Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

An Bord Pleanála Review

Billy Timmins

26. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the details of the review of An Bord Pleanála. [3435/15]

Local Government Reform

Billy Timmins

37. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the impact of local government reforms contained in the Local Government Reform Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/15]

Small and Medium Enterprises Supports

Billy Timmins

59. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding bursaries or grants available to a start-up enterprise providing spinning and hand weaving classes and demonstrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4076/15]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Billy Timmins

133. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding bursaries or grants available to a start-up enterprise providing spinning and hand weaving classes and demonstrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4078/15]

Grant Payments

Billy Timmins

149. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding bursaries or grants available to a start-up enterprise providing spinning and hand weaving classes and demonstrations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4074/15]

Motor Tax Exemptions

Billy Timmins

577. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a car tax exemption in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2842/15]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

524. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be called for an operation in view of the fact that they have been on a waiting list for over 15 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49461/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

528. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49483/14]

Medical Aids and Appliances Applications

Billy Timmins

533. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an electric wheelchair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/14]

Medical Card Applications

Billy Timmins

620. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1173/15]

Schools Building Projects Status

Billy Timmins

763. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow currently on schedule for delivery by the end of 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49558/14]

Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Payments

Billy Timmins

144. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection regarding the fact that the mortgage interest supplement scheme has been closed to new entrants since January 2014, the supports and payments available to home owners who are facing financial difficulties with mortgage interest payments and need the assistance which this scheme previously supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48072/14]

Tax Code

Billy Timmins

226. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding DIRT being taken from children's savings accounts; if there are institutions that do not charge children DIRT; his views on this matter; the way it impacts on encouraging children to save; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48238/14]

IBRC Liquidation

Billy Timmins

228. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation junior bondholders will receive payment as part of the liquidation process; if there is a legal requirement to do so; if so, if there are plans to amend the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48287/14]

School Enrolments

Billy Timmins

585. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of primary school pupils (details supplied) regarding their right to enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48441/14]

Hospital Appointments Status

Billy Timmins

352. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the process and wait time in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow to be added to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme at St. Michael's Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47230/14]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Billy Timmins

197. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person or body that comprised the special assessment team established to examine applications for greenway funding selected in May 2014; the number of applications there were; the way these were marked; the mark that each received; the reason three of the top four recommended applications were not selected; the reason of the eleven that received funding only one of these was in the recommended top ten; if he will provide all other detail surrounding this issue; and if this decision may be reversed. [46630/14]

Road Traffic Offences

Billy Timmins

78. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding speeding fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46508/14]

HSE Staffing

Billy Timmins

400. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all personnel working in the Health Service Executive area for all regions of County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46106/14]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

401. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental services for pupils in Baltinglass national schools and the pupils from national schools in the west Wicklow area who now have to travel for treatment; his plans to reinstate this service in Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46107/14]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

402. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental services in County Wicklow for national school pupils; the number of dental clinics held; the frequency with which they are held; the venues at which they are held.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46108/14]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

403. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental services in County Wicklow for national school pupils; the number of pupils waiting to be assessed for treatment; the length of time that they are on the waiting list for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46109/14]

Health Services Provision

Billy Timmins

413. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46147/14]

Schools Building Contractors

Billy Timmins

449. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding payment for contract work in respect of a company (details supplied); if this payment will be made as a matter of urgency in view of the seriousness of the situation for this company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46037/14]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Billy Timmins

471. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 475 of 25 November 2014, in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of the fact that the agreement to purchase the site was in place last year, the reason this has not been completed; the meaning of commercial sensitivities in this case; if she will provide an undertaking that the project will be completed on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46236/14]

Electricity Transmission Network

Billy Timmins

554. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's review on international developments on potential health effects of EMF emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; the date that EirGrid will announce the preferred route for Grid Link and the alternative underground route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46286/14]

Electricity Transmission Network

Billy Timmins

575. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the independent expert panel considering EirGrid’s Grid West and Grid Link projects current brief; their work to date; the appointment of external advisors; the proposed completion date; if the panel's remit will be expanded to cover the need for Grid25; if he will examine the relationship between Grid25 and interconnection with Europe and ensure joined-up thinking is applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46288/14]

Electricity Transmission Network

Billy Timmins

576. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the ESRI Green Paper submission and uncompensated losses; if he will clarify EirGrid's failure to respond to submissions made as part of the third round of public consultation which took place in 2013 and quality of responses issued to date; the understanding on ESB's Green Paper submission; if there will be a review of EirGrid's proposed proximity allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46291/14]

Site Acquisitions

Billy Timmins

171. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45652/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Billy Timmins

201. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a matter (details supplied) relating to the rent-a-room scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45654/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Billy Timmins

154. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the water charge rate for households in Arklow, County Wicklow, and similar towns will be reduced by 50%, in view of the fact that there is not a sewage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45503/14]

Early Childhood Care Education

Billy Timmins

306. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the budget and poor pay and conditions of child care workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45085/14]

Medical Card Applications

Billy Timmins

327. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) [44939/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

Billy Timmins

475. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school development project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a site has been purchased; if a planning application has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45302/14]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Billy Timmins

170. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council seeking permission to purchase housing stock for public use in Arklow in view of the fact there is a difficulty with new build; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44461/14]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision

Billy Timmins

174. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the process that the sewerage scheme for Arklow, County Wicklow went through; if such delays will be avoided in the future; if a new application will be lodged under infrastructural legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/14]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Billy Timmins

185. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the sale of mortgages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44205/14]

Water Services Provision

Billy Timmins

499. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he plans to hand over the responsibility of the public water supply that serves commercial and farm enterprises; if so, the projected charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/14]

Departmental Staff Recruitment

Billy Timmins

70. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 307 of 4 November 2014, the length of time, number of interviews, advertising and short-listing for the position of Secretary General of his Department; and when the Secretary General was appointed. [43513/14]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

152. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health since when the primary percutaneous coronary intervention, PPCI, unit at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, no longer deals with emergency patients; if this centre is still in operation; the implications of the policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43514/14]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

142. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the designation of a primary percutaneous coronary intervention, PCI, centre for ST elevation myocardial infarction, STEMI, patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43465/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

155. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Taoiseach if there is a list available of applicants for positions on boards and State bodies in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42860/14]

Accident and Emergency Services Provision

Billy Timmins

422. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the proposals there are to move emergency services for heart attack patients from St Vincent's Hospital to St James's or the Mater Hospital, Dublin; and if there are plans to do so that he immediately halt them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43248/14]

Legislative Measures

Billy Timmins

131. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an Act (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42678/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Billy Timmins

241. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding expended by Irish Water to date and a breakdown of this; the amount of funding committed into the future by contract and a breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

56. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if there is a list of applicants for positions on boards, State bodies in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42467/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

77. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if there is a list of applicants for positions on boards of State bodies in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42461/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

82. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a list of applicants for positions on boards of State bodies in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42466/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

89. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is a list of applicants for positions on boards of State bodies in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42464/14]

Appointments to State Boards

Billy Timmins

96. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a list of applicants for positions on boards of State bodies in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42454/14]