Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Peter Mathews

138. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No 193 of 25 September 2012, the average waiting period for such an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42508/12]

Overseas Development Aid Provision

Peter Mathews

45. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that Ireland meets its commitment to spend 0.7% of gross national product on overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42171/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Peter Mathews

301. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address the delays in processing carer's allowance applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41815/12]

Mental Health Services Provision

Peter Mathews

516. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a 24 hour support service for mental health services as there is currently no weekend or night time Health Service Executive service for those suffering from depression [41340/12]

School Transport Provision

Peter Mathews

66. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) in Dublin 24 must take a taxi to and from school and leave an hour early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/12]

School Funding

Peter Mathews

160. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a decision has been reached in respect of funding for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40874/12]

School Accommodation

Peter Mathews

159. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any plans to build or relocate a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/12]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Peter Mathews

193. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16 is waiting six months on a social welfare appeal; if she will ensure that they receive a decision shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40151/12]

Driving Licence Renewals

Peter Mathews

516. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if it is necessary when renewing your driving licence to provide an eye sight certificate if you continue to wear corrective lenses that is wore corrective lenses on previous driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40653/12]

Property Taxation Application

Peter Mathews

136. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when the expert report on the property tax conducted by Dr. Thornhill will be published; if a job impact assessment has been conducted on the introduction of a property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39711/12]

NAMA Property Rental

Peter Mathews

235. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency is renting out any properties at an apartment block in south Dublin (details supplied); if so, the number of apartments NAMA is renting out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37714/12]

Tax Yield

Peter Mathews

276. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance the amount of additional revenue that would be raised as a result of a tax increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38383/12]

Financial Services Regulation

Peter Mathews

324. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Central Bank of Ireland regulates all providers of pensions and financial services in accordance with the law; his views on whether the current laws are adequate to protect investors in pensions and financial services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38783/12]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Peter Mathews

361. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance available in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37010/12]

Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements

Peter Mathews

407. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the entry requirement for third level education in respect of a family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38099/12]

Enterprise Support Services Provision

Peter Mathews

613. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any funding is available to a person (details supplied) who has set up a company to promote heritage sites, national monuments and architectural wonders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38449/12]

Consumer Protection

Peter Mathews

615. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will introduce legislation to prevent companies charging a large administration charge for customers who do not pay by direct debit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38535/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Peter Mathews

649. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a job seeker's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin South; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37202/12]

Sick Pay Scheme Reform

Peter Mathews

748. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38192/12]

Heritage Council Funding

Peter Mathews

932. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any funding is available to a person (details supplied) who has set up a company to promote heritage sites, national monuments and architectural wonders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38447/12]

Property Taxation Application

Peter Mathews

1006. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on the difficulties surrounding the introduction of a fair property tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37734/12]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Collection

Peter Mathews

1053. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans (details supplied) in respect of the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37775/12]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Collection

Peter Mathews

1104. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will permit the non-principal private residence charge to be paid quarterly in order to help landlords facing financial difficulties to meet their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/12]

Citizenship Applications

Peter Mathews

1264. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 22 September 2011, the progress that has been made on this application; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38790/12]

Health Services Provision

Peter Mathews

1714. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health the support services available in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38181/12]

Departmental Funding

Peter Mathews

1716. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38193/12]

Road Improvement Schemes

Peter Mathews

1902. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport when money will be provided to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to enable the Blackglen Road widening scheme to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37691/12]

Rail Services

Peter Mathews

1915. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the subvention made to CIÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38168/12]

Tourism Industry Issues

Peter Mathews

1918. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if any funding is available to a person (details supplied) who has set up a company to promote heritage sites, national monuments and architectural wonders here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38448/12]

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Peter Mathews

163 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[35625/12]

Banks Recapitalisation

Peter Mathews

96 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance the details of total cost of the banking collapse in Ireland provided by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland to a conference (details supplied) which included costs to foreign banks operating here, costs to shareholders and liability management exercises undertaken by the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34630/12]

Departmental Properties

Peter Mathews

188 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works owns or rents any apartments in a complex (details supplied) in Dublin 14; if so, the number of apartments owned or rented; the dates of commencement of ownership or renting; the price paid for each apartment if purchased; the initial and current rent paid if apartments are rented in this complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34676/12]

Carer’s Allowance

Peter Mathews

250 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer’s allowance application will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34394/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme

Peter Mathews

259 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to persons applying for rent supplement, to help them pay their first months rent or to help with the deposit; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34447/12]

Noise Pollution

Peter Mathews

450 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the maximum noise levels that are permitted in apartments; the authority to whom a complaint should be made regarding excessive noise; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34628/12]

Departmental Properties

Peter Mathews

529 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or any State agencies under the aegis of his Department owns or rents any apartments in a complex (details supplied) in Dublin 14; if so, the number of apartments owned or rented; the dates of commencement of ownership or renting; the price paid for each apartment if purchased; the initial and current rent paid if apartments are rented in this complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34678/12]

Departmental Properties

Peter Mathews

771 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive owns or rents any apartments in a complex (details supplied) in Dublin 14; if so, the number of apartments owned or rented; the dates of commencement of ownership or renting; the price paid for each apartment if purchased; the initial and current rent paid if apartments are rented in this complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34677/12]

Sports Capital Programme

Peter Mathews

890 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a grant to a sports club (details supplied) was withdrawn in 2009; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of the initial grant and the conditions attached to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34629/12]

Commemorative Plaques

Peter Mathews

266 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans (details supplied) regarding the Luas line in Dundrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34100/12]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Peter Mathews

112 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance the amount of subordinated debt in Irish banks when Ireland entered the EU-IMF programme at the end of 2010; the amount of subordinated debt that was redeemed in full since this date; the amount of burden sharing that was forced on subordinated debt holders since this date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[33068/12]

Special Educational Needs

Peter Mathews

148 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide a special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32998/12]

Homeless Persons

Peter Mathews

291 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans in respect of a person (details supplied) who are currently in receipt of welfare allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[33715/12]

Noise Pollution

Peter Mathews

313 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current regulation regarding neighbourhood noise; to whom one should complain if one is suffering from excessive neighbourhood noise; the process of making a complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32987/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Peter Mathews

456 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health if community services will be made available for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin while they are being accessed by the Health Service Executive for autistic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32970/12]

Road Safety

Peter Mathews

695 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the Road Safety Authority driving test centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[31808/12]