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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Child Poverty
Patrick Nulty
694 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure the implementation of the commitment in the programme for Government to an area-based approach to tackling child poverty and for greater use of an evidence-based approach in the delivery of services to children, young people and families as recently called for by the member organisations of the prevention and early intervention programme; if she supports the need for a greater emphasis on prevention and early intervention in children’s services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Children in Care
Patrick Nulty
695 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of aged out foreign national young persons currently in the care of the State, in tabular form; each young person’s status vis-à-vis entitlement to remain in the State; his or her nationality; the number of years each young person has been here; the number of years each young person has been in the care of the State; if deportation orders have been made against each young person; if he or she entered the State with a parent or guardian; if he or she is currently in receipt of the same level of care as other Irish citizen young people who had been in the care of the State and are now over 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Child Protection
Patrick Nulty
696 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the integration of the Health Service Executive's child protection services, the youth probation service and the National Education Welfare Board; the timeframe for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Patrick Nulty
742 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the lack of access to nursing home beds both public and private in north Dublin, which is limited and where demand exceeds the capacity available, and in particular the steps he is taking to address the lack of access to specialty beds, that is dementia, young chronic sick, acquired brain injury, which is very limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Medical Cards
Patrick Nulty
743 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Creative Art Therapies
Patrick Nulty
805 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health his and the Health Service Executive’s policy and plans for the State recognition and registration of creative arts therapies, as requested by the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists; if he has considered the inclusion of creative arts therapists in the list of professionals covered by the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Road Safety Authority
Patrick Nulty
823 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total budget for the Road Safety Authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Road Safety Authority
Patrick Nulty
824 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy as to whether the functions of the Road Safety Authority currently conducted by the State will remain publicly provided and will not be privatised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Driving Tests
Patrick Nulty
825 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner driver permits which are currently in circulation and for which drivers are awaiting examinations for full driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
175 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if regulations will be issued to ensure that rent supplement applicants will be issued both a deposit and a month's advance rent by their community welfare officer if the applicant’s landlord demands same and will not otherwise allow an applicant to take up the tenancy; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that unless a CWO will assist applicants in this way that many are being driven into the hands of exploitative moneylenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Cash for Gold Trade
Patrick Nulty
262 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider if the regulations that apply to pawnbrokers will similarly be applied to cash for gold outlets; or if other appropriate consumer protection legislation will be put in place to regulate the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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National Children’s Hospital
Patrick Nulty
359 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if the consultants’ report evaluating the various proposed potential sites for new national children’s hospital will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Health Service Expenditure
Patrick Nulty
360 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been reached with regard to the provision of capital funding to build Corduff Health Centre, Dublin 15; and if a detailed plan is in place setting clear timeframes as to when this project may be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Proposed Legislation
Patrick Nulty
135 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider amending the draft legislation on education and training boards to provide for a designated seat for adult learners on the boards as requested by adult learners and their representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Patrick Nulty
349 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when the claim will go into payment and arrears issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Patrick Nulty
353 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
725 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the way a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 may apply for assistance towards taxi transport to and from hospital for essential treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Health Services
Patrick Nulty
735 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if there is an agreement to accept the World Federation of Neurosurgeons grade 3 subarachnoid haemorrhage patients for treatment on the same terms as grades 1 and 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
801 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of subarachnoid haemorrage patients referred for treatment to the Neurological Centre, Beaumont Hospital in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Hospital Services
Patrick Nulty
823 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the number of subarachnoid haemorrage patients not accepted for treatment by the Neurological Centre, Beaumont Hospital following a referral in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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