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Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Illegal Dumping
Finian McGrath
217. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update in rendition flights going through Shannon Airport. [8890/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Finian McGrath
233. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the situation regarding senior citizens complexes in Dublin City Council and the proposed property tax; and if the council pays this property tax. [8361/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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National Solidarity Bonds
Finian McGrath
264. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason trade unions cannot put money into national solidarity bonds; and if anything can be done regarding same (details supplied). [8358/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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IBRC Staff
Finian McGrath
295. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that all staff in Irish Bank Resolution Corporation are treated in a fair manner following the special liquidation; and if he will end the uncertainty for the staff. [8891/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Finian McGrath
325. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the proposal to establish a second level Educate Together School in Dublin north city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8521/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Jobs Data
Finian McGrath
377. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created and losses on the northside of Dublin in 2012-2013 and if there are any major job creation projects for the northside in 2013. [8268/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Carer's Allowance Application Numbers
Finian McGrath
403. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [8206/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Exploration Licences Approvals
Finian McGrath
463. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the moneys that have been received to date for each year since 2010, 2011, 2012 from each of the companies that took up an onshore licensing option, with reference to applications made under sections 10 and 11 of the Onshore Petroleum Licensing Notice over the northwest carboniferous basin and the Clare basin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8298/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Exploration Licences Approvals
Finian McGrath
464. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an itemised breakdown of payments received from each company for their onshore licensing option; including, dates and amounts of application fees paid for each onshore licensing option; if he will provide further the annual rental fees paid for the areas covered by each onshore licensing option, including a statement and map reference for the designated areas in square kilometres for each option. [8299/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Exploration Licences Approvals
Finian McGrath
465. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an itemised breakdown of payments for each company for their petroleum prospecting licence, if any granted, in respect of each onshore licensing option, including dates and amounts of application fees paid for each petroleum prospecting licence required by the conditions of the onshore licensing options and dates and amounts of annual rental fees paid for each petroleum prospecting licence. [8300/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Finian McGrath
555. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support a plan of action to deal with the anti-social activity (details supplied) in the Dublin 5 area. [8359/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Home Care Packages
Finian McGrath
656. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a long term home care package in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8072/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Finian McGrath
657. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a long term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8073/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Suicide Incidence
Finian McGrath
659. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the rates of suicide amongst the Traveller community and the support available for families in the Traveller community who are affected by suicide. [8076/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
660. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the elderly and those who are ill in the Traveller community have been targeted disproportionately financially than any other category of citizens in the nursing home support scheme. [8077/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
661. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding rental income and sale of property in relation to the nursing homes support scheme fair deal scheme (details supplied). [8078/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
682. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the need for access to neuro-rehabilitation services in view of the fact that there are unacceptably long waiting lists to see a neurologist; and if he will end cuts to this vital support service. [8208/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Driver Licences
Finian McGrath
767. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding phorographic ID services. [8290/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Finian McGrath
217. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the carer’s allowance in relation to who qualifies; and if she will clarify the changes that have been made since budget 2013. [7916/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Finian McGrath
46. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on torture against Iraqi citizens by the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7645/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Death Certificates Issues
Finian McGrath
120. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will give an update on the issue of death certificates for the Stardust fire families. [7657/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
229. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [7656/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Departmental Properties
Finian McGrath
133. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of rent reductions that have been negotiated between tenants in fishery harbour centres and his Department in each of the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6921/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Rapid Response Initiative
Finian McGrath
190. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will list in detail the requests made to his Department from the UN and the OECD and other organisations for Irish civilian participation in delegations, missions, election or meeting of any description; if he will list the number of such requests in 2012; if he will provide the names of those chosen to participate on behalf of this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6851/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Finian McGrath
224. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding their mortgage. [6767/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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School Enrolments
Finian McGrath
268. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Catholic school is allowed to refuse a non-Catholic child who lives in the parish a place in their school; and, if so, his views on whether this contravenes enrolment policies, which must be non-discriminatory, and the principles of equality. [6852/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Jobseeker's Benefit Payments
Finian McGrath
362. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [6699/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Finian McGrath
450. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available in respect of a housing complex (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Illegal Dumping
Finian McGrath
463. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding littering and illegal dumping in the northside of Dublin. [7075/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Finian McGrath
481. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the lack of co-operation from the British authorities on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. [7138/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Finian McGrath
489. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the case regarding anti-social behaviour (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6747/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Garda Stations Closures
Finian McGrath
503. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the closure of the proposed 95 Garda stations in view of the fact that they more than serve as a crime preventing measure. [6853/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Garda Investigations
Finian McGrath
515. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the cash for cars signs around Dublin; and the role of criminals in this matter. [7076/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Constitutional Amendments
Finian McGrath
521. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on future plans regarding marriage for same sex couples. [7139/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Tobacco Control Measures
Finian McGrath
634. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify that the three weeks and one week timeframe set for the tobacco products directive which occurred over the Christmas period was an appropriate timeframe to allow for proper public consultation on this directive; if he will provide the results of these consultations with the total number of submissions; if he will provide a breakdown of the number that were in favour and against this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6687/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Home Care Packages
Finian McGrath
635. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a home care package in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [6689/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Care Services
Finian McGrath
636. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding long term care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6690/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
661. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health patients and persons with an intellectual disability currently homeless or missing or without a service. [6854/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Finian McGrath
669. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hip replacement operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6934/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight
Finian McGrath
670. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the fair deal scheme (details supplied). [6935/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Finian McGrath
90. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [6401/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Property Services Regulation
Finian McGrath
143. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support a matter regarding the property business (details supplied). [6565/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Agriculture Schemes Eligibility
Finian McGrath
176. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding entitlements payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo [6563/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Severe Weather Events
Finian McGrath
177. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support farmers affected by the shortage in fodder due to the increased fodder costs brought about by the inclement weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6564/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Finian McGrath
205. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support the national mental health policy of not moving the intellectually disabled back into institutions from the community and to continue with the programme for Government. [6536/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Finian McGrath
108. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons waiting on carer's allowance appeal results. [6140/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Job Creation
Finian McGrath
125. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on proposals regarding employment in clean energy generation (details supplied). [6137/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Planning Issues
Finian McGrath
138. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on the matter concerning Dublin City Council and An Bord Pleanála refusing an alteration to a roof (details supplied) in Dublin 9, when many other houses in the same estate with similar renovation work were granted permission; the options available if there are discrepancies in planning approvals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Architectural Qualifications
Finian McGrath
139. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) relating to the Building Control Act. [6248/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Stardust Fire
Finian McGrath
151. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the matter of the victims of the Stardust fire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6142/13]