Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Nursing Home Inspections

Lucinda Creighton

370. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health his views on the decision to extend the time period for nursing homes run by the Health Service Executive to meet the regulations; if he understands this to be an inequality of standards, challenging the position of the Health Information and Quality Authority as an independent regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41294/15]

Garda Misconduct Allegations

Lucinda Creighton

131. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will investigate the litany of leaks regarding sensitive Garda Síochána criminal investigations to national media outlets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40917/15]

Property Tax Yield

Lucinda Creighton

298. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of local property tax collected in the Dublin City Council area for the nine months, ending September 2014; ending September 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37685/15]

Planning Issues

Lucinda Creighton

1102. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in light of the extraordinarily high planning fees paid in securing permission to change the use of land from commercial to residential, if he intends to curtail the power of local authorities in this regard; if he believes that such onerous fees are appropriate, given that they act as a disincentive to the development of residential property at a time when the country is faced with a severe housing crisis; and are consistent with the objectives of the Living City initiative. [38235/15]

Building Regulations

Lucinda Creighton

714. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to intervene, as a matter of urgency, to resolve the situation in Longboat Quay in Dublin 2, where 900 residents are threatened with evacuation by Dublin Fire Brigade; if he will ensure that the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, as the original owner of the complex, meets its obligations to residents in this development ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/15]

Housing for People with Disabilities Provision

Lucinda Creighton

567. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter regarding the provision of housing (details supplied) under the national housing strategy for people with a disability; the progress made in achieving these priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32744/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

128. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach if he will outline and itemise expenditure by his Department on the travel undertaken by the Taoiseach's private office on hotel accommodation, for him and-or his private office staff during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; if he will outline and itemise expenditure by his Department on legal fees; and on consultancy fees, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30543/15]

School Transport Provision

Lucinda Creighton

1193. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided to an individual (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, who currently cannot attain a place on a school bus from their locality to their school; her views that in light of this case, sufficient school transport arrangements are in place across the country for secondary school students, particularly outside Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32066/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

93. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by her Department on private travel for her and-or for her private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30076/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

99. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in her by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of her Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by her; if she or officials from her Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which she has statutory power to make appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30116/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

198. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or for his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30070/15]

NAMA Debtors

Lucinda Creighton

202. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has a policy in relation to National Asset Management Agency debtors selling property on behalf of the agency, receiving or asking for separate payments from purchasers of property over and above the sale price of the property; if he has been informed of any such events or attempted transactions; if so, whether he has outlined a policy or risk register on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30101/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

203. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30110/15]

NAMA Debtors

Lucinda Creighton

206. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if he has been informed of any attempts by debtors of the National Asset Management Agency to sell property on behalf of the agency, and to secure success or bonus payments for the sale of their property; if his Department has a policy or risk register on such issues; if he has not been informed, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30102/15]

Tax Clearance Certificates

Lucinda Creighton

225. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4 who is paying local property tax by weekly instalments, by arrangement, is entitled to a tax clearance certificate. [30318/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

253. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or for his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30075/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

257. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30115/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

292. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30073/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

293. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

319. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30063/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

321. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30103/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

352. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for his and for his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30067/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

353. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30107/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

387. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by her Department on private travel for her and-or for her private office, on legal fees, consultancy fees and hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30074/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

388. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in her by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of her Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by her; if she or officials from her Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which she has statutory power to make appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30114/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

425. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or for his private office, on legal fees, consultancy fees and hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

426. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30105/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

556. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for his and-or for his private office, on legal fees, consultancy fees and hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

560. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30112/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

621. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade If he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30071/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

624. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30111/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

671. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by her Department on private travel for her and-or her private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30068/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

673. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in her by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of her Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by her; if she or officials from her Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of, and appointments to, State boards to which she has statutory power to make appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30108/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

753. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30069/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

758. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30109/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

804. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or for his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30066/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

805. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30106/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

836. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by his Department on private travel for him and-or for his private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation, during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30077/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

837. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is responsible for all board appointments where such power to appoint persons to State boards is vested in him by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside of his Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by him; if he or officials from his Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which he has statutory power to make appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30117/15]

Parking Provision

Lucinda Creighton

849. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a proposal for parking bays on the footpaths on a congested residential road (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and proposals for a one-way system on the road. [30319/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Lucinda Creighton

865. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will outline and itemise all expenditure undertaken by her Department on private travel for her and-or for her private office, on legal fees, on consultancy fees and on hotel accommodation during the 12-month period to 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30064/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Lucinda Creighton

867. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is responsible for all board appointments where the power to appoint people to State boards is vested in her by statute; if any politically appointed State employee outside her Department is involved in decision-making concerning such appointments, in particular, if, during the lifetime of the Government, a named person (details supplied) has had any influence over any appointments made by her; if she or officials from her Department have corresponded with that person regarding the composition of and appointments to State boards to which she has statutory power to make appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30104/15]

Immigration Policy

Lucinda Creighton

1. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach his plans to encourage young persons who emigrated during the recession to return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8778/15]

Ministerial Meetings

Lucinda Creighton

429. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all bilateral meetings held between him and any other person or group during a recent trip to the Mediterranean to visit the LE Eithne, including the identity of all such groups or persons and the purpose of each meeting; if he will provide details of his travel arrangements to and from the Mediterranean, including whether he travelled by commercial flight or using the official Government jet; if he will provide details of all staff who accompanied him on the trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28796/15]

Diplomatic Representation

Lucinda Creighton

461. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide details of all bilateral meetings held between her and any other person or group during a recent trip to the Mediterranean to visit the LE Eithne, including the identity of all such groups or persons and the purpose of each meeting; if she will provide details of her travel arrangements to and from the Mediterranean, including whether she travelled by commercial flight or using the official Government jet; if she will provide details of all staff who accompanied her on the trip; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28797/15]

Ministerial Travel

Lucinda Creighton

733. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of all bilateral meetings held between the Minister for State (details supplied) and any other person or group during a recent trip to the Mediterranean to visit the LE Eithne undertaken by the Minister of State, including the identity of all such groups or persons, and the purpose of each meeting; if he will provide details of the Minister of State's travel arrangements to and from the Mediterranean; including whether he travelled by commercial flight or using the official Government jet; if he will provide details of all staff who accompanied the Minister of State on the trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28798/15]

NAMA Assets Sale

Lucinda Creighton

80. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the sale of a residential property (details supplied) by the National Asset Management Agency to an offshore-registered British Virgin Islands company which is believed to be a front for Ali Ben Bongo Odinba, President of Gabon, for £25 million sterling in cash; his views on whether transactions to such persons may cause reputational damage to the agency and the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/15]

NAMA Assets Sale

Lucinda Creighton

81. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance in view of the sale of a residential property (details supplied) for £25 million sterling to an offshore-registered British Virgin Islands company which is believed to be a front for the President of Gabon, if there is a protocol within his Department governing large cash sales by the National Asset Management Agency to persons being investigated by State agencies; if not, if such a policy should be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26826/15]

NAMA Assets Sale

Lucinda Creighton

82. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the protocols in place within his Department and the National Asset Management Agency to identify the source and identity of funds which are used to pay for assets sold by debtors of the agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26827/15]

NAMA Assets Sale

Lucinda Creighton

83. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance if, as a matter of policy, the National Asset Management Agency informs his Department of large cash sales to shell and foreign trading companies; if not, if such a policy should be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26828/15]