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Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Drug Treatment Programmes Policy
Eric J. Byrne
531. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug problem in Dublin City centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49514/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Further Education and Training Programmes Funding
Eric J. Byrne
786. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to an institution (details supplied) regarding funding for courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1111/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Local Government Reform
Eric J. Byrne
888. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for community fora (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49631/14]
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits
Eric J. Byrne
125. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of recipients by scheme in tabular form who have received the Christmas bonus in Dublin 8, 10 and 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46877/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
152. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the integration centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45910/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
166. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through her Department to this body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46243/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
217. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance his views on a risk and audit committee report of an organisation (details supplied) specifically part 9, in regard to compliance for the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46238/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
313. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the integration centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45907/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
337. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question 286 of 7 October 2014, if she will indicate if she is satisfied that all moneys advanced to an organisation (details supplied) have been properly accounted for, in view of the attached correspondence from the organisation's risk and audit committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46097/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
356. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through her Department to this body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46242/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
364. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the Integration Centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45911/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
366. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through his Department to this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46240/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
501. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the Integration Centre Ireland from 2005 to date in 2014; and if they will make a statement on this request. [45909/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Eric J. Byrne
516. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on recent reports regarding the inadequacies of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014, specifically Part 2 in relation to seeking disciplinary actions against local authority tenants who are engaged in anti-social behaviour; if he will enact the necessary statutory instruments to bring Part 2 of the 2014 Act into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45973/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
551. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through his Department to this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46241/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
591. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the integration centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45908/14]
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
606. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through his Department to this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46244/14]
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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VAT Rate Reductions
Eric J. Byrne
69. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45581/14]
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Suicide Bereavement Support
Eric J. Byrne
368. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if and when all the key recommendations in A Vision For Change will be implemented; if and when counselling will be provided for bereaved adults and children following a suicide; when a 24 hour suicide help line will be provided; the allocation that was made in budget 2015 towards providing these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45237/14]
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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School Closures
Eric J. Byrne
429. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 that is planning to close in the near future; if an approach has been made by the owners of this private school for its acquisition by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44983/14]
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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School Closures
Eric J. Byrne
430. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will be in a position to secure the site of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12, acquire it as a matter of urgency and maintain it as a going concern as it serves an important role in the provision of education in the catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44986/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Illness Benefit Reform
Eric J. Byrne
148. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 6 November 2014, if she will clarify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44261/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Garda Deployment
Eric J. Byrne
308. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda graduates of the most recent graduate class who will be sent to the Kilmainham district (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44279/14]
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Local Authority Housing Evictions
Eric J. Byrne
524. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Housing Act of 2014 will implement specific measures to increase the powers of local authorities and housing associations to properly discharge their duties as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44278/14]
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Illness Benefit Reform
Eric J. Byrne
41. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her Department's views on illness benefit and proposed changes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42548/14]
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Family Support Services
Eric J. Byrne
136. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been provided to the Family Support Agency for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42547/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Trade Agreements
Eric J. Byrne
377. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he is ensuring that Ireland’s ongoing engagement with the negotiations on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is addressing the key challenge set out in paragraph 16 of the European Parliament’s 23 May 2013 resolution (details supplied) regarding these negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41014/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Minor Works Scheme Applications
Eric J. Byrne
860. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a minor works grant will be granted to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41199/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Minor Works Scheme Applications
Eric J. Byrne
861. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a minor works grant will be granted to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41200/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Water Meters
Eric J. Byrne
995. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason customers do not have access to their own water meters so as to monitor their own usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41102/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Health Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
141. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health when supports will be afforded in respect of a child (details supplied) to allow them to attend school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40627/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Eric J. Byrne
179. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when supports will be afforded in respect of a child (details supplied) to allow them to attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40626/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
127. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if her Department is in a position to extend a community employment workers' position (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39760/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
131. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding jobseeker's allowance. [39875/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Public Procurement Contracts Social Clauses
Eric J. Byrne
263. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of a social clause project group, as established by him, and an office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40224/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Eric J. Byrne
442. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason supports have not been advanced in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the reason an appointment or additional outside support have not been advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40223/14]
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Pensions Levy
Eric J. Byrne
67. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance when the pension levy (details supplied) will come to an end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/14]
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Health Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
159. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason funding has been cut to a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39560/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Emergency Planning
Eric J. Byrne
191. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the emergency response plan in place in the event of an outbreak of Ebola in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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National Museum
Eric J. Byrne
392. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the upper two levels of the National Museum will be reopened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39033/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Funding
Eric J. Byrne
286. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline, in tabular form, the funding that has been advanced to the integration centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37892/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Education and Training Boards
Eric J. Byrne
460. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the education and training board (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37825/14]
Thu, 2 Oct 2014
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Professional Qualifications
Eric J. Byrne
130. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend proposed legislation to allow orthoptists to prescribe glasses contingent on satisfying the CORU regulations on scope of practice for that profession by requiring a CORU accredited qualification in refraction and prescribing to meet the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Medicinal Products Availability
Eric J. Byrne
393. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if and when he will include the drug Fampyra on the medical list which is used to help mobility for sufferers of multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36840/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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International Agreements
Eric J. Byrne
151. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland abstained on a recent UN vote (details supplied) when other EU countries mainly abstained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35813/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Student Support Schemes
Eric J. Byrne
184. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding financial difficulties experienced by graduate-entry students of medicine (details supplied). [35891/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Asylum Applications
Eric J. Byrne
281. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the official position on Iraqi refugees coming here in the wake of the ISIS crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35814/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Seniors Alert Scheme
Eric J. Byrne
514. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Excise Duties
Eric J. Byrne
246. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding excise duty on alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33963/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
311. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding implications of a write-off of mortgage interest and property owners' ability to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34605/14]