Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

School Enrolments

Arthur Spring

98. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected enrolment in primary schools in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, for 2013, 2014 and 2015; the percentage increase or decrease in the projected enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11845/13]

School Enrolments

Arthur Spring

99. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected enrolment in primary schools in Newcastlewest, County Limerick, for 2013, 2014 and 2015; the percentage increase or decrease in the projected enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11846/13]

School Enrolments Data

Arthur Spring

111. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected enrolment in primary schools in Killorglin, County Kerry, for 2013, 2014 and 2015; the percentage increase or decrease in the projected enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12030/13]

School Enrolments

Arthur Spring

112. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected enrolment in primary schools in Kenmare, County Kerry, for 2013, 2014 and 2015; the percentage increase or decrease in the projected enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12031/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Arthur Spring

249. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry may expect to be called to Kerry General Hospital for a CT Scan; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11858/13]

Commonage Division

Arthur Spring

417. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 15 June 2011, the type of documents that need to be provided by a group (details supplied) to him in order that he could appoint trustees to the commonage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11119/13]

Regional Aid

Arthur Spring

381. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount of regional aid money given to the Border Regional Authority for start-up of small, medium and large businesses during the present regional aid map 2007-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8661/13]

Regional Aid

Arthur Spring

382. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount of regional aid money given to the West Regional Authority for start-up of small, medium and large businesses during the present regional aid map 2007-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8662/13]

Regional Aid

Arthur Spring

383. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount of regional aid money given to the Midlands Regional Authority for start-up of small, medium and large businesses during the present regional aid map 2007-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8663/13]

Regional Aid

Arthur Spring

384. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount of regional aid money given to the Mid-East Regional Authority for start-up of small, medium and large businesses during the present regional aid map 2007-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8664/13]

Aviation Issues

Arthur Spring

787. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers that travelled through Kerry Airport in each of the following years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8660/13]

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Arthur Spring

535. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any plans to build new electric charging points for vehicles in 2013; and if not, when will construction be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5610/13]

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Arthur Spring

536. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any plans to build new electric charging points for vehicles in County Kerry in 2013; and if not, when will construction be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5611/13]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Arthur Spring

642. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a Garda vetting certificate will be issued to a person (details provided) in County Kerry, in view of the fact that they will be unable to meet the practical experience requirements of their college course without the issuance of the certificate. [5434/13]

Tax Yield

Arthur Spring

66. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Finance the level of taxation that has been generated by the sale of tobacco products each year since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/13]

Dairy Efficiency Programme

Arthur Spring

177. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding that was allocated to dairy discussion groups per annum since 2010; the reasons funding will only be available to new entrants in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/13]

Tobacco-Related Diseases

Arthur Spring

204. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the costs incurred to the Health Service Executive on annual basis since 2008 due to tobacco related illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4881/13]

Skills Shortages

Arthur Spring

266. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the recent reports of skill shortages amongst Irish graduates resulting in 36% of companies here hiring from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/13]

Skills Shortages

Arthur Spring

267. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the reported shortage of Irish graduates in computing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3039/13]

Farm Assist Scheme Application Numbers

Arthur Spring

321. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of farmers in County Kerry claiming farm assist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2938/13]

Respite Care Services

Arthur Spring

648. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the amount of respite care days that a person (details provided) in County Kerry is entitled to per annun if they spent any days as a respite patient in Kerry General Hospital in November following a surgical procedure, if they were entitled to respite care free of charge for any period in Killarney District Hospital following their admission on the 29 November 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2937/13]

Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Arthur Spring

246. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Kerry who are awaiting grant approval from Student Universal Support Ireland. [57944/12]

Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Arthur Spring

247. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Kerry who were denied a student grant. [57945/12]

Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Arthur Spring

248. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Kerry who were approved for a student grant. [57946/12]

Third Level Qualifications Data

Arthur Spring

267. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of persons aged between 20 and 40 who hold a third level qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58169/12]

Third Level Qualifications Data

Arthur Spring

268. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of people aged 15 years and over in County Kerry who hold a third level qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58170/12]

Job Initiatives

Arthur Spring

387. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any initiatives or actions are planned to help revitalise the economy of County Kerry in 2013 and if he will detail such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57953/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Arthur Spring

425. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the findings of the National Advocacy Service, published in October 2012, that disabled persons who want to live independently were being refused rent supplement by community welfare officers; the progress that has been made on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57958/12]

Renewable Energy Generation Issues

Arthur Spring

585. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his position on biomass as a renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57947/12]

Renewable Energy Generation Issues

Arthur Spring

586. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of renewable energy that biomass will represent in meeting our EU targets for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57948/12]

Garda Communications

Arthur Spring

744. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations across the State that engage with citizens through social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57938/12]

Garda Communications

Arthur Spring

745. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations across the State that have set-up social media pages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57939/12]

Garda Communications

Arthur Spring

746. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in County Kerry that engage with citizens through social media and have established social media pages. [57940/12]

Garda Communications

Arthur Spring

747. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of crime prevention officers across the State that engage with citizens through social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57941/12]

Garda Communications

Arthur Spring

748. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of crime prevention officers across the State that have set-up social media pages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57942/12]

Renewable Energy Generation Issues

Arthur Spring

843. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on biomass as a renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57949/12]

Single Payment Scheme Eligibility

Arthur Spring

844. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in County Kerry in receipt of the single farm payment scheme in 2012. [57950/12]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Arthur Spring

845. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in receipt of a single farm payment totalling €2,000 or less; €2,000-€5,000; €50,000-€70,000; €100,000 or more. [57951/12]

Fishing Industry Development

Arthur Spring

846. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the matters discussed at the meeting of EU Fisheries Ministers in Brussels during the week of December 17-21, 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57952/12]

Obesity Levels

Arthur Spring

907. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has any planned initiatives to address the teenage obesity issue highlighted in the report Growing Up Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57943/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Arthur Spring

963. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health his views on the findings of the National Advocacy Service, published October 2012, that disabled persons being moved out of institutions and into the community without adequate planning resulted in increased doses of prescription medication for some; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57955/12]

Medical Card Eligibility

Arthur Spring

964. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the review the Health Service Executive has undertaken after an audit found that 7,000 old-age pensioners had not had their eligibility reviewed for more than ten years; the number of medical cards that have been revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57956/12]

Health Insurance Management System

Arthur Spring

965. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the electronic claims management system that has been rolled out to six sites to replace the paper-based process; the locations at which this system will be rolled out to next; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57957/12]

European Banking Sector

Arthur Spring

92. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Finance in the context of the Eurozone banking deal, which assigns regulatory powers to the European Central Bank for banks with assets greater exceeding €30 billion or one fifth of their home country's GDP, his views on the way this will affect the banking system here, specifically, if the pillar banks will come under ECB supervision. [57187/12]

Illicit Trade in Tobacco

Arthur Spring

1. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Finance if he has investigated the use of a smartphone app to be used by gardaí to scan barcodes on cigarettes to determine if tax has been paid and identify illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54752/12]

Tax Code

Arthur Spring

6. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing the VAT on newspapers to a similar level as seen in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54753/12]

Student Grant Scheme Delays

Arthur Spring

18. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on difficulties facing students who are unable to provide social welfare offices with proof of being enrolled in full-time education when applying for social welfare payments as they are unable to pay registration fees while waiting for Student Universal Support Ireland to approve their grant applications and are designated as temporarily registered in college, a status which is not accepted as full time enrolment by the Department of Social Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54647/12]

Student Grant Scheme Delays

Arthur Spring

19. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the contingency plans in place when awarding the Student Universal Support Ireland grant application processing contract to Dublin Vocational Education Committee should a delay in the processing of grants arise; if a contingency plan for dealing with delays was submitted by each entity that tendered for the contract; if a condition of the contract stipulated that each company should have employees with appropriate project managment experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54648/12]

Supplementary Welfare Allowance Applications

Arthur Spring

45. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry was awarded supplementary welfare allowance when residing in Ireland in 1998; if they met all conditions necessary for the entitlement to supplementary welfare allowance in that year, the reason they are not entitled to SWA at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54669/12]

Tourist Accommodation

Arthur Spring

138. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide accommodation occupancy statistics for hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, hostels and self-catering accommodation for year to date in 2012, or alternatively accommodation occupancy statistics for any part of 2012, for Dublin city, the south-west region and County Kerry. [54650/12]