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Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
96. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a rural environment protection scheme 4 payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54842/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
97. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54846/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
131. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a hearing device will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54873/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Brendan Griffin
173. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the respective unsuccessful applicants in County Kerry were not granted sports capital funding in the latest round of announcements; if he will provide a response in respect of each individual unsuccessful application, detailing the reason the application and unsuccessful, providing the cause of invalidation where relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54964/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Brendan Griffin
174. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons just 10% of the allocation of sports capital funding in County Kerry went to applicants in the Kerry South Dáil constituency; if he will provide an explanation of the criteria used to arrive at a decision in respect of the applications from County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54965/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Brendan Griffin
175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of applications for sports capital funding 2012 in the Kerry South Dáil constituency; the total amount applied for; the number of successful applicants; the total amount granted to south Kerry clubs; his views on whether this outcome is fair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54966/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Public Procurement Tenders
Brendan Griffin
15. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there was an instruction given by him for schools to buy all their stationary from a central location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54625/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Broadband Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review the broadband service being provided under the national broadband scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54712/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
88. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged payment for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54626/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Departmental Staff Data
Brendan Griffin
95. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current staffing complement in the disadvantaged area scheme office; and if there is any plans to add additional staff to assist processing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54741/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
108. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if medical cards will be provided to mature students who are over the age of 25 years and return to education and have no source of income. [54636/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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EU Directives
Brendan Griffin
65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revisit the issue of restrictions on slurry spreading times, taking account of the implementation method in other jurisdictions, with a view to easing the difficulties that the current calendar based system is causing for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Brendan Griffin
332. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54409/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
484. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for derogation 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53717/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications
Brendan Griffin
514. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2012 agri environment option scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54210/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
533. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated time the DAS Appeals Committee will take considering individual appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54432/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Audiology Services
Brendan Griffin
642. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional audiology services detailed in response to Health Forum motion (details supplied) have been implemented in County Kerry [54289/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
643. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a hearing aid will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54292/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
670. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54496/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Griffin
101. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Griffin
102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Griffin
103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Commonage Division
Brendan Griffin
211. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the proposals for the new commonage framework in view of the adverse affect it will have on County Kerry farmers. [53399/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will seek an extension of VAT reduction to the small pub trade in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53204/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
61. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the expansion of VAT reduction to the small pub trade, in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53097/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Brendan Griffin
98. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide financial assistance for students who are experiencing difficulties in receiving their student grant applications processed by Student Universal Support Ireland. [53142/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Brendan Griffin
131. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53193/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Special Areas of Conservation Designation
Brendan Griffin
142. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the person who designates additional special areas of conservation; the reason a farm (details supplied) in County Kerry was designated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53174/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Charitable Donations Administration
Brendan Griffin
186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for making a charitable donation of a property to an organisation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53189/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment for REP scheme 4 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53164/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Griffin
203. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53196/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Agriculture Schemes Payments
Brendan Griffin
204. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 503 of 16 October 2012, if he will provide an update in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53199/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card will not issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has no source of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53298/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Appeals
Brendan Griffin
241. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53303/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
190. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the transfer of land in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52334/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
249. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the introduction of 131 and 132 registration plates on new vehicles sold here in 2013; if he intends to continue this form of licence plate in 2014 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52931/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
250. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to restructure VRT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52932/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the 13.5% VAT rate for car servicing as a road safety measure in view of the increasing number of older cars on our roads and the falling levels of servicing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52933/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
252. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce or scrap VRT and VAT on optional additional safety equipment and potentially life saving technology in new cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52934/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Budget 2013
Brendan Griffin
253. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will focus revenue raising measures in Budget 2013 in higher earners and super wealthy citizens, including tax exiles, in an effort to protect lower and middle income earners, who have little or no disposable income at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52935/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Promissory Note Negotiations
Brendan Griffin
254. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the impending repayment of Anglo promissory notes; his views on whether will secure a positive outcome on this matter; the monetary and percentage of GDP savings he hopes to achieve; when he expects to have an agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52936/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Credit Availability
Brendan Griffin
255. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the lack of credit availability in the economy; the measures he will take to rectify this fundamental problem in the economy; if his attention has been drawn to the public fury regarding the failure of the banks to release credit despite the huge sacrifices by the Irish people here to bring about a properly functioning banking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52937/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
352. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on a Carers Allowance application will be reviewed in respect of a person (details provided) in Co. Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52168/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Departmental Staff Retirements
Brendan Griffin
446. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 10 November 2012, if he will confirm if the person (details supplied) received at any time other payments or severance payments from the State or State bodies including but not limited to Campus and Stadium Ireland Limited and the National Sports Campus Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52718/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Motor Tax Collection
Brendan Griffin
464. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to restructure road tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52932/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
557. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal to the disadvantaged area appeals committee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52321/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
558. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal to the disadvantaged area appeals committee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52322/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
559. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal to disadvantaged area appeals committee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52323/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
560. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal to the disadvantaged area appeals committee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52324/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Brendan Griffin
565. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal to the disadvantaged area appeals committee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52382/12]