Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Heather Humphreys

80. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case where a special needs assistant allocation has been withdrawn from a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason this school was only notified online that this vital support would be withdrawn; when the school may expect to have a decision on its appeal, which has been submitted to the National Council for Special Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/14]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Administration

Heather Humphreys

126. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 154 of 21 November 2013, when the pilot mortgage to rent scheme is expected to be implemented throughout the local authority sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30640/14]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Heather Humphreys

140. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing the income supplement paid to farmers where an above average number of their herd are identified as reactors, especially during high-production months. [30641/14]

Legislative Process

Heather Humphreys

149. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the progress of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30568/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Heather Humphreys

208. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the action plan for Cavan-Monaghan hospital to achieve and maintain scheduled care wait time targets for 2014, which was submitted to the national director of acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30574/14]

State Properties

Heather Humphreys

195. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is responsible for the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park; his plans to improve or restore this monument and make it into a public attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30327/14]

State Properties

Heather Humphreys

196. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works held any discussions with the Department of Defence regarding restoring the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30328/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

393. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a decision has not yet issued on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29389/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

416. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29698/14]

Child Care Services Provision

Heather Humphreys

875. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will investigate a case where a family (details supplied) has been deemed ineligible for the community child care subvention scheme; if he will take account of all the details supplied and allow this family to avail of the CCS scheme [29671/14]

Proposed Legislation

Heather Humphreys

91. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the Valuation Bill; when he expects to bring it before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28892/14]

Departmental Communications

Heather Humphreys

77. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has been unable to obtain a P45 for 2011 from the Department despite requesting same on a number of occasions; if he will ensure that this document is issued without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28633/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

Heather Humphreys

186. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan who was originally scheduled to have their surgery carried out in Tallaght hospital in June 2013 has still not been seen; if he will seek a detailed response from the hospital on the reason this person's surgery has been cancelled on three separate occasions; his views that it is acceptable for a patient to be treated in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28739/14]

Farm Assist Scheme Appeals

Heather Humphreys

224. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27906/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

584. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28494/14]

Milk Quota Cessation

Heather Humphreys

161. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking in preparation for the abolition of milk quotas next year; the position for farmers who were unable to buy or lease quota this year and who will be over quota due to the fact that they are building up their herd in anticipation of the abolition of quotas in 2015; if he will consider reducing the fines imposed on those over quota this year in view of the fact farmers need to prepare to increase their production for the lifting of quotas in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27606/14]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

168. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be further consultation with farming organisations on the details of the qualifying criteria for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; if there is scope for elements of the scheme to be altered to benefit farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27719/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

200. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision on an over-70 medical card application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [27628/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

173. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be re-instated in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan with a serious medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27510/14]

On-farm Investment Schemes

Heather Humphreys

429. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grant assistance will be available for the construction of poultry houses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27186/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

611. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card review in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/14]

State Examinations

Heather Humphreys

65. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the leaving certificate points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26501/14]

Pension Provisions

Heather Humphreys

100. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide a pension for long serving community employment members in a supervisory position who are due to retire shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26559/14]

Gender Balance

Heather Humphreys

118. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of female councillors elected nationwide following the recent local elections; the way this figure compares with previous local elections; his views on the progress that is being made to encourage female participation in politics; the further steps that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/14]

Agriculture Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

129. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers who are aged under 40 years and who have already been actively farming for three years or longer; the reason this category of farmer will not qualify for the 60% rate of grant aid for on-farm investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26482/14]

Sports Events

Heather Humphreys

215. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the declining popularity of the Irish Open; the steps that will be taken to encourage high-profile golf players to participate in the event; his views on the importance of the Irish Open from a tourism perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/14]

VAT Rate Application

Heather Humphreys

73. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on custom made loose or free-standing furniture from 23% to 12.5% in order to stimulate the furniture manufacturing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/14]

Departmental Appointments

Heather Humphreys

105. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has given consideration to appointing an independent ombudsman to oversee the implementation and regulation of the proposed grocery goods undertakings in the new retail legislation. [25158/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

188. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

194. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason for the delay in having a final decision made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23770/14]

Agriculture Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

101. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be eligible to re-enter the disadvantaged areas scheme or the areas of natural constraint scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23581/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

115. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan may expect to receive a decision on their medical card review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

132. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23636/14]

Beef Data Programme

Heather Humphreys

600. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite payments under the 2013 beef data programme in view of the current financial difficulties facing farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22535/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

756. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the long-term illness scheme in order that it would also cover GP visits; his views on the possible introduction of a third-tier medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22405/14]

VAT Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

186. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance with regard to farmers who let 100% of their farmland and their single farm payment entitlements and who now have to sell those entitlements to active farmers before 15 May 2014; if these farmers will be subject to VAT on the sale of entitlements worth over €37,500 or if they will be exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Heather Humphreys

352. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a one-parent family appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21014/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

357. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21026/14]

Community Employment Schemes Review

Heather Humphreys

380. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to transfer community employment to Pobal from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21278/14]

Post Office Network

Heather Humphreys

427. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update, following on from recent consultations, on the steps the Government is taking to see what additional business and services can be provided through local post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Heather Humphreys

428. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the contract for the "3" national broadband service which was awarded in 2008 has been monitored; if the terms of the contract have been fulfilled; if his attention has been drawn to the areas serviced by this contract who still have no broadband service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/14]

Social Welfare Overpayments

Heather Humphreys

94. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount identified by her Department through the detection of overpayments in 2013; the amount of these moneys that has been recouped; the amount that is still outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19853/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

95. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19866/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

127. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if houses with private wells or currently on group water schemes will have to pay water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19881/14]

Single Payment Scheme Appeals

Heather Humphreys

163. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a LPIS appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19876/14]

Beef Data Programme

Heather Humphreys

167. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a beef data programme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/14]

Tax Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

67. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation of child care income for grandparents who mind their son's or daughter's children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18916/14]

Ambulance Service Response Times

Heather Humphreys

853. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health with regard to the deployment of ambulance and other medical emergency response vehicles, the consideration he has given for the use of mobile phone positioning technology that will give an accurate location to the emergency responders and precise coordinates of the location of the person who made the emergency call through their mobile phone, in order that the time taken to get to the scene of the emergency can be reduced, especially in areas that are not known to the emergency response personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19296/14]

Tax Reliefs Application

Heather Humphreys

81. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age limit for stamp duty exemption for the transfer of land to a young trained farmer from 35 to 40 years in line with the definition of a young farmer under the new Common Agricultural Policy arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18496/14]

Child Care Services Funding

Heather Humphreys

224. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties being caused to child care providers due to the delay in Pobal issuing CETS payments on time; the steps that are being taken to remedy this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18495/14]

Post Office Network

Heather Humphreys

107. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the conditions that apply for the transfer of the position of postmaster or postmistress; if it is permitted for this position to be transferred to a family member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18090/14]

Legislative Programme

Heather Humphreys

279. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Public Service Management Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17271/14]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Heather Humphreys

527. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be any grant assistance towards the construction of silage pits under the new rural development plan; when he expects to make an announcement regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17853/14]

Tax Code

Heather Humphreys

42. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding single farm payment entitlements and land that have been leased under the early retirement scheme and the lessee now wishes to purchase the entitlements before 15 May 2014; if this transaction would be subject to the €37,500 VAT limit; if this sale would be subject to capital gains tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16887/14]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Heather Humphreys

136. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/14]

Sports Capital Programme Administration

Heather Humphreys

38. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme 2014; the number of applications received on a county basis; if special consideration will be given to clubs and organisations who were not successful under the last round of the programme; when he expects to announce the successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/14]

Orthodontic Services Provision

Heather Humphreys

121. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will consider lifting the moratorium on recruitment within the Health Service Executive in order to address the severe waiting times for orthodontic treatment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that young children classed as high priority are having to wait three to four years for treatment; the findings of the independent review of orthodontic services; the number of children currently on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment in each region; his views on whether urgent action is required to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14699/14]

Tax Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

173. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax exemption for farmers who have to sell entitlements before 15 May 2014 as a result of the Common Agricultural Policy changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15027/14]

Tax Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

469. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the introduction of a tax exemption for farmers who have to sell entitlements of a value over €37,500 before 15 May 2014; if such a transaction will be subject to VAT at 23%; his views on the problems this will cause some farmers who may not be registered for VAT and, therefore, will be unable to claim back on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15026/14]

Tax Credits

Heather Humphreys

51. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax credit for child care costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14641/14]

Student Grants Data

Heather Humphreys

77. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details on a county basis of the number of students awarded Student Universal Support Ireland grants for the 2013-14 academic year; the number of students who are still awaiting a decision on an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/14]

Immigration Data

Heather Humphreys

155. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the number of persons who applied for Irish citizenship in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number of applications that were successful in each of these years; the number of applications which were unsuccessful in each of these; the number of applications which are still awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14626/14]

Election Management System

Heather Humphreys

136. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if special consideration will be given to ensure that those currently unemployed will be given the opportunity to take up work at polling stations and count centres for the local and European elections on 23 May; the guidelines that will be issued to returning officers regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14251/14]

Primary Medical Certificates Application Numbers

Heather Humphreys

193. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the number of primary medical certificates that have been issued over the past 10 years on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14266/14]

School Textbooks Rental Scheme

Heather Humphreys

393. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan has not been able to avail of a grant to set up a book rental scheme; if this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14095/14]

Farmers Charter Review

Heather Humphreys

860. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to review the charter of farmer's rights; the organisations he will engage with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13202/14]

Sports Injuries

Heather Humphreys

1266. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a code of conduct or guidelines in place in Ireland for when a player sustains a head injury during a soccer, GAA or rugby match or in other contact sports; his views on whether this is an area that needs to be highlighted further to ensure the safety of our players; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13659/14]

Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure

Heather Humphreys

121. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form the amount paid in jobseeker's allowance in the years 2008 to 2013, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12636/14]

Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure

Heather Humphreys

122. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in tabular form the amount paid in jobseeker's benefit in the years 2008 to 2013, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12639/14]

National Internship Scheme Data

Heather Humphreys

135. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have participated in JobBridge since its inception on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12731/14]

Post Office Network

Heather Humphreys

145. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to set up a working group comprising officials from An Post, the Irish Postmasters' Union and Department officials to examine the future of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12751/14]

Septic Tank Inspections

Heather Humphreys

162. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline on a county basis the number of septic tank inspections that have been carried out to date; the number of septic tanks that have failed inspections in each county; the number of septic tanks that have passed inspections in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12718/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

263. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/14]

Social Welfare Schemes

Heather Humphreys

88. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider reviewing the eligibility criteria for the new Gateway scheme so that jobseekers who have participated in a Tús or community employment scheme within the previous 24 months are eligible to participate in Gateway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12271/14]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Heather Humphreys

462. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan only received one payment under the income supplement payment scheme; if a further payment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11792/14]

Ulster Canal Restoration Project

Heather Humphreys

22. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of the Ulster canal project; the work carried out to date by the interagency group which was set up to examine possible funding options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10604/14]

Credit Unions

Heather Humphreys

65. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the rigorous process now in place to assess a person for the position of credit union chairman and that this process involves completing a 24 page application form and may also require an interview by Central Bank officials; the huge difficulties this is causing in attracting volunteers to the movement; the difficulty in getting board members to take up the position of chairman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10171/14]

Credit Unions

Heather Humphreys

82. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the qualifications and experience of the Central Bank officials who adjudicate on whether a person is suitable to carry out the duties of a credit union chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10284/14]

Beef Data Programme

Heather Humphreys

225. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects payments to be made under the 2013 beef data scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10169/14]

Beef Industry

Heather Humphreys

226. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider carrying out an in depth analysis to ascertain the reason for the drop in cattle prices; the impact it is having on the beef farmer and the beef industry; if he will consider reviewing the Harvest 2020 targets to take account of current market trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/14]

Horse Slaughtering Data

Heather Humphreys

230. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on setting up a scheme whereby horses with stamped out passports can be slaughtered at a registered abattoir, tested for banned substances, and, depending on the result, allow the meat either enter the food chain or be sent for destruction; if this process could be operated on a similar basis to the system used for the BSE testing of cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10286/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

256. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect to have a decision made on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

272. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10298/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

273. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10302/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Heather Humphreys

71. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case (details supplied) in County Monaghan regarding an application for a special needs assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Heather Humphreys

108. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan who cannot be assessed for dyslexia due to funding restraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8669/14]

Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision

Heather Humphreys

169. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work that has been done or is being planned by Irish Water in the area of rainwater harvesting; his views on the potential benefits of rainwater harvesting in view of the huge amount of rainfall in recent times; his views that increased efficiency in this area could help to reduce utility bills for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/14]

Legislative Measures

Heather Humphreys

203. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 will impact on Garda vetting disclosures in the future; if the criminal justice Bill will result in certain minor offences which may have taken place a long number of years previously not being disclosed when a person is applying for a job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8799/14]

Farm Assist Scheme Appeals

Heather Humphreys

400. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a decision has not yet issued on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8131/14]

Motor Tax Collection

Heather Humphreys

496. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the introduction of a system whereby hauliers can pay their road tax in monthly instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7791/14]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Heather Humphreys

642. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a rural environment protection scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8197/14]

Poultry Industry

Heather Humphreys

643. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a new scheme for the building of poultry houses as part of the new rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8260/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

754. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan may expect to have a decision made on their medical card review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/14]

Road Tolls

Heather Humphreys

822. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made any representation to his counterpart in the UK concerning the implementation of the lorry road user charge being introduced on 1 April 2014 which will dramatically affect the cost base of Irish haulage operators transiting or using NI-UK roads on a daily basis; his views on the introduction of the lorry road user charge on 1 April 2014; his view on whether it will promote a dramatic migration of the Irish national fleet to alternative jurisdictions in order to remain competitive where the matter is further compounded by the antiquated commercial road tax system which is currently in place here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8065/14]

Sports Capital Programme Application Numbers

Heather Humphreys

823. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide on a county basis the number of clubs and organisations which have registered under the 2014 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8102/14]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Heather Humphreys

220. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive their rural environment protection scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7285/14]

Youth Services Funding

Heather Humphreys

560. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the guidelines in place regarding remuneration levels in youth organisations funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6784/14]

Medical Card Administration

Heather Humphreys

595. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a change of doctor issue will be rectified on medical cards in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6429/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

126. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that group water schemes will not be included in Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6084/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

127. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the current free allocation for group water schemes will continue to apply following the introduction of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/14]