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Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Garda Transport Expenditure
John McGuinness
144. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of maintaining the fleet of Garda cars; the cost for the motorcycle fleet; if this work goes to tender; if so, the date of the last tender process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6568/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
207. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a home help service in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the case will be reviewed and reinstated based on their urgent need; and if she will expedite a positive response [6569/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to communications with supports groups for people with narcolepsy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
John McGuinness
39. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for Garda vetting in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6049/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Interdepartmental Committee Membership
John McGuinness
177. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the membership of the Inter-Departmental Group on Local and Community Development established under Putting People First, the Action Programme for Effective Government; its terms of reference, role and remit; the proposed timescale for the production of its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5579/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Security of the Elderly
John McGuinness
185. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding being provided for the seniors alert scheme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5589/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
311. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5394/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
312. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [5395/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
313. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [5396/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
314. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [5397/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
315. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [5398/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
396. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means test relative to the claim for jobseeker's allowance will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [5120/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Broadband Services Provision
John McGuinness
13. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the availability of broadband nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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State Art Collection
John McGuinness
26. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to quantify, register and secure the works of art that belong to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Household Benefits Scheme
John McGuinness
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the discussions that she has held with electricity, telephone and gas providers about costs to household benefits package recipients; the progress made; the monetary implications of the cuts to recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4053/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
350. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a grant submitted to Student Universal Support Ireland in August 2012 will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [4441/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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School Placement
John McGuinness
351. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an appropriate school placement will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4445/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
352. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved and expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4449/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
435. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4177/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
466. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance now under appeal will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4450/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
727. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a scan for disc assessment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4396/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
733. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment with the autism liaison nurse in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4444/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
734. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [4447/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Development Capital Scheme
John McGuinness
27. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of indigenous companies that have been approved for support under the development capital scheme; the amount of capital that has so far been drawn down; the number of jobs created by companies in receipt of this capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
129. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal on a claim for carer's allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [3645/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Hospital Services
John McGuinness
217. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [3699/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Higher Education Institutions Issues
John McGuinness
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the recent proposals from the university presidents recommending five regional clusters; if he has sought further information from the universities detailing the way they intend to work together to improve and develop the range of educational courses available to students within each cluster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2717/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
268. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite a response. [3094/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
269. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they have now submitted the requested information four times; and if he will expedite a response. [3097/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means test relative to the claim for a jobseekers allowance will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [3093/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
400. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [3095/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
John McGuinness
615. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a full medical card now under appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved based on his medical circumstances [2631/13]
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Mortgage Interest Rates Issues
John McGuinness
52. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if permanent interest rate reductions are actively considered by banks in dealing with distressed mortgage borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2024/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
John McGuinness
133. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the fuel rebate scheme to cover coach and bus operators; the reason this sector was not included in the Budget day announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Vocational Education Committees Amalgamation
John McGuinness
279. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements if any that are in place to accommodate staff from Kilkenny Vocational Education Committee in their daily travel and subsistence arrangements to the new amalgamated service located in Carlow; if a redundancy package will be available for those who wish to opt out; if options such as transfers to local authorities or local revenue or other local Government offices will be considered; if amalgamation and its knock on impact on the lives of the employees having to comply have been considered; if discussions regarding options have been taken place with all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1116/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
280. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a grant application submitted to Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved and paid as a matter of urgency. [1126/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
John McGuinness
281. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application to Student Universal Support Ireland will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as all information requested has now been submitted. [1129/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Turbary Rights
John McGuinness
562. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding claims by bog owners located at the All Saints bog; if claims lodged have been processed, approved and paid; if legal and or consultants' fees have been approved and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1121/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Motor Tax Collection
John McGuinness
654. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of vehicles not being taxed in any given year and therefore the estimated loss of revenue to the State; if he will consider putting in place an easy payment scheme without extra cost to those who might use the scheme to encourage greater compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1130/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Disease Classification
John McGuinness
1018. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the steps he or the Health Service Executive have taken relative to the care of the needs of those with Lyme Disease; his response to those involved in a campaign to have the disease properly recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1115/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Staffing
John McGuinness
1019. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the arrangements that are in place to accommodate the transfer of paramedics within the ambulance service from one county to another; if there is a co-ordinated national human resource redeployment scheme within the national ambulance service or if it his intention to establish such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1122/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
1020. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a full medical card will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite the matter. [1123/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1021. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a knee operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite the matter. [1124/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
1022. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if eight hours of home support granted by the Health Service Executive in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be maintained in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case and based on the many professional reports that the HSE is aware of; and if he will expedite a response. [1125/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1023. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a pension (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been waiting four years for an operation; and if he will expedite the matter. [1128/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for grant assistance made through Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) will be approved. [57429/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
160. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency. [57674/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
John McGuinness
289. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay experienced by a person (details supplied) in attempting to register as a nurse with An Bord Altranais in view of the fact that the person has been attempting to register since 2012; if there is a backlog of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57431/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Hospital Complaints
John McGuinness
290. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his response to a complaint regarding the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he has investigated this complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57432/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the lack of services and supports relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the staff/client ratio at the centre is adequate; if the clients needs and activity programme are all being met; if some nurses have acquired a class D licence as committed to in Health Service Executive correspondence of 18 May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57571/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Hospital Bed Data
John McGuinness
35. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of bed closures in acute hospitals to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57076/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
202. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if home help hours will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [57344/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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HSE Investigations
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeframe involved for the National Incident Management Team to complete its review of the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the names of those appointed to investigate this matter and their respective qualifications; the date on which this work commenced; the number of occasions on which the family were consulted; the date the report will be completed; if the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57345/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) County Kilkenny will be processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56405/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be issued without delay to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56406/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56981/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe involved should the school or his Department have to go to tender again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56982/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for carer's allowance claim will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56744/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [56978/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
498. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a former employee of his Department is entitled to draw their pension now; if there is any arrangement to cash in his pension or transfer same. [56984/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Departmental Investigations
John McGuinness
561. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a complaint made by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a report of the incident has been compiled by his Department; if disciplinary action has been taken against the person complained of by his Department; if his Department has issued an apology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56988/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Health Services Staff Issues
John McGuinness
663. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a report given to the Health Service Executive almost ten months ago relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be acted on; the reason it is taking so long to get appointments with the autism nurse and other professionals; if he will insist on a programme of supports being put in place as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56979/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
664. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56980/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason home help hours have been cut by 50% in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the hours will be restored; and if he will expedite a response. [56986/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
666. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home help service will be reviewed and restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56987/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
667. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has been refused their appeal relative to their application for the fair deal scheme because they are unable to pay the balance of €164; if the exceptional circumstances around the care of their spouse will be re-examined in order that they can be placed in full time care without delay; his views on whether the Health Service Executive may be negligent in their duty of care by not responding positively to the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56989/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
668. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will request an urgent review of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny whose home help has been discontinued; and if he will expedite a response [56990/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
12. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who had applied under the suckler cow welfare scheme in 2012, broken down by county; the number of successful applicants broken down by county; the reason he abolished the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55969/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
40. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received on a county basis for the single farm payment this year; the number disallowed; the number paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55978/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a hip operation will be arranged at Cappagh Hospital, Dublin, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the action he is taking to reduce the six to nine month waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56189/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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European Council Meetings
John McGuinness
8. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council with Ministers of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54769/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55282/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Garda Investigations
John McGuinness
326. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 200 of 20 October 2011 and 515 of 19 June 2012, if he will now respond in view of the fact that the civil proceedings have been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
19. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if applications for student grants to Student Universal Support Ireland will be granted without delay in view of the fact that students need to sit exams and cannot do so until they have received their grant and paid their fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
20. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a student grant has been processed in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54870/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if further home help hours will be allocated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response as a matter of urgency [54823/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
128. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 760 of 19 July 2012, if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny with a view to granting an early hospital appointment [54841/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
9. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a grant under the Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [54593/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
46. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal for illness benefit will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54680/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Status
John McGuinness
63. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Environmental Protection Agency is due to publish its national inspection plan under the wastewater services Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54194/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
John McGuinness
87. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have registered their waste water systems to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54193/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Alternative Energy Projects
John McGuinness
10. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources with regard to the introduction of Refit 3, and its importance to the biomass supply chain here, the reason there has there been such a the lack of interest in it being shown by relevant State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53264/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Offshore Exploration
John McGuinness
41. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for a new offshore licensing and permitting regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53265/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
John McGuinness
140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a claim for benefit and supplementary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53652/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
226. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason subsidy payments are not being granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53648/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
227. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reasons for the delay in granting a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will expedite the matter. [53653/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Respite Care Services
John McGuinness
264. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if extra home help will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if respite will be arranged. [53647/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
265. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home help arrangement which is now in place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Nursing Home Subventions
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appeal relative to an application under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53651/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if increased home support hours and respite at night will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53654/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Arts Plan
John McGuinness
29. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to develop and encourage philanthropic support of the arts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53017/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Departmental Funding
John McGuinness
31. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the discussions he has had with Ballet Ireland on its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53027/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Tourism Industry Issues
John McGuinness
101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the fall in visitor numbers from Britain during the three months to the end of September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52624/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
written
Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Fee
John McGuinness
665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the proposed annual fee of €295 which all social workers will have to pay from next May to register in order to continue practising in the State; if it is his intention to reduce this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52579/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
oral
Enterprise Support Services Provision
John McGuinness
15. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way Ireland can expand its manufacturing base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51865/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
written
Skills Shortages
John McGuinness
20. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the initiatives he is taking in view of last months report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding serious skills shortages in the ICT sector here; if he supports proposals for an Irish technology visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51854/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
written
Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
133. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if illness benefit will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will expedited a reply or early payment. [52116/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
written
Radio Spectrum Management
John McGuinness
137. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the Exchequer to receive the moneys raised by the recent multi-band spectrum auction; the amount that he anticipates will be paid up-front; the amount he expects will be paid in instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52006/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
written
Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
202. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 19 July 2012, if the Health Service Executive will arrange an early date for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will confirm the timeframe for this operation if the person has to wait their turn on the current list which 69th on the bariatric surgery waiting list; if he will outline other options for this patient [52108/12]