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Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Tax Code
Robert Dowds
42. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance his views on scrapping the legal framework of relevant contracts tax agreements in the construction sector in view of the manner in which workers may be left open to exploitation by being forced to enter such agreements to secure employment rather than be employed as PAYE workers with the accompanying employment protections involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39117/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Control of Horses Act
Robert Dowds
96. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has a fund of money to finance urban horse projects; and the way such funds may be accessed. [39145/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Foreign Policy
Robert Dowds
228. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will instruct Ireland's ambassador to Pakistan to raise the concerns of the Irish Government about sexual abuse of boys as reported in a documentary (details supplied); if he will request the Government of Pakistan to take action to end this abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39196/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Schools Building Contractors
Robert Dowds
260. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the work of the departmental body established to investigate the work practices of contractors who are building schools and other departmental projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39118/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Industrial Disputes
Robert Dowds
261. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the actions her Department has taken to help resolve the industrial dispute on the construction site of a college (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39119/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Community Development Initiatives
Robert Dowds
319. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the social inclusion community activity programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39108/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Traveller Projects Funding
Robert Dowds
320. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will maintain funding and if possible increase funding for all Traveller projects in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [39109/14]
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Medicinal Products Prices
Robert Dowds
130. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the costs of drugs-medicines for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38431/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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IBEC Membership
Robert Dowds
119. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Taoiseach if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38731/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Robert Dowds
129. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection for the purposes of applications for a back to education allowance, if any or all of the time an Irish citizen has spent in prison in the UK may be taken into account when assessing whether an applicant has been the required minimum number of days on jobseeker's allowance, considering that such time can be taken into account for prison sentences served here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37828/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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State Bodies Data
Robert Dowds
145. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide information on the number of state agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department which are paid-up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38730/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Bodies
Robert Dowds
203. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38727/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Bodies
Robert Dowds
209. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies
Robert Dowds
221. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Trade Missions
Robert Dowds
247. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there was no Irish presence at the Singaporean Epicurean, one of Asia's leading food expos (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38109/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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State Bodies
Robert Dowds
253. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38720/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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State Bodies
Robert Dowds
257. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38724/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Proposed Legislation
Robert Dowds
274. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce laws targeting sex buyers in order to help to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking, in view of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on this matter last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37795/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Garda Powers
Robert Dowds
282. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances in which gardaí may have access to the PULSE system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37856/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Garda Powers
Robert Dowds
283. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if off duty gardaí have access to the PULSE system by mobile phone or any other means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37857/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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IBEC Membership
Robert Dowds
306. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38722/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies
Robert Dowds
400. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38728/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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IBEC Membership
Robert Dowds
519. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38725/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies
Robert Dowds
568. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38726/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies
Robert Dowds
580. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of his Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38723/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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IBEC Membership
Robert Dowds
620. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide information on the number of State agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department which are paid up members of IBEC; the names of each agency or organisation; the amount which each agency or organisation paid to IBEC in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38721/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Life Expectancy Data
Robert Dowds
117. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form, figures on the life expectancy for both men and women in the electoral divisions of Clondalkin-Moorfield, Clondalkin-Rowlagh, Palmerstown West, Clondalkin-Dunawley, Clondalkin-Monastery, Clondalkin-Village, Dalkey Hill, Killiney North, Dalkey Upper, Dún Laoghaire-Sandycove, and Dún Laoghaire-Glasthule. [37315/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Penalty Points System Offences
Robert Dowds
212. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide figures, in tabular form, for the number of penalty points that were issued in each of the past five years for breach of weight restrictions, by HGVs and other vehicles, on a road (details supplied) in Dublin 20. [37409/14]
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Road Traffic Offences
Robert Dowds
213. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the State body responsible for enforcement of weight restrictions on local authority maintained roads. [37410/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Robert Dowds
176. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on amending the criteria for eligibility for the back to education allowance to make eligible persons who have been out of work for a cumulative period of 180 days over the previous three years, as a means of removing an incentive for persons to stay on jobseeker's allowance and also to encourage more persons who are out of work to retrain and reskill to meet the needs of the modern economy. [37104/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Public Procurement Regulations
Robert Dowds
214. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to ensure that offshore, non-EU registered companies can be prevented from getting public contracts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37027/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Visa Applications
Robert Dowds
267. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any conditions under which South Americans who previously lived here on a stamp 1 visa may return to live here permanently. [36999/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Proposed Legislation
Robert Dowds
325. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide an update on his legislative proposals; and the proposals that will be brought before the Oireachtas. [36922/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Robert Dowds
412. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on plans to alter the roll-out of clinical services for children and adults with physical disabilities in the constituencies of Dublin Mid-West, Dublin South-West , Kildare North and Kildare South. [36917/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Robert Dowds
413. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the clinical services to be provided to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22 after the alterations to the roll-out of clinical services in the wider geographic area; and the persons to whom they will be available. [36918/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Robert Dowds
414. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health his position regarding the moratorium on filling any health worker posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36919/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Universal Health Insurance Provision
Robert Dowds
415. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the way he will move to a situation whereby this country creates a fair and equal health service where persons receive health care on the basis of need rather than income. [36920/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Dowds
416. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on hospital waiting lists. [36921/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Robert Dowds
626. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when there will be an end to the freeze in taking on permanent staff in Iarnród Éireann; and if he has a role in the matter. [36984/14]
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Miscarriages of Justice
Robert Dowds
119. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the operation of poor boxes in court and if there are any guidelines about the use of such a system. [36249/14]
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Garda Policing Plans
Robert Dowds
120. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been any consideration toward aligning Garda districts within county council boundaries with a view toward streamlining Garda community work. [36250/14]
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Public Transport
Robert Dowds
281. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when and if there will be an end to the freeze in taking on permanent staff in Irish Rail. [36251/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Robert Dowds
145. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the moratorium on filling new health worker posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36034/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Dowds
146. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on hospital waiting lists. [36035/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Broadcasting Sector Regulation
Robert Dowds
207. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will publish the NewERA report into RTE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36036/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Human Trafficking
Robert Dowds
316. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on measures to address human trafficking, forced labour and the purchase of sex. [35579/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Respite Care Grant Administration
Robert Dowds
118. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to restoring the respite care grant from €1,300 to €1,700 as part of the budgetary process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34033/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Household Benefits Scheme
Robert Dowds
119. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to restoring the funding for the telephone allowance component of the household benefits package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34034/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Overseas Missions
Robert Dowds
525. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount of money owed to the State by the United Nations for the provision of each of the peace keeping operations conducted by the Defence Forces overseas, including both ongoing missions and those that have concluded but where money is still owed to the State by the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Road Traffic Offences
Robert Dowds
552. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been any prosecutions in relation to truck drivers on the Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 in the past five years. [34279/14]