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Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision
Seán Haughey
114. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works makes available information in relation to flooding to home insurance companies; the data available from the OPW in the case of the Mayne River in Baldoyle, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Child Care Services Provision
Seán Haughey
115. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will engage with a not-for-profit community organisation (details supplied) with a view to reducing its rent and associated service and maintenance charges to ensure it continues its vital work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8452/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Seán Haughey
127. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if 3% of places in the public service are being reserved for those with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Defence Forces Allowances
Seán Haughey
181. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence if he will restore pay and duty allowances which have been cut in recent years to members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8450/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Mental Health Commission
Seán Haughey
228. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reform the Lunacy Regulation Act; the progress made to date to enact an Assisted Decision Making Bill; if it is intended to abolish the provision prohibiting those with an intellectual disability from having sexual relations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8447/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Seán Haughey
337. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if the flu injection will be made available to carers free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8436/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Seán Haughey
338. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason BreastCheck and BowelScreen finish at the age of 69 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
Seán Haughey
339. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if more dedicated beds will be made available for those persons with cystic fibrosis who are currently in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8439/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme
Seán Haughey
340. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce a vaccine damage compensation scheme for those persons who suffered an intellectual disability as a result of receiving the whooping cough vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Seán Haughey
341. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will make nephrotic syndrome a long-term illness, with a view to making the drug trednefol available to suffers of this syndrome free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Seán Haughey
342. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason the income threshold for a person applying for a medical card who is over 70 years of age is €500 in the case of a single person but is €900 in the case of a married couple; if he considers this discrimination in the case of a married couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Passport Applications Fees
Seán Haughey
367. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a fee for a passport in the case of a State pensioner was introduced; his plans, if any, to abolish this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8432/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Human Rights Issues
Seán Haughey
368. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making with the Egyptian authorities to bring about the early release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8433/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Haughey
409. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the education system caters for pupils with exceptional ability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8443/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Seán Haughey
410. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans, if any, to ensure that new teachers receive the same rate of payment as their older colleagues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8445/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Irish Sign Language
Seán Haughey
411. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that Irish sign language is taught in post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8451/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Seán Haughey
451. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to bring about a reduction in CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Energy Prices
Seán Haughey
467. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction of the price in oil and gas, having regard to decreasing prices internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8453/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Social Welfare Code
Seán Haughey
90. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the benefits available for widows; if widows who are working and paying pay related social insurance can receive additional benefits such as illness benefit; her plans to improve the position of widows generally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7778/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Social Welfare Code
Seán Haughey
91. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will pay widows under 66 years of age the same rate of payment given to those on the State pension together with the associated benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7779/16]