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Thu, 2 May 2013
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Environmental Management Costs Issues
Patrick Nulty
167. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the waste electrical and electronic equipment charge associated with the following items for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, mobile phone, answering machine, fax machine, television, DVD player, satellite dish, hair dryer, games console, personal computer, MP3 player, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and or freezer, oven and or cooker; in the event that there is more than one possible WEEE charge associated with an item, if he will provide all possible charges for the item in question as well as the number of each item sold in the item sub-category in the stated years in order that an average WEEE charge for each item may be ascertained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21038/13]
Wed, 1 May 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
94. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if there are any exemptions to the property tax for persons with disabilities who have had to have their homes adapted; if he will outline the exemptions available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20727/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Public Sector Pensions Issues
Patrick Nulty
266. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which recipients of public sector pensions starting at €32,500 would have been affected under the defeated Croke Park II pay deal proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Patrick Nulty
335. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20358/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Patrick Nulty
520. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be seen by a Health Service Executive dentist for the fitting of braces; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19784/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Driving Licence Issues
Patrick Nulty
614. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any restrictions exist for drivers designated as having a disability in relation to size of the engine for either petrol or diesel engine cars. [20330/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Passport Applications
Patrick Nulty
152. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for passports by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited, in view of the urgent circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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School Curriculum
Patrick Nulty
275. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the new Politics and Society leaving certificate subject will be rolled out; if there are proposals for up-skilling existing teachers to teach the subject; the qualifications that will be required to teach the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18688/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Teacher Training Provision
Patrick Nulty
276. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the upcoming change in length from a one year to a two year course, of the Professional Diploma in Education; if he will indicate the way the new course will be structured; if he will detail fees for when the course changes from a one year to a two year cycle; if students will have to pay full fees in each year; the amount of those fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18689/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Employment Appeals Tribunal
Patrick Nulty
310. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans that he will put in place to reduce the waiting time, currently at least 77 weeks, before a case is heard by the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18379/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Eligibility
Patrick Nulty
428. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for a local authority tenant purchase scheme will be considered if an applicant had the necessary deposit as well as guaranteed weekly income required, the applicant being a retired person on a pension who took early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Asylum Applications
Patrick Nulty
198. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in respect of an application for subsidiary protection in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15 going back to 2002; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17876/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Banking Sector Remuneration
Patrick Nulty
265. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Mercer report on banking pay; if he will set out a comprehensive strategy to protect banking workers at this time of major transformation in the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16432/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Human Trafficking
Patrick Nulty
891. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total resources earmarked for combatting human trafficking in 2013: if he is satisfied with the resources being deployed to deal with human trafficking; if he will detail his approach to human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16433/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Medical Card Delays
Patrick Nulty
1144. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16206/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
1209. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the steps he is taking to address the waiting times for the Dublin 15 early intervention team waiting list for occupational therapy assessments in view of the high referral rates to the service; if he will ensure the matter is urgently addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Health Services Provision
Patrick Nulty
1307. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 qualifies for any State support in order to visit London to see a neurological specialist regarding their condition in view of the fact that as yet it has not been diagnosed or a treatment identified here. [17337/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Search and Rescue Service
Patrick Nulty
1392. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the contract for search and rescue Sikorsky helicopter services signed by the previous Government; his views on whether that the contract represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17169/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
153. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15750/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Patrick Nulty
154. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15751/13]