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Tue, 31 Mar 2015

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School Enrolments

Robert Dowds

541. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the legislation on school enrolment will be enacted; and the current directive from her Department on enrolment in primary and post-primary schools. [12675/15]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2015

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Private Rented Accommodation Standards

Robert Dowds

650. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the pressures that will be applied by private landlords to their tenants in order for them to keep their premises clean and up to a certain standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13011/15]

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Thu, 26 Mar 2015

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Constitutional Amendments

Robert Dowds

244. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons the Government could not proceed with a referendum to insert a clause into the Constitution to prohibit the privatisation of water at any point in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12465/15]

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Wed, 25 Mar 2015

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Middle East Issues

Robert Dowds

151. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the recent election results in Israel and the Israeli Prime Minister reneging on his commitment to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, if he will be arguing for trade and other economic sanctions to be imposed by the European Union at the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. [12271/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Departmental Offices

Robert Dowds

166. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if there is an update on the proposed Intreo office in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11216/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Health Insurance

Robert Dowds

564. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the reason he is encouraging persons under 35 years of age who can afford private health insurance to do so before 30 April 2015. [11203/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Medicinal Products Availability

Robert Dowds

643. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking in order that patients, such as a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24, who has gastrointestinal stromal tumours, can have access to the drug Regorafenib Stivarga; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11588/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Medical Qualifications

Robert Dowds

654. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his views on the current situation that so many of our current medical students are going abroad to work after graduating; and his plans to encourage them to stay here in Ireland [11714/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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School Patronage

Robert Dowds

770. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options for parents who are prevented by school authorities from removing their children from junior certificate religion classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11311/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Third Level Funding

Robert Dowds

796. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the State annually of putting a student through a medical programme. [11715/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Private Residential Tenancies Board Enforcement

Robert Dowds

881. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action the Private Residential Tenancies Board can take to recover money owed by tenants to landlords after the tenants have vacated the accommodation they were renting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/15]

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Rail Services

Robert Dowds

962. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are moves to privatise Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11200/15]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Direct Provision System

Robert Dowds

314. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for reforming the direct provision centre system; her views on concerns about child protection in such centres; the action she is taking regarding the matter; the action she has taken to ensure prostitution and other criminal activities are not being carried out in such centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10053/15]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Crime Levels

Robert Dowds

319. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent spate of burglaries in the Dublin Mid-West constituency. [10166/15]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Hospital Services

Robert Dowds

391. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he has followed through on his recent commitment to increase funding for orthopaedic treatments in hospitals; when this funding is to be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10060/15]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Overseas Development Aid

Robert Dowds

460. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress towards raising Ireland's overseas aid to 0.7% of national income. [10401/15]

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Tue, 3 Mar 2015

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Homelessness Strategy

Robert Dowds

551. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of agencies dealing with homelessness; the number of persons employed by these agencies; and the amount of funding provided to these agencies by the State. [8926/15]

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Tue, 3 Mar 2015

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Homeless Persons Data

Robert Dowds

552. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons registered as homeless; and the number of persons sleeping rough. [8927/15]

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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Work Permits Eligibility

Robert Dowds

85. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a Canadian national who is married to an Irish citizen but has not previously worked or been a resident here requires a work permit to work here if that person accompanies an Irish spouse here; if so, if this can be applied for in advance of arrival here or whether that person, or a potential employer, must apply for a work visa following a specific job offer. [8539/15]

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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Work Permits Eligibility

Robert Dowds

86. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if it is the case, except in certain specific employment, that an applicant for a job from the European Union must always have priority over an applicant who is not from the European Union, even if the non-European Union applicant is married to an Irish citizen. [8540/15]

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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National Roads Authority

Robert Dowds

250. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the persons-bodies that established the National Roads Authority; when same were set up and their responsibilities. [8537/15]

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Thu, 26 Feb 2015

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National Transport Authority

Robert Dowds

251. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the persons-bodies that established the National Transport Authority; when same were set up and their responsibilities. [8538/15]

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Tue, 24 Feb 2015

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Haulage Industry Regulation

Robert Dowds

619. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action the Road Safety Authority has taken to investigate possible breaches of regulation 10 of the European Communities (Road Transport) (Organisation of Working Time of Persons Performing Mobile Road Transport Activities) Regulations 2012 (SI No. 36/2012) by a company (details supplied), which may constitute a serious risk to road safety, for both hauliers and other road users, in view of the levels of fatigue which drivers experience when forced to work in conditions, such as are currently in place by the company. [7732/15]

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Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Valuation Office

Robert Dowds

238. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the proposal to remove the non-commercial parts of the premises of sports clubs is expected to take effect; and the way sports clubs can apply for a revaluation of their premises under the new regulations. [7302/15]

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Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Student Support Schemes

Robert Dowds

460. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a list of all the financial supports available to second level students living in the Dublin area who are using Dublin Bus for school transport purposes. [7043/15]

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Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Local Authority Housing Data

Robert Dowds

510. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the policy for persons who have taken out a county council loan towards a housing mortgage and who have difficulty completing repayments due to changed economic circumstances. [7065/15]

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

40. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected by the State in 2014 from the 2% band of the universal social charge. [6195/15]

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

41. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected by the State in 2014 from the 4% band of the universal social charge. [6196/15]

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

42. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected by the State in 2014 from the 7% band of the universal social charge. [6197/15]

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Tue, 10 Feb 2015

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European Central Bank Interest Rates

Robert Dowds

224. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to compel the banks and financial institutions to pass on European Central Bank interest rate cuts to customers with standard variable rate mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5814/15]

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Tue, 10 Feb 2015

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Garda Remuneration

Robert Dowds

335. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will re-introduce the rent allowance of €4,000 per annum for the new recruits to An Garda Síochána, and in particular to those who are stationed in Dublin, in view of the very high cost of rent in the capital and the importance to the criminal justice system of the welfare of members of An Garda Síochána. [5582/15]

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Wed, 4 Feb 2015

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Penalty Points System

Robert Dowds

177. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the penalty point regulations to make the traffic offence of breach of weight restrictions traffic management an offence for which penalty points will be imposed, and if so, when he plans to make this amendment. [5052/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Exchequer Revenue

Robert Dowds

246. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the currencies which the State's financial reserves, as managed by the National Treasury Management Agency, are denominated in; if the recent major currency fluctuations have had any positive or negative impact upon the State's financial situation. [4574/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Central Bank of Ireland

Robert Dowds

247. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide figures, in tabular form, the currencies the financial reserves of the Central Bank of Ireland are denominated in; and if the recent major currency fluctuations have had any impact upon the Central Bank of Ireland's financial reserves. [4575/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Exchequer Revenue

Robert Dowds

248. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the currencies the gross debt of the State is denominated in; and if the recent major currency fluctuations have had any positive or negative impact upon the State's financial situation. [4576/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

259. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €0 and €10,036 of all persons who pay the charge. [4753/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

260. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €10,036 and €20,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4754/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

261. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €20,001 and €30,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4755/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

262. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €30,001 and €40,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4756/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

263. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €40,001 and €50,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4757/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

264. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €50,001 and €60,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4758/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

265. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €60,001 and €70,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4759/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

266. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €70,001 and €80,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4760/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

267. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €80,001 and €90,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4761/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

268. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €90,001 and €100,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4762/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Universal Social Charge Yield

Robert Dowds

269. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income above €100,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4763/15]

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Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Control of Horses

Robert Dowds

328. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to tackle the problem of loose, feral horses or neglected horses in urban areas of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4535/15]

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Wed, 28 Jan 2015

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Tax Yield

Robert Dowds

49. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to increase the tax generated from stallion fees to support Irish horse racing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4001/15]

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Wed, 21 Jan 2015

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Medical Card Applications

Robert Dowds

72. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied); and the reason there has been an unacceptable delay in the processing of this application. [2348/15]

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Wed, 21 Jan 2015

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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

Robert Dowds

95. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the options for lone parents if they have more than one child and want to avail of a community employment scheme. [2930/15]

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Wed, 21 Jan 2015

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Community Employment Schemes Places

Robert Dowds

96. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if community employment schemes could interview the persons who are applying for the schemes involved with the caring of persons to ensure they have the suitable qualities for this type of role. [2931/15]

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Wed, 21 Jan 2015

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Community Employment Schemes Places

Robert Dowds

97. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if community employment supervisors could sit on the interview panel and meet the persons prior to their engagement in CE schemes. [2932/15]

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Fuel Allowance Payments

Robert Dowds

203. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding fuel allowance entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2609/15]

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility

Robert Dowds

204. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding jobseeker's allowance entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2610/15]

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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IBRC Loans

Robert Dowds

245. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance his views on the bankruptcy arrangements put in place in respect of a person (details supplied) who previously owed €1.2 billion to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, and therefore to the taxpayer and will now pay a total of €10,000 per year for two years before being absolved of all debts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2615/15]

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Legislative Measures

Robert Dowds

317. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views that persons are subject to sufficient rigour within the jurisdiction in relation to bankruptcy arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2614/15]

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Wed, 14 Jan 2015

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Tax Code

Robert Dowds

143. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the financial supports available for persons who are in negative equity who need to let their mortgaged homes and rent alternative accommodation themselves in order to provide for a growing family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49635/14]

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Wed, 14 Jan 2015

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Road Traffic Offences

Robert Dowds

971. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation to help tackle the ongoing illegal use of scrambler motorbikes by unlicensed and under age children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49503/14]

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Wed, 14 Jan 2015

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Road Traffic Offences

Robert Dowds

978. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the current road traffic legislation is sufficient to tackle the illegal use of scrambler motorbikes by unlicensed and under age children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49504/14]

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Wed, 14 Jan 2015

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Road Signage

Robert Dowds

988. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority to relocate a large road sign which is located on the N7 to the rear of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 22 and which was recently erected by the NRA during the construction of the Newlands Cross flyover and which is obstructing the view of residents living in the area. [49595/14]

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Victim Support Services

Robert Dowds

382. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on introducing legislation which will grant victims the right to request a review of decisions by the DPP not to bring forward prosecutions, in view of the fact that such a right is provided to victims of crime in other common law jurisdictions, such as in England and Wales; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48339/14]

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Victim Support Services

Robert Dowds

383. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on bringing forward legislation which will require the DPP to provide reasons why a prosecution was not brought forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48340/14]

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Thu, 11 Dec 2014

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Departmental Funding

Robert Dowds

90. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he will approve the funding for the new business development manager programme for community enterprise centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47508/14]

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Tue, 9 Dec 2014

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Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Robert Dowds

193. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to roll back on the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest legislation; and the impact of same on those public servants at work and those who are retired. [46795/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Constitutional Amendments

Robert Dowds

143. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Taoiseach if he has made a decision regarding the possibility of including economic, social and cultural rights within the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46039/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

181. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax in total collected by the State in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45913/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

182. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax collected from the pharmaceutical sector in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45914/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

183. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax collected from the ICT sector during the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45915/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

184. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax collected from the financial sector during the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45916/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

185. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the total cost to the State of corporation tax write-offs for all companies in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45917/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

186. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the total cost to the State of corporation tax write-offs for companies in the pharmaceutical sector in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45918/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

187. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the total cost to the State of corporation tax write-offs for companies in the ICT sector in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45919/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

188. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the total cost to the State of corporation tax write-offs for companies in the financial sector in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. [45920/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

189. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies which paid an effective corporation tax rate of less than 10%, that is, a rate of less than 10% after tax write-offs are taken into account; and the proportion of the total number of companies this is. [45921/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Corporation Tax

Robert Dowds

190. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies which paid an effective corporation tax rate of less than 5%, that is, a rate of less than 5% after tax write-offs are taken into account; and the proportion of the total number of companies this is. [45922/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Central Bank of Ireland Properties

Robert Dowds

218. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the persons-bodies that approved the decision to purchase a new building for the Central Bank of Ireland for €140 million on the North Docks in Dublin; the reason such a high price was paid for a building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46245/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Bank Fines

Robert Dowds

219. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the reason Ulster Bank was fined €3.5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46246/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Departmental Staff Expenses

Robert Dowds

238. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding expenses for civil servants; and if those expenses have to be vouched. [45795/14]

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Proposed Legislation

Robert Dowds

304. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce legislation to tackle prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45774/14]

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Thu, 27 Nov 2014

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Water Meters

Robert Dowds

199. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the water meters being installed by Irish Water are capable of smart metering, that is, if they are capable of being read remotely. [45597/14]

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Tue, 25 Nov 2014

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Tax Code

Robert Dowds

192. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a vacant sites tax on land that is zoned but has yet to be built on; if so, the rate he will apply to such land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44797/14]

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Tue, 25 Nov 2014

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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Robert Dowds

304. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will include Westbank orphanage and other relevant protestant institutions in the proposed mother and baby homes inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44943/14]

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Tue, 25 Nov 2014

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Motor Tax Exemptions

Robert Dowds

562. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will put in place a system whereby persons with off-road vehicles are reminded on an annual basis to confirm whether those vehicles remain off the road in order to avoid incurring fines. [44923/14]

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Tue, 11 Nov 2014

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Road Traffic Offences

Robert Dowds

305. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form for the past three years, the number of penalty points issued and fines collected for vehicles that did not comply with a prohibited traffic road sign; her views on whether this restriction is being implemented by gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43029/14]

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Tue, 11 Nov 2014

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Hospital Services

Robert Dowds

360. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his views on funding concerns in relation to the meals on wheels service coming from Peamount Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42914/14]

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Thu, 6 Nov 2014

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Job Initiatives

Robert Dowds

55. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she wil provide an update on JobBridge covering the number of people who have availed of JobBridge; the number of people who have moved from JobBridge to full-time employment; the number of people who have failed to get full-time employment from JobBridge; the approach of the Department where the scheme has been abused by employers; and if there are any JobBridge positions in the Civil Service. [42675/14]

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Wed, 5 Nov 2014

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Tax Yield

Robert Dowds

62. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the reasons for his decision to scrap the 80% windfall tax on financial gains to persons arising from a change in the zoning of land in their possession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42340/14]

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Wed, 5 Nov 2014

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Northern Ireland Issues

Robert Dowds

107. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost to the State to date in the searches for the bodies of the disappeared, that is, the persons murdered by the IRA in the course of the conflict in the North and secretly buried by it at unknown locations in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42344/14]

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Wed, 5 Nov 2014

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Child Care Services Funding

Robert Dowds

124. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding future funding for a child and family centre (details supplied) in County Dublin, in view of the fact that the funding from Atlantic Philanthropies is coming to an end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42345/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Tax Credits

Robert Dowds

268. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners treat income tax credits for male waiters and female waiters equally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40916/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Crime Data

Robert Dowds

529. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports received by the Garda of bicycles stolen from the car park at the Red Cow Luas stop in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014. [41907/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Crime Data

Robert Dowds

530. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports received by the Garda of items stolen from parked cars in the car park at the Red Cow Luas stop in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014. [41908/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Crime Data

Robert Dowds

531. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of thefts reported at the Luas Red Cow car park in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014. [41909/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Home Schooling

Robert Dowds

558. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps parents are required to take if they wish to home-school their children who are of primary school age. [42095/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Home Care Packages

Robert Dowds

663. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the reason home care packages in Lucan, County Dublin, have ceased since 5 June 2014; his plans to reinstate these home care packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41386/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Community Development Projects

Robert Dowds

1009. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the National Collective of Community Based Women's Networks will receive interim funding until the end of March 2015 as stage one of the procurement process will not be complete until then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41315/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Housing Data

Robert Dowds

1050. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of vacant private housing units in the Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin local authority areas. [41865/14]

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Tue, 4 Nov 2014

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Housing Data

Robert Dowds

1051. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of vacant local authority housing units in the Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin local authority areas. [41866/14]

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Tue, 21 Oct 2014

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Health Services Staff

Robert Dowds

429. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the reason the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland has increased its annual retention fee for nurses and midwives from €100 to €150 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40079/14]

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Tue, 14 Oct 2014

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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Robert Dowds

30. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on rent allowance in private dwellings for persons on the housing list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39107/14]

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