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Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Post Office Network
Heather Humphreys
107. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the conditions that apply for the transfer of the position of postmaster or postmistress; if it is permitted for this position to be transferred to a family member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18090/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Legislative Programme
Heather Humphreys
279. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Public Service Management Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17271/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Rural Development Programme Funding
Heather Humphreys
527. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be any grant assistance towards the construction of silage pits under the new rural development plan; when he expects to make an announcement regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17853/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Tax Code
Heather Humphreys
42. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding single farm payment entitlements and land that have been leased under the early retirement scheme and the lessee now wishes to purchase the entitlements before 15 May 2014; if this transaction would be subject to the €37,500 VAT limit; if this sale would be subject to capital gains tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16887/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Heather Humphreys
136. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Heather Humphreys
38. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme 2014; the number of applications received on a county basis; if special consideration will be given to clubs and organisations who were not successful under the last round of the programme; when he expects to announce the successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Heather Humphreys
121. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will consider lifting the moratorium on recruitment within the Health Service Executive in order to address the severe waiting times for orthodontic treatment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that young children classed as high priority are having to wait three to four years for treatment; the findings of the independent review of orthodontic services; the number of children currently on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment in each region; his views on whether urgent action is required to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14699/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Tax Exemptions
Heather Humphreys
173. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax exemption for farmers who have to sell entitlements before 15 May 2014 as a result of the Common Agricultural Policy changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15027/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Tax Exemptions
Heather Humphreys
469. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the introduction of a tax exemption for farmers who have to sell entitlements of a value over €37,500 before 15 May 2014; if such a transaction will be subject to VAT at 23%; his views on the problems this will cause some farmers who may not be registered for VAT and, therefore, will be unable to claim back on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15026/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Tax Credits
Heather Humphreys
51. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax credit for child care costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14641/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Student Grants Data
Heather Humphreys
77. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details on a county basis of the number of students awarded Student Universal Support Ireland grants for the 2013-14 academic year; the number of students who are still awaiting a decision on an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Immigration Data
Heather Humphreys
155. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the number of persons who applied for Irish citizenship in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number of applications that were successful in each of these years; the number of applications which were unsuccessful in each of these; the number of applications which are still awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14626/14]
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Election Management System
Heather Humphreys
136. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if special consideration will be given to ensure that those currently unemployed will be given the opportunity to take up work at polling stations and count centres for the local and European elections on 23 May; the guidelines that will be issued to returning officers regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14251/14]
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Primary Medical Certificates Application Numbers
Heather Humphreys
193. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the number of primary medical certificates that have been issued over the past 10 years on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14266/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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School Textbooks Rental Scheme
Heather Humphreys
393. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan has not been able to avail of a grant to set up a book rental scheme; if this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Farmers Charter Review
Heather Humphreys
860. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to review the charter of farmer's rights; the organisations he will engage with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13202/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Sports Injuries
Heather Humphreys
1266. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a code of conduct or guidelines in place in Ireland for when a player sustains a head injury during a soccer, GAA or rugby match or in other contact sports; his views on whether this is an area that needs to be highlighted further to ensure the safety of our players; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13659/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure
Heather Humphreys
121. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form the amount paid in jobseeker's allowance in the years 2008 to 2013, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12636/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure
Heather Humphreys
122. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form the amount paid in jobseeker's benefit in the years 2008 to 2013, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12639/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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National Internship Scheme Data
Heather Humphreys
135. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have participated in JobBridge since its inception on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12731/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Post Office Network
Heather Humphreys
145. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to set up a working group comprising officials from An Post, the Irish Postmasters' Union and Department officials to examine the future of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Septic Tank Inspections
Heather Humphreys
162. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline on a county basis the number of septic tank inspections that have been carried out to date; the number of septic tanks that have failed inspections in each county; the number of septic tanks that have passed inspections in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12718/14]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
263. 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 Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Social Welfare Schemes
Heather Humphreys
88. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider reviewing the eligibility criteria for the new Gateway scheme so that jobseekers who have participated in a Tús or community employment scheme within the previous 24 months are eligible to participate in Gateway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12271/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Agriculture Scheme Payments
Heather Humphreys
462. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan only received one payment under the income supplement payment scheme; if a further payment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11792/14]
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Ulster Canal Restoration Project
Heather Humphreys
22. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of the Ulster canal project; the work carried out to date by the interagency group which was set up to examine possible funding options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10604/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Credit Unions
Heather Humphreys
65. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the rigorous process now in place to assess a person for the position of credit union chairman and that this process involves completing a 24 page application form and may also require an interview by Central Bank officials; the huge difficulties this is causing in attracting volunteers to the movement; the difficulty in getting board members to take up the position of chairman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10171/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Credit Unions
Heather Humphreys
82. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the qualifications and experience of the Central Bank officials who adjudicate on whether a person is suitable to carry out the duties of a credit union chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10284/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Beef Data Programme
Heather Humphreys
225. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects payments to be made under the 2013 beef data scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10169/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Beef Industry
Heather Humphreys
226. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider carrying out an in depth analysis to ascertain the reason for the drop in cattle prices; the impact it is having on the beef farmer and the beef industry; if he will consider reviewing the Harvest 2020 targets to take account of current market trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Horse Slaughtering Data
Heather Humphreys
230. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on setting up a scheme whereby horses with stamped out passports can be slaughtered at a registered abattoir, tested for banned substances, and, depending on the result, allow the meat either enter the food chain or be sent for destruction; if this process could be operated on a similar basis to the system used for the BSE testing of cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10286/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
256. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect to have a decision made on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
272. 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. [10298/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Heather Humphreys
273. 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 Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10302/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Heather Humphreys
71. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case (details supplied) in County Monaghan regarding an application for a special needs assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/14]
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Heather Humphreys
108. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan who cannot be assessed for dyslexia due to funding restraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8669/14]
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision
Heather Humphreys
169. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work that has been done or is being planned by Irish Water in the area of rainwater harvesting; his views on the potential benefits of rainwater harvesting in view of the huge amount of rainfall in recent times; his views that increased efficiency in this area could help to reduce utility bills for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/14]
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Legislative Measures
Heather Humphreys
203. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 will impact on Garda vetting disclosures in the future; if the criminal justice Bill will result in certain minor offences which may have taken place a long number of years previously not being disclosed when a person is applying for a job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8799/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Farm Assist Scheme Appeals
Heather Humphreys
400. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a decision has not yet issued on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8131/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Motor Tax Collection
Heather Humphreys
496. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the introduction of a system whereby hauliers can pay their road tax in monthly instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7791/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments
Heather Humphreys
642. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a rural environment protection scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8197/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Poultry Industry
Heather Humphreys
643. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a new scheme for the building of poultry houses as part of the new rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8260/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Reviews
Heather Humphreys
754. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan may expect to have a decision made on their medical card review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Road Tolls
Heather Humphreys
822. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made any representation to his counterpart in the UK concerning the implementation of the lorry road user charge being introduced on 1 April 2014 which will dramatically affect the cost base of Irish haulage operators transiting or using NI-UK roads on a daily basis; his views on the introduction of the lorry road user charge on 1 April 2014; his view on whether it will promote a dramatic migration of the Irish national fleet to alternative jurisdictions in order to remain competitive where the matter is further compounded by the antiquated commercial road tax system which is currently in place here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8065/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Sports Capital Programme Application Numbers
Heather Humphreys
823. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide on a county basis the number of clubs and organisations which have registered under the 2014 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8102/14]
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments
Heather Humphreys
220. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive their rural environment protection scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7285/14]
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Youth Services Funding
Heather Humphreys
560. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the guidelines in place regarding remuneration levels in youth organisations funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6784/14]
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Medical Card Administration
Heather Humphreys
595. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a change of doctor issue will be rectified on medical cards in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6429/14]
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Water Charges Exemptions
Heather Humphreys
126. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that group water schemes will not be included in Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6084/14]
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Water Charges Exemptions
Heather Humphreys
127. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the current free allocation for group water schemes will continue to apply following the introduction of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/14]