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Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1472. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [37719/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1602. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [37142/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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HSE Properties
Finian McGrath
1631. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a facility in Blanchardstown, Dublin (details supplied). [37638/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1633. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [37647/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Drug Treatment Programmes Availability
Finian McGrath
1636. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support this issue on syringes (details supplied) in County Limerick. [37671/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1654. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the mental health community services are being wound down (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [37703/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Finian McGrath
1655. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding nursing home care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [37704/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1656. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [37710/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1657. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [37718/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1658. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [37720/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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General Medical Services Scheme
Finian McGrath
1659. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical costs in respect of a person (details supplied). [37721/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Procedures
Finian McGrath
1660. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [37722/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1664. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [37744/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
1673. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a special needs dog for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [37793/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Procedures
Finian McGrath
1684. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a knee replacement operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [37926/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Procedures
Finian McGrath
1692. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an angiogram in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [38055/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1693. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied). [38056/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Negligence Cases
Finian McGrath
1697. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the group established in 2001 to consider a no-fault compensation system for birth damaged infants. [38080/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Finian McGrath
1702. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support bowel cancer screening as a matter of priority. [38116/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1703. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on services at a centre (details supplied) in County Sligo. [38117/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1707. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding acquired brain injury. [38126/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Substance Misuse
Finian McGrath
1732. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support a matter regarding support for the Drugs Treatment Centre Board (details supplied) [38311/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1736. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to cut services to disabled and senior citizens in 2012-2013 [38342/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Finian McGrath
1738. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [38356/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1771. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the supports that will be made available in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [38631/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
1772. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the long-term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [38632/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Community Care Provision
Finian McGrath
1777. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding supported housing in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1. [38678/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Drugs Payment Scheme Administration
Finian McGrath
1791. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 has to pay an extra €60 per month for their medication under the new regime. [38791/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Community Care Provision
Finian McGrath
1792. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding independent living. [38793/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
1821. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [39059/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Thalidomide Victims Compensation
Finian McGrath
1854. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the Thalidomide Survivors in 2012 and 2013 in relation to compensation. [39256/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Rail Services
Finian McGrath
1903. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will support a mattter (details supplied). [37694/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Company Takeovers
Finian McGrath
1916. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied). [38287/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Port Development
Finian McGrath
499 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding sedimentation (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[36361/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Registration of Title
Finian McGrath
564 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an issue with the Land Registry Office (details supplied).
[36003/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Community Policing
Finian McGrath
585 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available to person in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17
[36362/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Sick Pay Scheme
Finian McGrath
133 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding statutory sick pay.
[35550/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Foster Care
Finian McGrath
302 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the contact persons and details for foster families on the northside of Dublin, that is Dublin 3, 5, 9 and 17, as they are experiencing problems and delays with the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[35741/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
351 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide advice to a family with a member suffering from Alzheimer’s who is leaving the St. John of Gods but still needs to be in supervised care
[35742/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Taxi Regulations
Finian McGrath
387 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will be dealing with the 23% of oversupply in the taxi industry.
[35743/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Taxi Regulations
Finian McGrath
388 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the nine year rule is destroying the livelihood of full time taxi drivers.
[35744/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Taxi Regulations
Finian McGrath
389 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason full time independent taxi drivers were excluded from the review body.
[35745/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Special Educational Needs
Finian McGrath
132 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a home tuition grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
[34421/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Special Educational Needs
Finian McGrath
140 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on early intervention support service in respect of a person (details supplied)
[34540/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Flood Prevention Measures
Finian McGrath
192 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will put in place an anti-flooding scheme at the Dublin 5 area that are experiencing flooding and sewerage difficulties with the recent extensive rainfall (details supplied).
[34463/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Finian McGrath
257 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding options available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[34420/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Departmental Staff
Finian McGrath
361 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if prior approval was obtained from the Department of Finance for each internal promotional competition; the cost incurred by her Department in holding them; if any of the competitions gave rise to complaints under the code of the Commission for Public Service Appointments; the date on which new promotional competitions are likely to be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[35355/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Job Protection
Finian McGrath
426 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will intervene to save 70 jobs at a company (details supplied).
[34348/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Household Charge
Finian McGrath
476 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify an issue (details supplied) in regard to the household charge.
[35016/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Planning Issues
Finian McGrath
485 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify a matter regarding planning in County Clare (details supplied).
[35170/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Garda Investigations
Finian McGrath
591 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) as there is a lack of action on this urgent matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35014/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Departmental Staff
Finian McGrath
610 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the internal promotion competitions were last held for the following grades, 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 and the numbers placed on panels for possible appointments; the numbers from each panel that has been appointed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35356/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Departmental Staff
Finian McGrath
611 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will detail for each internal promotional competition whether prior approval was obtained from the Department of Finance; if he will detail for each competition the costs incurred by his Department in holding them; if any of the competitions gave rise to complaints under the code of the Commission for Public Service Appointments; when new promotional competitions are likely to be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35357/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Family Support Services
Finian McGrath
688 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the advice she would offer to a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[35171/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
736 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
[34418/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
863 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of school leavers with a disability who will be left without a place in September 2012.
[35353/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Finian McGrath
774 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied).
[34692/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Finian McGrath
861 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9.
[35351/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Finian McGrath
862 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
[35352/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Pilot Training Colleges
Finian McGrath
880 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rules or regulations that are in place on the setting up of public or private colleges that offer professional training (details supplied).
[35015/12]
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Flood Prevention Measures
Finian McGrath
93 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding major flooding problems at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
[34323/12]
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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National Lottery Funding
Finian McGrath
219 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will support an organisation (details supplied) as a matter of priority.
[34324/12]
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Driving Licences
Finian McGrath
275 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding photo ID.
[34326/12]
Wed, 11 Jul 2012
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Foreign Conflicts
Finian McGrath
5 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the resolution of the Malvinas Falklands dispute at the UN level [33966/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Consular Services
Finian McGrath
74 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied).
[33089/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance
Finian McGrath
220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will include a group (details supplied) in County Clare on the domiciliary care allowance review group.
[33005/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Planning Issues
Finian McGrath
339 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his advice on an issue (details supplied) regarding planning.
[33717/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Legal Complaints Procedures
Finian McGrath
364 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) regarding complaints about a solicitor who dealt with a property sale.
[33269/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Naturalisation Applications
Finian McGrath
365 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support a matter (details supplied)
[33287/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
485 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that there is no extra money to offer day services to people with a disability.
[33163/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
504 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the case of a person (details supplied).
[33415/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
512 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will assist a disability service (details supplied) in County Dublin who have 40 years service users who are in crisis need of residential care.
[33465/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
535 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[33725/12]
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Tax Reliefs
Finian McGrath
5 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline any tax or financial incentives to assist small businesses. [32961/12]
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Mortgage Arrears
Finian McGrath
52 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the action he will take regarding families experiencing difficulties in repaying mortgages to certain banks (details supplied) should proceed.
[32825/12]
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Financial Services Ombudsman
Finian McGrath
55 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the case of a person (details supplied); and if there is a scheme to help this person.
[32863/12]
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Subsidiary Protection
Finian McGrath
121 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the case of a person (details supplied).
[32837/12]
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Citizenship Applications
Finian McGrath
122 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[32852/12]
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
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Enterprise Support Services
Finian McGrath
124 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the advice he will offer to a person (details supplied).
[32648/12]
Wed, 4 Jul 2012
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Family Support Services
Finian McGrath
222 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will expedite the custody process in respect of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[32630/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Sick Pay Scheme
Finian McGrath
377 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence regarding statutory sick pay (details supplied).
[32260/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Foster Care
Finian McGrath
561 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the rights that foster parents have in protecting a person (details supplied) in their care.
[32445/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Family Support Services
Finian McGrath
567 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the practical measures in place to protect in crisis families.
[31816/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
Finian McGrath
588 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding commitments given in relation to school leavers with a disability; and if she will make sure that a full and an appropriate service is provided.
[31738/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
589 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there is any scheme to assist children with major problems (details supplied) in Dublin 9.
[31740/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Tobacco Control Measures
Finian McGrath
650 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding cigarette sales. (details supplied).
[32261/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Finian McGrath
654 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3.
[32283/12]
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Home Help Service
Finian McGrath
680 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will commit not to reduce the home care hours that are needed in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin City.
[32509/12]