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 Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 153 de 154
Déar, 20 Noll 2012
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Youth Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
274. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 961 of 6 November 2012, if she will detail the funding allocation for 2013 in respect of this front line youth service; the steps she is taking to safeguard the valuable work of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57681/12]
Déar, 20 Noll 2012
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Child and Family Support Agency Remit
Róisín Shortall
275. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of psychologists regarding her proposals to move all child psychology services to the child and family support agency; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that most referrals to child psychology services come through primary care staff; if an impact analysis has been carried out to assess the consequences for children who require multi-disciplinary support such as is currently provided through the multi-disciplinary primary care team model [57698/12]
Déar, 20 Noll 2012
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Primary Care Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
331. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans for the continuation of child psychology as a critical element of primary care services; if he will provide an assurance that the model of full multi-disciplinary teams including psychology will continue to be the model employed for primary care. [57697/12]
Céad, 19 Noll 2012
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Application Numbers
Róisín Shortall
125. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people awarded supplementary welfare allowance in the last period for which figures are available on the basis of a delay in the processing of a social welfare claim; the value of such payments; her estimate of the saving on supplementary welfare allowance if all social welfare schemes and the appeals office had an average processing time of three weeks or less; and the way she intends to achieve this saving. [57182/12]
Céad, 19 Noll 2012
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Alcohol Pricing
Róisín Shortall
174. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason for a delay in commissioning the health impact assessment for minimum pricing; the current status of the tender process; and the proposed timescale for the completion of this assessment. [57154/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Payments
Róisín Shortall
316. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the rate of domiciliary care allowance that will apply in 2013. [56282/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Social Insurance Payments
Róisín Shortall
326. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is the case that Class B, C and D PRSI contributions have retained their PRSI allowance despite budgetary changes to other classes; if so the basis for this; and the revenue that would accrue if the allowance were abolished for all employees. [56377/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Child Care Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
573. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the community childcare subvention programme in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if she will consider an application to facilitate the early payment of the subvention from 1st February 2013, which would enable the opening of a much needed new baby and toddler unit. [56901/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Mobility Allowance Applications
Róisín Shortall
598. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the monthly rates for mobility allowance that will apply in 2013 [56281/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Departmental Funding
Róisín Shortall
599. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will outline in detail the way it is intended to make a saving of €32 million in 2013 from other changes to primary care schemes as detailed in item C of his Department's section of the summary of measures in the Budget Expenditure Report 2013 with a breakdown of the intended saving for each measure under this heading [56283/12]
Déar, 13 Noll 2012
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Social Insurance Yield
Róisín Shortall
104. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated yield for every 0.1 of a percent added to the rate of employee PRSI; and the rate increase required to provide for a yield of €265 million in 2013 and €289 million in a full year. [56167/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Róisín Shortall
183. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 may expect a decision on an application for a student grant. [55369/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Róisín Shortall
265. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the specific criteria with regard to the progression rule in respect of assessing an application for back to education allowance; her views on the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if there should be some leniency in respect of this application in view of the fact that this person does not hold a certificate or qualification in a previous field of study and who is currently unable to find employment in that field. [55583/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Legal Aid Application Numbers
Róisín Shortall
330. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if legal aid will be provided to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and if he will expedite that matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55350/12]
Déar, 6 Noll 2012
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Foster Care Provision
Róisín Shortall
118. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the rates that will apply for foster payments in 2013 [55013/12]
Déar, 6 Noll 2012
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Medical Card Eligibility
Róisín Shortall
163. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the income guidelines that will apply to medical card applicants in 2013 [55012/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Medical Card Reviews
Róisín Shortall
107. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding providing legislation to allow for comprehensive data sharing among State agencies to underpin the medical card self-assessment system in respect of the renewal of medical cards; the timescale he is working to for the passing and commencement of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54633/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Health Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
112. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 received a bill for legal fees; and if he will clarify the legitimacy of this charge. [54674/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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General Medical Services Scheme Administration
Róisín Shortall
124. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason sodium chloride for infusion is not reimbursable under the GMS scheme in respect of patients in nursing homes who are not eating a normal diet. [54727/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Hospital Services
Róisín Shortall
135. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost through delayed discharges in each hospital to date in 2012 [54814/12]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2012
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Inter-Country Adoptions
Róisín Shortall
551. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 560 of 16 October 2012, if she will outline the anticipated timeframe for the adoption process to reopen; and the criteria applied to applications. [54132/12]
Máirt, 4 Noll 2012
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Health Insurance Prices
Róisín Shortall
617. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the treatment of the Government health insurance levy when persons in financial difficulties either cancel or downgrade their policies; if there is a mechanism available to reclaim this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54004/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Pyrite Panel Report Recommendations
Róisín Shortall
186. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to assist businesses where it has been discovered that there is pyrite in their business premises; and in view of the threat which this causes to the viability of the business and the potential for significant job losses in some cases if he will outline the support that he will provide for business people in these circumstances. [53656/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Speech and Language Therapy
Róisín Shortall
261. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the numbers on waiting lists in respect of assessment and treatment for speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy with a breakdown by therapy and by duration on the waiting list and by area and by age category [53635/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Company Closures
Róisín Shortall
259. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the future of a company (details supplied) in Dublin 12, if all credit balances will be reimbursed to customers of this company. [52955/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Róisín Shortall
318. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11, in view of the fact that this person was wrongly advised on a number of occasions to apply through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the reason SUSI will not now communicate with the CDVEC to assist with the processing of this application at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52938/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Education Welfare Service Provision
Róisín Shortall
604. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on the status of the document one child, one team, one plan; if he will arrange to make this document available on his Department's website and if he will outline his plans for each of the services covered by this document. [52597/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Róisín Shortall
642. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive orthodontic treatment from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52381/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Misuse of Drugs
Róisín Shortall
700. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 15 November 2012, if all public consultation has now been completed; if he has communicated the intended alterations to regulations under the Misuse of Drugs Act that are EU-relevant to the EU and if so, the date of same. [52928/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Prescriptions Data
Róisín Shortall
701. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the Primary Care Reimbursement Service project to monitor the prescribing patterns of benzodiazepines; and if the prescribing patterns of psychiatric services and other institutions can now be included in this project. [52929/12]
Céad, 21 Samh 2012
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Tax Rebates
Róisín Shortall
62. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding correspondence sent by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to the Revenue Commissioners regarding an application for a refund of DIRT. [51757/12]
Céad, 21 Samh 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Róisín Shortall
132. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be assessed in respect of a person (details supplied) and if she will expedite a decision on same. [51761/12]
Céad, 21 Samh 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Róisín Shortall
133. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be assessed; and if she will expedite a decision on same [51779/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Local Drugs Task Forces Review Report
Róisín Shortall
565. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when the report on the review of Drugs Task Forces will be published and implemented. [51685/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Mental Health Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
577. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the situation of a family who are concerned that their child (details supplied) has refused to receive any further medical treatment and is rapidly declining in health [50956/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Narcolepsy Issues
Róisín Shortall
600. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the supports available to children who have contracted narcolepsy as a result of the Pandemrix vaccine for swine flu; the measures that will be undertaken in this regard; when the Memorandum for Government setting out the full response to this issue will be brought before Dáil Eireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51196/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Health Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
602. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is maintained to a service (details supplied) and that no further cuts are made to this vital service which offers care and necessary supports for persons with special needs. [51206/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Róisín Shortall
603. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card holders can no longer receive the prescription Osteole 1500mg on their medical card; the reasons this item was removed from the list; and if an alternative is available to patients in need of this medication. [51207/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Taxi Hardship Panel
Róisín Shortall
662. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider measures to assist taxi drivers in view of the impact that the increase in fuel prices is having on their livelihoods; if he will alleviate concerns regarding recent reports that a reduction in fares is to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51197/12]
Déar, 15 Samh 2012
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Tax Yield
Róisín Shortall
71. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide details of his estimate of the extra tax revenue that would be raised by placing a 5% levy on all income in excess of €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50578/12]
Déar, 15 Samh 2012
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Departmental Strategies
Róisín Shortall
216. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in developing a sexual health strategy; the target date for the finalisation and publication of this strategy; and if it will be completed by the end of this year as promised. [50580/12]
Déar, 15 Samh 2012
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Drugs Crime
Róisín Shortall
217. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date on changes to regulations under the Misuse of Drugs Act to address the street-trading of Benzodiazepines and other related issues. [50581/12]
Déar, 15 Samh 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Róisín Shortall
225. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal to supply essential mobility aids in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [50633/12]
Céad, 14 Samh 2012
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Psychological Assessments Waiting Times
Róisín Shortall
114. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive a psychological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50205/12]
Céad, 14 Samh 2012
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Social Insurance
Róisín Shortall
178. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which benefit in kind to an employee in the form of pension contributions by their employer is subject to employers and employee PRSI; and her estimate of the financial impact on the social insurance fund in the event of 10% of employee pension contributions switching to employer contributions. [50531/12]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2012
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Tourism Promotion
Róisín Shortall
690. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role of the alcohol industry in any aspect of the Gathering Ireland 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50064/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Tax Yield
Róisín Shortall
270. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of extra tax revenue that would be raised by placing a 5% levy on all income for people who earn in excess of €100,000 per annum, estimated by reference to 2012 incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Róisín Shortall
333. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline his Department's response in relation to a proposal put forward by a school (details supplied) in relation to the provision of a unit for post primary aged students who are disabled or visually impaired; and if he will outline the engagement that has taken place to date with the Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairment Steering Committee in respect of this project. [47987/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Work Permit Applications
Róisín Shortall
418. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47381/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Child Maintenance Payments
Róisín Shortall
555. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will agree to attachment of earnings applications so that lone parents can ensure receipt of child maintenance payments from the other parents where this other parent's main source of income comes from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47995/12]