allowance in the past six years; the number of those applications which have been unsuccessful; and the reasons given for turning down applications. [21207/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Road Projects
Imelda Munster
771. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek to amend the Government's capital investment plan to include funding the proposed N56 Letterkenny relief road to enable Transport Infrastructure Ireland to fund this vital project aimed at addressing the traffic gridlock that Letterkenny constantly endures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21200/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Road Projects Status
Imelda Munster
772. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the light of the Brexit vote, if he will make a statement reaffirming the Government's and the State's commitment to co-fund equally the A5 upgrade from Donegal and Derry to Monaghan as originally committed to at the St. Andrews Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21201/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Road Projects Status
Imelda Munster
296. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can confirm the inclusion of the N52 Ardee bypass for consideration in the 2017 capital programme review. [20332/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Road Signage
Imelda Munster
643. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the absence of a signpost for Castleconnell at junction 27 of the M7; his plans to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19549/16]
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Motor Tax Collection
Imelda Munster
112. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce regular direct debit payments for motor tax, given that paying several lump sums a year causes financial hardship for many people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/16]
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Motor Tax Collection
Imelda Munster
113. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rationale behind charging a higher level of motor tax for those who choose to pay quarterly; and if he has considered amending this as it is unfair on those who are not in a position to pay a large lump sum annually. [18861/16]
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Motor Tax
Imelda Munster
117. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider reviewing the motor taxation system with a view to looking at other models of payment such as incorporating payment into tax on fuel to enable road users to pay tax relative to their mileage and therefore level of use of their vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18936/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
121. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 June 2016, what commitment was given regarding the building of an extension to a school (details supplied) and to explain where the allocated funding has gone; if the loss of funding came as a result of a failure on his Department's part to budget correctly for capital projects; if this failure can be or has been remedied with the result that the project can go ahead as previously confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18121/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
122. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 June 2016 the reason he reneged on the commitment given to begin works on a school (details supplied) in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18122/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Road Network
Imelda Munster
521. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the funding in 2016 to complete the process of the compulsory purchase of the land required to commence construction of the link road R150 from Bettystown to Laytown. [18184/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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National Driver Licensing Service
Imelda Munster
524. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that persons from the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal have to travel an unreasonable distance to attain a learner permit or driving licence at the National Driving Licence Service office in Letterkenny; if he will support the locating of a new office in the Inishowen peninsula. [18256/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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VAT Rate Application
Imelda Munster
126. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance his plans to raise the rate of value added tax for the tourism sector. [16830/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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National Monuments
Imelda Munster
320. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to close St. Laurence's Gate in Drogheda, County Louth, to vehicular traffic to protect and preserve the structure of this ancient and historical gate, which is listed as a national monument. [16835/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Road Projects
Imelda Munster
534. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that the funds promised in the capital spend programme 2015 for the urgently needed Laytown-Bettystown link road (R150) are guaranteed for the project; and when this funding will be released. [16780/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Traffic Management
Imelda Munster
537. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to restrict the access of higher goods vehicles and other large vehicles from St. Laurence's Gate in Drogheda, County Louth, given that these vehicles are causing damage to the structure. [16834/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Imelda Munster
538. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the inclusion of St. Laurence's Gate, Drogheda, County Louth in Ireland's Ancient East; and if he will identify it as a gateway to Ireland's Ancient East. [16836/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Motor Insurance
Imelda Munster
89. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance his plans to improve value for money and cover for motorists seeking car insurance, given the recent unprecedented and unjustified hikes in premiums and the difficulty many persons are experiencing in obtaining insurance cover. [15622/16]
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Imelda Munster
91. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education and Skills why he has not released funds to facilitate a seven classroom extension for a school (details supplied) going ahead, given a previous commitment to do so; the amount of money allocated to allow the project to move ahead; when he will make this allocation available and when construction can begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16128/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Public Transport
Imelda Munster
56. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide additional investment to improve accessibility on public transport for persons with disabilities given the widespread deficiencies which result in many persons being unable to avail of public transport services in their area or to travel without great difficulty. [15825/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Road Safety Authority
Imelda Munster
70. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify his views on the effectiveness of the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána in tackling unsafe driving and reducing road collisions and fatalities; and his plans to assist these bodies in this work and to provide the necessary resources. [15611/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Imelda Munster
74. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the serious deficiencies in the provision of wheelchair accessible public transport, such as the Bus Éireann route 190, which is not wheelchair accessible most of the time and when a lift is provided, there is often no qualified person to operate it. [15612/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Road Projects
Imelda Munster
637. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will provide funding for the Bonagee link road connecting the business park road to the Dry Arch roundabout to address the serious and ongoing traffic gridlock in Letterkenny, County Donegal. [14714/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Cross-Border Projects
Imelda Munster
638. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reaffirm the Government's commitment to co-fund the A5 dual carriageway linking Donegal and Derry to Monaghan when the project proceeds. [14715/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Driver Licence Renewals
Imelda Munster
639. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an online driving licence renewal system or a driving licence renewal system facilitated by Irish embassies or consulates overseas for Irish citizens currently working abroad. [14716/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Traveller Community
Imelda Munster
73. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the outdated Traveller health strategy and to develop a new strategy with a particular focus on mental health. [13723/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Mental Health Services Provision
Imelda Munster
86. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health his plans to support the introduction of intensive care rehabilitation units to provide appropriate care for mental health patients who present a greater challenge and are unsuited to the existing acute setting. [13722/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Swimming Pool Programme Status
Imelda Munster
607. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will provide funding for phase 2 of the Samuel Beckett civic campus in Ballyogan, Dublin 18. [11727/16]
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Industrial Disputes
Imelda Munster
223. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interventions he plans to make in the industrial dispute between Transdev and Luas workers; if he is aware this company is operating a State contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Crime Data
Imelda Munster
123. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of home break-ins and response times within the past 36 months in Dundalk, Drogheda, Dunleer, Ardee and Clogherhead in County Louth in tabular form. [10174/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Traveller Accommodation
Imelda Munster
354. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the provisions in place to meet the needs of the Traveller families who were evicted from the sports car park in Dundalk Institute of Technology in County Louth on 10 May 2016. [10471/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Medicinal Products Prices
Imelda Munster
915. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the cost of a packet of the branded drug Xanax which is generic alprazolam; the cost of a packet of the branded drug Veserc which is generic betahistine; the cost of a packet of the branded drug Lipitor which is generic atorvastatin calcium; the cost of a packet of the branded drug Nexium which is generic esomeprazole; and their comparative prices in other European Union countries in tabular form. [10522/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Sports Capital Programme
Imelda Munster
1155. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce the sports capital grants for 2016; the amount of money he will allocate for these grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10528/16]
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Mortality Data
Imelda Munster
69. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health for a report on the health status of the persons in the north east, particularly the causes of death of persons from County Louth in the past five years [9261/16]
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Gambling Sector
Imelda Munster
73. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions in place to restrict the advertising of gambling outlets. [8691/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Post Office Network
Imelda Munster
60. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to consider reversing the policy of systemically transferring post office business to private banks as social protection transactions account for 30% of all post office business and an estimated 50% including spin off transactions; if this is an attempt to initiate a privatisation process of our post office network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7569/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Post Office Network
Imelda Munster
61. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of letters being sent out to casual and part-time welfare claimants encouraging them to provide bank details for their payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7570/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Irish Water
Imelda Munster
457. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures in place to prevent incidents of pollution by Irish Water; how stringent are these measures; how often the implementation of these measures are inspected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7342/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Stations
Imelda Munster
309. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to define the geographical boundary of the area served by Drogheda Garda Síochána station. [6517/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Stations
Imelda Munster
310. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda Síochána personnel and vehicles typically attributed to Drogheda Garda Síochána station during the weekend period, by shift; and if there are any enhanced weekend resources. [6518/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Stations
Imelda Munster
311. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda Síochána personnel and vehicles stationed at Drogheda Garda Síochána station on the weekends of 25 to 28 March 2016 and 31 March to 3 April 2016, by shift. [6519/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Garda Stations
Imelda Munster
312. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 15 December 2015, how many of the 17 members of An Garda Síochána who have left the Drogheda area since 2010 have been replaced. [6520/16]