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Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
463. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53695/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
497. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53698/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53083/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
545. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53696/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
593. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53693/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Mental Health Services Report
Billy Timmins
706. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the promised investment of €35 million annually in community mental health (details supplied) [52952/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
712. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
Billy Timmins
755. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53704/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Human Rights Issues
Billy Timmins
54. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the need to stop the crime of organ harvesting in China (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51997/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Billy Timmins
107. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51935/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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VAT Rates Application
Billy Timmins
191. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a refund of VAT in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51080/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Child Benefit Rates
Billy Timmins
372. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51127/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Health Services Provision
Billy Timmins
571. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a profile bed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50894/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Home Care Packages
Billy Timmins
610. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home care cash grant reduction in the Bray area, County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51291/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Billy Timmins
611. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a hip operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51363/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Billy Timmins
133. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50575/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Billy Timmins
134. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50576/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Arts Council Funding
Billy Timmins
153. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position in relation to the need to maximise support for funding to the Arts Council and to local government (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50585/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Local Government Fund
Billy Timmins
162. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position in relation to the need to maximise support for funding to the Arts Council and local government (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50584/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Hospital Procedures
Billy Timmins
218. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a nerve conduction survey procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50591/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Billy Timmins
270. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [50527/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Billy Timmins
270. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding scooter user access for students who need to use scooters to get into lecture halls at a university (details supplied) but are finding it almost impossible to access their lecture theatres on their scooters; the steps that have been taken by the university to ensure that all students can attend the university regardless of disability and the plans they have to enable scooter users to access their lecture theatres without the present difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Billy Timmins
271. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding scooter user access for students who need to use scooters to get into the student accommodation at a university (details supplied) but are finding it almost impossible to access the student accommodation on their scooters; the steps that have been taken by the university to ensure that all students can access the student accommodation at the university regardless of disability and the plans they have to enable scooter users to access their accommodation without the present difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49643/12]
Wed, 7 Nov 2012
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Hospital Services
Billy Timmins
198. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding surgery in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48856/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Site Acquisitions
Billy Timmins
309. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a site for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47703/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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School Staffing
Billy Timmins
310. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a vice-principal for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47704/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Fee Paying Schools
Billy Timmins
358. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding fee paying schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48306/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Billy Timmins
367. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a refund in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Billy Timmins
563. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48143/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme Payments
Billy Timmins
588. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48593/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Exploration Licences Approvals
Billy Timmins
646. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the fracking planned for Ireland (details supplied) and the concerns raised in relation to the awarding of petroleum licensing options to three companies in areas in the north-west and mid-west of the country, which gives the companies, Tamboran, Langco and Enegi, the right to apply for an exclusive exploration license over the areas concerned in an industry that is not regulated and also the points raised re Northern Ireland who have just awarded a large contract to a state body in the Republic of Ireland to develop wave energy to meet a large percentage of energy needs over the next years, while a different form of energy, it still speaks to a demonstrated commitment to using natural resources in a sustainable way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Garda Stations Refurbishment
Billy Timmins
812. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding improvement works to the cells in a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48358/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Billy Timmins
818. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a vetting application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48429/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Billy Timmins
64. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding resource teaching hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46630/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Vocational Education Committees Staff
Billy Timmins
267. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the filling of the position of education officer with Wicklow Vocational Education Committee. [46338/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Visa Applications
Billy Timmins
486. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [45876/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Hospital Appointment Status
Billy Timmins
586. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45699/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Hospital Appointment Status
Billy Timmins
587. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45700/12]
Thu, 18 Oct 2012
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Dental Services Provision
Billy Timmins
224. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45462/12]
Thu, 18 Oct 2012
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Dental Services Provision
Billy Timmins
225. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental service for pupils from schools in the West Wicklow area who attend Athy health centre, County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45463/12]
Thu, 18 Oct 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Billy Timmins
226. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a hip replacement consultation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45464/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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School Transport Provision
Billy Timmins
249. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a bus pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44380/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Television Reception
Billy Timmins
393. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Saorview box (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44649/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Local Authority Funding
Billy Timmins
434. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's accessibility funding which was provided to local authorities but has ceased since 2010 in view of the fact that this was used to provide vital improvements in accessibility; his plans to reinstall this payment as local authorities are not now in a position to provide funding for such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44732/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Billy Timmins
598. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44149/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Billy Timmins
647. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44426/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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General Practitioner Services
Billy Timmins
648. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of free general practitioner care to everyone; when free GP care will be provided for patients with long-term illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44427/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Billy Timmins
672. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding availability of drugs on a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44689/12]
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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State Examinations Issues
Billy Timmins
58. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the leaving certificate art, in which the number of A/A1 is 1%, lower than the results in any other subject; the reason this is so low; if the leaving certificate art correctors are given instructions to keep the number of A/A1's at 1% each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/12]
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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School Funding
Billy Timmins
70. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding grant aid in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44017/12]