Parliamentary questions

Superannuation Schemes

Ciaran Lynch

80. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the procedures in place to suspend contested deductions from salary under the spouse's and children's superannuation scheme while the matter is under investigation by the Pensions Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42413/14]

Health Services

Ciaran Lynch

127. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the issues raised (details supplied) regarding CAMHS in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42283/14]

Public Sector Staff Recruitment

Ciaran Lynch

677. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the way a person qualified and experienced in mediation might access employment opportunities in mediation services in the HSE or other statutory bodies such as the Equality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41442/14]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Ciaran Lynch

37. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40709/14]

Pension Provisions

Ciaran Lynch

49. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if measures are contemplated to alleviate the plight of active and deferred members of the Permanent TSB pension plan who are adversely affected by the wind-up of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40768/14]

Banking Sector

Ciaran Lynch

68. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if measures are contemplated to alleviate the plight of active and deferred members of the Permanent TSB pension plan who are adversely affected by the wind up of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40767/14]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Ciaran Lynch

51. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will advocate for the introduction of legislation in all EU member states to prevent vulture funds from claiming more than other lenders in the case of sovereign debt crises; if he will review the Central Bank of Ireland's code of conduct on mortgage arrears, to ensure that it is legally binding, procedurally fair to borrowers, and that vulture funds currently unregulated here are covered by it as requested by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40511/14]

Departmental Correspondence

Ciaran Lynch

164. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a reply from the primary payroll section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40560/14]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Ciaran Lynch

165. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the concerns raised by a member of Irish National Teachers' Organisation (details supplied) regarding class sizes and conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40562/14]

Departmental Funding

Ciaran Lynch

183. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the additional budgetary funding allocated to literacy and numeracy strategy encompasses adult education; if there is any additional provision for workplace education and in particular for the skills for work programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40641/14]

Local Authority Housing Maintenance

Ciaran Lynch

198. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grant support that was provided to Cork City Council in the years 2013 and to date in 2014 in respect of carrying out repair and maintenance works to occupied council properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40509/14]

Consular Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

184. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review the circumstances of the death abroad of a person (details supplied); the assistance that will be afforded to the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39604/14]

Water Supply Leakage

Ciaran Lynch

137. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government where the property owner's liability for leaks begins, is it at the boundary or at the meter which is on public property; during meter installation, is Irish Water required to intrude onto private property to access the stopcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39354/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

9. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to alter the system of providing rent allowance to introduce more flexibility; her views on the issues raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39007/14]

Foreign Conflicts

Ciaran Lynch

121. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being taken to counter the recruitment of people here to the Islamic State and to inhibit the return of those already indoctrinated; if she will consider the points raised in correspondence (details supplied) [39206/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

159. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with a required procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38925/14]

Fee Paying Schools

Ciaran Lynch

250. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the fee-charging schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38993/14]

School Staffing

Ciaran Lynch

267. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the question of overly large class sizes and other concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39190/14]

Minor Works Scheme Applications

Ciaran Lynch

164. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in regard to the minor capital works grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38347/14]

Teaching Qualifications

Ciaran Lynch

167. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) regarding a student teacher Gaeltacht placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38359/14]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Ciaran Lynch

185. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the requirement placed on banks to pass on reductions in European Central Bank rates to the holders of standard variable rate mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38103/14]

Overseas Development Aid Expenditure

Ciaran Lynch

425. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is fulfilling its commitment to overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38038/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ciaran Lynch

203. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been referred by a general practitioner to Cork University Hospital for a hip replacement will be provided with a date for the procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36278/14]

Autism Support Services

Ciaran Lynch

204. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been referred to the autistic spectrum disorder, Cork, will be provided with an appointment with the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36279/14]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

205. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36280/14]

Pensions Legislation

Ciaran Lynch

124. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will address the concerns regarding the Irish aviation superannuation scheme raised by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34079/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

129. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34204/14]

Special Savings Incentive Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

326. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the number of special savings incentives accounts that were opened; the number of accounts that attracted up to 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% of the available benefit; if data has been gathered in regard to the income levels and employment status of participants; the total amount invested in SSIAs; the total amount of interest paid out; the amount an equivalent amount deposited at the prevailing interest rates would have attracted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34739/14]

Public Sector Staff

Ciaran Lynch

369. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the public sector recruitment moratorium is applied with regard to staff on maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/14]

Ministerial Meetings

Ciaran Lynch

517. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he attended a meeting earlier this year with a group (details supplied) in regard to fish farms; if he will make available the minutes and records of this meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34715/14]

Proposed Legislation

Ciaran Lynch

687. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will introduce legislation in the near future (details supplied) regarding sex trafficking and exploitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34643/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Ciaran Lynch

876. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans to revise the list of illnesses classified as long-term illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33326/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Ciaran Lynch

896. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a definitive list will be available of medical conditions requiring high water usage where water charges will be capped; if support groups and other interested parties will be consulted in compiling the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33393/14]

Health Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

975. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when requisite treatment will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33777/14]

Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Ciaran Lynch

979. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will make Fampyra available to MS patients under the medical card or long-term illness schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33787/14]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Ciaran Lynch

1002. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend BreastCheck cover to women aged from 65 to 69 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33881/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

1037. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with surgery to treat scoliosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

1038. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of scoliosis patients in each Health Service Executive Service region who are awaiting surgery; the average waiting time between GP referral and specialist examination and between then and surgery; the measures that are under consideration to improve the service plan in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34040/14]

Schools Extra Curricular Activities

Ciaran Lynch

1347. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to a school (details supplied) to assist in promoting a science, technology engineering and maths after school club; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33822/14]

School Patronage

Ciaran Lynch

1409. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to locate the proposed Educate Together second level school in Carrigaline, County Cork, where there is an existing Educate Together primary school, in line with the conclusions of her Department's forward planning section assessment report; if it is located outside Carrigaline, the way in which parity of access for Carrigaline Educate Together students will be ensured; when this project will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34347/14]

School Transport Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

1428. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether it would be more appropriate to base eligibility for the school transport scheme on distance from the nearest education centre which is located on an existing bus route, rather than an education centre (details supplied) in County Cork which is inaccessible because it is not on an existing route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34624/14]

Air Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

1700. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposal to set up a regional marketing fund on a public-private basis to promote increased business and tourist traffic to the south of Ireland through Cork Airport; the funding he plans to contribute to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33816/14]

Medical Records

Ciaran Lynch

786. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which a person (details supplied) in County Cork can obtain medical records relating to a period of detention in an industrial school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32506/14]

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Ciaran Lynch

78. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the provision of special needs assistants was reduced for the school year 2014-15 from four to two in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31797/14]

Local Authority Boundaries

Ciaran Lynch

165. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made regarding the proposed extension of Cork city boundary; the communication that has taken place between his Department and Cork city and county councils; if the extension will be completed prior to the next local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31689/14]

Work Permits Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

87. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when a determination will be made on an appeal for a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied); if any further information is required to assist the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30549/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

188. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason a financial statement regarding a medical card has not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Cork some eight weeks after the decision, thus preventing an appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30474/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

373. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [29134/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

748. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork who made an unsuccessful medical card application in 2012 is included in the special review of medical cards currently being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29544/14]

Medical Card Data

Ciaran Lynch

187. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of the 52,322 medical cards which were not renewed because the cardholder did not respond that were subsequently reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28772/14]