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.
Freagraí Scríofa amháin le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 8 de 8
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments
Seán Haughey
250. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will continue to pay an enhanced rate of supplementary welfare allowance to a person (details supplied) to prevent the person from becoming homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23182/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Constituency Boundaries
Seán Haughey
324. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to revise the Dáil constituency boundaries following census 2016; the terms of reference for the new commission; if he has a timescale to finalise this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21947/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Public Sector Pensions
Seán Haughey
563. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to ensure that all employees of the Central Remedial Clinic receive adequate pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Military Neutrality
Seán Haughey
142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality is threatened by the recently signed joint European Union-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation declaration on closer co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21779/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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International Agreements
Seán Haughey
143. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with the implementation of the European Union-Turkey deal on immigration; if the humanitarian issues arising from this agreement should be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21780/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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National Monuments
Seán Haughey
153. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will declare10 to 25 Moore Street, Dublin 1 a national monument; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21781/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Seán Haughey
154. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21729/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Seán Haughey
173. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will classify myasthenia gravis as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21731/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Fishery Harbour Centres
Seán Haughey
227. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will sanction the dredging of Howth fishery harbour centre given that the silting problem is becoming serious; the issues to be considered and the process to be followed in respect of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21730/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
56. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7. [20969/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Haughey
58. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of outpatients waiting more than a year for a consultation in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [20968/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Seán Haughey
512. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the standard of care for sarcoma patients will not decline at St. Vincent's University Hospital due to the possible departure of the only specialised sarcoma chemotherapy oncologist here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Driver Licence Renewals
Seán Haughey
774. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Driver Licence Service is experiencing delays in renewing driving licences; if previous driving licences issued by Dublin City Council which are laminated are causing problems for such renewals, having regard to security issues and checks; the status of a particular renewal application (details supplied). [21372/16]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 2016
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Adoption Services Provision
Seán Haughey
689. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide post-adoptive services for adopted children as proposed by the Russian Irish Adoption Group and others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19394/16]
Máirt, 28 Meith 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Seán Haughey
284. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will issue payment to a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18235/16]
Máirt, 28 Meith 2016
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Social Welfare Offices
Seán Haughey
285. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the efforts he is making to reduce the holding times for persons ringing various sections in his Department; if he is aware that claimants sometimes have to wait 25 minutes or more before they get to speak to a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18236/16]
Déar, 23 Meith 2016
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Penalty Points System
Seán Haughey
65. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a motorist is entitled to receive photo and calibration details from the fixed-charge processing office of An Garda Síochána prior to any possible appeal to the courts in respect of an alleged offence that may involve the imposition of penalty points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17641/16]
Déar, 23 Meith 2016
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Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children
Seán Haughey
191. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to protect unaccompanied minors who arrive in refugee camps on the Greek islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17645/16]
Déar, 23 Meith 2016
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Humanitarian Aid
Seán Haughey
192. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to ensure the money provided by Ireland to refugee camps is being used in a manner that will improve, in practical and tangible terms, the quality of life for refugees living in the camps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17646/16]
Máirt, 21 Meith 2016
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Seán Haughey
194. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction a building project at a school (details supplied) to enable it to open another class for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/16]
Máirt, 21 Meith 2016
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Waste Disposal Charges
Seán Haughey
247. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that waste management companies are introducing substantial increases in bin charges with effect from 1 July 2016; the legislative basis at national or EU level for these increases; the measures he will take to ensure that the householder can obtain the best competitive price for this service, given that householders are reporting difficulties in comparing prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17007/16]
Máirt, 21 Meith 2016
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Community Employment Schemes Funding
Seán Haughey
295. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection to reverse the cuts to the community employment scheme at a community programme (details supplied) introduced in 2012 in respect of the training and materials budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16960/16]
Máirt, 21 Meith 2016
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Energy Prices
Seán Haughey
503. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction of electricity prices, having regard to the decreasing price of oil and gas internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16903/16]
Máirt, 21 Meith 2016
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Penalty Points System
Seán Haughey
545. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reform the legislation which allows for the imposition of penalty points; his views on whether it is reasonable to double the penalty points for a motorist who loses an appeal to the courts; if he will introduce a system whereby both fine and penalty points are relinquished in the case of motorists who undertake a driver awareness course, as is the case in the UK and Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17164/16]
Máirt, 14 Meith 2016
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EU Membership
Seán Haughey
91. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Taoiseach the preparations he is making to deal with a British exit from the European Union; the issues he needs to address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15646/16]
Máirt, 14 Meith 2016
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Arts in Education Charter
Seán Haughey
204. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to promote arts education in schools; if he will implement the arts in education charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15701/16]
Máirt, 14 Meith 2016
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Arts Funding
Seán Haughey
389. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase funding for the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15702/16]
Máirt, 14 Meith 2016
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Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
Seán Haughey
454. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned at the sudden termination of the privately funded pension plan in the Central Remedial Clinic in Clontarf, Dublin 3; if the Health Service Executive was consulted; if he will intervene on behalf of the employees concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/16]
Céad, 8 Meith 2016
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Mortgage Lending
Seán Haughey
139. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to assist first-time buyers; if he is aware that some banks are insisting on a 20% deposit in the case of first-time buyers purchasing a one-bedroom apartment in the north Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/16]
Céad, 8 Meith 2016
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Gaelscoil Issues
Seán Haughey
171. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the application by An Foras Pátrúnachta for a multidenominational Gaelscoil to serve the greater Drumcondra-Marino area in Dublin 1 was unsuccessful; if an appeal can be made in this regard and if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14330/16]
Céad, 8 Meith 2016
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Free Travel Scheme Review
Seán Haughey
292. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase the age of eligibility for the free travel scheme to 67 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14331/16]
Máirt, 31 Beal 2016
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Seán Haughey
305. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans for Montessori teaching; if he will retain regulation 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12968/16]
Máirt, 31 Beal 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Seán Haughey
472. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will pay a disability allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17; the reason this person was previously refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12966/16]
Máirt, 31 Beal 2016
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Greyhound Industry
Seán Haughey
785. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will take measures to prevent the export of greyhounds to China given the conditions that they must endure there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12819/16]
Déar, 26 Beal 2016
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Legislative Programme
Seán Haughey
42. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to promote and enact the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12322/16]
Déar, 26 Beal 2016
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Tax Reliefs Availability
Seán Haughey
82. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the tax relief and allowances in place for persons employing au pairs given that the contracts are deemed to be normal contracts of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/16]
Déar, 26 Beal 2016
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Middle East Issues
Seán Haughey
142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to press for the persecution of Christians and other minorities in the Middle East to be formally declared as genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12320/16]
Déar, 26 Beal 2016
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Seán Haughey
191. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to promote the enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12321/16]
Déar, 26 Beal 2016
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Child Care Costs
Seán Haughey
261. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is concerned at the recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission on au pairs confirming that these are normal contracts of employment; if this will have a detrimental effect on the provision of child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12485/16]
Déar, 19 Beal 2016
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Child Benefit Data
Seán Haughey
125. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of child benefit paid in respect of children living outside the European Union area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10987/16]
Céad, 18 Beal 2016
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Seán Haughey
42. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that persons on existing variable interest rate mortgages can receive reductions in their interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10789/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Paternity Leave
Seán Haughey
104. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will introduce paternity leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9372/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Prison Staff
Seán Haughey
108. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Prison Service will recruit staff in the near future and the procedures to be used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9832/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Seán Haughey
137. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of refurbishing or upgrading equipment in Malahide, Howth and Raheny Garda stations in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10437/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Garda Training
Seán Haughey
138. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who participated in the advanced driving courses in each of the years 2014 to 2016 to date; when the next course will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10438/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Seán Haughey
218. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the rent-a-room relief scheme after the income limit was increased from €12,000 to €13,750; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10440/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Motor Tax Yield
Seán Haughey
425. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the revenue he raises from motor taxation; how much of this revenue goes to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9833/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure
Seán Haughey
552. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the carer's support grant from €1,700 per year to €2,000 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10434/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Seán Haughey
607. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the next open competition for the post of assistant principal officer in the Civil Service will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10436/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Seán Haughey
890. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint additional consultant paediatrician rheumatologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10441/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Animal Welfare
Seán Haughey
1039. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legislative and other measures he is taking to prevent the neglect and cruelty to horses and donkeys, particularly regarding the breeding, sale and ownership of these animals; if he will consider closing places such as the Smithfield Market and setting up sanctuaries for rescued horses and donkeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10101/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Seán Haughey
1087. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking to ensure that fibre broadband is available throughout north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9639/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Road Traffic Legislation
Seán Haughey
1118. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation to control the use of rickshaws in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10433/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Seán Haughey
1148. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contact the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann requesting that the number of carriages on the 8.03 am train from Newbridge to Heuston Station, Dublin, be increased from three to five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10439/16]
Máirt, 17 Beal 2016
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Seán Haughey
1211. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost of providing an extra 1,500 extra places on the community child care subvention programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10435/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Defence Forces Recruitment
Seán Haughey
44. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence to extend the deadline for recruitment into the Defence Forces from 22 May to 1 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Defence Forces Recruitment
Seán Haughey
45. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence to extend the age limit for recruitment into the Army from 25 years of age to 27 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Garda Transport Provision
Seán Haughey
55. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide funding for the purchase of extra Garda Síochána command and control vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9253/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Garda Transport Expenditure
Seán Haughey
56. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the contract for the supply of fuel to the fleet of An Garda Síochána was last put out to tender; the length of time the contract was awarded for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9254/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Consular Services Staff
Seán Haughey
98. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff currently working in the Irish embassies in Brazil, Cyprus, India, Turkey and United Arab Emirates, by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9255/16]
Déar, 5 Beal 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Seán Haughey
145. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will provide funding to purchase extra buses for the fleet of Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/16]
Céad, 4 Beal 2016
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Seán Haughey
134. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to reform the early childhood care and education scheme; if he will make the conditions of the scheme more flexible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9013/16]
Céad, 4 Beal 2016
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Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision
Seán Haughey
176. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will provide fertility treatment for couples free of charge on the first occasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9012/16]
Céad, 4 Beal 2016
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Housing Estates
Seán Haughey
301. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if all sections of the Planning and Development Act 2000 have been brought into force, particularly the sections dealing with the taking in charge of estates by local authorities including section 180; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9011/16]
Céad, 4 Beal 2016
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Wildlife Conservation
Seán Haughey
347. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she has taken and the funding she has provided to conserve and manage red grouse; if funding is provided to voluntary organisations for these purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9014/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Seán Haughey
86. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will award the full rate of payment to new applicants for the State pension (contributory); the significance of the 6 April 2012 date in this regard; if the homemaker's scheme introduced in 1994 is relevant to cases; her plans to move from an average contributions test to a total contributions approach; if she will backdate homemaker's credits to allow more claimants to obtain a full rate of payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8431/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
Seán Haughey
87. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why claimants under the disability allowance scheme receive the same rate of payment as claimants under the jobseeker's allowance scheme who are over 25 years of age; if persons on disability allowance have greater difficulties and expenses and her plans to increase the rate of payment under this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8434/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits
Seán Haughey
88. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the benefits and supports available for carers and if she will extend these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8435/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Child Benefit Rates
Seán Haughey
89. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount of child benefit paid in respect of children living in other European Union countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8444/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision
Seán Haughey
114. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works makes available information in relation to flooding to home insurance companies; the data available from the OPW in the case of the Mayne River in Baldoyle, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Child Care Services Provision
Seán Haughey
115. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will engage with a not-for-profit community organisation (details supplied) with a view to reducing its rent and associated service and maintenance charges to ensure it continues its vital work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8452/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Seán Haughey
127. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if 3% of places in the public service are being reserved for those with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Defence Forces Allowances
Seán Haughey
181. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Defence if he will restore pay and duty allowances which have been cut in recent years to members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8450/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Mental Health Commission
Seán Haughey
228. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reform the Lunacy Regulation Act; the progress made to date to enact an Assisted Decision Making Bill; if it is intended to abolish the provision prohibiting those with an intellectual disability from having sexual relations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8447/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Seán Haughey
337. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if the flu injection will be made available to carers free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8436/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Seán Haughey
338. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason BreastCheck and BowelScreen finish at the age of 69 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
Seán Haughey
339. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if more dedicated beds will be made available for those persons with cystic fibrosis who are currently in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8439/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme
Seán Haughey
340. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce a vaccine damage compensation scheme for those persons who suffered an intellectual disability as a result of receiving the whooping cough vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Seán Haughey
341. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will make nephrotic syndrome a long-term illness, with a view to making the drug trednefol available to suffers of this syndrome free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Medical Card Eligibility
Seán Haughey
342. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health the reason the income threshold for a person applying for a medical card who is over 70 years of age is €500 in the case of a single person but is €900 in the case of a married couple; if he considers this discrimination in the case of a married couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Passport Applications Fees
Seán Haughey
367. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a fee for a passport in the case of a State pensioner was introduced; his plans, if any, to abolish this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8432/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Human Rights Issues
Seán Haughey
368. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making with the Egyptian authorities to bring about the early release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8433/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Haughey
409. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the education system caters for pupils with exceptional ability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8443/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Seán Haughey
410. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans, if any, to ensure that new teachers receive the same rate of payment as their older colleagues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8445/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Irish Sign Language
Seán Haughey
411. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that Irish sign language is taught in post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8451/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Seán Haughey
451. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to bring about a reduction in CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/16]
Máirt, 26 Aib 2016
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Energy Prices
Seán Haughey
467. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction of the price in oil and gas, having regard to decreasing prices internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8453/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Social Welfare Code
Seán Haughey
90. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the benefits available for widows; if widows who are working and paying pay related social insurance can receive additional benefits such as illness benefit; her plans to improve the position of widows generally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7778/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Social Welfare Code
Seán Haughey
91. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will pay widows under 66 years of age the same rate of payment given to those on the State pension together with the associated benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7779/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Fishery Harbour Centres
Seán Haughey
198. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when sanction will be given for the dredging of Howth fishery harbour centre, given that it is silting up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7777/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Garda Divisional Headquarters
Seán Haughey
231. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the new information technology system in Garda capital headquarters is up-to-date to allow tax clearance certificates to be issued in the case of public service vehicles licence renewals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7515/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Taxi Data
Seán Haughey
246. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Carriage Office received any reports regarding the cloning of taxi plates in the Dublin area between 2003 and 2006; if an investigation was carried out in this regard; the outcome of any such investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7772/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Seán Haughey
443. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will sanction a new and expanded permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 17; if the site owned by her Department adjacent to the existing school can be used for this purpose; if she is aware of the expanding population in this area; her views on whether the existing Gaelscoil is already operating to full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7773/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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School Accommodation Provision
Seán Haughey
444. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will sanction two temporary classrooms for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 while the permanent structures are under construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7774/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Seán Haughey
445. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7775/16]
Céad, 20 Aib 2016
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Arts Funding
Seán Haughey
543. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the public funding which was provided for the construction of the new Wall of Remembrance at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7776/16]
Déar, 14 Aib 2016
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Young Farmers Scheme
Seán Haughey
209. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will pay a grant to a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the farmer and natural reserve schemes 2015; if he takes the State pension into account for the means test for these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6650/16]
Céad, 6 Aib 2016
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Tax Reliefs Data
Seán Haughey
137. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will comply with European Union Communication OJEC C 332/0 and launch a dedicated website detailing the beneficiaries of section 481 tax relief relating to the film industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5529/16]