Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 10 de 11
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Hospital Services
Michael McCarthy
254. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the new emergency monitoring units for epilepsy at Cork University Hospital and at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; when these units will be open and be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17995/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Employment Rights
Michael McCarthy
200. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been unable to obtain their P45 from their former employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16393/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Michael McCarthy
308. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline in detail the requirements on banks to facilitate distressed mortgage holders who need to renegotiate their current repayment arrangements with their lenders; if he will provide greater detail on the warehousing option; if he will confirm if it is his policy to allow banks to charge interest on the warehoused portion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17005/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Michael McCarthy
321. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if the exceptional circumstances of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be considered in terms of their property tax liability; if an exemption can be granted in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17193/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
646. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the provisions and supports there are in place to deal with women who have been forced to leave their homes and seek rented accommodation due to domestic violence; if community welfare officers still have discretionary powers to award rent allowance or rent supplement when dealing with cases of this nature; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17006/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Water Fluoridation
Michael McCarthy
1146. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an outline of his position on water fluoridation, address concerns that the practice may be detrimental to a person's health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16214/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Medical Products
Michael McCarthy
1166. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the alleged use of an allegedly defective hip product in a hospital (details supplied) for a defined period of time; if he will explain the delay between the surgeons raising concerns and the patients being notified; the date on which the Health Service Executive Serious Incident Management Team, that was appointed to investigate the issue, will make their findings public and to explain the delay in reporting back on an issue that was first raised in 2008; if he will confirm the reasons given by the manufacturer for the withdrawal of the product from the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16344/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Rural Transport Programme Funding
Michael McCarthy
1359. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on the future of a rural transport programme (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16075/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Public Service Contracts
Michael McCarthy
287. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are plans to contract out the work surrounding the routine maintenance of public buildings, that is schools, Garda stations and so on; when the procurements of such projects will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14837/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael McCarthy
359. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policy he is pursuing in relation anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14828/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Departmental Bodies
Michael McCarthy
378. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise, with regard to the implementation group being established to oversee the establishment of the new socio-economic committees, when the positions of the group will be filled; if the trade union sector will be represented on this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14840/13]
Déar, 21 Márta 2013
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Hospital Services
Michael McCarthy
256. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification on future plans for a community hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will address recent concerns that the hospital may be taken over by a private operator in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14546/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
236. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason fees were not covered in a Student Universal Support Ireland case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13734/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Medical Card Review
Michael McCarthy
498. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity regarding the period when a medical card is being reviewed including the duration of the appeals process; if he will specifically address the circumstances when a medical card should be withdrawn; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current system means that when a card is withdrawn and then reinstated by the appeals officer that the period in between is not covered, leaving persons without cover and the medicine needed during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13662/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Symphysiotomy Report
Michael McCarthy
524. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he has received a copy of the Walsh Report; if so, the date on which he received same; when it will be published; if he will explain the delay in bringing the report to the public domain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13919/13]
Máirt, 12 Márta 2013
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Garda Recruitment
Michael McCarthy
473. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will advise on a recent statement he made in which he signalled his intention to disband the Garda recruitment panel in view of the fact that it was five years old; the way this will affect a person who has only been on the panel three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12671/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Tax Collection
Michael McCarthy
61. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an appeal to his clemency and waive the outstanding amount owed by the person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11723/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Disability Support Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
230. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the total number of adults with autism spectrum disorder who have undergone an assessment since the introduction of the Disability Act; of those assessed, the number of support plans or interventions to address their needs that were put in place since the introduction of the Act; if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the number of assessments of adults with ASD per county or alternatively, per Health Service Executive region, since the Act's introduction; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of support plans-interventions put in place per county or region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11735/13]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2013
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FÁS Training Programmes Data
Michael McCarthy
190. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the number of persons who have completed a particular FÁS course (details supplied) in County Cork to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10951/13]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2013
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Health Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
590. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when an application for orthotics will be decided upon in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; the reason for the delay in processing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11686/13]
Déar, 28 Feabh 2013
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Job Creation
Michael McCarthy
140. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a situation in a community council whereby a difficulty has arisen in terms of replacing a person (details supplied); the options available to the council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10763/13]
Déar, 28 Feabh 2013
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Hospital Services
Michael McCarthy
225. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the antenatal services currently available at Louth County Hospital in Dundalk; if there are any plans to close this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10823/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Employment Appeals Tribunal
Michael McCarthy
166. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be paid moneys by their former employer following a ruling by the employment appeals tribunal in their favour; if a State redundancy payment or assistance may become available to them in the event that such moneys will not be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10534/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
Michael McCarthy
181. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the delay in processing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10636/13]
Céad, 20 Feabh 2013
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Education and Training Provision
Michael McCarthy
157. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any financial assistance available for a person wishing to do a training course (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9154/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael McCarthy
309. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions available for the continuing education of a student (details supplied) in Dublin 24 with special needs; his views that this acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8165/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
314. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to Student Universal Support Ireland the reason the basic supplementary welfare allowance is not allowable as a payment for means testing for the grant in view of the fact that it is a social welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Household Charge Purpose
Michael McCarthy
502. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will stipulate in percentage terms the amount of the revenue raised from the household charge that has gone directly to local authorities for the purposes of local services; if he will provide a breakdown of the total amount of revenue provided to each local authority in respect of the household charge only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8305/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Wastewater Treatment Issues
Michael McCarthy
523. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing sewerage issue at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the assistance being extended to rectify the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8823/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Ownership of Coillte Lands
Michael McCarthy
606. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is in the process of selling forestry land (details supplied) in County Louth; the reason for any such sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8167/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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General Practitioner Services
Michael McCarthy
695. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the average response times to emergency calls to the South Doc service in the Kinsale area of County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to concerns surrounding the response times of the service in the area at present; the reasons behind the delay in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8306/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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General Practitioner Services
Michael McCarthy
696. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the average response times to emergency calls to the South Doc service in the Bandon area of County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to concerns surrounding the response times of the service in the area at present; the reasons behind the delay in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
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Pension Provisions
Michael McCarthy
199. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will advise on a person's position regarding a pension arrangement (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will explain what will happen if a decision of the Pensions Ombudsman is not complied with in this instance; if a general fund is available to meet claims of this nature if a company or employer is not in a position to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7844/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
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Insolvency Service of Ireland
Michael McCarthy
271. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the establishment of the personal insolvency service that is currently in the process of being established; when persons may begin submitting applications to the service; if there is any other information available at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7818/13]
Máirt, 12 Feabh 2013
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Residency Permits
Michael McCarthy
504. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will specify the average amount of time it currently takes to process an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of a de facto relationship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6856/13]
Máirt, 12 Feabh 2013
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Action Plan for Jobs
Michael McCarthy
550. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 530 of 22 January 2013, the number of the 17 actions within the Action Plan for Jobs which are targeted at the agri-food sector that have been completed or rolled out as of 31 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6667/13]
Déar, 7 Feabh 2013
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Student Support Schemes Issues
Michael McCarthy
65. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the financial assistance options that may be open to a student (details supplied) in view of his or her unique personal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/13]
Céad, 6 Feabh 2013
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Michael McCarthy
113. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue from the medial assessor in respect of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6289/13]
Máirt, 5 Feabh 2013
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Law Reform Commission Reports
Michael McCarthy
640. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Law Reform Commission's review of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 in terms of the difficulties it brings for authorities trying to prosecute perpetrators of cyber-bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5365/13]
Máirt, 29 Ean 2013
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Swimming Pool Projects
Michael McCarthy
743. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on plans to extend and or refurbish Dunmanway swimming pool, County Cork; the stage the project is currently at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3848/13]
Céad, 23 Ean 2013
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Citizenship Applications
Michael McCarthy
190. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time it is taking to process an application for naturalisation within the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3268/13]
Máirt, 22 Ean 2013
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Additional Voluntary Contributions
Michael McCarthy
227. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance when measures announced in Budget 2013, which will see moneys withdrawn from pension funds/AVCs, will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3020/13]
Máirt, 22 Ean 2013
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Naturalisation Applications
Michael McCarthy
487. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for delay in processing an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2506/13]
Máirt, 22 Ean 2013
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Garda Deployment
Michael McCarthy
524. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Gardaí who are currently stationed in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3019/13]
Máirt, 22 Ean 2013
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Action Plan for Jobs
Michael McCarthy
530. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the number of actions targeted at the agri food sector that were undertaken in 2012 as per the Action Plan for Jobs 2012; if he will name the actions concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2575/13]
Máirt, 22 Ean 2013
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Inter-Country Adoptions
Michael McCarthy
566. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding Ethiopian adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2399/13]
Céad, 16 Ean 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Michael McCarthy
137. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if a person needs to be in possession of a haulage licence in order to qualify for the fuel rebate measure introduced for hauliers in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1209/13]
Céad, 16 Ean 2013
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School Staffing
Michael McCarthy
321. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired secondary school teachers who are currently hired as substitutes in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/13]
Céad, 16 Ean 2013
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments
Michael McCarthy
839. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the suckler welfare scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57870/12]
Céad, 16 Ean 2013
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Mental Health Services Funding
Michael McCarthy
1003. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the €35 million programme targeted at enhancing community mental health teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58194/12]
Déar, 20 Noll 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Michael McCarthy
256. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing disadvantaged area and single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57501/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Tax Rebates
Michael McCarthy
173. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the qualification criteria for hauliers who wish to avail of the fuel rebate introduced in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56833/12]
Máirt, 18 Noll 2012
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Departmental Properties
Michael McCarthy
295. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to explain the delay in proceeding with the planned transfer of a site from Cork County Council and the Industrial Development Authority (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects the transfer to take place; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56643/12]
Céad, 12 Noll 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Michael McCarthy
81. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in terms of financial assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55857/12]
Céad, 12 Noll 2012
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Installation Aid Scheme Applications
Michael McCarthy
201. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the installation grant aid in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55996/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Mortgage Interest Relief Application
Michael McCarthy
133. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a tax rebate claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55210/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Heritage Sites Issues
Michael McCarthy
211. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the various Office of Public Works tourism and heritage sites in West Cork along with their corresponding footfall figures for the four quarters in 2011 and 2012 separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55119/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Agrifood Sector Issues
Michael McCarthy
379. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will he confirm the number of people employed in the agrifood sector here as of 1 December 2012; the percentage this is of the national employment figure; if he will provide a breakdown of those employed as of this date within the areas of primary production, food and beverage manufacturing, and other related activities; if this represents an increase or a decrease on the December 2011 figure; and if so, if he will specify by how much; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55207/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Agrifood Sector Issues
Michael McCarthy
380. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers of people per county who are employed by the agrifood sector as of 1 December 2012, including those working in primary production, food and beverage manufacturing, and other related activities; if he will provide comparative figures for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55208/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Agrifood Sector Issues
Michael McCarthy
381. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the total amount of revenue the agrifood sector has contributed to the economy here so far this year; if he will quantify this percentage in terms of the overall amount contributed by the Irish manufacturing sector to the economy in 2012; if he will outline the percentage of Irish goods and services constituted by those produced by the agrifood industry; the percentage of exports by indigenous manufacturing industries that are from the agrifood industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55209/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
386. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri-environment options scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; when will same issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55267/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Michael McCarthy
517. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in renewing a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55539/12]
Máirt, 11 Noll 2012
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General Medical Services Scheme Administration
Michael McCarthy
518. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the further delay that has arisen in the primary care reimbursement service medical officer's department the reasons for same; the steps he will take to alleviate the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55540/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Teacher Training Provision
Michael McCarthy
16. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline in tabular form the number of students per country who are currently attending teacher training colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54630/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Michael McCarthy
90. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54665/12]
Céad, 5 Noll 2012
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Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme Extension
Michael McCarthy
111. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when a review undertaken by his Department on the case of the 35 Neary women who were excluded from the redress scheme in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54673/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Enterprise Support Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
115. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Industrial Development Agency can extend assistances to a local enterprise (details supplied) in view of the contribution it is making to the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53437/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Michael McCarthy
204. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a Garda clearance certificate will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if this case will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53643/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Agriculture Schemes Payments
Michael McCarthy
215. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will explain his budgetary position is on maintaining payment levels on the rural environmental option scheme and on the agri environment option scheme, disadvantaged areas and suckling cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53467/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Common Agricultural Policy Review
Michael McCarthy
216. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will explain his position in relation to a fully funded Common Agricultural Policy for Pillar 1 and Pillar 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53468/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Health Services Staff Issues
Michael McCarthy
245. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to establish a panel within the Health Service Executive for new graduates in the near future similar to the previous one which was set up in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53511/12]
Déar, 29 Samh 2012
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Mental Health Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
256. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the €35 million ring-fenced for community mental health teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53552/12]
Céad, 28 Samh 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Applications
Michael McCarthy
201. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53128/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael McCarthy
319. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding has been sanctioned for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the timeframe for the completion of the proposed project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Planning Issues
Michael McCarthy
471. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on a planned review into Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 particularly in the context of possible changes to legislation which may affect shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52403/12]
Máirt, 27 Samh 2012
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Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments
Michael McCarthy
568. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will approve a REP scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52402/12]
Déar, 22 Samh 2012
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Criminal Law Review
Michael McCarthy
154. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the Law Reform Commission to report back to him on their examinations into the difficulties with Section 10 of the Non-fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 in terms of demonstrating the need to demonstrate persistence in instances of harassment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51991/12]
Céad, 21 Samh 2012
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Further Education and Training Programmes Provision
Michael McCarthy
84. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the inspection and monitoring arrangements that are in place in establishments providing FETAC courses to ensure proper standards of course content and delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51788/12]
Céad, 21 Samh 2012
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Medical Card Reviews
Michael McCarthy
209. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason more than 7,000 medical card holders aged over 70 years in County Donegal were recently written to by the Health Service Executive and informed that their cases were being reviewed despite previous assurances that they would be renewed in 2015; the way he intends to address the concerns that have arisen from the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51784/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Michael McCarthy
228. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will advise on a mortgage situation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the options available to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51478/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Local Government Reform
Michael McCarthy
449. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to change Section 129 of the Local Government Act 2001 to facilitate the disbanding of the county development board in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51178/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Local Government Reform
Michael McCarthy
450. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the powers that county managers have to amend or disband the following agencies which are structures or sub-structures of the county development boards, county childcare committees, joint policing committees and volunteer centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51179/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Household Charge Exemptions
Michael McCarthy
451. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons (details supplied) in County Cork are entitled to an exemption from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51182/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
599. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who was deemed to be within the guidelines for a general practitioner visit card has been refused same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51176/12]
Máirt, 20 Samh 2012
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
626. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the way he intends to ensure that plans by the Health Service Executive to reconfigure therapy resources such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy into geographic-based teams will not adversely affect children in special schools in view of the fact that it means that therapists in special schools will now have to travel to mainstream schools; if he will address concerns that this will lead to a reduction in the level of service to children in special schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51470/12]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2012
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Milk Quota Applications
Michael McCarthy
523. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the latest decision regarding an application for extra capacity on their milk quota in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49400/12]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2012
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Single Payment Scheme Transfers
Michael McCarthy
525. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is an alternative method by which a person can transfer single payment entitlements under the 2011 scheme year (details supplied) following correspondence from his Department on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49427/12]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2012
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Fishing Industry Development
Michael McCarthy
534. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a fisherman's group in west Cork (details supplied) has been unsuccessful in a number of grant applications in recent times; the way this situation can be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49556/12]
Máirt, 13 Samh 2012
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Medical Card Delays
Michael McCarthy
599. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49521/12]
Céad, 7 Samh 2012
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Third Level Courses Availability
Michael McCarthy
83. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his position on a recommendation within the recent Higher Education Authority report to remove home economics initial teacher education from a campus (details supplied) in County Sligo and to relocate to NUI Galway campus; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of education providers at the campus regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48889/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Third Level Staff Deployment
Michael McCarthy
295. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline his position in relation to a personnel situation at a third-level institution (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47484/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Michael McCarthy
357. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify comments made by the National Council for Special Educational Needs in recent days in which it claimed that the hiring of 10,300 special needs assistants this year, instead of the 10,575 which were budgeted to be hired, was due to a lack of demand, if this position will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48303/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Flood Prevention Measures
Michael McCarthy
400. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on plans for dredging works at Rathbarry river, West Cork; if he will provide a timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47685/12]
Máirt, 6 Samh 2012
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Registration of Title
Michael McCarthy
815. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a situation relating to the charging of fees under right-of-way registration regulations as laid down by the new Land and Conveyancing Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48366/12]
Déar, 25 DFómh 2012
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Ambulance Service Provision
Michael McCarthy
249. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his views on a health Service Executive position which requires Community First Responder volunteers in an area of west Cork to pay a €30 fee for inoculation purposes in order to meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards being imposed on the National Ambulance Service; if his attention has been drawn to the costs that one west Cork CFR group (details supplied) will be expected to meet as a result of this requirement; his views on whether this is acceptable in view of the volunteering dimension of the work involved; if he will engage with the HSE to examine whether a less costly solution is available to volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47112/12]
Céad, 24 DFómh 2012
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Naturalisation Applications
Michael McCarthy
184. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an application for naturalisation has not yet been decided upon in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46578/12]
Máirt, 23 DFómh 2012
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Driver Licences
Michael McCarthy
121. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the situation whereby a person holding an Australian licence with approved truck and bus categories can drive legally here but there is no similar cover for Irish licence holders in Australia; if his further attention has been drawn to the inconvenience it is causing to Irish citizens in Australia in that they face having to sit a second driving test; his views on whether this is acceptable; if it is possible for him to liaise with the Australian Transport Ministry with a view to putting a reciprocal agreement in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/12]
Máirt, 23 DFómh 2012
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Flood Relief Schemes Applications
Michael McCarthy
122. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will establish a national insurance scheme to provide cover for those persons who are most in need following the repeated flooding in Clonakilty, County Cork, over the past few months, in view of the fact that millions of euros of damages was caused to both business and residential properties, and that private insurance was unavailable to many affected; if his attention has been drawn to difficulties Clonakilty faces in view of the flooding in terms of commerce, sustainable employment and its tourism reputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45889/12]
Máirt, 23 DFómh 2012
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Budget Submissions
Michael McCarthy
144. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of political parties in opposition that asked his Department to cost their pre-budget proposals and or their policies in respect of Budget 2012; if he will name the parties in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45864/12]
Máirt, 23 DFómh 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael McCarthy
225. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties caused by changes made to adjacent and non-adjacent rates of third level grants for some students in areas such as west Cork; his views on a system that awards the grant on a more graduated basis relative to distance from university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45944/12]