Parliamentary questions

Ambulance Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

187. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the emergency medical service provided to residents of East Cork; his views on the circumstances of a recent incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5848/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Data

Ciaran Lynch

81. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals currently lodged with the scope section; the average time taken to decide an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4559/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Ciaran Lynch

82. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to her Department's scope section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4563/14]

Tax Credits

Ciaran Lynch

36. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the merits of the proposal (details supplied) regarding single parent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/14]

Disability Allowance Applications

Ciaran Lynch

408. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4033/14]

Immigration Controls

Ciaran Lynch

584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the 1,890 persons refused entry into the State in 2013, the number and the categories for refusal at each port of entry; the nationality of persons refused leave to land; the number and nationality of persons who subsequently applied under the Refugee Act 1996 and were permitted to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3819/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the step that have been taken towards implementing a harmonised rate for merchant agreements across all Departments; the potential savings to the Government and to the public from negotiating a reduced rate applicable to all Departments that accept payment by debit-credit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3278/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

219. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card reviews carried out in 2013; the number of cards cancelled as a result; the number of cards that were cancelled for failure to complete the review process in time; the number of these subsequently reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3253/14]

School Textbooks Rental Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

283. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance available to a school (details supplied) in County Cork with an existing book rental scheme to enable it to continue the scheme into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/14]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Ciaran Lynch

889. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that funding raised by an independent charity is to be used to refurbish 20 isolation beds at Cork University Hospital and that there is an agreement in place (details supplied) that eight of these beds are to be ring-fenced for cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1572/14]

Mortgage Interest Relief Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

164. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for mortgage interest relief in regard to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54760/13]

Primary Medical Certificates Applications

Ciaran Lynch

226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made in an application for a primary medical certificate under the disabled drivers regulations in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54526/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

289. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for invalidity pension following a recent oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53684/13]

Book Rental Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

71. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of the proposed book rental scheme; if he will give consideration to the concerns of a school which has already taken the initiative in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53494/13]

Charitable Donations Administration

Ciaran Lynch

357. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the regulations that control the percentage of each charitable donation that may be applied to administration purposes; if all charitable organisations are required to report the percentage of each donation spent on administration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52579/13]

National Postcode System Establishment

Ciaran Lynch

90. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to introduce the postcode system; when is it expected to come into full operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52081/13]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

419. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will alter the system of review for medical cards in order that card holders are given a warning before cut off (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51548/13]

Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration

Ciaran Lynch

98. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the present status of the provision to allow the sale of local authority flats to their tenants as provided for in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; the progress that has been made by local authorities in implementing the provisions of the Act; if it is planned to modify the Act in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51165/13]

Health Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

159. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a step down bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51171/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

129. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Taoiseach the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50141/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

135. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50135/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

149. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50134/13]

Property Taxation Administration

Ciaran Lynch

182. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will resolve the anomaly whereby, since 1 November, the vendor is liable for local property tax on a property they no longer own or occupy whilst the buyer/occupier is exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50603/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

212. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50132/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

280. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50139/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

303. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; and if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department. [50137/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

325. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the value of services provided to the public by her Department and entities reporting to her Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50140/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

427. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50128/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

434. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50130/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

453. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department [50133/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

495. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50138/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

515. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50131/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

518. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50127/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

563. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the value of services provided to the public by her Department and entities reporting to her Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50129/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

578. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50136/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

671. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50142/13]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Ciaran Lynch

215. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if an appointment in the radiotherapy Department of CUH will be brought forward on grounds of age and the severity of the patient's condition in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49929/13]

Redundancy Payments

Ciaran Lynch

50. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the effect of changes to top slicing relief as applied to a redundancy package being offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49637/13]

Carbon Tax Implementation

Ciaran Lynch

59. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick regarding the issue of carbon taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49727/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48631/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

199. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47986/13]

Road Projects Status

Ciaran Lynch

512. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N40 Bandon Road and Sarsfield Road flyovers project will be completed; if this project was carried out on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47953/13]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

212. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an appeal for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47497/13]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

216. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an application for a medical a card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47514/13]

Tax Reliefs Application

Ciaran Lynch

227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the specification of the type of works and materials covered by the home renovation tax relief system; the works and materials that are excluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46955/13]

Adoption Issues

Ciaran Lynch

978. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made regarding an adoption agreement between Ireland and India; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46931/13]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Ciaran Lynch

1238. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if a special chair will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46963/13]

Tax Credits

Ciaran Lynch

61. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance how the single-person child carer tax credit will be applied where, by court order or de facto, a 50-50 split in caring is in place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45363/13]

Hospital Services

Ciaran Lynch

557. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork may expect to be treated at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44577/13]

School Staffing Appeals Mechanism

Ciaran Lynch

86. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is intended to reduce the number of teachers in a school (details supplied) and, if so, the reason for the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43997/13]