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Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1021. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a knee operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and if he will expedite the matter. [1124/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
1022. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if eight hours of home support granted by the Health Service Executive in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be maintained in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case and based on the many professional reports that the HSE is aware of; and if he will expedite a response. [1125/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
1023. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a pension (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been waiting four years for an operation; and if he will expedite the matter. [1128/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for grant assistance made through Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) will be approved. [57429/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
John McGuinness
160. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency. [57674/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Departmental Agencies Issues
John McGuinness
289. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay experienced by a person (details supplied) in attempting to register as a nurse with An Bord Altranais in view of the fact that the person has been attempting to register since 2012; if there is a backlog of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57431/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Hospital Complaints
John McGuinness
290. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his response to a complaint regarding the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he has investigated this complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57432/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
310. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the lack of services and supports relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the staff/client ratio at the centre is adequate; if the clients needs and activity programme are all being met; if some nurses have acquired a class D licence as committed to in Health Service Executive correspondence of 18 May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57571/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Hospital Bed Data
John McGuinness
35. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of bed closures in acute hospitals to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57076/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
202. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if home help hours will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [57344/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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HSE Investigations
John McGuinness
203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeframe involved for the National Incident Management Team to complete its review of the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the names of those appointed to investigate this matter and their respective qualifications; the date on which this work commenced; the number of occasions on which the family were consulted; the date the report will be completed; if the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57345/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) County Kilkenny will be processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56405/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a Student Universal Support Ireland grant will be issued without delay to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56406/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56981/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe involved should the school or his Department have to go to tender again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56982/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
John McGuinness
368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for carer's allowance claim will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56744/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [56978/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Pension Provisions
John McGuinness
498. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a former employee of his Department is entitled to draw their pension now; if there is any arrangement to cash in his pension or transfer same. [56984/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Departmental Investigations
John McGuinness
561. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a complaint made by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if a report of the incident has been compiled by his Department; if disciplinary action has been taken against the person complained of by his Department; if his Department has issued an apology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56988/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Health Services Staff Issues
John McGuinness
663. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a report given to the Health Service Executive almost ten months ago relative to the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be acted on; the reason it is taking so long to get appointments with the autism nurse and other professionals; if he will insist on a programme of supports being put in place as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56979/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Applications
John McGuinness
664. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [56980/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason home help hours have been cut by 50% in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the hours will be restored; and if he will expedite a response. [56986/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
666. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home help service will be reviewed and restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56987/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
667. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has been refused their appeal relative to their application for the fair deal scheme because they are unable to pay the balance of €164; if the exceptional circumstances around the care of their spouse will be re-examined in order that they can be placed in full time care without delay; his views on whether the Health Service Executive may be negligent in their duty of care by not responding positively to the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56989/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
668. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will request an urgent review of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny whose home help has been discontinued; and if he will expedite a response [56990/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
12. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who had applied under the suckler cow welfare scheme in 2012, broken down by county; the number of successful applicants broken down by county; the reason he abolished the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55969/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
40. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received on a county basis for the single farm payment this year; the number disallowed; the number paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55978/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hospital Procedures
John McGuinness
192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a hip operation will be arranged at Cappagh Hospital, Dublin, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the action he is taking to reduce the six to nine month waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56189/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
175. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55282/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Garda Investigations
John McGuinness
326. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 200 of 20 October 2011 and 515 of 19 June 2012, if he will now respond in view of the fact that the civil proceedings have been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
John McGuinness
19. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if applications for student grants to Student Universal Support Ireland will be granted without delay in view of the fact that students need to sit exams and cannot do so until they have received their grant and paid their fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54868/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
20. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a student grant has been processed in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54870/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
122. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if further home help hours will be allocated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response as a matter of urgency [54823/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
128. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 760 of 19 July 2012, if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny with a view to granting an early hospital appointment [54841/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
9. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a grant under the Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [54593/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
46. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal for illness benefit will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54680/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
John McGuinness
87. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have registered their waste water systems to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54193/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Offshore Exploration
John McGuinness
41. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for a new offshore licensing and permitting regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53265/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
John McGuinness
140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a claim for benefit and supplementary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53652/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Appeals
John McGuinness
226. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason subsidy payments are not being granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [53648/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
John McGuinness
227. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reasons for the delay in granting a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will expedite the matter. [53653/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Respite Care Services
John McGuinness
264. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if extra home help will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if respite will be arranged. [53647/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
265. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home help arrangement which is now in place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Nursing Home Subventions
John McGuinness
266. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appeal relative to an application under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53651/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
John McGuinness
267. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if increased home support hours and respite at night will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53654/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Arts Plan
John McGuinness
29. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to develop and encourage philanthropic support of the arts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53017/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Departmental Funding
John McGuinness
31. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the discussions he has had with Ballet Ireland on its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53027/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Fee
John McGuinness
665. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on the proposed annual fee of €295 which all social workers will have to pay from next May to register in order to continue practising in the State; if it is his intention to reduce this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52579/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Skills Shortages
John McGuinness
20. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the initiatives he is taking in view of last months report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding serious skills shortages in the ICT sector here; if he supports proposals for an Irish technology visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51854/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Illness Benefit Appeals
John McGuinness
133. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if illness benefit will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will expedited a reply or early payment. [52116/12]