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Thu, 2 May 2013
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Criminal Assets Bureau
Michael P. Kitt
35. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will update Dáil Éireann on the work of the Criminal Assets Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20782/13]
Wed, 1 May 2013
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Electoral Divisions Establishment
Michael P. Kitt
27. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the release of the local electoral area boundaries in Dublin and across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20449/13]
Wed, 1 May 2013
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Michael P. Kitt
44. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money made available to upgrade unfinished estates in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20451/13]
Wed, 1 May 2013
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Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Michael P. Kitt
171. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals in place for increased provision of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20680/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Carbon Tax Implementation
Michael P. Kitt
140. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Finance if there are any proposals to impose extra taxes or levies on briquettes or turf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19988/13]
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Community Policing
Michael P. Kitt
441. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if approval has been given for a phone texting alert system in community alert schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20184/13]
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
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Seirbhís Farantóireachta
Michael P. Kitt
4. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé sásta leis an tseirbhís farantóireachta agus an aersheirbhís chuig Oileáin Árann; cé na pleananna atá aige chun na seirbhísí sin a fheabhsú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [19541/13]
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
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Líomhaintí Drochúsáide
Michael P. Kitt
46. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an ndearna sé aon fhiosrú faoi na líomhaintí in aghaidh duine (sonraí tugtha) agus faoin éifeacht atá ag an scéal sin ar na coláistí Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [19246/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Animal Welfare
Michael P. Kitt
540. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any legislation proposed regarding lame farm animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Jobseeker's Benefit Eligibility
Michael P. Kitt
140. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will investigate the difficulties for members of the Fire Service to receive payment of jobseeker's benefit on the basis of availability for work, being in receipt of a small, retained fire-fighter's payment and being confined to a 1.5 mile radius in terms of employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17891/13]
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Garda Strength
Michael P. Kitt
195. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength in numbers nationwide of An Garda Síochána for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17809/13]
Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Michael P. Kitt
19. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the further discussions he has held with his EU colleagues regarding negotiations with Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15593/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Food Safety Standards Regulation
Michael P. Kitt
136. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of complaints made to his Department since March 2011 regarding possible irregularities in the horse slaughtering business; if he will provide details of the investigations carried out by his Department on foot of these complaints; the actions taken arising from these investigations to deal with any irregularities found up to 31 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14739/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Food Safety Standards Regulation
Michael P. Kitt
145. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the names of the meat slaughtering and processing plants that have had their licences to operate suspended; if this is temporary or permanent; if there are further plants that will be refused permission to operate arising from the horse meat scandal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14738/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Coistí Rannach
Michael P. Kitt
1. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé mhéad cruinniú den Fhochoiste Rialtais a bhí ann ó ceapadh an Rialtas agus dátaí na gcruinnithe; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [13146/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Aonad Pleanála
Michael P. Kitt
19. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an gcuirfidh sé Aonad Pleanála ar bun mar atá molta ag na heagraíochtaí pobail Ghaeilge agus Ghaeltachta chun a chinntiú go mbeidh pleanáil chomhtháite, éifeachtach agus éifeachtúil i gceist ón mbun aníos [12969/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Seirbhísí Eitilte
Michael P. Kitt
39. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil cead faighte aige ón AE chun síneadh ama a chur leis an gconradh aersheirbhíse go dtí Óileáin Árann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [12970/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Homelessness Strategy
Michael P. Kitt
420. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that he has the most up-to-date information on homelessness; the sources of this information for the homelessness policy statement; the funding available to bring to an end long-term homelessness here; the issues involved in youth homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12954/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Nursing Home Services
Michael P. Kitt
617. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to deal with fire safety issues at a nursing home (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12656/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Middle East Peace Process
Michael P. Kitt
19. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with his EU counterparts fresh plans to provide a much needed and new impetus to the Israel-Palestine peace process in view of last month’s general election in Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8941/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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UN Resolutions
Michael P. Kitt
50. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the imposition of sanctions on Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8938/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Hospital Staff
Michael P. Kitt
674. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, in place to deal with the shortage of intern places for both EU and non-EU graduates of Irish medical schools, arising as a consequence of the increased number of medical school graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8180/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Animal Welfare
Michael P. Kitt
126. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sport horses here; the controls in place to ensure animal and human health in relation to these horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6968/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Application Numbers
Michael P. Kitt
161. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers currently in rural environment protection scheme 4 and agri-environment option scheme 1 and agri-environment option scheme 2; the number that have received their 2012 payments to date; the reason for the delay in paying farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6984/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Michael P. Kitt
810. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health in view of the non consultant hospital doctors campaign to cut the maximum working shift for junior doctors, if he will confirm the existing working practices in respect of hours and pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5347/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Fostaíocht sa Ghaeltacht
Michael P. Kitt
25. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé sásta leis na hiarrachtaí atá á ndéanamh chun níos mó fostaíochta a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht, an mbeidh comhlacht nua are nós LEADER á bhunú sa Ghaeltacht. [4456/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Féilte Traidisiúnta
Michael P. Kitt
29. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil plean aige chun féilte a eagrú sna Gaeltachtaí mar gheall ar Thóstal Éireann, cé méid airgid atá i gceist. [4455/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Michael P. Kitt
118. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2161/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals
Michael P. Kitt
185. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the appeal for payment under the disadvantaged area scheme, lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2159/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Capital Assistance Scheme Applications
Michael P. Kitt
670. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a timetable of progress made on the application by a housing association (details supplied) for the provision of six housing units as part of a turn-key project, to which €625,000 has been allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1416/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
258. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [57541/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
540. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56578/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
6. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he would favour a limit on the amount of money being paid to any one farmer under the single farm payment of the Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020; the ceiling he thinks would be appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55990/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
Michael P. Kitt
73. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the overdue grant payment will be processed by Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55777/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
179. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55307/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Anti-Racism Measures
Michael P. Kitt
189. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the implementation of the yellow flag programme on diversity and anti-racism in schools; the actions he has taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55455/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
190. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a Student Universal Support Ireland grant payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55515/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Michael P. Kitt
191. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a Student Universal Support Ireland grant payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55516/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Michael P. Kitt
192. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a Student Universal Support Ireland grant payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55517/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Foras na Gaeilge
Michael P. Kitt
4. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta má éiríonn le Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge nó le Conradh na Gaeilge a bheith mar phríomheagraíocht sa réimse Ardú Feasachta agus Ionadaíocht faoin múnla nua atá molta ag Foras na Gaeilge an mbeidh deireadh á chur leis an eagras eile tar éis tréimhse 18 mí mar a míníodh ó bhéal d’eagrais na hearnála [53115/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Public Order Offences
Michael P. Kitt
471. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities will introduce by-laws to help curb public order offences; if a town council will enact such by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50160/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Michael P. Kitt
672. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health if a site has been identified for a primary health care centre in Gort, County Galway; the position regarding the requisition of a site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50200/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Plean Teanga
Michael P. Kitt
106. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cén uair a aontaíodh an plean teanga reatha atá ag a Roinn leis an Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta; cén uair a bheidh plean nua le réiteach bunaithe ar fhorálacha Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [48269/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Seirbhísi trí Gaeilge
Michael P. Kitt
111. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cé na socruithe atá déanta aige chun a chinntiú go bhfuil seirbhís trí Ghaeilge ar fáil óna Roinn do lucht labhartha na Gaeilge agus go mór mór do phobal na Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [48268/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Departmental Expenditure
Michael P. Kitt
684. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the estimate of the finances available in each of the councils to be abolished and or amalgamated; the amounts for each council; where this funding will now be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47739/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
847. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47347/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Constitutional Convention Membership
Michael P. Kitt
107. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Taoiseach if he will commit to adding the Right to a Home to the second phase of the Constitutional Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/12]
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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Departmental Staff Data
Michael P. Kitt
149. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43868/12]
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Bille um Choimisiún Thithe an Oireachtais
Michael P. Kitt
4. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén fáth nár fhoilsigh sé an leagan deireanach den Chaighdeán Oifigiúil a d'ullmhaigh coiste a chuir an Rialtas deiridh ar bun; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [42242/12]
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Údarás na Gaeltachta Elections
Michael P. Kitt
30. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé na pleananna atá aige chun Údarás na Gaeltachta nua a cheapadh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41771/12]
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge
Michael P. Kitt
33. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén méid airgid a leithroinnfidh a Roinn ar Phleanáil Teanga sa Ghaeltacht; an bhfuil an beartas faoi réir na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41772/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Turbary Rights
Michael P. Kitt
324. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if changes in turf cutting in the designated areas of County Galway will be made next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41826/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Departmental Funding
Michael P. Kitt
601. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the reason the €200,000 funding for traffic calming measures in Milltown Village, County Galway has been deferred indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41480/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Natural Heritage Areas Designation
Michael P. Kitt
930. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is designating further bogs at present for 2014 including Killaclogher Bog, Monivea, Athenry, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38230/12]