Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Departmental Funding

Damien English

710. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5376/13]

Community Development Projects

Damien English

748. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide details of all funding programmes in her Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if she will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for [5378/13]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Damien English

813. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5385/13]

Departmental Funding

Damien English

885. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5391/13]

Illicit Trade in Tobacco

Damien English

80. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question 224 of 19 October 2010, if he will detail by year the number of persons who have telephoned Revenue’s cigarette smuggling hotline since its introduction; if he will detail the number of Revenue staff manning the hotline and the cost of operating the hotline; if he will provide a breakdown by region of the origin of calls to the hotline; the number of these telephone calls which have directly led to cigarette seizures; the value of these cigarette seizures; the number of convictions resulting from these seizures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3362/13]

EU Directives

Damien English

122. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will detail when he proposes to transpose Directive 2011/7/EU on the new late payments directive into Irish law; if he will detail the way this directive may help small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3363/13]

Health Promotion Issues

Damien English

240. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health further to parliamentary question 639 of 3 July 2012, when his Department will publish submissions made to second public consultation process on the Your Health Is Your Wealth - Health and Wellbeing Framework 2012-2010 which closed on 1 June 2012; if he has submitted the memorandum on the framework to Government; if he will publish this memorandum; if he will outline the expected timeline for the adoption of the Your Health is Your Wealth - Health and Wellbeing Framework 2012-2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3365/13]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Damien English

135. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance in the instance whereby a financial institution (details supplied) has sold all rights, title, interests and benefits of a mortgage loan agreement to another financial institution, how stands a persons rights under the mortgage arrears protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1160/13]

Renewable Energy Generation Issues

Damien English

580. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the use of solar photovoltaic cells as micro generators of electricity for end users of the residential sector; his plans to introduce a REFIT tariff to encourage the use of PV cells to generate electricity in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57775/12]

Renewable Energy Generation Issues

Damien English

581. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the use of solar photovoltaic cells as micro generators of electricity for end users in the commercial and industrial sectors; his plans to introduce a REFIT tariff to encourage the use of PV cells to generate electricity in these sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57776/12]

Planning Issues

Damien English

622. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the installation of solar photovoltaic cells on residential housing units; his plans to amend current planning guidelines and-or introduce legislative measures to allow for additional PV cells to be installed at households greater than the current restrictions allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57773/12]

Planning Issues

Damien English

623. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the installation of solar photovoltaic cells on commercial and industrial units; his plans to amend current planning guidelines and or introduce legislative measures to allow for additional PV cells to be installed at business premises greater than the current restrictions allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57774/12]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Damien English

193. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent findings of the Ombudsman, the position regarding an application made by a group (details supplied) under Axis 3 of the Rural Development Programme (Measure 322 – Village and Countryside Renewal Development); the significance to his Department of the findings of the Ombudsman in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57530/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

35. Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55831/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

51. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55830/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

78. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55828/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

97. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55834/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

100. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55832/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

113. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of each service in her Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in her Department; and the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from her Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55835/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

131. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55826/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

136. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011 [55827/12]

Postal Services

Damien English

137. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if An Post’s decision to tender for a national post code system presents potential conflict of interest issues in view of its stated opposition to the system as a result of the benefits which could be accrued to private commercial marketing companies to the detriment of An Post; if he is concerned that the necessary incentives for a speedy rollout of the national post code system which has been promised for seven years may not be present if An Post were to get the contract, in view of the competitive damage that will inevitably be caused to An Post from a roll out of this system; if he will confirm whether as part of the tendering process for the roll out of the new national post code system it includes assessments of whether any potential conflict of interests could arise similar to National Assets Management Agency tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55844/12]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Damien English

145. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011 [55829/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

158. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011. [55833/12]

Departmental Contracts

Damien English

191. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded from his Department excluding legal, accounting, PR or building refurbishment related services since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55825/12]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Damien English

481. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals here that use copper/silver ionisation as a method of controlling legionella; if he will provide a list of such hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/12]

Departmental Offices

Damien English

129. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection following the closure of the Community Welfare Service clinic in an area (details supplied) in County Meath, if she will provide the details of the reasons for closing this CWS clinic location here; If alternative sites had been looked at by her Department with the view of providing a more efficient and effective service to all customers, prior to a decision being made to remove the CWS clinic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51703/12]

Carer's Allowance Delays

Damien English

130. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection further to an application for the carer's allowance by a person (details supplied), if she is satisfied that it is acceptable for the applicant to receive, 12 months later from the date of submission of this application, a request from her Department for further information in order to progress the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51704/12]

Alcohol Sales

Damien English

131. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by Revenue and Customs for under age alcohol selling, sale of alcohol outside opening hours, valid license and duty paid on Stock in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49361/12]

Health and Safety Inspection Numbers

Damien English

174. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by the Health and Safety Authority for Compliance with Health and Safety Legislation/Existence of Safety Statement and Safety System in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49366/12]

NSAI Inspections

Damien English

177. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form, the total number of inspections that has been undertaken by the National Standard Authority of Ireland for spot checks on fuel dispensing units and weighting scales in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; if he will outline the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49357/12]

Employment Rights Issues

Damien English

178. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by the National Employments Rights Agency for compliance with relevant employment legislation and terms and conditions in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49365/12]

Water Quality Issues

Damien English

246. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for taking and testing water samples in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49362/12]

Local Authority Charges Application

Damien English

247. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for compliance with plastic bag levy in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49364/12]

Private Security Authority Inspections

Damien English

256. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by the Private Security Authority to ensure that a person or contractor licence is in place in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49367/12]

Food Safety Authority Inspections

Damien English

273. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for cracked or dirty/use by dates/sell by dates for eggs in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49358/12]

Food Safety Authority Inspections

Damien English

349. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and or the Health Service Executive for checking temperature records/storage facilities/food traceability scales in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; if he will outline the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49359/12]

Food Safety Authority Inspections

Damien English

350. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and or the Health Service Executive for the taking and testing of food samples in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49363/12]

Disability Allowance Payments

Damien English

551. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will take place regarding arrears paid to a person (details supplied) for disability allowance. [47940/12]

Tobacco Control Measures

Damien English

665. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health the number of retailers registered with the National Tobacco Control Office to sell tobacco products as they are obliged to do under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004; the number registered in each year since 2005 to 2012; the number of these retailers who do so at street markets, fairs or door to door; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46288/12]

Tobacco Control Measures

Damien English

666. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health the measures taken by the National Tobacco Control Office to ensure that tobacco retailers at markets and fairs are registered with the Office under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46289/12]

Sports Capital Programme

Damien English

155 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will give the details as to the number and value of applications from organisations in County Meath for the sports capital programme and the timeline for deciding on applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31847/12]

The Gathering

Damien English

146 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding The Gathering project and the importance of the participation of the community and voluntary sector to the success of The Gathering.
[31848/12]

Driving Licences

Damien English

709 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the introduction of the credit card sized, plastic driving licence; if he will outline the engagement he has had to date with the relevant stakeholders concerning the proposed project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[31849/12]

Tax Code

Damien English

199 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance his views on the taxation policies outlined in the recent Department of Health public consultation on the Your Health is Your Wealth — Health and Wellbeing Framework 2012-2020, including but not limited to, implementing a policy of regular tobacco tax increases with a portion of the revenue ring-fenced to fund extra anti-smuggling measures and a major programme of cessation activities, introducing a levy on tobacco industry profits to account for the full cost of smoking to the economy and introducing an environmental tax on cigarette packets, levied on tobacco manufacturers, to account for the environmental impact of tobacco related litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32211/12]

Redundancy Payments

Damien English

373 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding redundancy repayments in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[32197/12]

Health Framework

Damien English

639 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health the number of submissions made on the public consultation on the Your Health is Your Wealth — Health and Wellbeing Framework 2012-2020 which closed on the 1 June 2012; if he will publish the submissions made to this public consultation; the expected timeline for the adoption of the Your Health is Your Wealth — Health and Wellbeing Framework 2012-2020, if he will detail the key priorities to be implemented under this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32210/12]