Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh gach suí
Leathanach 3 de 4
Máirt, 4 Márta 2014
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Building Regulations Amendments
Eric J. Byrne
285. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding SI 9 of 2014, Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10792/14]
Déar, 27 Feabh 2014
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Energy Prices
Eric J. Byrne
151. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the price to consumers of gas, particularly in view of the long cold wet winter this year and that working families and vulnerable elderly people are finding it impossible to meet the costs of heating their homes and flats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10036/14]
Céad, 26 Feabh 2014
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Consumer Protection
Eric J. Byrne
52. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify a situation regarding Bank of Scotland (Ireland) and its loan book, customers of this bank have been informed that the Bank of Scotland (Ireland) have sold off a portion of its loan book to an American Company, Apollo, in view of this fact the protection that will be afforded to Bank of Scotland (Ireland) mortgage holders here from the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9820/14]
Máirt, 25 Feabh 2014
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Student Support Schemes
Eric J. Byrne
300. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding student grants. [9463/14]
Máirt, 25 Feabh 2014
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State Properties
Eric J. Byrne
541. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will designate a liaison person from the prison service who will liaise with Dublin City Council and local residents on the derelict site owned by them at the corner of SCR and Kilmainham Road; the position regarding the site, detailing planning permission, works carried out on the site, future plans with timelines and design-tender briefs prepared for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9415/14]
Máirt, 25 Feabh 2014
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Adoption Legislation
Eric J. Byrne
629. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9611/14]
Céad, 19 Feabh 2014
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EU Agreements
Eric J. Byrne
15. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the Swiss referendum result on limiting the free movement of citizens from the EU; the position Ireland will adopt at European Council level and proposals at EU level in response to the Swiss decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/14]
Céad, 19 Feabh 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Eric J. Byrne
32. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on developments on the Haas proposals; and if the Irish and British Governments are considering intervention to advance progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8000/14]
Máirt, 18 Feabh 2014
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Schools Amalgamation
Eric J. Byrne
286. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify a situation regarding schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8201/14]
Máirt, 18 Feabh 2014
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Local Employment Service
Eric J. Byrne
367. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will be obliged to put the provision of local employment services and jobs clubs, currently provided by a range of community and voluntary organisations, out to public tender from 2015 onwards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7587/14]
Máirt, 11 Feabh 2014
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Trade Agreements
Eric J. Byrne
258. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the free trade agreement between Ireland and Canada; what it entails; if he will clarify a matter regarding this agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6278/14]
Máirt, 11 Feabh 2014
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Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
303. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exception will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 regarding an exceptional needs payment to cover expenses related to a continuous cardiac monitor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6442/14]
Déar, 6 Feabh 2014
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Overseas Missions
Eric J. Byrne
13. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish personnel that are serving with the UNDOF mission in Syria; their roles and the duration of their tours of duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5562/14]
Déar, 6 Feabh 2014
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Foreign Conflicts
Eric J. Byrne
16. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the outcomes of his high level meetings in Ramallah and Israel on his trip to the Middle East; if he will provide an update on the current difficulties in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5563/14]
Déar, 6 Feabh 2014
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Local and Community Development Programme Planning
Eric J. Byrne
122. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if future rounds of the local community development programme or Leader programmes will be subject to a competitive tendering process; if so, will private for profit companies be eligible to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5939/14]
Céad, 5 Feabh 2014
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Immigrant Investor Programme Applications
Eric J. Byrne
46. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications that have been received and approved for the immigrant investor programme and the start-up entrepreneur programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5247/14]
Máirt, 28 Ean 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
294. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the situation regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4141/14]
Máirt, 28 Ean 2014
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Household Benefits Scheme
Eric J. Byrne
361. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale behind the removal of the free telephone allowance from the household benefits package; if it is envisaged that this payment will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3546/14]
Máirt, 21 Ean 2014
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Public Transport Provision
Eric J. Byrne
692. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a nitelink and air coach service in respect of an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2800/14]
Céad, 15 Ean 2014
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
342. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria used to qualify for payment for supplementary welfare allowance; the amount that is actually spent on items such as these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55296/13]
Céad, 15 Ean 2014
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Tourism Industry
Eric J. Byrne
925. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Dublin Tourism Office, which was run in the old church in St. Andrew's Street by Fáilte Ireland; the plans to replace the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55407/13]
Céad, 15 Ean 2014
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Tourism Industry
Eric J. Byrne
926. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the tourism offices in Dublin for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, specifically at St. Andrew's Church, Dublin; the reason these services are being discontinued; whether there is now an emphasis being placed on private operators and tour guides as opposed to public bodies, such as those referred to; whether Fáilte Ireland will have to carry the burden of complaints of consumers using these private operators; to outline the relationship between Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourism Board; to outline any plans to develop tourism facilities in the area of Dublin City Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55410/13]
Máirt, 17 Noll 2013
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Residency Permits
Eric J. Byrne
448. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his position in relation to an earned regularisation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54178/13]
Déar, 12 Noll 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Eric J. Byrne
37. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the number of house owners who applied to have their local property tax deducted from their social welfare payments but cannot avail of this option because their personal income is too low and they may not have been advised of this and now find themselves in arrears, through no fault of their own, with their local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53490/13]
Céad, 11 Noll 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Eric J. Byrne
56. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant appeal. [53246/13]
Céad, 27 Samh 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Eric J. Byrne
38. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding property tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W. [50947/13]
Máirt, 26 Samh 2013
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Enterprise Support Schemes
Eric J. Byrne
304. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the various different types of funding available for start-up business and specifically targeted funding for new enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50173/13]
Máirt, 12 Samh 2013
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Fuel Allowance Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
207. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding fuel allowance in respect of a persons (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if she will grant same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48106/13]
Máirt, 12 Samh 2013
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Departmental Properties
Eric J. Byrne
298. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the person who receives the income from the billboards placed on the site in the control of the prison service at the junction of Old Kilmainham Road and South Circular Road; the future plans for this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48207/13]
Máirt, 12 Samh 2013
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Eric J. Byrne
454. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding for a project (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48031/13]
Déar, 7 Samh 2013
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Child Care Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
111. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 122 of 23 October 2013, if he will clarify the situation regarding the provision of crèche facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47413/13]
Céad, 6 Samh 2013
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Family Support Services
Eric J. Byrne
79. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlements available to a person as a single, separated parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47239/13]
Máirt, 5 Samh 2013
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Social Welfare Schemes
Eric J. Byrne
477. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the way the implementation of DSP's new programme JobPath will impact the current funding of the existing local employment service, LES, and the continued employment of existing staff that deliver this vital service; the timeframe in which LES contracts with the partnership companies will run in 2014 and 2015; and if the Department's position on the LES is becoming aligned with city councils and county councils under the area partnership companies. [45868/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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State Bodies Expenditure
Eric J. Byrne
92. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance his views on the multiple independent procurement of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are compliant with European Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system, as has been done in the US and the UK with the consequent savings that produces; the reason, despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; and if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45566/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
117. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are compliant with European Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system, as has been done in the US and the UK with the consequent savings that produces; the reason, despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; and if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies, HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45567/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
120. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are compliant with European Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system, as has been done in the US and the UK with the consequent savings that produces; the reason, despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; and if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies, HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45565/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
127. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are compliant with EU Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system as has been done in the US and the UK with the consequent savings that produces; the reason despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies, HEs, and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45564/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
170. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are complaint with EU Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system as has been done in the US and the UK with the consequent savings that produces; the reason despite the existence of a National Research Platform Report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45569/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
193. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are complaint with EU Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system as has been done in the United States and the United Kingdom with the consequent savings that produces; the reason despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; and if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45570/13]
Déar, 24 DFómh 2013
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Research and Development Funding
Eric J. Byrne
269. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on the multiple independent procurements of research grant management software by agencies under the control of his Department and the total cost to the taxpayer of these systems; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same supplier has supplied all but one of these systems and that all are complaint with EU Commission standards on the exchange of research information and are all capable of being integrated into one grant management system, as has been done in the US and the UK, with the consequent savings that produces; the reason despite the existence of a national research platform report, no progress has been made on the implementation of an integrated national research platform; and if his attention has been drawn to the consequent diversion of resources in research bodies HEs and others to the management of these multiple systems and away from the proper good governance of public resources spent on research. [45568/13]
Céad, 23 DFómh 2013
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Child Care Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
112. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the provision of crèche facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44919/13]
Céad, 23 DFómh 2013
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Deer Hunting
Eric J. Byrne
135. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the shooting licences available to persons to stalk deer in the Dublin-Wicklow mountains. [45323/13]
Céad, 9 DFómh 2013
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Eric J. Byrne
125. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 182 of 2 October 2013, when a decision will be made regarding the appeal; if this appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42628/13]
Céad, 2 DFómh 2013
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Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Eric J. Byrne
182. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale behind a decision not to award a payment to a person (details supplied); if this decision may be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41235/13]
Déar, 26 MFómh 2013
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Marriages of Convenience
Eric J. Byrne
185. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his position regarding sham marriages, especially in relation to citizens from Latvia and Pakistan; if there are statistics available for offenders from these and other countries involved in this practice; the steps being taken at national and European level to eradicate this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40217/13]
Déar, 26 MFómh 2013
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HSE Properties
Eric J. Byrne
244. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm what the Health Service Executive plans to do with a site which it recently bought (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40177/13]
Céad, 18 MFómh 2013
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Nursing Home Services
Eric J. Byrne
1299. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the appropriate legal minimum ratio of nursing staff to patients in nursing homes; the minimum standard of care as set by his Department in nursing homes; if any consideration is being given to a continuity of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36996/13]
Máirt, 16 Iúil 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Eric J. Byrne
336. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/13]
Déar, 11 Iúil 2013
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Oireachtas Members' Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
108. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reasons behind the payment of a whips allowance to the Socialist Party and the People Before Profit Alliance in view of the fact that both of these parties only have one member in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/13]
Déar, 11 Iúil 2013
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Oireachtas Members' Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
109. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number and names of all Deputies in Dáil Éireann who receive the independent leader's allowance; the amount they receive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33990/13]
Déar, 11 Iúil 2013
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Oireachtas Members' Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
111. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason behind the payment of a whips allowance to the Socialist Party and the People Before Profit Alliance in view of the fact that these parties only have one member in Dáil Éireann and for a group to be recognised for speaking rights in Dáil Éireann it requires seven members; the reason this payment is made to these Deputies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33993/13]
Máirt, 9 Iúil 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Eric J. Byrne
243. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Question No. 124 of 26 June 2013 if he will outline the number of State-owned sites and buildings in the Dublin City Council area; their area and size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33061/13]
Máirt, 9 Iúil 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Eric J. Byrne
244. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Question No. 124 of 26 June 2013 to set out the number of vacant State-owned sites and buildings in the Dublin City Council area, their area and size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33129/13]
Máirt, 9 Iúil 2013
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Public Sector Staff Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
251. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views regarding pay cuts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33064/13]
Céad, 3 Iúil 2013
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
114. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify a situation regarding special needs assistants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32433/13]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2013
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Special Educational Needs Expenditure
Eric J. Byrne
335. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cuts to the educational provision for children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/13]
Déar, 20 Meith 2013
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Services for People with Disabilities
Eric J. Byrne
229. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views regarding adult day services (details supplied) in Dublin. [29714/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Eric J. Byrne
106. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports inclusive peace negotiations in Colombia that provide for a stronger role for civil society, and the creation of conditions for the safe participation of civil society in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26700/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
249. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide this Deputy with a list of all secondary schools, phone numbers, pupil number, principals and autism facilities in the Dublin 6, 8 and 12 areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26812/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Community Welfare Services
Eric J. Byrne
407. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a humanitarian assistance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26800/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Back to Education Allowance Applications
Eric J. Byrne
452. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding back to education allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27703/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Hospital Services
Eric J. Byrne
964. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health to whom a general practitioner of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 suffering from tonsillitis should approach to achieve the quickest turnaround, if the person has recently been referred to St James Hospital, Dublin, by their doctor; if he will confirm if parents have any access to consultants who conduct tonsillitis procedures; the role of the ear, nose and throat department of the hospital vis-à-vis this required operation; the approximate waiting period on the public waiting list and if the patient has any rights of access to those consultants with the shortest waiting list in Dublin hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27013/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Respite Care Services
Eric J. Byrne
976. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position regarding respite care in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27012/13]
Déar, 23 Beal 2013
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Proposed Legislation
Eric J. Byrne
130. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24807/13]
Déar, 23 Beal 2013
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Local Government Reform
Eric J. Byrne
132. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline, in respect of existing structures, the names of those persons who currently sit on the socioeconomic committees for Dublin as envisaged by Putting People First; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24831/13]
Déar, 23 Beal 2013
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Local Government Reform
Eric J. Byrne
140. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of Putting People First, while the partnerships are represented on the alignment group through the three ILDN representatives, his views on whether this group is lacking in its full representation of the community sector in the absence of a trade union representative; his further views that the socio economic committee in each city and county should accommodate a trade union representative or worker representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25010/13]
Déar, 23 Beal 2013
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Local Government Reform
Eric J. Byrne
141. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of Putting People First, his views on whether there should be an amendment to ensure that a workers representative can be appointed to the alignment implementation working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25011/13]
Déar, 23 Beal 2013
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Local Government Reform
Eric J. Byrne
142. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the necessary legislative changes to establish the alignment implementation working group and when it will be initiated; if he will further consider the nomination and participation of a union or worker representative on this alignment implementation working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25012/13]
Céad, 22 Beal 2013
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School Absenteeism
Eric J. Byrne
240. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will have her Department officials call to the yellow flag school (details supplied) with a view to assisting four schools on this campus to address the attendance records and participation by students from the adjoining Labre Park Travellers' site; if she will agree to co-operate with the schools in attempting to improve the attendance of these students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24533/13]
Déar, 9 Beal 2013
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Further Education and Training Programmes Provision
Eric J. Byrne
91. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify a situation regarding a project (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21991/13]
Déar, 2 Beal 2013
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Waste Management Issues
Eric J. Byrne
161. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce legislation which would cap the fees charged by waste management companies to domestic users, which have increased repeatedly since privatisation by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/13]
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Derelict Sites
Eric J. Byrne
163. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether current legislation governing derelict sites is too restrictive when it comes to the rights of residents and communities to attempt to have property owners repair or maintain buildings which are clearly becoming derelict. [20642/13]
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Derelict Sites
Eric J. Byrne
164. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the Chapelizod Old Village Association is fighting an uphill struggle to get the village recognised for the Tidy Towns competition for prize-winning as a result of the dereliction on the main street, comprising local authority and private owned buildings which are detracting from the judges' ability to award prizes. [20643/13]
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Derelict Sites
Eric J. Byrne
165. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the legislation to facilitate serious groups and individuals to challenge property owners to maintain their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20644/13]
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Eric J. Byrne
249. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who submitted their application for a medical card before 1 April 2013 are disqualified from including expenses previously taken into account before additional legislation was enforced on 1 April 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/13]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2013
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Tax Yield
Eric J. Byrne
150. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from an increase in capital acquisitions tax from 33% to 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/13]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2013
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Infectious Diseases Incidence
Eric J. Byrne
555. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding the reporting of infectious diseases, subject to the 1981 infectious disease statute, specifically, at paragraph 17.2, which states that practitioners are paid for reporting an infectious disease; if this is still the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20043/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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Tax Collection Forecasts
Eric J. Byrne
65. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from an increase in capital gains tax from 33% to 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Eric J. Byrne
66. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from the extension of the 10% rate of universal social charge and PAYE taxpayers on incomes of more than €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19657/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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Tax Collection Forecasts
Eric J. Byrne
67. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from the introduction of a third rate of income tax of 48% on income of more than €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19658/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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Tax Collection Forecasts
Eric J. Byrne
68. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised from an increase in DIRT for payments made annually from 33% to 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19659/13]
Máirt, 23 Aib 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Eric J. Byrne
175. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 and the collection of property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/13]
Máirt, 23 Aib 2013
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Eric J. Byrne
509. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the delay in implementing the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 if he will clarify the categories of employees currently are legally required to have been Garda vetted in order to take up employment; . if persons working on State sponsored work experience programmes – CE, Tús, JobBridge and so on are subject to the same requirements as for other employees who are legally required to have been Garda vet ted; when the new requirements regarding Gardavetting under the 2012 Act will come into effect. [18975/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Eric J. Byrne
94. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the local property tax and its collection and distribution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17956/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Eric J. Byrne
182. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local property tax and its collection and distribution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17955/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Departmental Programmes
Eric J. Byrne
177. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the inauguration of the dialogue between Government and the churches, philosophical bodies and non-confessional organisations which began in 2007 (details supplied) under article 17 of the Lisbon treaty; if this process is to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17136/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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FÁS Training Programmes Eligibility
Eric J. Byrne
371. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding FÁS payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [17102/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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School Accommodation
Eric J. Byrne
400. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for emergency works in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if his Department has any further permanent plans for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16438/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Eric J. Byrne
412. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16564/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Chaplaincy Services
Eric J. Byrne
464. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17131/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Pension Provisions
Eric J. Byrne
513. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a retired member of the public service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Departmental Schemes
Eric J. Byrne
655. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will instruct officials in her Department to enter negotiations with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17081/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Chaplaincy Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
928. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17129/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Chaplaincy Services Expenditure
Eric J. Byrne
977. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17130/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Chaplaincy Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
1286. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department. [17132/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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State Agencies
Eric J. Byrne
148. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the future of the Digital Hub Development Agency; if it is intended to proceed with the planned merger with Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15765/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Tourism Industry
Eric J. Byrne
627. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the current Dublin Tourism Centre on St. Andrews Street, Dublin 2, has fallen into such a state of disrepair and almost dereliction; his plans in relation to this site and its future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15332/13]
Déar, 21 Márta 2013
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Eric J. Byrne
113. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the design team will be appointed for the construction of a permanent school building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14556/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Teachers' Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
251. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 22 January 2013 when the new circular will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13652/13]
Máirt, 12 Márta 2013
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Social Welfare Code Issues
Eric J. Byrne
325. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a myriad of self-employed people are deemed to have underpaid in respect of their PRSI and social welfare contributions between 1988 and 1991; if she will outline any particular reason these years should be deemed problematic as accountants have been advising their clients of this period; if she will clarify the position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12674/13]