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
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Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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European Central Bank
Joe Costello
161. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the benefits and drawbacks of the European Central Bank increasing its inflation target from 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2109/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Visa Applications
Joe Costello
284. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that when applying for a visa, a non-European Economic Area national who is the spouse of an Irish citizen is not treated less favourably than a spouse of an European Union citizen who is from a third country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2110/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
353. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of occurrences in which foreign bodies were left in a patient's body following surgery in Our Lady’s Children's Hospital in Crumlin, County Dublin in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2112/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
354. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of occurrences in which foreign bodies were left in a patient's body in children's hospitals in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
355. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of times a guide wire was left in a patient's body following surgery between 2010 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
356. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the steps Our Lady’s Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin 12 took to address occurrences in which foreign bodies were left in a patient's body following surgery in the hospital in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
357. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in producing a report indicating why a guide wire was left in a patient's body in Our Lady’s Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
358. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that a guide was left in a patient's body following surgery in 2015; why this occurred given that a similar event was reported in 2014; why procedures were not in place to ensure this did not recur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2117/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Hospital Procedures
Joe Costello
359. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health what measures hospitals take to ensure that foreign matter is not left in a patient’s body following surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2118/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Child Safety
Joe Costello
360. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were dropped by staff in Temple Street Hospital in County Dublin in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2119/16]
Máirt, 19 Ean 2016
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Child Safety
Joe Costello
361. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the number of children who were dropped by staff in hospitals between 2010 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/16]
Céad, 13 Ean 2016
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Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Fee
Joe Costello
706. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the titles physiotherapist and physical therapist are clearly defined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1551/16]
Céad, 16 Noll 2015
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Insurance Industry Regulation
Joe Costello
66. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45520/15]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2015
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Departmental Funding
Joe Costello
112. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the supports available for the establishment and operation of men's sheds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45085/15]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2015
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Mental Health Services Provision
Joe Costello
360. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the mental health services available for children and young persons, particularly those with special education needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45163/15]
Máirt, 15 Noll 2015
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Schools Mental Health Strategies
Joe Costello
533. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the mental health services available for children and young persons, particularly those with special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45165/15]
Déar, 10 Noll 2015
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Pension Provisions
Joe Costello
112. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will offer Garda Síochána pensioners the option of weekly, fortnightly or monthly salary payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44479/15]
Céad, 9 Noll 2015
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Flood Prevention Measures
Joe Costello
69. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works dredges the Tolka river from the Luke Kelly bridge to the sea to protect against future floods in Clonliffe, Ballybough, North Strand and East Wall in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44290/15]
Céad, 9 Noll 2015
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Import Costs
Joe Costello
75. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the quantity of goods that was imported into Ireland from Western Sahara in each of the past five years; why Ireland is importing goods from Western Sahara considering its occupation by Morocco is contrary to international law and considering the indigenous population does not benefit from this trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44288/15]
Máirt, 1 Noll 2015
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Visa Applications
Joe Costello
315. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality why a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 has been refused access to the third-level graduate scheme despite having a 12-month work experience offer from a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42390/15]
Máirt, 10 Samh 2015
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Joe Costello
334. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the refurbishment of the Garda Síochána station at Fitzgibbon Street in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39516/15]
Máirt, 3 Samh 2015
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Joe Costello
600. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality for details of the proposed refurbishment of the Bridewell Garda station in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38359/15]
Máirt, 3 Samh 2015
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Migrant Integration
Joe Costello
601. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her Department's policy on migrants, including access to accommodation, employment, and legal protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38360/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility
Joe Costello
223. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if TV listener devices for deaf persons are covered by her Department's treatment benefit scheme; if they are not covered, if the scheme could be extended to include them for deaf persons who do not have hearing aids; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31408/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Naval Service Vessels
Joe Costello
569. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence if all Naval vessels are equipped with defibrillators; if appropriate training has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31407/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Garda Stations
Joe Costello
641. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all Garda stations are equipped with defibrillators; if appropriate training has been provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31406/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Children in Care
Joe Costello
705. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide details of the psychotherapeutic services that are available in Dublin Central for vulnerable children who are in the care of the State; the psychotherapeutic services available in the whole of Ireland for vulnerable children in the care of the State; his plans for further provision of psychotherapeutic services for vulnerable children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31405/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Overseas Development Aid Expenditure
Joe Costello
1160. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to increase the overseas development aid budget in the upcoming budget; if so, the percentage increase; the strategy for reaching the 0.7% of gross national product United Nations target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31032/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Third Level Data
Joe Costello
1280. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of participation of men and women, respectively, in third level education in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31394/15]
Máirt, 22 MFómh 2015
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Homeless Persons Data
Joe Costello
1452. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of rough sleepers by gender in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31395/15]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2015
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Joe Costello
278. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made on identifying the burial place of the Tuam babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27243/15]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2015
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Hospitals Discharges
Joe Costello
348. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are adequate support services provided for patients who are discharged from hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27250/15]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2015
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Prescriptions Charges
Joe Costello
349. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the reason a patient must fill a prescription within 24 hours of leaving a hospital or pay a doctor for a new prescription; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/15]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2015
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Institutes of Technology
Joe Costello
449. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the next stage of the development of the Dublin Institute of Technology campus at Grangegorman in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27183/15]
Máirt, 7 Iúil 2015
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Arts Funding
Joe Costello
540. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the strategic development zone in the North Lotts and Grand Canal Harbour will qualify for the 1% for art scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27262/15]
Déar, 25 Meith 2015
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Pension Provisions
Joe Costello
91. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider maintaining Approved Retirement Fund limits at current levels of income, that is €12,700 income with €63,500 investment, or if he will be proceeding with the proposed increase in limits in March 2016 to an increased level of income of €18,000 and an increased investment of €119,800; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25553/15]
Máirt, 23 Meith 2015
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Joe Costello
367. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the future of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station in Dublin 1; if she will seek to have a preservation order placed on the building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24727/15]
Máirt, 9 Meith 2015
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Illicit Trade in Tobacco
Joe Costello
283. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to deal with the illegal sale of tobacco; his plans to strengthen the legislation dealing with its sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22298/15]
Máirt, 9 Meith 2015
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Family Law Cases
Joe Costello
592. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of plans for legal and constitutional change to facilitate a restructuring of the family court system; if it is still intended to introduce a restructured family court system; if so, the timescale for establishment of the new courts and details of the legal and constitutional changes that will be required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22440/15]
Máirt, 9 Meith 2015
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Regeneration Projects Status
Joe Costello
1084. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for each of the following regeneration projects that were previously subject to public private partnerships and that collapsed under the previous Administration, namely, O'Devaney Gardens in Dublin 7; Dominick Street and Seán Mac Diarmada Street in Dublin 1; and Croke Villas in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/15]
Máirt, 9 Meith 2015
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Telecommunications Infrastructure
Joe Costello
1101. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current regulations on the erection of telecommunications masts immediately adjacent to homes and schools; his proposals to regulate their location further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22436/15]
Máirt, 19 Beal 2015
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Living City Initiative
Joe Costello
129. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the process for determining the areas covered by the Living City initiative; if consideration will be given to expanding the areas covered to include Broadstone and Royal Canal Bank in Dublin 7, Infirmary Road and Montpelier in Dublin 7, both sides of Aughrim Street in Dublin 7, New Wapping Street and Castleforbes in Dublin 1 and Seville Place in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19484/15]
Máirt, 19 Beal 2015
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Hospital Facilities
Joe Costello
327. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will provide facilities to the acute hospitals that have not had major structural work undertaken in the past 30 years; his plans for these facilities; if he will refurbish, rebuild or replace the acute hospitals that need this work over the next 15 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/15]
Máirt, 19 Beal 2015
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Hospitals Data
Joe Costello
328. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the names and locations of non-teaching hospitals; the services that each provides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19451/15]
Máirt, 19 Beal 2015
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Primary Care Centres Data
Joe Costello
329. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the primary care network; if he will provide details of the primary care centres in operation; the range of services that each provides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19452/15]
Máirt, 12 Beal 2015
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Vacancies on State Boards
Joe Costello
216. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Taoiseach the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist, or on which vacancies are anticipated to arise up to and including 1 January 2016; the number of vacancies in each case; when the vacancy arose or will arise; if the vacancy relates to a chair or a member; if he will provide details of the appointment process in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18138/15]
Máirt, 12 Beal 2015
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Vacancies on State Boards
Joe Costello
246. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist, or on which vacancies are anticipated to arise, up to and including 1 January 2016; the number of vacancies in each case; when the vacancy arose or will arise; if the vacancy relates to a chair or a member; if she will provide details of the appointment process in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18476/15]
Máirt, 12 Beal 2015
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Vacancies on State Boards
Joe Costello
331. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist, or in which vacancies are anticipated to arise, up to and including 1 January 2016; the number of vacancies in each case; when the vacancy arose or will arise; if the vacancy relates to a chair or a member; the details of the appointment process in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18372/15]
Máirt, 12 Beal 2015
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Vacancies on State Boards
Joe Costello
358. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist, or in which vacancies are anticipated to arise, up to and including 1 January 2016; the number of vacancies in each case; when the vacancy arose or will arise; if the vacancy relates to a chair or a member; if he will provide details of the appointment process in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/15]
Máirt, 12 Beal 2015
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Vacancies on State Boards
Joe Costello
384. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the State boards, bodies or committees on which vacancies currently exist, or in which vacancies are anticipated to arise, up to and including 1 January 2016; the number of vacancies in each case; when the vacancy arose or will arise; if the vacancy relates to a chair or a member; if he will provide details of the appointment process in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18479/15]