Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Crime Data

Ged Nash

414. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent crime rate figures available for County Meath, broken down by local Garda station and under the classification of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44731/13]

Garda Deployment

Ged Nash

415. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to County Meath, broken down by local Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44732/13]

Crime Data

Ged Nash

416. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent crime rate figures available for County Lout, broken down by local Garda station and under the classification of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44733/13]

Garda Deployment

Ged Nash

417. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to County Louth, broken down by local Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44734/13]

Departmental Funding

Gerald Nash

100. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons an organisation (details supplied) in County Louth was denied funding from his Department to participate on a court accompaniment training programme funded by the Department [43708/13]

Tax Code

Gerald Nash

22. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Revenue Commissioners have undertaken research into the area of making child care deductible for tax purposes; if he has considered such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43093/13]

Court Accommodation Provision

Gerald Nash

276. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the new courthouse in Drogheda, County Louth to be fully operational; if he and the Courts Service envisage that the new development will facilitate sittings of the Circuit Court; the overall cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43596/13]

Adoption Services Provision

Gerald Nash

373. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider amending section 41 of the Adoption Act 2010 in view of the distressing situation in which a number of young families intending to adopt children from Russia find themselves, who have pre-2010 declarations and who were in the process with the relevant authorities of bringing matters to a conclusion before 31 October; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43048/13]

After-School Support Services

Gerald Nash

375. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce statutory regulation of the after school sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43090/13]

Youth Cafés Provision

Gerald Nash

376. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when an announcement will be made regarding awarding of grants to youth cafes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43091/13]

Tax Code

Gerald Nash

377. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has made submissions to the Department of Finance in relation to the area of making child care deductible for tax purposes; her views on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43092/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Gerald Nash

441. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the timeframe for completion of two primary care centre projects (details provided) in County Meath; the progress to date in advancing the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43595/13]

Joint Labour Committees Agreements

Ged Nash

287. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he intends to advance the establishment orders to provide for the restored joint labour committee system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42274/13]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Ged Nash

300. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider including those in receipt of a one parent family payment for consideration for participation under the momentum scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41860/13]

Garda Recruitment

Ged Nash

991. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to maintain the existing Garda Síochána panel in place since 2008 for the purposes of future Garda recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36824/13]

Tax Residency Issues

Ged Nash

110. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will establish, with the Revenue Commissioners, the number of high net worth persons who meet the domicile levy criteria with whom they has been in contact this year in order to ascertain the reason the persons have failed to pay the levy in 2013; the number of persons who are considered to be non-resident for tax purposes; the total tax take available to the State if all persons liable to pay the domicile levy paid in full; the actions the Revenue Commissioners will take against those who fail to pay the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36153/13]

Action Plan for Jobs

Ged Nash

282. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on progress on the production and implementation of the cross-departmental plan for the green economy under the Action Plan for Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35964/13]

Social Welfare Code Issues

Ged Nash

498. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the introduction of a system of collateral benefit reimbursement; if she will provide details on the total savings envisaged in her Department if such a measure was introduced in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34334/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

221. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position regarding future plans for the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

222. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to provide an update regarding engagement with staff and trade union representatives in regard to the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

223. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has embarked on a national review of the provision of laundry services in hospitals across the State; if he will provide information on the terms of reference for any such review; the extent of engagement and consultation with staff and their representatives; when any such review may be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33954/13]

Schools Building Projects Applications

Ged Nash

185. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32878/13]

Education and Training Boards Funding

Ged Nash

195. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the support available from his Department to the Louth Meath Education and Training Board in its efforts to ensure the provision of playing pitches at the school campus in Laytown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/13]

Student Grant Scheme Administration

Ged Nash

214. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the administration of the Student Universal Support Ireland system, including the fact that the student payments system does not respond to inquiries other than to issue a standard email acknowledgement in view of the contrary evidence supplied in relation to his recent response to previous parliamentary questions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33289/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Ged Nash

477. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre in north Drogheda; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Ged Nash

478. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Meath; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32880/13]

Health Care Infrastructure

Ged Nash

526. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when work on the extension to the emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital will commence; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33303/13]

Compensation Awards

Ged Nash

538. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when he will take definitive action in relation to the extension of the Neary redress scheme as committed to under the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33353/13]

Road Projects Status

Ged Nash

571. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position in relation to progress regarding the provision of a bypass for Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33302/13]

Garda Vetting Applications

Ged Nash

204. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for Garda vetting in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32675/13]

Student Grant Scheme Payments

Ged Nash

342. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills when payment of a higher education grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth as same was approved by award letter on 1 May 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32026/13]

HSE Staffing

Ged Nash

224. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to establish a protected title of creative arts therapists in the Health Service Executive; if he intends to bring the profession under the aegis of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 in the interests of the profession and the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30960/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

242. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Ged Nash

260. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a final review following an appeal being upheld in respect of payment of a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30271/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Ged Nash

261. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of the decision not to award a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Louth on the basis that they were not attending a full time course when the college had provided confirmation that the course is in fact full time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30272/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Ged Nash

262. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30274/13]

State Properties

Ged Nash

105. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the Office of Public Works plans to redevelop the old employment exchange building at Barrack Street, Dundalk, County Louth; the plans the OPW has for potential future use of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29871/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

141. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed commencement date for a school building project (details supplied) in County Louth; the timeframe for completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29068/13]

Derelict Sites

Ged Nash

328. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the site of the old fishmeal factory at Crook Road, Mornington, County Meath, is secured; if he will outline his Department's plans to make this site safe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28908/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

71. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a new school building will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28465/13]

Education and Training Provision

Ged Nash

377. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the criteria used in establishing the suitability of candidates for inclusion on Momentum programme courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27095/13]

Tax Clearance Certificates

Ged Nash

641. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering taking measures to prohibit those who do not qualify for tax clearance certificates from the Revenue Commissioners from taking their seats as elected members of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27930/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

854. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Health Service Executive will appoint an inspector for developmental aspects of childcare facilities for the Louth area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27364/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

855. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare facilities private and public in County Louth inspected in each of the last four years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Health Service Executive; if she will provide the names of the facilities which have been inspected; if she will provide the information in tabular format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27367/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

856. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare facilities private and public in County Meath inspected in each of the past four years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Health Service Executive; if she will provide the names of the facilities which have been inspected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27368/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Ged Nash

1010. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when patients transferred from the recently closed leg ulcer clinic in Slane, County Meath, will be given appointment dates for the clinic at its new location in Duleek; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27613/13]

Ambulance Service Provision

Ged Nash

1042. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the National Ambulance Service's plans for the roll-out of intermediate care vehicles in Drogheda; the process for the engagement of personnel to operate the service; if recruitment arrangements are currently open regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27928/13]

Health Services Provision

Ged Nash

614. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including a medical product (details supplied) on the list of reimbursable items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23733/13]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Ged Nash

618. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including Addison's disease to the list under the terms of the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/13]

State Examinations Issues

Ged Nash

249. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria used for the selection of persons employed to correct written leaving certificate exam papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20322/13]