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Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Health Services
Denis Naughten
436. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce venesection charges for haemochromatosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48042/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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GLAS Payments
Denis Naughten
506. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when all payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47975/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Denis Naughten
597. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive payment; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47692/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
617. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47973/18]
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
618. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a payment will be backdated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47974/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Denis Naughten
271. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47301/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Disability Support Services
Denis Naughten
441. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason the hourly rate for disability services home support is paid at a lower rate than that for older persons home support; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47090/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Taxi Regulations
Denis Naughten
488. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow increased capacity and to tackle rising insurance costs in the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46545/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Work Permits Applications
Denis Naughten
110. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a decision will issue on an application by a person (details supplied) for a work permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46168/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Home Help Service Eligibility
Denis Naughten
131. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be reassessed for home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46162/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Denis Naughten
266. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) for an illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46194/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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School Funding
Denis Naughten
271. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an application for funding by a school (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44822/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Denis Naughten
1029. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue for an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44817/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Denis Naughten
1146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue for an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45854/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Disability Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
1147. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue for an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45855/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Public Sector Staff
Denis Naughten
137. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person availing of an extension of employment under the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018 will remain on their existing pay grade; if not, if they will be required to return to the first increment on their pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44129/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Teacher Training Provision
Denis Naughten
166. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to train teachers in the use of adrenaline auto-injection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44047/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Nursing Staff
Denis Naughten
224. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans for the accreditation of school nurses to deliver training in the use of adrenaline autoinjectors to teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44048/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Denis Naughten
355. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if funding is available towards the purchase and maintenance of arterial assist devices; the HSE's position on the use of such devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43182/18]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hospital Admissions
Denis Naughten
210. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be admitted to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
212. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting orthopaedic appointments at each relevant hospital; the waiting times in each hospital for those graded as routine and those graded as urgent and who are already on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9150/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
213. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for an orthopaedic appointment at each relevant hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
214. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address waiting times for orthopaedic appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9152/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Road Safety
Denis Naughten
273. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a specific capital fund to assist schools in addressing traffic issues at schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9122/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
278. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will make decisions on applications under the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9157/16]
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
279. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will make a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) under the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9158/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
82. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if Student Universal Support Ireland will accept a sworn affidavit is acceptable as verification of independent residency where a lease with a landlord was not registered with the Private Residency Tenants Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8602/16]
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Departmental Staff
Denis Naughten
83. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the skills and qualifications of the members of her Department's Higher Education Grant Appeals Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8603/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
13. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8092/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
35. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be processed; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7406/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Denis Naughten
290. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (detail supplied) in County Roscommon will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7389/16]
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Denis Naughten
328. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7543/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Denis Naughten
2. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of clerical officer posts that have been filled by transfers in Co. Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6619/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
3. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon under the carer's allowance scheme; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6287/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Widow's Pension Eligibility
Denis Naughten
20. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in amending a PRSI contribution record for a person (details supplied) to facilitate eligibility under the widows, widower's or surviving civil partner's (contributory) pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6558/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Denis Naughten
42. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why a person in receipt of a widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension who falls ill is not entitled to illness benefit even though that person pays the required stamp; if this is a barrier to persons returning to work; the specific prohibition in the Social Welfare Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6821/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Public Sector Staff Data
Denis Naughten
133. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of clerical officer posts that have become vacant in the public service in County Roscommon since 2013; the number appointed from the clerical officer panel; the number that are expected to be filled before the end of 2016; the reason posts have not been filled from the panel for County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6619/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Denis Naughten
136. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 6 April 2016, the number of positions filled and the number remaining to be filled, by region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6701/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Departmental Staff Relocation
Denis Naughten
270. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of clerical officer posts that have been filled by transfers in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6619/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Denis Naughten
495. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will seek tenders from private care providers for home help hours; the reason it has not sought this tender to date, given its funding crisis; if these contracts will be in place before 1 July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6746/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
65. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5851/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Family Income Supplement Payments
Denis Naughten
79. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why payment has ceased to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; when will it resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5882/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Insurance Coverage
Denis Naughten
131. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle insurance issues for those affected by flooding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5648/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Denis Naughten
210. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the current recruitment process for clerical officer positions in the Civil Service will conclude; the number of positions to be filled, by Department; the number of successful applicants already placed under the current round of recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5878/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
307. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive payment under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5853/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
308. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an outstanding payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5854/16]
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Denis Naughten
508. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5852/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Illness Benefit Eligibility
Denis Naughten
14. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to reverse the decision to not allow any payment for the first six days of illness; if she is aware of the impact this has on those who do not receive sick pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4789/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Community Services Programme
Denis Naughten
30. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will approve funding for the continuation of the RosFM community radio station under the community services programme given that management was informed that if it successfully reached targets for 2015, funding would be assured; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5138/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Agriculture Schemes
Denis Naughten
147. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4779/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Single Payment Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
148. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive a payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4780/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme
Denis Naughten
149. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive a payment. [4781/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Herd Data
Denis Naughten
150. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon was informed that the person's herd number was dormant; if this situation has now been rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data
Denis Naughten
258. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the number of representations received by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS, from the dissolution of the Thirty-First Dáil to date; the number returned to public representatives within the period in question; the number of representations received via the Minister's office; the number responded to in detail; the number returned to the public representative concerned; her views on whether it is appropriate that the only public office of the State which rejected representations during the period of the general election was INIS; the person by whom the decision was taken to reject such representations; the steps she is taking to ensure that this is not repeated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5140/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Child Care Services Regulation
Denis Naughten
272. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he will publish the new regulations on child care standards; if the regulations will provide for paediatric first aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5139/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Denis Naughten
293. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the qualifying illnesses covered under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4786/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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General Practitioner Contracts
Denis Naughten
294. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 3 December 2015, the progress following the ongoing negotiations; if he or the Health Service Executive has an indication of the number of rural general practitioners expected to retire in each of the next five years; if he is satisfied with the executive's revisions to the rural general practitioner supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4787/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Denis Naughten
373. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the capital plans and timeline for works at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5141/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Denis Naughten
374. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the capital plans and timeline for works at Roscommon County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hospitals Funding
Denis Naughten
375. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will provide funds to the Sacred Heart Hospital in County Roscommon to meet immediate requirements for licensing by the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Tax Code
Denis Naughten
443. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason home tutors are treated as PAYE employees but pay a class S PRSI contribution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4778/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
444. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a major extension for a school (details supplied) in County Galway has not gone to tender; when it will go to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4785/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
490. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a project (details supplied) in County Roscommon will go to construction; the reason for the delay in approving it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5136/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Denis Naughten
491. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5137/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Taxi Regulations
Denis Naughten
568. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow the Uber service to operate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4784/16]
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Taxi Regulations
Denis Naughten
569. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change age rules surrounding vehicles used as taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4788/16]