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Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Debt Relief
Michael P. Kitt
332. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Finance if he will support debt cancellation in situations of unsustainable and illegitimate debt instead of increased International Monetary Fund, IMF, lending as the only policy option; the nature of IMF policy conditions in sensitive economic policy areas; if he will support an end to the IMF's support of regressive taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41880/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Michael P. Kitt
557. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will indicate the period for which a person (details supplied) in County Galway was resident in the Tuam mother and baby home; the records available pertaining to the person's residency in that institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41928/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Death of Russian Politician
Michael P. Kitt
834. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will engage constructively at the United Nations in the process of standing for global debt justice for countries of the Global South suffering because of unsustainable and illegitimate debts; if he will support to Ireland's nine development co-operation partner countries and countries of the Caribbean; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41879/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael P. Kitt
961. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe within which it is anticipated a site will be acquired-purchased for the construction of a 12 teacher school building for a school (details supplied) in Co Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42256/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Housing Regeneration
Michael P. Kitt
999. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans in place to deal with site clearance of non-viable ghost estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41176/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
1146. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41356/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge
Michael P. Kitt
4. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil iarratas aici ó Chonradh na Gaeilge mar gheall ar bhuiséad caipitil de €12 milliún a chur ar fáil d'Údarás na Gaeltachta agus gan aon chiorrú a dhéanamh ar bhuiséad Fhoras na Gaeilge sa cháinaisnéis do 2015; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [40303/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Foras na Gaeilge
Michael P. Kitt
7. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén fáth nach bhfuil dóthain airgid ann le haghaidh na n-irisí Gaeilge éagsúla agus cén fáth go bhfuil deireadh leis an maoiniú do roinnt mhaith eagraíochtaí Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [40153/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Creidiúnú Aistriúcháin
Michael P. Kitt
37. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael P. Kitt den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén fáth ar seoladh ríomhphost chuig níos mó ná céad aistritheoir atá ar Phainéal na nAistritheoirí Gaeilge, agus a bhfuil an Séala Creidiúnaithe acu, á rá go mbeidh an cháilíocht atá acu mar aistritheoirí, an Séala Creidiúnaithe, á bhaint de gach duine a fuair an cháilíocht roimh 2013; cén fáth nach foláir do na haistritheoirí seo an scrúdú a dhéanamh arís; cén uair a bheidh tuilleadh eolais ar fáil. [40154/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Postal Services
Michael P. Kitt
162. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has consulted with An Post concerning a business plan for the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39411/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Post Office Network
Michael P. Kitt
608. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a business plan for An Post on the future of post offices; if so, whether he will engage and discuss this plan with An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37192/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Data
Michael P. Kitt
121. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the current status of the rent limits review; when the review will be finalised; if she will provide the report relating to the review to the House when it has been completed. [35593/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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School Transport Provision
Michael P. Kitt
433. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35274/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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NAMA Property Sales
Michael P. Kitt
481. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of residential units available through the National Asset Management Agency nationally and to each local authority; the number of units that have been taken up by each local authority to date; the total figure involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35245/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Homelessness Strategy
Michael P. Kitt
482. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a proposal to build prefabs on derelict sites in County Dublin for homeless families; if he has considered permanent accommodation for families, perhaps using timber-frame construction which could be provided quickly in areas with homelessness and housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35246/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Homelessness Strategy
Michael P. Kitt
484. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ring-fence funding for emergency accommodation for homelessness; if he will reinstate the night bus for people who are sleeping rough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35275/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Rural Transport Programme
Michael P. Kitt
535. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the pilot scheme on rural transport will be reviewed; when this review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Michael P. Kitt
1124. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health his views on delays in paying the fair deal grants; if the grants will be paid from the date of accommodation; the steps he will take to deal with the backlog of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34727/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Private Rented Accommodation Costs
Michael P. Kitt
1331. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the need for investment in providing accommodation for students in third level colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33704/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Michael P. Kitt
1332. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the need to provide extra support for students in third-level education in view of the shortage of accommodation, increased rents and costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33705/14]