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Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Nitrates Usage
Michael McCarthy
358. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views regarding the setback distances for chemical fertilisers and exemptions from the larger buffer distances that apply when spreading organic fertilizer or soiled water adjacent to sources of water for human consumption, 200/100/25 metres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41449/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Food Harvest 2020 Strategy
Michael McCarthy
462. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his views on a letter to Friends of the Irish Environment on 3 September 2012 (details supplied) in which European Environmental Commissioners Dacian Ciolos, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment, jointly stated that: we fully share your view that Food Harvest 2020 will benefit from both a Strategic Environmental Assessment under that Directive and from an Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Directive as it would identify upfront any environmental risks that its implementation may entail, in particular for the topics mentioned in your letter, and be able to adopt the plan accordingly; if he will advise on the stance he has taken in relation to this issue since that letter was issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41447/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Alternative Energy Projects
Michael McCarthy
463. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the progress made regarding his new initiatives to support anaerobic digestion; if he will advise whether these will include small scale on-farm digesters as well as district facilities; if a provisional date has been set as to when these will available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41450/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Departmental Offices
Michael McCarthy
473. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will clarify the position in relation to a district veterinary office (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41727/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Roadworthiness Testing
Michael McCarthy
611. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on EU proposals to introduce mandatory technical inspections for motorbikes; if he will outline the implications this may have for motorbike users here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41716/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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FÁS Training Programmes Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
81. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is eligible to hire someone through the FÁS redundant apprentice placement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41130/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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National Internship Scheme Data
Michael McCarthy
192. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a job advertised under the jobbridge programme (details supplied) which could be wrongly interpreted as a full-time paid position upon initial examination, if this is acceptable and should be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40117/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Household Charge Exemptions
Michael McCarthy
281. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of persons in County Donegal who are currently exempt from paying the household charge because they are in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; the number from County Donegal who received an exemption because they live in an unfinished housing estate; if a breakdown is available listing the numbers of employed and unemployed persons who have paid this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40143/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Garda Stations Refurbishment
Michael McCarthy
299. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if works due to be completed by the end of August at a Garda Station (details supplied) in County Cork have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40529/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Sale of State Assets
Michael McCarthy
346. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No 642 of 17 July 2012 if he will provide an update in relation to Coillte; if a final valuation has been determined and if this is the case, the next steps that will be taken in the process; if consideration is being given to the protection of the social and amenity value of some woodlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40137/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Water Fluoridation
Michael McCarthy
390. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding water fluoridation here; if his attention has been drawn to the growing body of evidence that links fluoridation to cancer; his plans to end water fluoridation in line with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Water Fluoridation
Michael McCarthy
391. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the current position in relation to water fluoridation in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the growing body of evidence that links fluoridation to cancer, if there are plans to end water fluoridation in line with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40745/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Health Services
Michael McCarthy
316 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the number of people who have been treated for asthma or breathing related illness in Letterkenny General Hospital from June 2011 to June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael McCarthy
344 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the extraordinary delay for routine paediatric cardiac appointment in Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Hospital Staff
Michael McCarthy
368 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in validation of radiography qualifications in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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School Transport
Michael McCarthy
154 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a request (details supplied) regarding the school transport scheme in west Cork will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Sale of State Assets
Michael McCarthy
642 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Coillte as a State asset being considered for sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme
Michael McCarthy
644 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the date on which the agri environment options scheme is being launched; the amount of investment the scheme will entail; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
Michael McCarthy
727 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on planned primary legislation that will extend general practitioner cover without fees to persons with defined long-term illnesses who are in receipt of drugs and medicines under the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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School Transport
Michael McCarthy
75 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider an application to access the school transport service (details supplied); if he will consider the difficulties the decision will cause for the family involved in terms of cost and inconvenience; if he will take into consideration the fact that it is not possible for the family to reside where Bus Éireann have advised they should in order to access this service; the alternative options that are available in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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