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Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Departmental Banking
Ciaran Lynch
195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the duration of the merchant agreement whereby payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15735/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Ciaran Lynch
202. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under its aegis to members of the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15731/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Ciaran Lynch
226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15733/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Departmental Banking
Ciaran Lynch
242. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15740/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Medical Card Administration
Ciaran Lynch
259. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 23 January 2014, if the figures are now available; if he has given consideration to the suggested adjustment to the medical card review system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Ciaran Lynch
266. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15745/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Departmental Staff Remuneration
Ciaran Lynch
92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that his Department will not pay any non-binding pay recommendations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15564/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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School Patronage
Ciaran Lynch
103. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate a second level Educate Together school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15608/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
110. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when e-fibre broadband will be available to schools (details supplied) County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15661/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Ciaran Lynch
111. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made towards securing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15662/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Ciaran Lynch
132. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to discontinue the payment of dietary allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15488/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Rent Supplement Scheme Payments
Ciaran Lynch
134. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if the refusal of some landlords to accept a rent supplement as payment is legally permissible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15504/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Appointments Status
Ciaran Lynch
216. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork referred to Cork University Hospital will be given an appointment for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15482/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
222. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2013; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15525/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
223. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2013; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15526/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients under the age of 65 years, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2013; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
225. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2013, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days required by patients treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15540/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
228. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients undergoing full and partial lower limb amputation procedures in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15541/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hospital Procedures
Ciaran Lynch
229. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, under 65 years of age treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15542/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Driver Licences
Ciaran Lynch
254. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the means open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to make a formal complaint regarding the service provided by the national driver licence service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Ciaran Lynch
192. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the change in grant payment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [14715/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Educational Disadvantage
Ciaran Lynch
224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the provision of long-term funding for the Life Centre in Cork and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15316/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
256. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14716/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Garda Recruitment
Ciaran Lynch
393. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his policy in regard to time served in the Garda Reserve when it comes to recruitment to An Garda Síochána; the number of members of the reserve force who have been interviewed for An Garda Síochána; the number that have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14713/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Ciaran Lynch
560. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15190/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Banking Sector Staff
Ciaran Lynch
47. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance in regard to the pillar banks, the amount outstanding in loans to employees; the number of employees or former employees involved; the number and the value of these loans that are in arrears; the discount normally applicable to such loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14594/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Data
Ciaran Lynch
94. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been paid mortgage interest supplement since 2008; the total amount paid in each year; the average payment to each recipient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14599/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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IBRC Staff
Ciaran Lynch
258. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in reaching agreement regarding redundancy terms for the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation employees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13947/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Expenditure
Ciaran Lynch
297. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the support funding available to assist a person (details supplied) pursuing dance-theatre opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13018/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Recognition of Further Education and Training Programmes
Ciaran Lynch
379. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way and where a person (details supplied) can receive a decision regarding accreditation of prior learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Inland Fisheries
Ciaran Lynch
628. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce a rod licence or a compulsory angler charge; if legislation is in preparation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13953/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Child Care Services Provision
Ciaran Lynch
937. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if any funding is available to support a crèche project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12992/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Universal Health Insurance Provision
Ciaran Lynch
1011. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if changes are contemplated in the provision of health services to UK pensioners resident here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13057/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Ciaran Lynch
1172. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available under the fair deal scheme to provide care for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13969/14]
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Online Business Voucher Scheme
Ciaran Lynch
167. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on the online voucher scheme for businesses; the level of uptake by businesses in respect of the scheme; the nature of those businesses and their geographical distribution; his plans to advertise the scheme further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11212/14]
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration
Ciaran Lynch
168. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on the better energy and the retrofitting schemes; if targets have been achieved; if it is intended to continue these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Ciaran Lynch
201. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10898/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Ciaran Lynch
435. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo an implant pain management procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10624/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Ciaran Lynch
160. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds that have been allocated for the completion of unfinished estates; the estates that will benefit; the criteria that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10004/14]
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Care Services
Ciaran Lynch
243. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a care package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10000/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Severe Weather Events Response
Ciaran Lynch
194. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take in regard to providing compensation for fishermen who suffered losses as a result of recent adverse weather conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9795/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hospital Appointment Delays
Ciaran Lynch
223. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been referred to South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital for orthopaedic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9791/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Bank Branch Closures
Ciaran Lynch
215. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with his counterpart in the UK regarding the largely State-owned RBS Bank and its plans for its subsidiary Ulster Bank; if it is intended to close branches and reduce staff and services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9475/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Health Services
Ciaran Lynch
678. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to provide for the urgent care needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9314/14]
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Ciaran Lynch
104. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration he has given to the proposal for a school for deaf children (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8638/14]
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Severe Weather Events Response
Ciaran Lynch
155. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has sought EU funding for repairs to infrastructure following recent storm damage; the prospects for such funding; the threshold requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/14]
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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School Staffing
Ciaran Lynch
107. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his decision to suppress a legacy post at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8486/14]
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Tax Reliefs Availability
Ciaran Lynch
61. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered offering tax relief incentives to encourage householders and business owners to undertake flood prevention works to protect their premises from future weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7168/14]