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Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
242. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for jobseekers allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40918/16]
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
427. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to deal with an administrative error in an application for a BPS payment by a person (details supplied) which circumstances have been outlined to his Department; if he will ensure that the appropriate payments in respect of all of the schemes are paid to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40546/16]
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Employment Support Services
Willie Penrose
66. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm having received correspondence from a person (details supplied); the facilities available to the person under the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities to secure appropriate employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40432/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Legal Aid Applications
Willie Penrose
144. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the income eligibility criteria which is applicable to a person who wishes to apply for legal aid pursuant to the civil legal aid scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Farm Assist Scheme Applications
Willie Penrose
321. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for farm assist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Pesticide Use
Willie Penrose
566. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the policy considerations that are undertaken by his Department in relation to the application of glyphosate as part of the dessication process; if his Department has had consultations with the Department of Health in relation to its safety from a health perspective and its efficacy; if its use has been reassessed in the context of reports from the WHO, New Zealand, Australia and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40195/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Defence Forces Properties
Willie Penrose
700. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he will take to ensure that adequate time is provided to community organisations to devise and submit proposals pertaining to the use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath for the use of local community and voluntary organisations which are currently in situ and other organisations that wish to avail of the facilities in order to provide essential and vital services to the wider community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40189/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Willie Penrose
117. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39189/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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National Educational Psychological Service
Willie Penrose
117. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to ensure that a person (details supplied) is afforded a psychological assessment without delay due to the issues which have been identified in their education plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39144/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Willie Penrose
118. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a school (details supplied) is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39136/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Willie Penrose
119. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistant posts approved nationally for September 2016; the number approved in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39150/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Willie Penrose
164. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social protection appeal by a person (details supplied) for a claim for a family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39127/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Disability Allowance Payments
Willie Penrose
165. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Public Sector Staff
Willie Penrose
173. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there was legislation passed in 2004 which permits personnel employed in the public service or local authorities subsequent to the year 2004 to continue on working beyond the normal age of retirement as currently being provided for persons in the public service of 65 years of age; if so, the provision of legislation under which this is permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Bus Éireann Services
Willie Penrose
271. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policies and steps he will take to ensure that a bus service under the auspices of Bus Éireann which services rural Ireland is protected as it is crucial to the social fabric of many communities across the rural landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39128/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Willie Penrose
232. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will restore the average PRSI contributions required to qualify for the contributory old age pension to the levels applicable prior to the financial crisis and whereby such a move would be in line with the restoration of wages and salaries under the Haddington Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38476/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Jobseeker's Allowance Payments
Willie Penrose
247. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection if a Christmas bonus is payable to a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of a jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38805/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Social Welfare Appeals
Willie Penrose
249. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal by a person (details supplied) which was furnished on 17 May 2016 and wherein a decision was made on 22 November 2016 without an oral hearing being afforded to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38830/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Historical Records
Willie Penrose
419. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to ensure access to the historical records of the Land Commission are facilitated for researchers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38806/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Tourism Industry
Willie Penrose
479. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to ensure that Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and other such tourism organisations will provide information regarding the facilities that are in County Westmeath pertaining to developed greenways along the entire length of the Royal Canal in County Westmeath and between Mullingar and Athlone along the old rail trail, which are important tourist facilities but which are not referred to on the Discover Ireland website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/16]