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Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
474. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [55244/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Budget Submissions
Finian McGrath
12. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on a submission (details supplied) from the Retired Civil and Public Servants' Association. [54953/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
Finian McGrath
17. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [54854/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Finian McGrath
18. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in view of new information supplied. [54858/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Work Permit Applications
Finian McGrath
41. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding work permits. [54849/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Employment Support Services
Finian McGrath
42. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding training or work in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [54856/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Finian McGrath
129. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the Neurological Alliance of Ireland 2013 in order to protect the 700,000 people and their families [54847/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Budget Submissions
Finian McGrath
3. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the SIPTU proposals on the economy towards a new course. [54658/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill
Finian McGrath
27. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support an organisation (details supplied). [54798/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Derelict Sites
Finian McGrath
63. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to the issue raised concerning a site at a location (details supplied) under the Derelict Sites Act . [54754/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Child Protection
Finian McGrath
82. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding emergency services for children. [54815/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Child Protection
Finian McGrath
98. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding emergency services for children. [54816/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Ministerial Adviser Appointments
Finian McGrath
116. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Taoiseach the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53761/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Registration Issues
Finian McGrath
134. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if superstition is part of the Government economic policy in relation to the new car registration for 2013 and the term unlucky 13. [53778/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Bullying in the Workplace
Finian McGrath
258. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the options or advice for workers who are being bullied in their employment and where management do not act. [53920/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Social Welfare Code Issues
Finian McGrath
321. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any scheme, supports or advice for unemployed taxi drivers, particularly those who got out of the business due to penalty points. [54317/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Coroners Service
Finian McGrath
435. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is enough in the Coroner’s Act to deal with the death of a person (details supplied) and if this legislation needs updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53728/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Defence Forces Reorganisation
Finian McGrath
478. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if the changes to the Reserve Defence Forces is causing major hardship particularly now with having to travel to Athlone from Dublin. [53919/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
582. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) and if he will respond to the issues highlighted [53853/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Vaccination Programme
Finian McGrath
583. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding narcolepsy. [53854/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Hospital Services
Finian McGrath
597. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason six cystic fibrosis patients were sent home from St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, on 26 November 2012. [53925/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Finian McGrath
647. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [54316/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Penalty Point System
Finian McGrath
685. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any procedure to assist taxi drivers who have accumulated 12 penalty points due to 30km signs around Dublin and who now could lose their job. [54278/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Mortgage Arrears Report Implementation
Finian McGrath
58. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the options available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [53424/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Jobseeker's Allowance Payments
Finian McGrath
120. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding jobseekers allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [53425/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Special Areas of Conservation Designation
Finian McGrath
170. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any funding available for a landowner of a quarry which is in an SAC to carry out an appropriate assessment. [53518/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Road Traffic Offences
Finian McGrath
188. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person is caught speeding and fined, if Gardai have to show the defendant the evidence or speed gun evidence that they have against them. [53427/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Judicial Investigations
Finian McGrath
191. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will order a judicial inquiry into the cover-up of the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy in 1985 and implement his pledge to the Molloy family. [53513/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
Finian McGrath
222. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [53566/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
Finian McGrath
223. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a final notification will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [53567/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
237. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will honour the €35 million pledge on community mental health. [53426/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
248. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health not to cut disability services by 6% to 10% in 2012 as it will lead to hardship for families. [53523/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Pilot Training Courses
Finian McGrath
278. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide continued training to the trainee pilots of PTC Waterford; his plans to put in place an interim compensation scheme for affected pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53563/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Pilot Training Courses
Finian McGrath
279. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following the recent meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications on 24 October 2012 on the issue of PTC Waterford, his plans to refer this case to the Director of Corporate enforcement. [53564/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
55. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53313/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
83. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53312/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
107. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53310/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Finian McGrath
108. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the issues highlighted by the school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding cuts to pupil-teacher ratio. [53352/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
120. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53317/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
124. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53315/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
136. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of Government special advisers employed in her Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53318/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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National Parks and Wildlife Service Expenditure
Finian McGrath
145. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money that has been allocated to the National Parks and Wildlife Service to implement the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC since the start of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53287/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Natural Heritage Areas Review
Finian McGrath
146. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timescale for the review of the national heritage areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53288/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
147. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total number of Government special advisers employed, the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53306/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
Finian McGrath
162. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the statement by the European Environment Commissioner, Janus Potocnik on hydraulic fracturing in regard to gaps in European legislation and the need for further proposals at European level, if he is willing to suspend any further progress on this process here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53292/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
163. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53308/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
176. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53311/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
196. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53316/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
200. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53309/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
206. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers [53305/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Staff
Finian McGrath
214. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total number of Government special advisers employed in her Department, the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53307/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
227. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will exempt disability services from further cuts. [53179/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
231. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views regarding complementary therapies and their importance in supporting the health service here (details supplied) [53202/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
242. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53314/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Finian McGrath
256. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53319/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Trade Agreements
Finian McGrath
173. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has policy regarding importation of sandblasted denim, and his plans to ban their importation. [52288/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Irish Red Cross Funding
Finian McGrath
183. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of engagement between his Department and the Irish Red Cross; if he is satisfied that problems related to the internal governance and financial management of the Irish Red Cross have been satisfactorily resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52529/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Irish Red Cross Funding
Finian McGrath
184. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the funding given by his Department to the Irish Red Cross for each of the past two years 2011 and 2012; the purpose of such funding; if he is satisfied that the Irish Red Cross has a fully professional overseas relief and development department within its headquarters; the number of staff employed in this Department; the current number of Irish Red Cross delegates serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52530/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Foreign Conflicts
Finian McGrath
187. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the FARC cease-fire in Colombia, and ensure that this peace initiative is not jeopardised over the next two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52736/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Middle East Peace Process
Finian McGrath
189. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he would support the plight of the Palestinian people and to work at ending the slaughter that is happening in Gaza right now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53032/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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IBRC Investigations
Finian McGrath
204. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the due diligence that was undertaken before appointing Alpha Group to recover assets of the Quinn Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52284/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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IBRC Investigations
Finian McGrath
205. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the moneys paid to the Alpha Group for the recovery of assets of the Quinn Group; the guarantees that have been given for the moneys paid up front; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52285/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Unfair Dismissals
Finian McGrath
344. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support the matter of a reinstatement of an employment application with the Labour Relations Commission in respect of a person (details supplied). [52730/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Finian McGrath
386. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [52534/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Finian McGrath
473. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that section 5 of the Derelict Sites Act is not robust enough to deal with uncooperative landowners or in cases where the ownership of land may be disputed and particularly in relation to a property (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [52465/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility
Finian McGrath
478. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the advice and support available in respect of a person (details supplied) [52531/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Health Insurance Cover
Finian McGrath
630. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will advise and assist citizens who have V.H.I membership, and have been refused cover for their medical expenses. [52287/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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National Dementia Strategy Publication
Finian McGrath
660. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support a commitment to a whole of Government approach to develop a comprehensive and robust dementia strategy and creating a clinical and policy leadership in dementia and delivering solutions through actions in relation to services and supports for persons throughout the dementia journey [52528/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
675. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical cared in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [52735/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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School Enrolments
Finian McGrath
88. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school entry places (details supplied). [52003/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Finian McGrath
118. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the drop in the social pension for those that do not meet the full points, that is up to 31 August those with 36.9 points received €225.80 and then on 1 September €207 which is over a 9% drop; and the reason for the drop in this particular pension. [51989/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Waste Management Regulations
Finian McGrath
146. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will investigate a complaint regarding a facility (details supplied). [51985/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Vaccination Programme
Finian McGrath
192. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 who contracted narcolepsy with cathaplexy from the Health Service Executive swine flu injection; the supports that will be put in place for them in the future; if they are entitled to compensation as a result of HSE administering the drug that caused it [52002/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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Military Neutrality
Finian McGrath
52. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will incorporate the 1907 Hague Convention V regarding the rights and duties of neutral States into Irish domestic law (details supplied). [51810/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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Tax Reliefs Application
Finian McGrath
64. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the deadline for the mortgage tax relief for first-time buyers as many first-time buyers are waiting for the various interested parties to complete the sale of their new home and may miss this deadline which is the end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51794/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Finian McGrath
243. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the matter of applied behavioural analysis education for children with autism. [51102/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Planning Issues
Finian McGrath
444. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the outcome if a council fails to act on a Section 160 against an unauthorised development. [51021/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Irish Red Cross Funding
Finian McGrath
491. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the expected total amount of the grant in aid to the Irish Red Cross in 2013; if there will be a cut on this year's amount or if it will be at the same level as last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51364/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Irish Red Cross Funding
Finian McGrath
492. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of the grant in aid to the Irish Red Cross in 2012; if he has received a report from the Irish Red Cross on the way this grant was utilised; if he will outline the way this grant was utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51365/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
585. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who is on a waiting list for Cappagh Hospital. [51009/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Finian McGrath
595. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [51103/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
650. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will allocate €50,000 to assist the homeless in relation to the disease TB. [51617/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Tourism Industry Issues
Finian McGrath
663. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet a group (details supplied) in December for a meeting on a potential international conference. [51397/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Finian McGrath
106. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding student grants. [50572/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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School Enrolments
Finian McGrath
123. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason families living in Clontarf, Dublin 3, are not automatically entitled to a boys' secondary school in their catchment area; if he will outline the options available to families that cannot access these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50790/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Child Benefit Rates
Finian McGrath
132. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that cuts to child benefit for multiples are not carried through. [50569/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Departmental Contracts
Finian McGrath
211. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the name of the company that delivered the Government Referendum leaflet to each home here. [50791/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Nuclear Proliferation
Finian McGrath
57. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support a peaceful resolution to the Iran, Israel and USA disagreement on nuclear power and weapons. [50458/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Finian McGrath
177. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 [50455/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Arts Funding
Finian McGrath
186. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will support continued investment in the Arts as part of a jobs creation measure (details supplied). [50454/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Road Traffic Offences
Finian McGrath
211. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding illegal parking (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [50456/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Commissions of Investigation
Finian McGrath
212. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a commission of inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) and the serious allegations of a cover up. [50457/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Reviews
Finian McGrath
249. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [50277/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Finian McGrath
164. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of officials by grade in his Department that will be working solely on the Presidency for the remainder of 2012; if redeployment or promotion has occurred; if they will be paid any additional allowances or pay; the way these officials were selected; if the selection procedure gave rise to any complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50025/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Election Monitoring Missions
Finian McGrath
165. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 22 March 2012, if this review of the working of the election roster has been completed; the outcomes of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50037/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Election Monitoring Missions
Finian McGrath
166. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the individual cost of each trip taken by persons as part of Ireland's international election monitoring since the beginning of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50038/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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European Stability Mechanism
Finian McGrath
234. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the moneys paid to the ESM following ratification of the ESM Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49704/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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EU Presidency Expenditure
Finian McGrath
324. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of officials by grade in his Department that will be working solely on the Presidency for the remainder of 2012; if redeployment or promotion has occurred; if they will be paid any additional allowances or pay; the way these officials were selected; if the selection procedure gave rise to any complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50024/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Finian McGrath
398. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of officials by grade in her Department that will be working solely on the Presidency for the remainder of 2012; if redeployment or promotion has occurred; if they will be paid any additional allowances or pay; the way these officials were selected; if the selection procedure gave rise to any complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50022/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Departmental Staff Promotions
Finian McGrath
399. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the date that internal promotional competitions were last held for promotion to principal officer, promotion to assistant principal officer, promotion to higher executive officer and promotion to staff officer or executive officer; the number of applications for each grade; the numbers placed on panels for possible appointments; the numbers from each panel that have been appointed to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50026/12]