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Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
264. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €50,001 and €60,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4758/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
265. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €60,001 and €70,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4759/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
266. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €70,001 and €80,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4760/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
267. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €80,001 and €90,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4761/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
268. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income between €90,001 and €100,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4762/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Robert Dowds
269. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by the State in 2014 through the universal social charge on the portion of income above €100,000 of all persons who pay the charge. [4763/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Control of Horses
Robert Dowds
328. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to tackle the problem of loose, feral horses or neglected horses in urban areas of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4535/15]
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Tax Yield
Robert Dowds
49. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to increase the tax generated from stallion fees to support Irish horse racing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4001/15]
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Medical Card Applications
Robert Dowds
72. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied); and the reason there has been an unacceptable delay in the processing of this application. [2348/15]
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Robert Dowds
95. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the options for lone parents if they have more than one child and want to avail of a community employment scheme. [2930/15]
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Community Employment Schemes Places
Robert Dowds
96. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if community employment schemes could interview the persons who are applying for the schemes involved with the caring of persons to ensure they have the suitable qualities for this type of role. [2931/15]
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Community Employment Schemes Places
Robert Dowds
97. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if community employment supervisors could sit on the interview panel and meet the persons prior to their engagement in CE schemes. [2932/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Fuel Allowance Payments
Robert Dowds
203. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding fuel allowance entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2609/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility
Robert Dowds
204. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding jobseeker's allowance entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2610/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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IBRC Loans
Robert Dowds
245. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance his views on the bankruptcy arrangements put in place in respect of a person (details supplied) who previously owed €1.2 billion to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, and therefore to the taxpayer and will now pay a total of €10,000 per year for two years before being absolved of all debts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2615/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Legislative Measures
Robert Dowds
317. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views that persons are subject to sufficient rigour within the jurisdiction in relation to bankruptcy arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2614/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Tax Code
Robert Dowds
143. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the financial supports available for persons who are in negative equity who need to let their mortgaged homes and rent alternative accommodation themselves in order to provide for a growing family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49635/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Road Traffic Offences
Robert Dowds
971. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation to help tackle the ongoing illegal use of scrambler motorbikes by unlicensed and under age children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49503/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Road Traffic Offences
Robert Dowds
978. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the current road traffic legislation is sufficient to tackle the illegal use of scrambler motorbikes by unlicensed and under age children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49504/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Road Signage
Robert Dowds
988. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority to relocate a large road sign which is located on the N7 to the rear of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 22 and which was recently erected by the NRA during the construction of the Newlands Cross flyover and which is obstructing the view of residents living in the area. [49595/14]