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Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Educational Disadvantage
Peter Mathews
113. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he intends to take to address the increasing numbers of disadvantaged children within the education system in view of the significant reduction in funding to support such children; the psychological supports being provided to children from grossly indebted families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42143/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Parking Charges
Peter Mathews
619. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the increase of 25% on parking fees at the Luas park and ride facility at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the reasons for this sudden increase; if the 25% increase will be utilised to improve parking facilities at the park and ride; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42327/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Bank Debt Restructuring
Peter Mathews
54. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance the reason bank debt negotiated restructuring or bank debt negotiated write off was never sought or requested by the Government from the ECB, the euro system authorities and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41486/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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European Central Bank Issues
Peter Mathews
63. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered initiating judicial review proceedings at the European Court of Justice, under Statute Article 35.1 of the ECB Statute, insisting on a full discovery of all the communications between Jean Claude Trichet, his executive directors, the German Government and German Central Bank and records of the ECB contacts, if there were any, with holders of unsecured Irish bank bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41483/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Economic Policy
Peter Mathews
95. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance the bodies or persons with whom his Department has had contact in relation to the formation of economic programme 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41775/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Teaching Contracts
Peter Mathews
96. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has had discussions regarding to the changing of existing academic contracts in order to impose a mandatory contract hours element and if so, with whom; if this will distinguish between the university and the institute of technology sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41693/13]
Wed, 2 Oct 2013
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Third Level Expenditure
Peter Mathews
145. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent by institution, in each year since 2008, on rebranding or brand repositioning for each university and institute of technology here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/13]
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Peter Mathews
99. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons for the decline in tourist visitors from the UK between April and June of this year; and the steps he is taking to address this decline. [40879/13]
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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The Gathering Expenditure
Peter Mathews
141. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total cost of The Gathering to date. [40880/13]
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Commencement of Legislation
Peter Mathews
40. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the operation of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39926/13]
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Direct Provision Expenditure
Peter Mathews
24. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the direct provision system; the total cost to the Exchequer of the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39608/13]
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Animal Welfare Issues
Peter Mathews
71. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to provide an outlet for horses surplus to the horse industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Detention Centres Location
Peter Mathews
35. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends to legislate for the amalgamation of children detention schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38838/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Adoption Services Provision
Peter Mathews
163. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans on a matter (details supplied) regarding adoptions from Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38892/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Commemorative Events
Peter Mathews
42. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures he is taking to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38411/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Commemorative Events
Peter Mathews
60. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the discussions his Department has held with Dublin City Council regarding the commemoration of the events of Easter 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Peter Mathews
411. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to cut funding for fee-paying schools in Budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38614/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Mental Health Services Funding
Peter Mathews
1428. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest in health services based in the community, with a range of multi disciplinary staff offering a choice of treatment options, easy access to mental health support from one's GP; access to talking therapies; helping persons with a mental health difficulty to get into and maintain employment and secure accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37789/13]
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
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School Enrolments
Peter Mathews
111. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to secure a school place in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32413/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Peter Mathews
362. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30171/13]