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Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Heather Humphreys
611. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card review in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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State Examinations
Heather Humphreys
65. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the leaving certificate points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26501/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Pension Provisions
Heather Humphreys
100. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide a pension for long serving community employment members in a supervisory position who are due to retire shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26559/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Gender Balance
Heather Humphreys
118. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of female councillors elected nationwide following the recent local elections; the way this figure compares with previous local elections; his views on the progress that is being made to encourage female participation in politics; the further steps that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Heather Humphreys
129. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers who are aged under 40 years and who have already been actively farming for three years or longer; the reason this category of farmer will not qualify for the 60% rate of grant aid for on-farm investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26482/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Sports Events
Heather Humphreys
215. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the declining popularity of the Irish Open; the steps that will be taken to encourage high-profile golf players to participate in the event; his views on the importance of the Irish Open from a tourism perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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VAT Rate Application
Heather Humphreys
73. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on custom made loose or free-standing furniture from 23% to 12.5% in order to stimulate the furniture manufacturing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/14]
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Departmental Appointments
Heather Humphreys
105. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has given consideration to appointing an independent ombudsman to oversee the implementation and regulation of the proposed grocery goods undertakings in the new retail legislation. [25158/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
188. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
194. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason for the delay in having a final decision made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23770/14]
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
Heather Humphreys
101. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be eligible to re-enter the disadvantaged areas scheme or the areas of natural constraint scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23581/14]
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Heather Humphreys
115. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan may expect to receive a decision on their medical card review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/14]
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
132. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23636/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Beef Data Programme
Heather Humphreys
600. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite payments under the 2013 beef data programme in view of the current financial difficulties facing farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22535/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Heather Humphreys
756. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the long-term illness scheme in order that it would also cover GP visits; his views on the possible introduction of a third-tier medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22405/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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VAT Exemptions
Heather Humphreys
186. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance with regard to farmers who let 100% of their farmland and their single farm payment entitlements and who now have to sell those entitlements to active farmers before 15 May 2014; if these farmers will be subject to VAT on the sale of entitlements worth over €37,500 or if they will be exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Heather Humphreys
352. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a one-parent family appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21014/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Heather Humphreys
357. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21026/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Community Employment Schemes Review
Heather Humphreys
380. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to transfer community employment to Pobal from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21278/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Post Office Network
Heather Humphreys
427. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update, following on from recent consultations, on the steps the Government is taking to see what additional business and services can be provided through local post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/14]