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Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Capital Assistance Scheme Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
189. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update and date for approval of an application for additional funding by a housing association (details supplied) in County Limerick under the capital assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34824/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Capital Assistance Scheme Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
191. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application by an organisation (details supplied) under the capital assistance scheme will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34863/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Capital Assistance Scheme Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
192. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application for a rehabilitation centre (details supplied) in County Limerick under the capital assistance scheme will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Road Network
Patrick O'Donovan
206. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the preferred route for the Adare bypass will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34895/15]
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Hedge Cutting Season
Patrick O'Donovan
213. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No.666 of 10 February 2015, if there is an update from the working group regarding possible changes to hedge cutting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34936/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
168. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
185. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in her Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by her Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34148/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Patrick O'Donovan
212. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal made for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; the time frame as to when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34369/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Disability Allowance Applications
Patrick O'Donovan
230. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a claim for a Disability Allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be assessed as a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34588/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
250. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34142/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Universal Social Charge Application
Patrick O'Donovan
261. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford was charged the universal social charge at a higher rate; if adjustments should have been made, given that the person is over 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34344/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
295. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the number of supernumerary positions in his Department and the agencies, organisations and bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; and the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions. [34147/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
315. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation for details of the number of supernumerary positions in his Department and the agencies, organisations and bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34145/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
360. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
404. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34139/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
417. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of supernumerary positions in her Department and in agencies, organisations or bodies funded by her Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34146/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
457. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of supernumerary positions in his Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34137/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Legislative Measures
Patrick O'Donovan
503. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health for an update on proposals to be brought to Government for the drafting of primary legislation for a new scheme to replace the motorised transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34125/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
505. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his organisation; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34144/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Health Services Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
543. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a service delivered in schools (details supplied); his views on its current operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34486/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Medical Card Administration
Patrick O'Donovan
570. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if a general practitioner is entitled to charge for issuing a prescription for a child who qualifies under the under-six medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34587/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
610. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of supernumerary positions in his Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34143/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff Data
Patrick O'Donovan
638. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of supernumerary positions in her Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by her Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34140/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration
Patrick O'Donovan
706. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a new tenant purchase scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34127/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff
Patrick O'Donovan
708. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34141/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff
Patrick O'Donovan
742. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34138/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff
Patrick O'Donovan
760. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Departmental Staff
Patrick O'Donovan
785. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in her Department and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by her; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34136/15]
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Pension Provisions
Patrick O'Donovan
14. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason Labour Court recommendations on pensions for community enterprise supervisors and assistant supervisors are not being adhered to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33014/15]
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Patrick O'Donovan
133. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his views on a medical matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33517/15]
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Farm Assist Scheme Appeals
Patrick O'Donovan
167. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a freedom of information request from a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has delayed the appeals process; if this case can be postponed and assigned to the appeals officer according to the date received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32764/15]
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Heritage Schemes
Patrick O'Donovan
638. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grant assistance available for the restoration of an old farm house dwelling dating back to the 1800s which has significant local history attached to it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33202/15]
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Patrick O'Donovan
84. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the criteria for qualifying for community employment schemes or JobBridge schemes in order to allow persons who receive a widow’s, widower’s or surviving civil partner’s pension to participate in these schemes to improve their employment prospects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32707/15]
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Inland Fisheries Data
Patrick O'Donovan
144. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the salmon counter figures from the counter at Scartleigh Dam on the River Feale from 1 January 2015 to date in 2015 on a month-by-month basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32427/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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EU Directives
Patrick O'Donovan
1080. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received in respect of the Cross Border healthcare directive; the number of applications granted and country of treatment; if the information can be provided in tabular form for the years 2014 and 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31846/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Patrick O'Donovan
1081. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the action his Department has taken to highlight the existence of the cross-border health care directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31847/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Motor Tax Rates
Patrick O'Donovan
1369. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to bridge the differential in commercial vehicle road tax between this jurisdiction and Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30630/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Energy Schemes
Patrick O'Donovan
1543. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the funding for the scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and local authorities to improve the energy performance of older local authority housing stock is to be cut by 40% in October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31252/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Patrick O'Donovan
1545. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend the better energy warmer homes scheme administered through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31434/15]
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Free Travel Scheme
Patrick O'Donovan
1601. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a mechanism available for free travel users to have designated seats on the train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30786/15]
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Patrick O'Donovan
117. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30367/15]
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Passport Services
Patrick O'Donovan
102. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider engaging with Irish airlines to ensure persons are encouraged to check the expiry date of their passport as part of their online booking of a flight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28222/15]
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration
Patrick O'Donovan
844. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the 2015 tenant purchase scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28271/15]
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Broadband Service Provision
Patrick O'Donovan
267. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to the recent announcement by Eircom for improved broadband service in parts of County Limerick, if a townland (details supplied) in County Limerick is included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28032/15]
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Wildlife Protection
Patrick O'Donovan
281. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures that are being taken to halt the loss of native plant biodiversity, given the increase occurrence of cases of invasive species such as giant hogweed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28024/15]
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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HSE Funding
Patrick O'Donovan
186. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the funding his Department or the Health Service Executive provides to organisations for the provision of health-related telephone support services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27938/15]
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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Pension Provisions
Patrick O'Donovan
209. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has an entitlement to a pension from her Department, or a refund of payments made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27939/15]
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Pension Levy
Patrick O'Donovan
141. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Finance if he will revert to this Deputy on the points raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27439/15]
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Interdepartmental Working Groups
Patrick O'Donovan
603. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of times, including dates, that the threat response plan team for the hen harrier habitat has met in each of the years 2011 to 2014 and in 2015 to date; if she will provide details of the membership of the team, including the agency or body the member in question represents; the attendance record of each member for each of the meetings concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27080/15]
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Milk Quota Cessation
Patrick O'Donovan
6. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details, in tabular form, of the increase in milk production by county and by month this year in comparison with 2014 since the abolition of milk quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/15]