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Wed, 14 May 2014
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Child Care Services Inspections
Robert Dowds
228. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that only public health nurses are eligible to apply for work as inspectors of child care facilities; and if so, if he will consider allowing other persons with relevant qualifications to apply for these positions in the future. [21708/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Garda Deployment
Robert Dowds
585. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí based in Clondalkin station, Dublin 22 for each of the past five years; the latest available numbers; his plans to increase the numbers of community gardaí in Clondalkin. [19335/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Health Services Provision
Robert Dowds
805. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a response to the stroke survivors survey launched on 7 April 2014 by the Irish Heart Foundation. [19017/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Health Services Provision
Robert Dowds
806. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his views on the findings of the stroke survivors survey launched by the Irish Heart Foundation on 7 April 2014, that only 11% of the stroke survivors had access to psychological services, just half had access to speech and language therapy and only two thirds had access to physiotherapy; and the Government's response to this issue [19018/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Respite Care Services
Robert Dowds
819. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the respite services that are available in south County Dublin. [19087/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Respite Care Services
Robert Dowds
820. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his plans for new or increased respite services in south County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19088/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Child Care Services Funding
Robert Dowds
539. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the subsidies available for child care for working couples in severe mortgage negative equity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17756/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision
Robert Dowds
594. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the progress of the 2011 national strategy and policy for the provision of neurorehabilitation services; and his views on the recent report on the Neurological Alliance of Ireland's survey findings that 42% of respondents have found it more difficult to access speech and language therapy services over the past three years, 45% of respondents have found it more difficult to access respite care over the past three years, 46% of respondents have found it more difficult to access appropriate day services over the past three years, and 47% of respondents have found it more difficult to access aid for specialist appliances or equipment over the past three years. [17556/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Universal Health Insurance Provision
Robert Dowds
598. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an indication of the average premium for health insurance under the universal health insurance system; if this premium will be in the order of €3,000 per annum; if the State will provide subsidies for persons who currently are not eligible for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Universal Health Insurance Provision
Robert Dowds
599. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an overview of the UHI system; the way it will operate; his views on whether those who are currently health insurance holders will benefit from or be disadvantaged by its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17599/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Public Transport
Robert Dowds
696. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts made to ensure public transport is accessible to those with neurological difficulties or reduced mobility; his views on the recent report on the Neurological Alliance of Ireland's survey findings that 24% of respondents reported difficulty in accessing public transport and 13% reporting having to turn down a service due to lack of transport. [17557/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Employment Rights
Robert Dowds
78. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if, in addition to the form published by the Workplace Relations Commission for lodging a complaint with the Equality Tribunal, a specific form or a number of forms have been provided for complaints of discrimination in employment where such complaints must be made in the first instance to a body other than the Equality Tribunal in accordance with section 77(7) of the Employment Equality Act; and where those forms are published. [17021/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Tax Code
Robert Dowds
152. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering revising the way first-time home buyers are treated in terms of stamp duty following the expiry of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Sports Fraud
Robert Dowds
173. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is criminal justice legislation which provides for a definition of what constitutes sports fraud, which can involve match fixing or other related behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15546/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Sports Fraud
Robert Dowds
174. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is criminal justice legislation currently in place to tackle sports fraud, which can involve match fixing or other related behaviour; and if not, his views on whether such legislation should be brought forward. [15547/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Sports Fraud
Robert Dowds
175. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers gardaí currently have under the law to bring forward prosecutions of those involved in sports fraud, or match fixing of sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Garda Operations
Robert Dowds
414. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if phone calls made to Garda stations are or have ever been recorded; if this was done in accordance with the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15098/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Public Procurement Contracts
Robert Dowds
413. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which building projects for the State or school building projects can have a provision for a percentage of local labour to be appointed. [12857/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Children in Care
Robert Dowds
965. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the working time directive, No. 2003/88/EC, is being adhered to in respect of staff in residential care facilities who stay overnight; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13643/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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General Practitioner Services
Robert Dowds
989. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans to introduce free general practitioner care for children under six years of age. [12858/14]