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Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Numbers
Willie O'Dea
470. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the illness benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment [47494/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
471. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the invalidity pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47495/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
472. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the blind pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47496/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
473. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the injury benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47497/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
474. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the disablement benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment [47498/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
475. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47499/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
476. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the partial capacity benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47500/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
477. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47501/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
478. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47502/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
479. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the respite care grant in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47503/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
480. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension contributory in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47504/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
481. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension non contributory in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47505/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
482. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the maternity benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47506/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
483. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the one parent family payment in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47507/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
484. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the health and safety benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47508/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
485. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the adoptive benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47509/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
486. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the family income supplement in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47510/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
487. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47511/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
488. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the widow's widower's or surviving partners contributory pension benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47512/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
489. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the widow's widower's or civil partners contributory pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47513/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
490. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the standard bereavement grant in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47514/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
491. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the widow's, widower's or surviving civil partners non contributory pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47515/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
492. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the guardian payment in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47516/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
493. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the family income supplement in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47518/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
494. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47519/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
495. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work enterprise allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47520/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
496. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the farm assist in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47521/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
497. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the rural social scheme in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47522/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
498. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to education allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47523/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers
Willie O'Dea
500. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the vocational training opportunities scheme in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47526/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
501. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the fuel allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47527/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
502. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the living alone increase in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47528/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
503. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the household benefits package in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47529/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Fuel Allowance Applications
Willie O'Dea
504. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the smokeless fuel allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47530/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
505. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the social welfare and living on an island option in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47531/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
506. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the rent supplement in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47532/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
507. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the supplementary welfare allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47533/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Willie O'Dea
508. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the mortgage interest supplements in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47534/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments
Willie O'Dea
509. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the diet and heating supplements in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47535/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Humanitarian Aid
Willie O'Dea
510. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the humanitarian assistance scheme in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47536/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Defence Forces Allowances
Willie O'Dea
836. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence item 6.10 vote number 36 Defence 2011 refers to payment totalling €1,461,965 which was made to the Offices of the Revenue Commissioners in 2011 in settlement of the liability which arose in respect of the taxation of the Reserve Defence Forces Cadre daily allowance for the period January 2007 to February 2011; If he will explain the way a personal tax liability for each of those in receipt of this allowance was paid to the Revenue Commissioners from the Exchequer; if he will confirm the number of personnel involved, their rank and advise if they were in receipt of other taxable or un-taxable allowances for this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48217/12]
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
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Ombudsman for Children Reports
Willie O'Dea
23. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the recent annual report of the Ombudsman for Children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46705/12]
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
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Child Protection Guidelines
Willie O'Dea
29. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the context of the pending children's first legislation and the vetting legislation and the need for child protection for all children, if she will give a commitment that she will introduce regulation for all child minders regardless of the number of children being cared for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46732/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Inspector of Prisons Reports
Willie O'Dea
9. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take in relation to the report on St. Patrick's detention centre, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46447/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
119. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the total amount of applications for family income supplement in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of rejections per year; the number of appeals per year; the number of successful appeals per year; and the number of outstanding applications and appeals. [46864/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
120. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form, the average waiting times for family income supplement applications in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 and the average waiting times for appeals in those years and to date in 2012. [46865/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
121. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the total number of applications for illness benefit in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of rejections per year; the number of appeals per year; the number of successful appeals per year; and the number of outstanding applications and appeals. [46866/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
122. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form, the average waiting times for illness benefit applications in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 and the average waiting times for appeals in those years and to date in 2012. [46867/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
123. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the total number of applications for invalidity pension in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of rejections per year; the number of appeals per year; the number of successful appeals per year and the number of [46868/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Willie O'Dea
124. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form, the average waiting times for invalidity pension applications in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 and the total waiting times for appeals in those years and to date in 2012. [46869/12]