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Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Parole Board Issues
John McGuinness
80. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the time frame he has put in place to place the parole board on a legislative footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46518/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Tax Collection
John McGuinness
179. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason a tax debt is registered against a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if records will be corrected. [46189/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Tax Collection
John McGuinness
180. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if payment of interest is due in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [46194/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
1107. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will issue in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [46187/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
John McGuinness
1108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a motorised chair or scooter will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he or she has been assessed by the Health Service Executive for this type of equipment. [46192/13]
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Electricity Transmission Network
John McGuinness
33. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline a response to the OECD's Economic Survey of Ireland 2013, in particular, his views on whether the OECD's suggestion that ownership of the electricity transmission grid should be transferred from the ESB to EirGrid; his views on whether the ESB's generating business should also be separated into competing generating companies and partially privatised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44977/13]
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
251. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a CPAP machine will be provided under the long-term illness scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if they are entitled to a medical card. [45447/13]
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Local Development Companies Expenditure
John McGuinness
47. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he plans to provide the local development companies at present operating the Leader programme with interim funding once their current contracts are concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44879/13]
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
200. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 25 September 2013, if he will state specifically when a cataract operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will state clearly the process in this case and the timeframe involved; if he will insist that improved information be included in the answers relevant to the person on whose behalf the question is being asked. [44916/13]
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
John McGuinness
201. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application now under appeal will be expedited and approved in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44917/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
John McGuinness
142. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason the property tax is being withdrawn from the wages of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; in view of the fact that they are living in a listed unfinished estate; and if he will expedite a refund. [44462/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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NAMA Operations
John McGuinness
157. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the National Asset Management Agency and the statutory receivers appointed by it are fully compliant with procurement law in the manner in which NAMA or the statutory receivers procure contractors, advisers and other service providers for building projects; and the way the procurement process functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44721/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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School Transport Provision
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the information or annual reports that are made to him relative to the funds allocated to Bus Éireann to operate the school transport system; if he will confirm the amounts allocated in each of the past four years; if his Department have ever carried out a value for money audit on the scheme; if he will confirm the sums paid to Bus Éireann for management services relative to this scheme; if the Bus Éireann auditors have made any comment on the profitability or otherwise of the scheme; if he is satisfied that there is sufficient transparency around the scheme relative to its operation and costs and cross subsidisation of Bus Éireann. [44720/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
273. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance under appeal will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [44472/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Carer's Allowance Payments
John McGuinness
274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44473/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Social Welfare Appeals Issues
John McGuinness
301. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the issues raised in correspondence to her Department by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow have now been resolved. [44714/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Garda Vetting Applications
John McGuinness
412. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in providing Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44716/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Defence Forces Remuneration
John McGuinness
420. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the names of those consulted relative to the change of pension payments from the 20th of each month to the 30th; if he has dealt with any hardship cases arising from this change; and if the phase-in period will be extended beyond six months. [44476/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Agriculture Schemes Payments
John McGuinness
454. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farm payments will be approved and paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44471/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Reviews
John McGuinness
542. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card review will be approved immediately in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the card number will be kept in service while they await approval [44463/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
543. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44464/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
544. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if 22 hours of home support will be approved urgently in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44466/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
545. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in approving a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a full medical card will be approved for them and their spouse. [44467/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the reason for the delay with this appeal. [44468/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
John McGuinness
547. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a primary medical certificate was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if their appeal will be re-considered based on the medical evidence supporting their application from both the Health Service Executive hospital and consultants. [44477/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Health Services Issues
John McGuinness
582. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the accommodation needs of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if his Department and the Health Service Executive will expedite a solution and funding to deal with this issue. [44715/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
583. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an assessment and operation will be arranged immediately in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44718/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Respite Care Grant Applications
John McGuinness
584. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a respite grant will be approved for the south-east regional family support network (details supplied); and if he will confirm when these grants are approved each year. [44719/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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National Roads Authority Projects
John McGuinness
600. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to local authorities to provide directional signs for local businesses affected by the construction of service stations on motorways; if the National Roads Authority will examine individual complaints and provide the signage required. [44470/13]
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Poverty Impact Assessment
John McGuinness
26. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether all Government policy should be poverty proofed; if she has any proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43344/13]
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Property Taxation Administration
John McGuinness
79. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason the property tax is being withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44090/13]
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance now under appeal will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [44091/13]
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Firearms Licences
John McGuinness
174. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 429 of 26 March and 13 June 2013, if the report from the Commissioner is now available. [44092/13]
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
120. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the disadvantaged areas payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43838/13]
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
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Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43760/13]
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
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Hospital Appointments Administration
John McGuinness
150. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for an assessment for a hip operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43773/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
137. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for disability allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43182/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
176. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43571/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hospital Appointment Delays
John McGuinness
428. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a cateract operation will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43426/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
439. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the urgent cases that were referred from Waterford General Hospital to Cappagh as these patients have now been told that the funding is now not available for the Cappagh iniative and they are now back on the WRH waiting lists; if he will confirm an early appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [43573/13]
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
John McGuinness
440. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to allow coeliacs obtain gluten free products on the medical card; if these coeliacs on medical cards and the elderly will be given special consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43574/13]
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Joint Labour Committees Agreements
John McGuinness
25. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to deal with the court ruling on joint labour committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42732/13]
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
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National Procurement Service Savings
John McGuinness
12. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the savings that will be achieved from procurement efficiencies in 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42497/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Student Universal Support Ireland Administration
John McGuinness
79. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that Student Universal Support Ireland will fulfil its obligations on time this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42245/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
John McGuinness
273. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has completed the transfer of lands to Kilkenny Borough Council in respect of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [41946/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Awards
John McGuinness
435. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Criminal Injuries Board; the number of board members and their qualifications; the number of cases the board deals with each year; and the number of cases pending. [41944/13]
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
540. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [41945/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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IBRC Liquidation
John McGuinness
28. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he remains committed to the current timeline for the liquidation of Irish Banking Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41465/13]
Wed, 2 Oct 2013
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Humanitarian Aid
John McGuinness
41. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress he has made in positioning Ireland, in particular Shannon Airport, to be established as an international hub for the storage and distribution of emergency humanitarian supplies; the actions he has taken to progress this aim; the further actions he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41210/13]
Wed, 2 Oct 2013
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Respite Care Services
John McGuinness
259. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an extra six hours of respite care will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will expedite the matter [41293/13]