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Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Dominic Hannigan
618. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to add rubinstein - taybi syndrome to the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49683/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Abortion Services
Dominic Hannigan
637. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the expert group on abortion; when a report is expected from the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49793/12]
Wed, 7 Nov 2012
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Universal Social Charge Application
Dominic Hannigan
49. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance the analysis he has has undertaken to assess the number of persons who would voluntarily leave the country if the universal social charge was raised to 10% on earnings over €100,000; if he has any evidence that persons would leave if this was to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48851/12]
Wed, 7 Nov 2012
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Tax Reliefs Availability
Dominic Hannigan
52. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if tax reliefs are being examined as a part of the Budget proposals for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48984/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Broadband Services Provision
Dominic Hannigan
307. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the grants being provided to broadband suppliers to ensure that their services are connecting to schools in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47662/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Broadband Services Provision
Dominic Hannigan
308. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Meath may expect to receive faster broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47665/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Business Regulation
Dominic Hannigan
422. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to reduce the number of licences that a small retailer has to obtain so that they can operate legally; his plans to streamline the application process while reducing the number of licences needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47647/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Fuel Allowance Applications
Dominic Hannigan
452. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if it will be possible for the fuel allowance to be paid in lump sums to person's who have oil heating so that they can fill their tanks as some oil companies will not deliver oil unless the order is for over €100; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47356/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Broadband Services Provision
Dominic Hannigan
632. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants being provided to broadband suppliers to ensure that their services are connecting to schools in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47661/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Property Taxation Application
Dominic Hannigan
719. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any decision has been made regarding the proposed property tax and waivers for pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Private Security Authority Membership
Dominic Hannigan
813. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reduce the cost of a PSA licence to make it more affordable for small business owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48364/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Private Security Authority Membership
Dominic Hannigan
814. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who paid for a PSA licence in the years 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48365/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Crime Prevention
Dominic Hannigan
816. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps the Gardaí are taking in an area (details supplied) in County Meath to reduce crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48372/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Garda Deployment
Dominic Hannigan
819. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any plans for an increase in Garda foot patrols in an area (details supplied) in County Meath due to the lack of a Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48525/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Drug Treatment Programmes Availability
Dominic Hannigan
990. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that Coolmine therapeutic community will be able to stay open and continue to help young mothers with addiction issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47373/12]
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
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Youth Enterprise Initiatives
Dominic Hannigan
94. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any consideration has been given to the setting up for a youth entrepreneurship fund to help stimulate young persons to set up their own businesses; if any discussions have been held with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on such a proposal; if not, if he will consider setting up such a fund in conjunction with the banks and other possible stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47134/12]
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
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Child Care Services Provision
Dominic Hannigan
207. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No.178 of 10 October 2012, what this capital investment programme is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46946/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Proposed Legislation
Dominic Hannigan
94. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection when she will introduce legislation that deals with Gender Recognition Advisory Group's report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46655/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Public Procurement Contracts
Dominic Hannigan
280. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the French model of public procurement where a tender can be spilt up into smaller modules to make it easier for small and medium businesses to compete for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45924/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Employment Support Services
Dominic Hannigan
314. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection when she expect the new INTREO service to open in Finglas, Dublin; the areas in Dublin and Meath it will serve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45728/12]