Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
Page 6 of 16
Tue, 27 May 2014
written
Water Charges Exemptions
Dominic Hannigan
557. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow the allowances for children under 18 years of age to be extended to teenagers and young adults who live with their parents while attending college or further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22906/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
written
Flood Prevention Measures
Dominic Hannigan
292. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to expand the memorandum of understanding on flood defence data with Insurance Ireland to a river (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21177/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Overseas Development Aid
Dominic Hannigan
33. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the funding that has been provided to an organisation (details supplied) by Irish Aid in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20739/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Overseas Development Aid
Dominic Hannigan
34. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Irish Aid's policy in regard to the secondary organisations that deliver the programmes that it funds primary organisations to do; if it carries out any inspection of the secondary organisations to ascertain the way the money is being spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20740/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Overseas Development Aid
Dominic Hannigan
35. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any review has been undertaken into the partner organisations that an organisation (details supplied) works with and supports in Irish Aid partner countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20741/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Invalidity Pension Appeals
Dominic Hannigan
107. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20658/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Defence Forces Fatalities
Dominic Hannigan
160. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Defence the action the Government will take to bring a matter (details supplied) to a close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20724/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
written
Inter-Country Adoptions
Dominic Hannigan
196. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding discussions with Russia about a bilateral agreement for adoptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20726/14]
Wed, 7 May 2014
written
National Monuments
Dominic Hannigan
132. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 415 of 30 April 2014, the options his Department is considering to repair Dunsany Cross; which expert opinion is his Department talking to; the timeline for when the work will begin to repair the cross; if funding is available for this to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/14]
Tue, 6 May 2014
written
IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
Dominic Hannigan
144. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the remaining mortgages that are under the control of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20013/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
written
School Textbooks Rental Scheme
Dominic Hannigan
158. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to extend the budget 2014 school book rental scheme grant fund to schools that currently have a book rental scheme and wish to purchase new books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
written
Freedom of Information Legislation
Dominic Hannigan
246. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reinstate section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; if not, his reasons for same; if he has received advice that sections 15 and 16 of the FOI Act 1997 should be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19691/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
written
Pensions Legislation
Dominic Hannigan
390. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any implications on the Irish airlines superannuation scheme arising from the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013; what these implications are; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19649/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
written
National Monuments
Dominic Hannigan
415. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the restoration work for Dunsany Cross in Dunsany, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19690/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
written
Water Charges Introduction
Dominic Hannigan
446. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government under what process a housing estate can apply for an exemption from water charges for a set period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18649/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
written
School Accommodation Provision
Dominic Hannigan
48. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department expects the prefabs to be replaced with permanent buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18089/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
written
Garda Vetting Applications
Dominic Hannigan
132. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to change the way the Garda vetting process operates in order that a person who has Garda vetting with one organisation can move to a different organisation without having to reapply for a new clearance from the Garda vetting section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18126/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
written
Broadband Service Provision
Dominic Hannigan
390. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects towns in County Meath to receive access to the fibre to the business network which was started in Claremorris, County Mayo, this week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17643/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
written
IMF Loan
Dominic Hannigan
40. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has looked into the possibility of repaying the IMF loans early to further bring down the cost of borrowing for the State; the impact this would have on the long-term debt plan for the country; if any discussion has been had with the EFSF or the Commission regarding the possibility of paying back the IMF loans quicker without having to pay back equal amounts to the EFSF or ESM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17070/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
written
IMF Loan
Dominic Hannigan
41. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department had talks with the either the IMF, Commission or ECB regarding the possibility of renegotiating the clause in the original troika deal whereby any repayment of loans from either the EU or IMF would mean a proportionate repayment of the other bailout loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17071/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
written
Child and Family Agency Remit
Dominic Hannigan
167. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the funding of Rape Crisis Network Ireland from 2015 onwards; when a decision will be made on same; under which section of the Child and Family Agency does this funding decision come; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17069/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Human Rights Issues
Dominic Hannigan
71. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an update is available from the recent assessment team that was in Burma on behalf of his Department; the recommendations the group made; if the recommendations are being followed up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16695/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Credit Availability
Dominic Hannigan
155. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure that businesses in County Meath can access credit from banks and other lending institutions; if he will provide figures on the amount of lending that has been given to small and medium enterprises in County Meath in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16634/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Broadband Service Provision
Dominic Hannigan
338. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure that businesses in County Meath can access high-speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16665/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Public Order Offences
Dominic Hannigan
453. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the anti-social behaviour happening at two locations (details supplied) in County Meath; the steps being taken to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16509/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Legislative Programme
Dominic Hannigan
466. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the legislation on prostitution here after the publishing of the Oireachtas justice committee report on prostitution in Ireland; if he has received the clarification he was seeking in Parliamentary Question No. 467 of 8 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16693/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Early Childhood Care Education
Dominic Hannigan
551. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are any exceptions to be granted for a child who was born five hours after the deadline for the free ECCE places; the person who needs to be contacted; the information necessary if an exception were to be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16675/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Health Services
Dominic Hannigan
651. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if he will reassure residents in County Meath that the officer response vehicles that are in use in the county are being used solely for the purpose of getting to persons who need paramedic assistance and not for personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16542/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
National Roads Authority Projects
Dominic Hannigan
723. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current situation regarding the Slane bypass; the last communication his Department had with Meath County Council regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16519/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
written
Sports Capital Programme Applications Data
Dominic Hannigan
724. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of sports capital applications received for County Meath in tabular form showing the number of applications made for less than €50,000, the number made for €50,000 to €100,000, the number made for €100,000 to €150,000, the number made for €150,000 to €200,000 and number greater than €200,000; when the announcement of successful applications will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16520/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
written
Financial Services Regulation
Dominic Hannigan
75. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend section 57BX of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 in order that persons can make complaints about financial products beyond the current six-year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15619/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
written
National Children's Hospital
Dominic Hannigan
213. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if a unit (details supplied) will be provided at the satellite children's hospital to be built at Connolly Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15445/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
written
Ambulance Service Provision
Dominic Hannigan
575. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the Health Service Executive's proposed merger of the Dublin Fire Brigade with the National Ambulance Service; the cost savings the HSE proposes to make with the merger; the engagement the HSE had with the workers in the Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15241/14]
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
written
School Textbooks Rental Scheme
Dominic Hannigan
60. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the petition sent by the parents association of a school (details supplied) in County Louth regarding the lack of access of book rental schemes that are already operating to the Budget 2014 announced funding of €15 million for new book rental schemes; his response to this petition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14473/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
written
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Dominic Hannigan
1012. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if the Irish Blood Transfusion Service plans to undertake a review of its lifetime ban policy that stops MSM donating blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13062/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
written
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Dominic Hannigan
1013. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if the Irish Blood Transfusion Service has taken note of the changes other countries such as the UK, Australia and New Zealand who have changed their policies in reference to MSM donating blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13063/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
written
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Dominic Hannigan
1014. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to give to him the scientific evidence it is using to continue its life time ban of MSM donating blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13064/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
written
Medical Card Administration
Dominic Hannigan
1204. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card application guidelines as administered by the PCRS will not take into account a credit union loan that has been classified by the credit union as a housing loan and not a home improvement loan on an application form for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14093/14]
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
written
EU Solidarity Fund
Dominic Hannigan
28. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade consider there to be any prospect that Ireland might be able to access EU solidarity funding under the exceptional circumstances provision, in view of the fact that the country seems to be below the threshold but needs help and has just recently emerged from the bailout in a challenging situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9308/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
written
Health Services
Dominic Hannigan
577. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) may expect to receive payment from the Health Service Executive for the work they have carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12136/14]
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
written
General Practitioner Services
Dominic Hannigan
578. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if there are regulations in place setting out the number of patients a general practitioner may see in a set timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12137/14]
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
written
IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
Dominic Hannigan
26. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to make sure the buyer of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation mortgages complies with the Central Bank of Ireland code of conduct on mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10381/14]
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
written
EU Solidarity Fund
Dominic Hannigan
34. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been any improvement in the speed of accessing and processing applications under the EU Solidarity Fund since the amendment in July 2013; if his Department or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade plan to raise the matter of lowering the thresholds and-or speeding up the process of sanctioning funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9309/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
written
School Enrolments Data
Dominic Hannigan
226. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places that are available for children going into junior infants in each of the schools in a town (details supplied) in County Meath; if his Department has received any complaints of children being refused a junior infant place in a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8892/14]
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
written
Youth Guarantee
Dominic Hannigan
386. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Social Protection when she expects the youth guarantee scheme to be implemented for persons under 25 years in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9199/14]
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
written
Foreign Policy
Dominic Hannigan
49. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to link the reviews of Irish foreign policy, Irish aid and Irish defence policy, in view of the cross-cutting issues and need for inter-departmental and inter-agency co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8432/14]
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
written
Trade Agreements
Dominic Hannigan
113. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a full account of Ireland’s input into the EU position in the EU-US trade talks and desired outcomes for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8433/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
written
Property Tax Administration
Dominic Hannigan
170. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance the position in regards to a person who cannot get flood insurance for their home to have a lower household property tax valuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7609/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
written
Broadband Service Provision
Dominic Hannigan
460. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the availability of broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; the speeds that are being offered by the different providers; if his Department has verified these speeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7695/14]
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
written
Legislative Programme
Dominic Hannigan
653. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the heads of the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; when she expects the Bill to come before the relevant committee for discussion; the way the issue of the parents' and children's right to privacy is being considered in the Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7576/14]