Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Human Rights Issues

Kevin Humphreys

16. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he plans to take after the passage of the anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda; if he will consider withdrawing our foreign aid that goes into the country; his plans to withdraw our ambassador or close the Embassy in Kampala; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10809/14]

NAMA Operations

Kevin Humphreys

31. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 19 February 2014, the price that National Assets Management Agency realised for the site of five acres on the Merrion Road beside Booterstown Nature Reserve when it sold it in March 2012, and what was the value of the underlying loan on the property at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10424/14]

Flood Prevention Measures

Kevin Humphreys

130. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects work to start on increasing the attenuation capacity of the Tymon Park ponds to address flood issues on the River Poddle; the reason for the delay in the works; when part 8 planning permission will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10451/14]

Heritage Centres

Kevin Humphreys

211. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in regard to the proposed cultural and heritage centre for College Green, the person who will be responsible for operating the centre; the person who will be responsible for the provision of historical content; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10577/14]

Heritage Centres

Kevin Humphreys

212. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in regard to the proposed cultural and heritage centre for College Green, if there will be any new positions created and will they be publicly advertised; the person who will be responsible for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10578/14]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Kevin Humphreys

266. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the funding provided to Dublin City Council for a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the Pembroke-Rathmines drainage scheme; the amount of funding made available in 2013 for same; if he will arrange for the procurement process set in train by the city council for the appointment of consultants to be continued immediately under Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10429/14]

Tobacco Control Measures

Kevin Humphreys

415. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health his plans to ban the use of e-cigarettes indoors and in public places due to the untested short and long-term health effects of the emitted vapour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10518/14]

HSE Properties

Kevin Humphreys

416. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the reason for the demolition of several buildings on the campus of the old Meath hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10519/14]

Hospital Services

Kevin Humphreys

417. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health his or the Health Service Executive's plans for Baggot Street hospital; if he will confirm that it is not suitable for use as a primary care centre; his plans to dispose of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10520/14]

Hospitals Building Programme

Kevin Humphreys

418. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when he expects planning and then construction work respectively to begin on the new National Maternity Hospital building at the Elm Park campus of St. Vincent's; the amount of money he has budgeted for this project in 2014 in the Health Service Executive service plan; and if he will arrange for quarterly updates to local Deputies on project progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10521/14]

Primary Care Centre Provision

Kevin Humphreys

419. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the plans for primary care centres at locations (details supplied); the specific location address for each; if a lease has been entered into; how advanced the proposals are for each and the amount of money his Department has made available for each in capital costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10522/14]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Kevin Humphreys

6. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the amount spent on and nature of the stimulus projects introduced since 2011; their importance for the national economy; the breakdown at local and-or regional level of the various projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/14]

Public Sector Reform Implementation

Kevin Humphreys

26. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the next phase of the proposed financial management shared services project for the Civil Service, defence and justice sectors; the savings and efficiencies expected; the proposed location for the financial management shared services centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/14]

Medical Card Eligibility

Kevin Humphreys

666. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the facilitation of better access to medical cards for patients with primary immunodeficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9249/14]

Medicinal Products Availability

Kevin Humphreys

667. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding enabling the self-possession of emergency medications to patients with C1 inhibitor deficiency hereditary angioedema, as is common practice in most European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9250/14]

Medicinal Products Availability

Kevin Humphreys

668. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the access and equity of access to immunoglobin for patients with primary immunodeficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/14]

Rare Diseases Strategy Implementation

Kevin Humphreys

669. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision for primary immunodeficiencies in the national plan for rare diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/14]

Flood Risk Insurance Cover

Kevin Humphreys

27. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance in the event of insurance companies not providing flood cover to home owners and businesses where flood defences have been built with State funds, following a voluntary memorandum of understanding between the Office of Public Works and the insurance industry for the sharing of information regarding these defences, if he will introduce regulations or conditions on their operating licence by legislation or regulation through the Central Bank of Ireland to ensure homes can get cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8245/14]

Flood Risk Insurance Cover

Kevin Humphreys

43. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the State becoming the insurer of last resort for homeowners who cannot get flood insurance for their properties due to market failures; if he will consider whether such an insurance scheme could be achieved with a levy similar to the Flood Re scheme in the UK, or the scheme proposed by the National Flood Forum whereby a combination of State support and a recurring contribution from owners of uninsurable homes could form a fund to provide a capped contribution to homes that are flooded again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8246/14]

NAMA Property Sales

Kevin Humphreys

82. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the price the National Asset Management Agency realised for the site of five acres on the Merrion Road beside Booterstown nature reserve when the agency sold it in March 2012; the value of the underlying loan on the property at the time; if it was sold on the open market; the reason the offer from Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire County Council were not taken into consideration in view of its potential as a social dividend; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is for sale again at a multiple of the price realised by NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/14]

Water Charges Yield

Kevin Humphreys

137. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown by local authority and town council of the amount collected in 2012 and 2013 commercial water charges; the arrears rate for each local authority in those years; if he will confirm that these figures have been provided to Irish Water; the plans there are to collect arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/14]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Status

Kevin Humphreys

146. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of the Rathmines and Pembroke drainage scheme; when the consultants to access the scheme will be appointed; if Irish Water will be moving on this without delay; if he will provide an update on current plans to ensure this urgently needed work is done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8552/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

141. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7472/14]

VAT Exemptions

Kevin Humphreys

173. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt flood gates for private homes from VAT to assist homeowners to protect their properties from flooding; if he will consider introducing a tax incentive scheme for private home owners to assist them in protecting their property from flooding with the construction or purchase of non-return valves, flood defences, renovations and flood barriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7688/14]

Insurance Coverage

Kevin Humphreys

300. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects the memorandum of understanding to be agreed with insurance companies that are licensed here to provide flood cover to home owners and businesses where flood defences have been built by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7689/14]

Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Kevin Humphreys

373. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 5 February 2014, when the person concerned will be contacted regarding a back to education allowance by officials in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7668/14]

Heritage Projects

Kevin Humphreys

428. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene with Waterways Ireland to prevent the Naomh Éanna docked in Grand Canal basin from being sent for scrap for a period of six months in order that a proposal (details supplied) can be considered and developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7698/14]

National Monuments

Kevin Humphreys

445. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the development of the 1916 national monument on Moore Street; if there have been discussions or briefings with the owners of the site (details supplied) regarding the condition of the buildings and future plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/14]

National Monuments

Kevin Humphreys

446. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the resources that have been set aside for a survey and any required works to ensure the structural integrity of the buildings at the 1916 national monument on Moore Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8375/14]

National Monuments

Kevin Humphreys

447. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any surveys have been carried out in recent months to define and record the extent, quality and integrity of the 1916 national monument on Moore Street; and if he will provide any information he has on the site and any interaction with the owners over recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/14]

Local Government Reform

Kevin Humphreys

492. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps proposed to implement the terms of section 48 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014; if he will clarify whether, in the case of a council that does not have municipal districts, it is intended that the corporate policy group will include at least one member from each local electoral area and, if so, the mechanism to achieve this in view of the fact that section 133(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2001, as inserted by section 48 of the 2014 Act, refers only to municipal districts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7692/14]

Firearms Licences

Kevin Humphreys

580. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an explanation for the delay and procedural roadblocks for the renewal of a firearms licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if he will endeavour to ensure fair and transparent procedures are put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8182/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

43. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7032/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

51. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7031/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

69. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7029/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

84. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7036/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

88. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7034/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

95. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under her area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7037/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

114. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

117. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7027/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

127. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

152. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7035/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

162. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

169. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7024/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

183. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under her area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7026/14]

Early Childhood Care Education

Kevin Humphreys

184. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the age limit cut-off for the early childhood care and education scheme forces children born after 1 July to wait another year; her plans to amend the eligible age range so that children born in July and August can access same (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7108/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

207. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred by legislation on local authorities under his remit since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7033/14]

Local Authority Functions

Kevin Humphreys

233. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7038/14]

Government Bonds

Kevin Humphreys

136. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the plans by the National Treasury Management Agency to issue Sharia-compliant Sukuk, also known as Islamic bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6177/14]

Stock Exchange

Kevin Humphreys

137. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place to encourage Islamic finance here; the number of such funds that are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6178/14]

Tax Credits

Kevin Humphreys

148. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the incapacitated child tax credit to be granted to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 in view of the fact that the updated medical information shows a disability, and they qualify for domiciliary care allowance and other State supports; if the incapacitated child tax credit has been granted to parents of children with dyspraxia; if so, the number that currently receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6375/14]

Tax Credits

Kevin Humphreys

167. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if the incapacitated child tax credit has been granted to parents of children with dyspraxia; if so, the number that currently receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6659/14]

Child Care Services Provision

Kevin Humphreys

547. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding that will be made available to each specific project under the design stage of the ABC programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6368/14]

State Bodies

Kevin Humphreys

656. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff that were employed by the Railway Procurement Agency in each year from 2010 to date in 2014; the staff grades; the annual salary costs; the duties carried out by each staff member at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6363/14]

Irish Jewish Museum

Kevin Humphreys

72. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works ceases co-operating with the redevelopment of the Irish Jewish Museum until the board engages in a meaningful way with local residents in the vicinity of the museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5931/14]

Irish Jewish Museum

Kevin Humphreys

73. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of all records, documents, contacts and communications with external bodies related to the design work and support provided by the Office of Public Works to the Irish Jewish Museum redevelopment project, along with an itemised list of hourly staff work on the project with name, job title and grade and specific work, along with any billing documentation and engagements with external contractors; if he will provide a list of each meeting with representatives of the Irish Jewish Museum as well as minutes, correspondence or records of meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5932/14]

Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Kevin Humphreys

90. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of 30 January 2014, if she will outline exactly where in primary legislation the back to education allowance is provided for; if she will provide a copy of the secondary legislation, statutory instrument or directive that provides for the rules and regulations that apply to its administration; if she will provide a copy of the non-statutory rules and guidance that applies; the basis these rules have in law; if she will specifically address the reason a person (details supplied) was told that they could take a break from a course and the BTEA they were receiving and resume in another semester by a social welfare office; if she will intervene to ensure this person receives the allowance that officials in her Department previously told them they were entitled to; if she will provide any examples of advisory leaflets or publicity material on the BTEA that outlines the semester issue highlighted here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5806/14]

Social Welfare Schemes

Kevin Humphreys

91. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of 30 January 2014, the number of schemes and payments in her Department that are paid out with non-statutory rules and guidance not based in primary legislation as she recently indicated applied for back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5807/14]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Kevin Humphreys

134. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Taoiseach in relation to capital building projects currently under way under the remit of his Department, and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013 which come into effect on 1 March will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each due to increased professional fees due to the increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4845/14]

Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Kevin Humphreys

84. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4 was refused a back to education allowance when previously informed by a social welfare office that he or she would qualify; where in the primary legislation does it state that a person cannot get BTEA for a semester; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4571/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

28. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4367/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

46. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4364/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

65. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4371/14]

Building Regulations Application

Kevin Humphreys

71. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4369/14]

Social Welfare Benefits

Kevin Humphreys

77. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 who is married with one child is worse off on a community employment scheme than if he were just drawing jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4345/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

89. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/14]

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme

Kevin Humphreys

113. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in relation to capital building projects currently under way under the remit of his Department, and the building programmes planned for 2014; if he will outline the impact the new Building Control Regulations 2013, which will come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each due to increased professional fees as a result of the increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4362/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

119. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4365/14]

Water Meters Installation

Kevin Humphreys

121. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department commissioned a study on the technical aspects governing metering of multi-unit developments for Irish Water; if he will publish this report or provide a copy of it to this Deputy; the person from whom the report was commissioned; the amount it cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4382/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

122. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of all expenditure in his Department for 2013 associated with the establishment of Irish Water, including any sums spent on external advisers; the projected spend in 2014; the way in which this will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/14]

Local Authority Funding

Kevin Humphreys

123. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department gave consent for the expenditure of €12 million on a district heating scheme in the Dublin 4 area associated with the Poolbeg incinerator; the amount his Department provided for same; the person who signed off on the expenditure; if external consultants were commissioned for this work; if he will provide a copy of all documents in his Department related to this specific project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4384/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

136. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4370/14]

Asylum Applications

Kevin Humphreys

137. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine if the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service retained the original Iranian identification certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6, who submitted the document in 2006, while their other documents, including the official translation of the identification certificate, have been returned via their legal representatives, but they have not received the original identification certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

157. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Defence regarding the current capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, which will come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the additional costs that will be incurred on each due to increased professional fees generated by increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4363/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

162. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4359/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

172. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in respect of capital building projects under the remit of her Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if she will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if she will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4361/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

176. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4368/14]

Building Regulations Compliance

Kevin Humphreys

207. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4373/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

Kevin Humphreys

313. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of submissions received during the consultation process on the review of public works contracts; the regions and organisations from which those submissions were made; the projected value of such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3643/14]

Mental Health Services Provision

Kevin Humphreys

702. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will grant an independent review of the decision to close the 22-bed mental health unit in Ballinasloe due to the impact it will have on the surrounding community who use the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3713/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

154. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 707 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the expenditure by Irish Water in 2013, and the projected expenditure in 2014, broken down by administration, salaries, capital expenditure and the water metering programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3382/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

155. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 708 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail if he or any officials in his Department signed off on an expenditure plan for Irish Water in 2013 and 2014; if his Department provides any oversight on this expenditure before it occurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3383/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

156. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the funding model for Irish Water in 2013 and 2014; the sources of revenue thus far; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3384/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

157. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the amount that has been spent by Irish Water on consultancy services in 2013 and the projected amount for 2014; if he will indicate the companies or persons involved and provide a breakdown of each contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3385/14]

Irish Water Staff

Kevin Humphreys

158. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 711 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the number of staff who have been directly hired by Irish Water in 2012, 2013, and to date in 2014; the number that have directly transferred from local authorities; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of staff earning €70,000 or more, €80,000 or more, €90,000 or more, the number paid €100,000 or more, the number paid €125,000 or more and the number paid €150,000 or more; of all those staff the number who have provision for bonuses in their contracts, and specifically for each position that has bonuses as part of its employment contract, to outline the salary applicable and the amount of bonus as percentage of salary they are entitled to and the associated duties of that position, and in general the criteria that must be met to qualify for a bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3386/14]

Irish Water Staff

Kevin Humphreys

159. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 712 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the number of staff in Irish Water who have been provided with a car; the level of management at which they receive a car; the type of car to which they are entitled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3387/14]

Irish Water Staff

Kevin Humphreys

160. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of staff in Irish Water that have been provided with a credit, debit or charge card; if he will outline the spending limit for each issued card; if he will provide details of the person it was issued to and their responsibilities; the criteria for using these cards; if he will also provide in tabular form for each person the amount spent on each card in 2013, and in 2014 to date respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3388/14]

Irish Water Staff

Kevin Humphreys

161. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 713 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the fringe benefits, other than salary, health insurance or other perks that staff in Irish Water received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3389/14]

Irish Water Staff

Kevin Humphreys

162. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 714 of 5 November 2013, if he will outline in detail the number of staff who have transferred to Irish Water from local authorities; the number from other public sector positions; the number who now earn more than they did under their previous terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/14]

Irish Water Appointments

Kevin Humphreys

491. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of members that sit on the board of Uisce Éireann; if he will list those individuals on the board; the remuneration or expenses they are entitled to on an annual basis; the date on which each member was appointed; the amount each has received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2889/14]

Garda Station Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

514. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the building plans for a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when he expects progress to be made; if the project has gone to tender; the expected cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2682/14]

Tax Code

Kevin Humphreys

106. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if a business can deduct the costs of petty theft of stock from a store against a tax bill; the rules for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55234/13]

Decentralisation Programme Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

434. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 340 of 17 December 2013, if he will outline fully for the 353 staff based outside Dublin where each employee is based, the number of staff based at Na Forbacha, County Galway, and the cost of travel, the number of individual claims for staff based there to Dublin or elsewhere in the country in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1680/14]

Local Elections

Kevin Humphreys

527. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he intends to make and publish regulations under the Local Elections Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure Act 1999 regarding allowable election expenditure during the forthcoming 2014 local elections; if he will provide a detailed outline of the forthcoming regulations; if he envisages a similar expenses regime being permitted as was the case that applied during the 2009 local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/14]

Criminal Law Review

Kevin Humphreys

591. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is a criminal offence not to offer assistance to a person in serious danger to themselves or their life; in the context of an incident (details supplied) his plans to introduce laws similar to those in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1428/14]

Pharmacy Services

Kevin Humphreys

876. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure the recent incident (details supplied) is not repeated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1429/14]

Diplomatic Representation Expenditure

Kevin Humphreys

62. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a sum in euros of the value of trade conducted between Ireland and Iran for each year from 2011 to 2013; the annual cost of running the embassy there before it closed; his plans to reopen an embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54905/13]

Diplomatic Representation

Kevin Humphreys

63. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests or letters urging him to reopen the embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran he received in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54906/13]

Diplomatic Representation

Kevin Humphreys

64. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of requests or letters urging him to reopen the embassy in the Vatican he received in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54907/13]

Banking Sector

Kevin Humphreys

85. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will direct the majority State-owned banks of AIB and Permanent TSB to publish the results of the Central Bank balance sheet assessments; the amount it was recommended that they make provisions for without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54881/13]