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Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Female Genital Mutilation
Josepha Madigan
100. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been any convictions for female genital mutilation since the enactment of criminal legislation through the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012; if so, if she will provide relevant statistics; and if not, the reason there have been no or few convictions through this legislation. [35562/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Training Support Grant
Josepha Madigan
175. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria to be considered to become a HGV driver instruction tuition provider for Intreo; and the process to apply for same. [35560/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Child Protection Services Provision
Josepha Madigan
50. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department plans to explore, with the Department of Justice and Equality and other Government agencies, reviewing the pilot access centres run by a charity and an organisation (details supplied) from 2011 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33336/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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School Closures
Josepha Madigan
236. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to accommodate students at a school (details supplied) which is set to close; when a new school is expected on the grounds of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32151/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Cancer Research
Josepha Madigan
449. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a mandate for cancer research into the national cancer control programme, which should be a key component of the national cancer strategy; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31863/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Driver Licences
Josepha Madigan
480. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the costs involved in the recurring renewal of driving licences required by those aged over 70 years; and if any support is available for those with difficulty paying this sum. [29808/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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HSE Properties
Josepha Madigan
481. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health if the disused HSE clinic site behind Dundrum library is available for use by local community groups. [29810/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Josepha Madigan
156. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the existing and planned rent relief supports available for working families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28849/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Josepha Madigan
184. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the funding available to help working families (details supplied) fund speech therapy for children with speech and language impairments. [28847/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Josepha Madigan
185. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there are significant delays in the filling of vacancies in the HSE public health nurse panel and his plans to fill these vacancies. [28848/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Josepha Madigan
25. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will make a decision on the permanent location of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28041/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Josepha Madigan
196. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a new school building, approved in 2012, will commence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28591/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Property Tax
Josepha Madigan
13. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the Thornhill report on property tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27541/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Garda Stations
Josepha Madigan
58. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Commissioner and policing forum will consider the 2016 census figures which show a population increase of 2,362 in the Stepaside-Glencullen area when considering suitable stations for reopening on a pilot basis; when a decision on which stations have been selected will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Domestic Violence Policy
Josepha Madigan
62. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if, in view of the murder of a person (details supplied) and statistics which show that 50% of women who are victims of homicide are killed by their partner or former partner, she will prioritise the publication of the domestic violence Bill 2016 and the ratification of the Istanbul Convention to combat domestic violence against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27432/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Courts Service
Josepha Madigan
135. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the plan to rezone part of the site of the Hammond Lane, Smithfield, Dublin will cause delays in the development of the family and child court complex scheduled for completion in 2020; the steps being taken to prevent any possible delays in the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27527/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Revenue Commissioners
Josepha Madigan
154. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners intend to review charging taxpayers seeking assistance on revenue lo-call numbers; the rates that are charged to customers who use the lo-call numbers in the Revenue Commissioners; his views on whether it is appropriate that taxpayers making general queries regarding paying tax should pay these charges; and if this is a matter that will be reviewed. [26541/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Children and Family Services Provision
Josepha Madigan
535. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health when the provisions of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 dealing with donor-assisted human reproduction will commence; the timeframe envisaged until these provisions are operational; his views on whether the non-commencement of this section is a matter of serious concern to many same-sex couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27526/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Josepha Madigan
664. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Health the set price for a meningitis B vaccine and the person or body which set this price; if this vaccine is available for free; if there is a mechanism to have this vaccine provided for free; if he will consider making this vaccine available for free for all children in high-risk category of under six years of age; if he will review the cost of this vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26938/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Josepha Madigan
857. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27002/16]