Parliamentary questions

Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Paschal Donohoe

318. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the current social welfare entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20252/13]

Asylum Applications

Paschal Donohoe

420. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the immigration status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19770/13]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Paschal Donohoe

97. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstance behind the decision to remove the entitlement to resource teaching hours in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19417/13]

Proposed Legislation

Paschal Donohoe

205. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation will be introduced to allow residents the right to light leylandii hedges impacting their own properties;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19412/13]

Universal Social Charge Application

Paschal Donohoe

180. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is being charged universal social charge on their pension income and income from a home help job that they have despite that income not being assured from week to week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18255/13]

Fisheries Protection

Paschal Donohoe

211. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the presence of a trawler (details supplied) in Irish waters and that the span of its nets is as big as Croke Park and the potential impact it will have on fish stocks in Irish waters; if there are any steps to take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17905/13]

Tax Code

Paschal Donohoe

263. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the changes that have been made to the tax treatment of rental income; if a distinction can be made between rental income and rental profit for calculation of tax liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16429/13]

Property Taxation Exemptions

Paschal Donohoe

814. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons who own homes affected by pyrite and already have had testing and visual assessments of their homes undertaken will have to get additional testing carried out in order to avail of property tax exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16952/13]

Mortgage Interest Relief Application

Paschal Donohoe

90. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance in view of the tax relief at source being reduced after seven years for first-time buyers and that the amount of relief available will be substantially reduced, if he will review the current monetary cap against which mortgage interest relief is awarded to first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15756/13]

Residency Permits

Paschal Donohoe

185. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 only had their permission to remain here extended for 12 months last April which is due to expire next month; if he will review the situation in view of the fact that the person is married to an Irish national; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15755/13]

Public Transport Subsidies

Paschal Donohoe

32. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Luas cross-city project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15030/13]

Illicit Trade in Tobacco

Paschal Donohoe

182. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the amount of revenue the State lost last year as a result of the importation of illegal tobacco and tobacco products; if he will consider increasing the fine for this offence as a measure to curb the amount of illegal importing taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14757/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paschal Donohoe

257. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a new school building (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15017/13]

Private Rented Accommodation Standards

Paschal Donohoe

385. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made in reviewing the legislation in respect of standards in privately rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15018/13]

Residency Permits

Paschal Donohoe

428. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications currently being processed by his Department seeking leave to remain in the State; if he will indicate the month and year from which officials are currently processing applications; if he will provide an update on the application submitted by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when it is expected that this application will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14874/13]

Asylum Applications

Paschal Donohoe

430. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the application for leave to remain in the State submitted by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14879/13]

Legislation on Prostitution

Paschal Donohoe

431. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the current review of our prostitution laws to be concluded; when he will be in a position to introduce new legislation based on the findings of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14882/13]

Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Paschal Donohoe

331. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to a proposal whereby persons on the live register and in receipt of jobseeker's payments can avail of a social welfare holiday for a time limited period in order to allow them seek employment overseas and whereby on their return they would still have the same benefits available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12752/13]

Animal Welfare Issues

Paschal Donohoe

503. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration that has been given to including removing the current distinction between owned animals and those animals living in a wild state in the proposed animal welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12296/13]

Misuse of Drugs

Paschal Donohoe

614. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health the progress being made in drafting legislation that will enable the Garda to prosecute those found in the illegal possession of prescription drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12640/13]

Water Fluoridation

Paschal Donohoe

629. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health if he will review the current policy of fluoridating our water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12754/13]

Building Regulations Application

Paschal Donohoe

166. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions his Department has had with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists with regards the draft Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; if he will confirm if the CIAT will have an opportunity to make a formal submission to him before these regulations are commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12168/13]

Deportation Orders Data

Paschal Donohoe

179. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for repatriation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12103/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Paschal Donohoe

328. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection when an invalidity pension appeal will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9804/13]

Citizenship Applications

Paschal Donohoe

483. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9738/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paschal Donohoe

124. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the need for a secondary level school for educate together; and if his Department has assembled any plans in the provision of such a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9021/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paschal Donohoe

125. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the process of awarding patronage of secondary level schools within the existing boundary of Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9022/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Paschal Donohoe

349. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it will be possible to include a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 in the school building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8801/13]

Ash Dieback Threat

Paschal Donohoe

566. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the measures he has put in place since the chalara fraxinea disease was found in ash trees here; the results that the Winter survey presented and the additional measures he thinks are necessary in order to deal with the affects of this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6823/13]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Paschal Donohoe

504. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is not receiving jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5926/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Paschal Donohoe

95. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that supporting medical evidence was submitted to the Department some time ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4842/13]

Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit

Paschal Donohoe

643. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review existing legislation in respect of privately rented housing accommodation and to strengthen the role of the Private Residential Tenancies Board in resolving issues that arise between tenants and landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1080/13]

Forestry Sector

Paschal Donohoe

388. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been taken by his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to sell 1,100 acres of forestry land in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55277/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Paschal Donohoe

16. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 was excluded by the special education needs unit of his Department for special education needs resource support this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54853/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Paschal Donohoe

59. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55021/12]

Building Regulations Amendments

Paschal Donohoe

72. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered the submission made by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists regarding the forthcoming Building Control (Amendment) Regulation 2012; if he has been able to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54872/12]

Legal Services Regulation

Paschal Donohoe

65. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the measures to date, throughout the past 18 months, by the State to reduce costs in the legal practitioner sector of our economy in response to our economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54675/12]

HSE Staff Remuneration

Paschal Donohoe

113. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the measures to date, throughout the past 18 months, by the State to reduce costs by dental practitioners and medical practitioners in our economy in response to our economic difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54676/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Paschal Donohoe

125. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health the hospital in which a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will receive an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/12]

Tax Collection

Paschal Donohoe

148. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the pension of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 was taxed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53937/12]

Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility

Paschal Donohoe

162. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making provision for those first-time home buyers who are in the middle of purchasing but are unlikely to have the deal closed by 31 December to receive the additional mortgage interest relief, as provided for in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54258/12]

Residency Permits

Paschal Donohoe

446. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a Stamp 4 application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53940/12]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Paschal Donohoe

553. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding applications submitted for funding under the parent child home programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54436/12]

Bank Codes of Conduct

Paschal Donohoe

56. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland code of practice on the transfer of mortgages which states that a loan secured by the mortgage of residential property may not be transferred without the written consent of the borrower must be adhered to by non domestic Irish financial institutions including Lloyds TSB and RBS; if the Central Bank of Ireland code of practice on the transfer of mortgages applies to buy to let loans secured on residential properties; if the Central Bank of Ireland code of practice on the transfer of mortgages applies to non-Irish residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53421/12]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Paschal Donohoe

57. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance the aggregate amount of loans that are to be deleveraged via sale from the four banks that participated in the March 2011 PCAR/PLAR exercise and the total loss from these sales that was allowed for March 2011 PCAR/PLAR recapitalisation and from the figures the amount of the loan sales that have occurred to date and the aggregate losses incurred on them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53422/12]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Paschal Donohoe

60. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Finance the total aggregate amount in euro of original par value of loans where assets have been realised by the National Assets Management Agency and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation or the nationalised Angle/INBS; if he will detail those assets which have been realised by NAMA and IBRC; the total aggregate amount in euro for all assets that have been sold; the total aggregate losses in euro that would be realised against the full original par value of the loan versus the sale price of the sold assets; the total aggregate amount of original par value loans in euro which have been sold by NAMA and IBRC or the nationalised Anglo/INBS; the cumulative losses against the full original par value of the loans in euro versus the sale price of the sold loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53442/12]

Flood Prevention Measures

Paschal Donohoe

117. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received responses from the Irish Insurance Federation in respect of the Office of Public Works presentation regarding the proposed template for sharing information on flood defence and prevention measures; if this information has not been received, when he expects the IIF to respond to the presentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53195/12]

Proposed Legislation

Paschal Donohoe

343. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is any legislation governing the establishment of federations or associations representing an entire business sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52722/12]

Deportation Orders Data

Paschal Donohoe

515. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an order for deportation was made against a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52721/12]

HSE Properties

Paschal Donohoe

672. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to plans the Health Service Executive may have for the future or continued use a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 as a drug treatment facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52719/12]