Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Michael McNamara

640. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has compiled any data on the role that hedgerows play in carbon sequestration and thereby in meeting Ireland's obligations under the Kyoto Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18673/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

856. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the annual total allocation from the HSE for people with disabilities in Clare for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19312/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

886. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the annual total allocation to NGOs within County Clare for services to people with disabilities for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19425/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

887. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the allocation to each NGO in County Clare in receipt of funding for services to disability in 2011, 2012 and 2013. [19426/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

888. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities who benefitted from services he funds for person with disabilities within County Clare; and if he will provide a breakdown in respect of the Health Service Executive and each NGO. [19427/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

889. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the amount assigned to rent, transport and salaries for each NGO. [19428/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

890. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the number of organisations within County Clare who are providing services on a voluntary basis to persons with disabilities. [19429/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McNamara

891. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the number of disabled persons in County Clare who are awaiting aids and appliances for a time period in excess of six months. [19432/14]

Rail Services

Michael McNamara

927. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Irish Rail services from Galway, via Limerick, to Cork, the fourth, third and second largest cities in the State take from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes, when private bus competitors can cover the journey in 2 hours 50 minutes and the estimated travel time by car is 2 hours 38 minutes. [18623/14]

Rail Services

Michael McNamara

928. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason express trains between Dublin and Limerick all travel via Limerick Junction, thereby servicing only stations already serviced by express trains between Dublin and Cork, when the route via Ballybrophy is substantially shorter and also serves potential customers in Clare and Tipperary. [18624/14]

Rail Services

Michael McNamara

929. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will appoint a management team to Irish Rail which will run the rail network so as to provide a service across as much of the State as possible and thereby attract greater revenues for the company. [18625/14]

Railway Stations Car Park Charges

Michael McNamara

930. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he believes pay and display at Irish Rail car parks, which requires customers to decide in advance the exact return train they will take, is an incentive to use Irish Rail services. [18626/14]

Freedom of Information Remit

Michael McNamara

931. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the absence of any competition to Irish Rail, he is of the opinion that Irish Rail can legitimately use the excuse of commercial sensitivity to refuse to provide information to elected representatives. [18627/14]

Local Improvement Scheme

Michael McNamara

959. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make an allocation to local authorities to fund works under the local improvement scheme and thereby remove their discretion to divert such funding to other areas. [19516/14]

Local Improvement Scheme

Michael McNamara

960. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make an allocation to local authorities specifically to fund works under the local improvement scheme and thereby remove their discretion to divert any such funding to other areas. [19517/14]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Michael McNamara

125. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection is she will identify the provisions in the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 or Statutory Instrument 142 of 2007 which provide a lawful basis for discriminating between those who receive social welfare payments directly to their bank accounts and those who receive their payments through the post office network in the manner prescribed for proving their respective unemployment. [18373/14]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Michael McNamara

126. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if she considers that those who receive social welfare payments directly to their bank accounts are less likely to claim jobseeker's allowance in respect of days when they are not unemployed than those who receive their payments through the post office network. [18375/14]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Michael McNamara

127. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department considers that jobseeker's allowance claimants aged 30 or under are more likely to claim jobseeker's allowance in respect of days when they are not unemployed than those who are aged 60 and over. [18376/14]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Michael McNamara

128. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection of the 17,000 letters issued to jobseeking clients between late 2013 and April 2014, the number sent to clients aged under 30 and if she considers they are more likely to claim jobseeker's allowance in respect of days when they are not unemployed than those who are aged over 60. [18377/14]

Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure

Michael McNamara

129. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if a saving would accrue to her Department if all jobseeking clients received their payments through electronic fund transfers and if she will outline the scale of any such saving. [18378/14]

Live Exports

Michael McNamara

207. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will indicate the animal welfare justification for the requirement that a ship’s classification certificate must be issued by a classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies; and the way in which this requirement complies with the requirement of EU law to adopt rules in the field of the transport of animals in order to eliminate technical barriers to trade in live animals and to allow market organisations to operate smoothly. [18362/14]

Live Exports

Michael McNamara

208. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the current rules in relation to the approval of ships for livestock transport are set higher than those which apply in other EU member states. [18363/14]

Live Exports

Michael McNamara

140. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of boats from Ireland that are currently approved by his Department for the export of livestock to North Africa. [16847/14]

Legislative Measures

Michael McNamara

141. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he proposes to amend or replace the Diseases of Animals (Carriage of Cattle by Sea) Orders 1996 and 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16848/14]

Beef Exports

Michael McNamara

148. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason international certificates for live exports of cattle are only accepted from 11 organisations when there are many other organisations which issue such certificates for vessels transporting livestock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16933/14]

Grant Payments

Michael McNamara

483. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in paying the Burren life scheme which was due to be paid out in mid March following a visit from officials of his Department on 3 March 2014 to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16078/14]

Road Projects Status

Michael McNamara

742. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of his recently expressed opinions on the future operations of the Limerick tunnel, he will reconsider his support for the distributor road around Limerick city which professes to relieve pressure on the existing river crossings in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16758/14]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Michael McNamara

262. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection how many letters were sent to social welfare recipients in 2014 offering them the possibility of having their payment lodged directly into a bank account or building society account; how many such letters issued in 2013; how such recipients were selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14805/14]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Michael McNamara

263. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the statutory basis for the requirement to sign on at a social welfare office. [14806/14]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Michael McNamara

264. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when she plans to announce a tendering process for social welfare payments by electronic funds transfers. [14807/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Michael McNamara

325. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the availability of broadband connectivity in County Clare in relation to the national broadband scheme, the rural broadband scheme, improvement in connection speeds and overall availability in the county resultant from the implementation of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14999/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Michael McNamara

326. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas of County Clare that are as of yet unable to access broadband Internet connectivity; if a timeframe exists in which these communities will have access to broadband Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/14]

Hospitals Building Programme

Michael McNamara

211. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will meet Raheen Hospital Support Group to outline detailed plans for the upgrade of Raheen Community Hospital to Health and Information Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14361/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Michael McNamara

1223. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide permission to Kilrush Town Council to proceed with Kilrush sports and development astro turf facility which is currently awaiting departmental permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13645/14]

EU Solidarity Fund

Michael McNamara

15. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Ireland is not applying to the EU solidarity fund under Article 2 of the regulation which provides that, under exceptional circumstances, even when the quantitative criteria laid down in the first subparagraph, of damage estimated at more than 0.6% of gross national income, are not met, a region could also benefit from assistance from the fund, where that region has been affected by an extraordinary disaster, mainly a natural one, affecting the major part of its population, with serious and lasting repercussions on living conditions and the economic stability of the region. [9310/14]

EU Solidarity Fund

Michael McNamara

31. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the EU solidarity fund has been explored as a source of moneys to fund repairs to special areas of conservation as the aim of the fund is to complement the efforts of the State and to cover a share of the public expenditure in carrying out essential emergency operations, including immediate securing of preventative infrastructures and measures of immediate protection of the cultural heritage and immediate cleaning up of disaster stricken areas, including natural zones. [9311/14]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Michael McNamara

173. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the 25% of the agri-environment options scheme payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12380/14]

Teachers' Remuneration

Michael McNamara

122. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a response to an application for incremental credit for teaching service in HSI Limerick Business School; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/14]

Hospital Services

Michael McNamara

252. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will meet Raheen Hospital Support Group; if he will outline the detailed plans for the upgrade of Raheen Community Hospital to Health Information Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11360/14]

Special Areas of Conservation Criteria

Michael McNamara

209. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Parks and Wildlife Service will organise a meeting in west Clare at which officials can outline the emergency works that farmers and landowners of lands in SPAs and SACs can undertake without incurring penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10462/14]

Food Safety Standards Regulation

Michael McNamara

330. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the standard to which non-pasteurised, Irish-produced cheeses are tested in Ireland differs from other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10412/14]

Food Safety Standards Regulation

Michael McNamara

331. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if PCR testing is carried out on non-pasteurised imported cheeses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10413/14]

Food Safety Standards Regulation

Michael McNamara

332. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Irish cheese producers are selected for PCR testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10414/14]

Food Safety Standards Regulation

Michael McNamara

333. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legal basis for PCR testing on cheese; if this is required by EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/14]

Irish Water Remit

Michael McNamara

155. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will participate in the per cent for art scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9911/14]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Michael McNamara

35. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the options identified by his Department in terms of tax relief incentives to encourage householders and businesses to undertake flood prevention works or other measures and the cost-benefit analysis being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8118/14]

HSE Governance

Michael McNamara

231. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8643/14]

Tourism Promotion

Michael McNamara

105. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the footfall to date on the Wild Atlantic Way and the Green Way in the west of Ireland; his plans to support SMEs and entrepreneurs along these routes offering tourism related services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7716/14]

Transport Infrastructure

Michael McNamara

112. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the impact of the recent storm damage on Ireland’s maritime facilities and on coastal erosion; the implications for roads and transport infrastructure; the resultant actions of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7524/14]

State Bodies

Michael McNamara

142. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of any bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7473/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Michael McNamara

143. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of bodies in respect of which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7474/14]

Flood Prevention Measures

Michael McNamara

302. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set out the options identified by his Department in terms of State investment in flood defences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8148/14]

Rural Transport Services Provision

Michael McNamara

798. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the progress to date in reforming rural transport and how his Department is working with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to devise the rural development strategy to include improvements in rural transport, tourism and diversity of sporting facilities and activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7715/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

41. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7002/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

42. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7017/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

49. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7001/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

50. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7016/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

67. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6999/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

68. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7014/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

82. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7006/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

83. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7021/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

86. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7004/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

87. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7019/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

93. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of her Department in respect of Government policy for which she is responsible for answering parliamentary questions, pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7007/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

94. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of bodies to which she has the authority to appoint board members. [7022/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

112. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6995/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

113. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7010/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

115. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6997/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

116. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7012/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

125. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7000/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

126. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7015/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

150. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7005/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

151. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7020/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

160. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6998/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

161. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7013/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

167. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6994/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

168. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7009/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

181. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of her Department in respect of Government policy for which she is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6996/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

182. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a list of bodies to which she has the authority to appoint board members. [7011/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

205. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7003/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

206. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7018/14]

Departmental Bodies

Michael McNamara

231. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7008/14]

Ministerial Appointments

Michael McNamara

232. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7023/14]

Garda Youth Diversion Projects

Michael McNamara

33. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the youth diversion projects and progress made on reducing anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour in young people, links with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, and any new initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5248/14]

Irish Prison Service

Michael McNamara

40. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on implementing the Irish Prison Service Strategic Plan 2012–2015 and implementation of its key recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5249/14]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Michael McNamara

159. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 will be commenced; if its operation will apply to existing employees dealing with children; the procedures that will be in place for vetting existing employees and those returning from long leave-of-absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4722/14]

Property Tax Administration

Michael McNamara

108. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if there is any legal impediment to local authorities passing on, or charging a levy in respect of, the local property tax payable in respect of local authority owned properties to the tenants thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55297/13]

Waste Management

Michael McNamara

415. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the materials that had to be removed by the Army from Enva Limited, based in Shannon, on 1 December last; if the Environmental Protection Agency licence provided allowed for the storage of said materials; the risks posed to the public by their storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54247/13]

Agrifood Sector Issues

Michael McNamara

6. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to date on joint agricultural development and agribusiness investments in Ethiopia and Ireland; other opportunities being explored for agribusiness in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53133/13]

Food Exports

Michael McNamara

35. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made during the trade visit to Nigeria in agribusiness potential, given that some of the fastest growing states in the world are in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53134/13]

Departmental Funding

Michael McNamara

40. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the funding East Clare Community Co-Op Society Ltd has received from his Department in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53406/13]

Community Employment Schemes Funding

Michael McNamara

91. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the funding East Clare Community Co-Op Society Ltd has received from her Department in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53409/13]

Departmental Funding

Michael McNamara

126. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding East Clare Community Co-Op Society Ltd. received from his Department in 2010 to 2012, inclusive, and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53408/13]

Community Development Projects

Michael McNamara

207. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding East Clare Community Co-Op Society Ltd has received from the Department in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53434/13]

National Lottery Funding Disbursement

Michael McNamara

211. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the funding East Clare Community Co-Op Society Ltd. has received from his Department in 2010 to 2013, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53407/13]

Schools Building Projects Administration

Michael McNamara

113. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department encourages boards of management in receipt of funding for devolved projects to provide information on the successful tender to unsuccessful tenderers; if he will clarify whether issues of commercial sensitivity apply to freedom of information requests that relate to tendering processes which have been completed; if so, for how long after the process has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51743/13]

Schools Building Projects Administration

Michael McNamara

114. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department discouraged a board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Clare in receipt of funding for devolved projects to provide information on the successful tender to unsuccessful tenderers. [51744/13]

Schools Building Projects Administration

Michael McNamara

115. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm whether his Department was involved in a tender process this year carried out by a board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Clare which received funding for a devolved projects, specifically whether his servants or agents advised that a tender could not be accepted. [51745/13]

Wastewater Treatment

Michael McNamara

487. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list the issues Clare County Council was asked to address by letter of October 2012, informing the council that the preliminary report for the Shannon sewerage scheme was not approved and that the council should address issues in relation to the report as set out by his Department; if the council has responded; if the council has addressed the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50738/13]

Wastewater Treatment

Michael McNamara

488. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has received the report of the Environmental Protection Agency audit, dated 16 October 2013, on the Shannon town wastewater treatment plant of Clare County Council, which found that the Shannon town wastewater treatment plant was generating significant hydrogen sulfide odours, it was designed and built without preliminary treatment facilities, it is operating in a septic condition probably due to the inadequacy of the mixing/aeration equipment currently installed, it is currently achieving very little in terms of wastewater treatment, and that urgent priority measures need to be taken ahead of the longer term planned upgrade of the plant; the way in which he will respond to the urgent need identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50739/13]