Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Prescription Charges

Michael McCarthy

296. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the staus of the prescription charge and the maximum payment allowable when two spouses have different doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3957/16]

Medical Records

Michael McCarthy

421. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with medical records, as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4594/16]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Michael McCarthy

447. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the grant financial assistance or bursary available to Irish persons who wish to obtain a postgraduate degree in nursing in a university (details supplied) in Scotland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3947/16]

Motor Tax Yield

Michael McCarthy

507. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of revenue generated from road tax collected in County Cork from 1 January 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3945/16]

Motor Tax Collection

Michael McCarthy

571. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation to Cork County Council for local and regional roads from 1 January 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3945/16]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Michael McCarthy

40. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to review an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3618/16]

Mental Health Services Provision

Michael McCarthy

262. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (detail supplied) regarding the diagnosis of mental illness; the progress on implementing this approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3646/16]

Illness Benefit Applications

Michael McCarthy

45. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the illness benefit scheme, including why the payment did not issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3393/16]

Social Insurance

Michael McCarthy

49. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is reviewing a matter (details supplied) including her efforts to resolve it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3461/16]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Michael McCarthy

193. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to introduce legislation compelling motor insurance companies to insure vehicles that are ten years or older and which have a valid national car test certificate and not to victimise persons who possess what may be perfectly sound cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3410/16]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Michael McCarthy

194. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that insurance companies will no longer provide quotes for cars that are aged ten years or older; his views on this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3411/16]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Michael McCarthy

83. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2769/16]

VAT Exemptions

Michael McCarthy

125. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a value added tax exemption of arts events on fees paid to performers who do not reside in the Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2909/16]

GLAS Payments

Michael McCarthy

186. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, including when the person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2861/16]

Legislative Process

Michael McCarthy

119. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress on the Autism Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2386/16]

Flood Risk Insurance Cover

Michael McCarthy

145. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/16]

School Accommodation Provision

Michael McCarthy

408. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide the additional accommodation urgently required by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1847/16]

School Accommodation Provision

Michael McCarthy

409. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional accommodation works will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1859/16]

Offshore Islands

Michael McCarthy

486. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding and ensuring equal footing with other island companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1905/16]

Community Employment Schemes Review

Michael McCarthy

37. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of a community employment scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will review the status, given the invaluable contribution this scheme makes to the community, particularly with regard to the role of the out-going supervisor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1584/16]

Social Insurance Payments

Michael McCarthy

39. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the changes to the voluntary contributions system introduced since 2011; how a person can opt to make these contributions; why a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused this facility; and if she will now allow a payment to be made. [1595/16]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Michael McCarthy

50. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Louth under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1661/16]

Teacher Secondment

Michael McCarthy

225. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the secondment of education centre directors following recent representations; the number of those affected by the proposed changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1714/16]

Property Tax Exemptions

Michael McCarthy

232. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why an estate (details supplied) in County Cork that held an unfinished housing estate exemption in respect of the household charge does not hold a similar exemption in respect of the local property tax, and if he will amend this anomaly to ensure that this exemption is available to home owners in the area. [1674/16]

Property Tax Exemptions

Michael McCarthy

236. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why an estate (details supplied) in County Cork that held an unfinished housing estate exemption in respect of the household charge does not hold such relief in respect of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1819/16]

Pension Provisions

Michael McCarthy

216. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46893/15]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Michael McCarthy

250. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork, including if funding for the scheme is available and ring-fenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1685/16]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Michael McCarthy

277. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned flood relief schemes (details supplied) in County Cork, including the commencement and completion dates for each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/16]

Student Visas Applications

Michael McCarthy

494. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality how long it takes for international student visa applications to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1152/16]

Student Visas Applications

Michael McCarthy

495. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to review the international student visa application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1153/16]

Student Visas Applications

Michael McCarthy

496. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality why international student visa applications are not processed through Irish embassies and consulates in Asia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1154/16]

General Medical Services Scheme

Michael McCarthy

579. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to address the widely reported practice of general practitioners charging medical card holders for international normalised ratio, INR, testing; if a medical card holder can be refunded by his Department or the Health Service Executive for such a charge; how this can be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46674/15]

Schools Refurbishment

Michael McCarthy

743. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide urgent funding to make safe a school yard (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46473/15]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

869. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated under the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1146/16]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

870. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated under the mobility aids grant scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1147/16]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

871. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated under the housing aid for older people scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1148/16]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

872. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated to Cork City and County Councils under the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1149/16]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

873. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated to Cork City and County Councils under the mobility aids grant scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1150/16]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Michael McCarthy

874. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money he has allocated to Cork City and County Councils under the housing aid for older people scheme in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1151/16]

Driver Licences

Michael McCarthy

941. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1346/16]

Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Michael McCarthy

161. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding concessions for persons with disabilities who are purchasing a new vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46005/15]

Beef Industry

Michael McCarthy

290. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding livestock farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46369/15]

Sports Capital Programme Administration

Michael McCarthy

702. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a sports capital programme in 2016. [45851/15]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Michael McCarthy

513. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Montessori teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44707/15]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Michael McCarthy

532. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to advise on the emergency funding for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45155/15]

Back to Education Allowance Appeals

Michael McCarthy

51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on a review for a person (details supplied) in County Louth under the back to education allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44486/15]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Michael McCarthy

84. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned flood relief schemes (details supplied) in County Cork including the commencement and completion dates for each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44534/15]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Michael McCarthy

165. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to have an application for a higher education grant by a person (details supplied) in County Cork dealt with given the time delay to attach supporting documentation to the grant application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44323/15]

Community Employment Schemes Operation

Michael McCarthy

135. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of a community employment scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will review the situation, given the invaluable contribution this project makes to the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44007/15]

Teaching Qualifications

Michael McCarthy

535. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she is aware of such difficulties facing teaching graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44066/15]