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 9 de 13
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2013
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EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues
Damien English
436. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the recently published European Commission country specific recommendations for Ireland under the Europe 2020 strategy which recommended that faster progress in implementing certain key policies, including in terms of activation redeployment of staff as case managers, outsourcing certain activation functions to private sector providers and reforming employment support schemes, is needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31513/13]
Máirt, 2 Iúil 2013
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National Dementia Strategy Implementation
Damien English
675. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the progress of the National Dementia Strategy, which will seek to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and enhance community based services for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias; when he expects the report to be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31848/13]
Céad, 26 Meith 2013
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Student Support Schemes Issues
Damien English
104. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in issuing copy correspondence from Student Universal Support Ireland in relation to an appeal on an application for higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30924/13]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2013
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Banking Sector Issues
Damien English
228. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance his views on the decision by Irish banks not to implement the business to business aspect of SEPA for February 2014; if he has discussed the implications of this for business with the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30702/13]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2013
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Banking Sector Issues
Damien English
229. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance the conditions under SEPA in which a business can seek a refund of a direct debit within eight weeks from the date on which the amount was debited from the account of the debtor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30704/13]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2013
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Banking Sector Issues
Damien English
230. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance the conditions under SEPA in which a business can seek a refund of an unauthorised transaction within 13 months from the date on which the amount was debited from the account of the debtor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30705/13]
Máirt, 25 Meith 2013
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Banking Sector Issues
Damien English
231. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Finance if he has any concerns regarding the availability of credit for business following the changes being introduced by SEPA and the non-implementation of the business to business element; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30706/13]
Máirt, 11 Meith 2013
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Local Authority Housing Rents
Damien English
645. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person participating in the JobBridge scheme has their payment included in the calculation for means within the differential rent scheme means tested; if the rules are consistently applied by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28100/13]
Céad, 22 Beal 2013
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Citizenship Applications
Damien English
196. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24597/13]
Máirt, 21 Beal 2013
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Bus Éireann Services
Damien English
726. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that commuters face in accessing bus services on route 109, Dublin to Cavan, at the Mater Hospital and Navan Road bus stops, specifically the 4.30pm and 5.30pm M3 motorway service originating from Busáras, due to there not being enough capacity for passengers; if he will raise the matter with Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24358/13]
Déar, 16 Beal 2013
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Unemployment Statistics
Damien English
172. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection further to a report commissioned from the Economic and Social Research Institute by her Department entitled Work and Poverty in Ireland: An Analysis of the Central Statistics Office Survey on Income and Living Conditions 2004-2010 and published jointly in 2012; her views on this report highlighting that the rate of joblessness at household level here was very high by European standards even during the boom years prior to the recent recession; and if this requires structural reforms of the social welfare system to remedy the situation. [23577/13]
Déar, 16 Beal 2013
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Social Welfare Offices
Damien English
173. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Intreo offices that are currently operational; the number that she or her Department plan to open in the future; when these will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23578/13]
Céad, 15 Beal 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Damien English
70. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the high demand by local and regional sporting clubs to access funds under the successful 2012 Sports Capital Programme, if he will outline the future plans he has to support this community and voluntary sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22912/13]
Céad, 15 Beal 2013
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Road Safety Strategy
Damien English
80. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of higher than expected levels of fatalities and injuries experienced on Irish roads to date in 2013, the actions he or his Department are considering to enhance safety for all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/13]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2013
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Tobacco Control Measures
Damien English
592. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on negotiations between member states on the European Commission’s proposal for a revision of the tobacco products directive; if a political agreement or partial agreement is likely to be reached between member states on this important public health legislation at the EPSCO Council meeting in June 2013; if he will detail the contact he, his officials or the Irish permanent representative have had with their Lithuanian and Greek counterparts on this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22219/13]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2013
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EU Directives
Damien English
593. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed update on the progress of the EU’s clinical trials proposal and two medical devices proposals which could have an impact on the 25,000 people employed in the pharma and medical technologies sectors here; if these proposals will be on the agenda for the EPSCO Council meeting in June 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22220/13]
Máirt, 14 Beal 2013
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Damien English
594. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the European Commission’s Proposal for a decision on serious cross-border threats to health remains a priority for the Irish EU Presidency; if he will provide a detailed update on the current status of this proposal; if the proposal will be discussed at forthcoming meetings of the Working Party on Public Health in May and June 2013; if, in view of the recent horse meat scandal, the specific issue of contaminated foodstuffs will be discussed in relation to the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22221/13]
Céad, 24 Aib 2013
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Damien English
93. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the pupil-teacher ratio, if he will outline the way that this figure is calculated for primary schools; if he will list the posts that are used for this calculation and the posts that are not used for this calculation;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19356/13]
Céad, 27 Márta 2013
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Tourism Capital Investment Programme
Damien English
55. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the measures introduced for the tourism industry since March 2011; his views on whether these measures have had a positive impact on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15031/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Damien English
132. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle inpatient and day case waiting lists in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, County Meath; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14297/13]