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Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hospital Services
Terence Flanagan
470. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14010/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
500. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14175/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Terence Flanagan
503. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding midwives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14211/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Mobility Allowance Review
Terence Flanagan
505. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a mobility allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14213/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Palliative Care Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
523. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding palliative care (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14259/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Terence Flanagan
563. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if measures (details supplied) will be considered as part of the alcohol strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14427/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Terence Flanagan
565. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that 20 inpatient rooms for cystic fibrosis patients are needed at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9, where there are currently only seven such rooms; if more money will be allocated to ensure these 20 rooms are provided by 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14444/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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National Children's Hospital Status
Terence Flanagan
566. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the construction of the national children's hospital; his views on concerns regarding delays in constructing the hospital and the impact this is having on treating patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14445/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Terence Flanagan
567. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the critical shortage of front-line cystic fibrosis staff in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14446/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Proposed Legislation
Terence Flanagan
568. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of upcoming legislation that impacts on cystic fibrosis care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14447/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Proposed Legislation
Terence Flanagan
569. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the health information Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14448/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Proposed Legislation
Terence Flanagan
570. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the human tissue Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14449/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Proposed Legislation
Terence Flanagan
571. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding opt-out organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14450/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
629. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed takeover of Dublin Fire Brigade by the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14832/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Dental Services
Terence Flanagan
630. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 5 relating to medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14834/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
650. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14174/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Citizenship Status
Terence Flanagan
652. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14286/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
701. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14172/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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School Patronage
Terence Flanagan
724. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the national school system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14754/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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State Examinations
Terence Flanagan
733. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify the position in respect of a student suffering an illness (details supplied) during State examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14829/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
768. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14008/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
779. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14173/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Referendum Campaigns
Terence Flanagan
781. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding voter turnout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14248/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Election Management System
Terence Flanagan
791. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding working at polling stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14381/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
835. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14171/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Implementation
Terence Flanagan
842. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the solar tariff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14759/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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National Car Test
Terence Flanagan
855. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the national car test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13956/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Road Signage
Terence Flanagan
865. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if equal prominence will be provided on motorway signs to both English and Irish place names; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14166/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
866. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14178/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Terence Flanagan
875. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the 2014 sports capital grant will be available to draw down (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14419/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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National Car Test
Terence Flanagan
885. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken to address the substantial waiting list for national car tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14758/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Taxi Regulations
Terence Flanagan
887. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the case being taken by taxi drivers in respect of the deregulation of the taxi industry a number of years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14833/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Wildlife Regulations
Terence Flanagan
892. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding seagulls (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14426/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Gaeltacht Policy
Terence Flanagan
905. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her strategy to revive the gaeltachtaí (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14167/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
906. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to promote the use of Irish in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14169/15]
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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School Enrolments
Terence Flanagan
166. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school places (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13602/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
Terence Flanagan
191. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the assistance available to residents who cannot obtain flood insurance on their home; the updates that are available regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13089/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Legislative Measures
Terence Flanagan
298. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if legislation is in place to deal with employee-employer disputes regarding issues such as hours of work and pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13091/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Industrial Disputes
Terence Flanagan
301. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to a current dispute (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13092/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Industrial Disputes
Terence Flanagan
302. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide assistance to ensure that an organisation (details supplied) engages with workers through their union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13093/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Industrial Disputes
Terence Flanagan
303. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on concerns that the majority of workers in an organisation (details supplied) say they are employed on part-time flexible contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13094/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Garda Station Closures
Terence Flanagan
403. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations that have closed in the years 2012 to 2014 and to date in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13258/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Garda Station Closures
Terence Flanagan
404. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the closure of Garda stations has resulted in an increase in crime in the areas where the closures took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13259/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Crime Levels
Terence Flanagan
405. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the overall crime level has risen since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13260/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Garda Operations
Terence Flanagan
406. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any measure has been introduced to replace the Garda mobile units initiative that was discontinued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13261/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Health Services Provision
Terence Flanagan
463. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a day centre in Marino-Fairview in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12924/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Terence Flanagan
567. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update regarding windows in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12871/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
640. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied with the availability of sheltered housing and senior citizen housing in the Dublin Bay North constituency; his views that more housing needs to be provided to accommodate more elderly persons in need of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12897/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
641. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that the provision of more sheltered housing and senior citizens' complexes could help to free up larger homes for families on council housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12898/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
642. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated by central Government to Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council in the past three years, to construct sheltered housing and senior citizens' housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12899/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Terence Flanagan
668. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of new houses that need to be built to solve the social housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13262/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Terence Flanagan
669. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social houses that will be built in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13263/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Banking Operations
Terence Flanagan
75. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding bank accounts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12468/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Scientific Research
Terence Flanagan
115. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline his views on concerns that there is currently a drive for commercially realisable research in science in a limited set of prescribed areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12387/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Scientific Research
Terence Flanagan
116. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out his views on the current level of investment in long-term fundamental science research; if he will ensure that funding for this area of research is being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12388/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Scientific Research
Terence Flanagan
219. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of a substantial number of science academics that the current science policies of the Government are negatively affecting research and science education; if she will meet with academics to discuss their concerns first-hand, with a view to making changes to current policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12389/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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School Curriculum
Terence Flanagan
220. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to promote the teaching of sign language in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12390/15]
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Terence Flanagan
225. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a new school building will be provided in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12464/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Citizenship Applications
Terence Flanagan
107. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding visa requirements in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12229/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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One-Parent Family Payment Appeals
Terence Flanagan
200. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 is entitled to a one-parent family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11538/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Insurance Levy
Terence Flanagan
287. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the level of funds that have been generated by the non-life insurance levy to date since it was first applied in 1982; the amount paid out by the insurance compensation fund during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12021/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Crime Prevention
Terence Flanagan
441. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take to prevent break-ins (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11312/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Firearms Licences
Terence Flanagan
468. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if compensation will be paid to licensed firearms holders if the existing legislation in relation to firearms changes and their firearms are taken from them (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11474/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Firearms and Ammunition Security
Terence Flanagan
469. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to address the increase in the number of unlicensed firearms here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11475/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Firearms and Ammunition Security
Terence Flanagan
470. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on incorrect information that was provided to her and the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding the number of licensed firearms stolen from 2010 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11476/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Passport Applications
Terence Flanagan
741. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason passport renewal applications are not accepted by post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11472/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Broadcasting Charge
Terence Flanagan
24. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update regarding his plans to introduce a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10233/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Biofuel Obligation Scheme
Terence Flanagan
28. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of plans to make biofuel more readily available through fuel pumps in retail garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10234/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Public Sector Staff Training
Terence Flanagan
124. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to ensure more staff within the public service are trained to use sign language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11014/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
194. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that discussions were not held regarding changes to the emergency ambulance calls service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10821/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
195. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that no Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance services are taken out of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10822/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
196. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if the number of Dublin Fire Brigade ambulances will increase this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10823/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Ambulance Service Provision
Terence Flanagan
197. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his assessment of the announcement this week by Dublin City Council that Dublin Fire Brigade's ambulance service call and dispatch function will be controlled by the Health Service Executive from later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10824/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Water Charges Administration
Terence Flanagan
241. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10770/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Development Contributions
Terence Flanagan
256. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding development levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10863/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Fire Service
Terence Flanagan
272. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding his Department's review of Dublin Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11013/15]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Priory Hall Development
Terence Flanagan
273. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding the redevelopment of Priory Hall, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11015/15]
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Irish Language
Terence Flanagan
17. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the lifting of the derogation for the Irish language to be recognised as an official language in the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10015/15]
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Corporation Tax Regime
Terence Flanagan
50. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding corporation tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10599/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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National Car Test
Terence Flanagan
143. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update, regarding the steps being taken to reduce the backlog for those drivers waiting to obtain a national car test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Gambling Legislation
Terence Flanagan
304. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in introducing legislation in respect of gambling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9904/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Terence Flanagan
363. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will appoint a Minister of State for drugs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10572/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
506. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Dublin Social Housing Delivery Taskforce (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9893/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Housing Provision
Terence Flanagan
507. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department will provide funding assistance (details supplied) to ensure that housing can be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9895/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Airport Development Projects
Terence Flanagan
568. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new forum that is to replace the Dublin Airport Stakeholders Forum will meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9960/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Rail Services
Terence Flanagan
595. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with overcrowding on the DART during peak times; and if Irish Rail have sought more funding to provide more trains and carriages during peak times. [9875/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Haulage Industry Regulation
Terence Flanagan
600. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding employment opportunities for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10377/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Community Employment Schemes Review
Terence Flanagan
10. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the operation of the community employment scheme; her further plans to increase the numbers participating in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9208/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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National Internship Scheme Administration
Terence Flanagan
29. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the operation of the JobBridge scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9207/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Revenue Commissioners Investigations
Terence Flanagan
79. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a special task force to combat illegal tobacco and fuel smuggling here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9674/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Employment Rights
Terence Flanagan
104. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the regulation for au pairs; his plans for new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Job Losses
Terence Flanagan
105. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the involvement he has had regarding job losses at a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9708/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Job Losses
Terence Flanagan
106. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his assessment of job creation in Coolock, Dublin 17, and the surrounding areas; if alternative jobs will be found for those set to lose their jobs at a company (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9709/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Hare Coursing
Terence Flanagan
116. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if hare coursing will be banned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Insolvency Service of Ireland
Terence Flanagan
161. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on reducing the bankruptcy period to one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9849/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Terence Flanagan
169. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of providing a second early childhood care and education year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9844/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Hospital Procedures
Terence Flanagan
190. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views that delays in patients undergoing procedures at the country's hospitals - over a year in some cases - will cost the State more money because patients with medical cards will be obliged to continue taking prescribed medication for longer periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9669/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Respite Care Grant Data
Terence Flanagan
201. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on the significant drop in the amount of respite beds available, particularly in the past two years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9710/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Respite Care Grant Data
Terence Flanagan
202. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to address the problem of no respite beds being available for persons under 65 years of age since the start of January 2015 in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9711/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Respite Care Grant Data
Terence Flanagan
203. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the length of time it takes for respite care to be allocated, once a person has applied to the Health Service Executive for a respite bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9712/15]