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Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Insolvency Payments Scheme Payments
John McGuinness
290. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a payment from the insolvency fund will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the payment will be expedited. [41686/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Guardian's Payment Appeals
John McGuinness
321. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if guardians payment will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow [42051/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Services for People with Disabilities
John McGuinness
542. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a place will be funded at the Delta Centre, County Carlow, for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a response [41687/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
543. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will fund on an exceptional basis an operation for gum disease which necessitates gum and bone graft for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a review of their case [41688/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Medical Card Appeals
John McGuinness
585. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application now under appeal will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Health Services Provision
John McGuinness
586. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a placement will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Hospital Consultants Remuneration
John McGuinness
63. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the terms agreed with consultants at the Labour Relations Commission; the aspects of the deal that have yet to be agreed; his views on whether these changes will begin from 1 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40966/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Health Insurance Company Payments
John McGuinness
71. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in collecting moneys owed by insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40979/12]
Wed, 26 Sep 2012
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Child Detention Centres
John McGuinness
21. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made to date in expanding the facilities at Oberstown Children Detention Centre, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40693/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
John McGuinness
94. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he has costed the proposal to grant a rebate on diesel to essential users as allowed under EU directive 2003/96/EC; if he plans to introduce such a rebate in view of the pressures being experienced by the haulage industry in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40129/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Commemorative Events
John McGuinness
332. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence his views on the issues raised by a person (details supplied) in County Clare in correspondence to him dated 16 May 2012; if he will accept any of the suggestions made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40127/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Health Services Expenditure
John McGuinness
402. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has made a payment to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if so, the amount granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40126/12]
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Hospital Staff Issues
John McGuinness
403. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the ten new midwife positions approved by him for St. Luke's Hospital, County Kilkenny, have now been filled; the number of applicants for the ten positions and the date each one was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40128/12]
Thu, 20 Sep 2012
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Overseas Missions
John McGuinness
16. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence the role that the Irish Defence Forces will play in future UN missions in Syria; if the Defence Forces are preparing for such a mission in view of the deteriorating situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39455/12]
Wed, 19 Sep 2012
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Garda Stations Closures
John McGuinness
24. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to close Garda stations; the number of closures; the stations that will be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39113/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Water Meters Installation
John McGuinness
45. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the current time frame for the introduction of water metering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38988/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Employment Support Services
John McGuinness
324 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an area (details supplied) has been branded Dublin’s worst unemployment blackspot after census figures revealed that 42.6% of residents there are out of work; if he will detail the action open to him; if he will order the relevant State agencies to pay particular attention to the area and create employment opportunities for those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Garda Operations
John McGuinness
631 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that sufficient resources will be made available to the Garda to allow for the proper policing of the forthcoming Marlay Park concerts; if he appreciates the need to assure the public following the recent incidents at the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Family Support Services
John McGuinness
674 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an independent review of the circumstances relative to the care of a family (details supplied) will be undertaken by the Health Service Executive to evaluate if the rights of the children and their parents are being honoured; if all of the complaints made have been fully investigated and responded to; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
709 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
712 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appeal for a full medical will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
[35969/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
754 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford.
[36442/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
755 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36445/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
756 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved.
[36447/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
757 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for assessment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36449/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
758 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
[36451/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
759 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter.
[36452/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
760 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment for assessment will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite the matter.
[36453/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
John McGuinness
761 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in arranging an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the matter will be expedited.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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Health Services
John McGuinness
762 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if occupational therapy services will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason for the delay in relation to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36456/12]
Thu, 19 Jul 2012
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EU Directives
John McGuinness
804 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health in respect of Ireland’s bilateral health care reimbursement agreement with the United Kingdom arising from the application of Regulation (EC) 1408/71 if he will provide the information (details supplied).
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga
John McGuinness
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D’fhiafraigh John McGuinness den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé mhéid airgid a shábhálfar trí Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga a chur isteach in Oifig an Ombudsman, an bhfuil sé sásta le gnó a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge le muintir na Gaeltachta.
[35395/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Invalidity Pension
John McGuinness
173 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the decision not to grant invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary and if she will expedite a response.
[35710/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Carer’s Allowance
John McGuinness
174 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 Carlow.
[35711/12]
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Wildlife Protection
John McGuinness
193 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the declaration under regulation 3(1)(A) of the European Communities Wildlife Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 254 of 1986) allows for derogation to control both feral and wood pigeons for crop protection and in case of feral pigeons the declaration allows for an additional month of control for that purpose; if he will outline the rationale for this distinction bearing in mind that wood pigeons would seem more likely to cause crop damage than feral pigeons; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Firearm Certificates
John McGuinness
258 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether section 3(9) of the Firearms Act 1925, which permits the Garda authorities to take up to three months to make a decision on the renewal of a firearm certificate is unfair on the applicant who must lodge an application in renewal exactly three months before expiry of the existing certificate, which is the earliest time permitted under the Act, in order to be sure that they do not end up potentially being in possession of a firearm without a current certificate through no fault of their own, should the Garda take the full three months as allowed by the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Firearm Certificates
John McGuinness
259 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will explain the way section 3(9) of the Firearms Act allows a firearms licence holder to apply for renewal of their firearms certificate three months before expiry of the existing certificate whereas section 9(6)( c ) of the same act only allows for the same application to be made one month before expiry and if he will confirm which provision is the correct one; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Access to Health Services
John McGuinness
311 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a speech therapy service will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35638/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Invalidity Pension
John McGuinness
258 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme
John McGuinness
268 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if rent allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances
John McGuinness
754 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will provide medical devices in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter.
[34538/12]
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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Medical Cards
John McGuinness
851 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be expedited and approved.
[35329/12]
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance
John McGuinness
129 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for a decision to be taken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in respect of their application for domiciliary care allowance; and if the matter will be expedited in view of the urgency of this case.
[34093/12]
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Health Services
John McGuinness
246 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 445 of 17 January 2012, if he will arrange an urgent appointment for at the ear, nose and throat clinic, Waterford Regional Hospital (details supplied) in County Waterford.
[34200/12]
Wed, 11 Jul 2012
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Nuclear Proliferation
John McGuinness
7 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on any progress the EU has made in relation to its sanctions on Iran; the progress that has been made in negotiations with the regime in relation to their nuclear programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33523/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Carer’s Allowance
John McGuinness
222 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.
[33018/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Carer’s Allowance
John McGuinness
223 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
[33020/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Disability Allowance
John McGuinness
258 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (detaiils supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will expedite a response.
[33446/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Carer’s Allowance
John McGuinness
259 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response.
[33447/12]
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
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Carer’s Allowance
John McGuinness
260 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal will be expedited for carer’s and social welfare allowance in view of the fact that they were registered on 29 July, 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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