Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Heather Humphreys

80. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case where a special needs assistant allocation has been withdrawn from a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason this school was only notified online that this vital support would be withdrawn; when the school may expect to have a decision on its appeal, which has been submitted to the National Council for Special Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/14]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Administration

Heather Humphreys

126. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 154 of 21 November 2013, when the pilot mortgage to rent scheme is expected to be implemented throughout the local authority sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30640/14]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Heather Humphreys

140. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing the income supplement paid to farmers where an above average number of their herd are identified as reactors, especially during high-production months. [30641/14]

Legislative Process

Heather Humphreys

149. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the progress of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30568/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Heather Humphreys

208. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the action plan for Cavan-Monaghan hospital to achieve and maintain scheduled care wait time targets for 2014, which was submitted to the national director of acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30574/14]

State Properties

Heather Humphreys

195. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is responsible for the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park; his plans to improve or restore this monument and make it into a public attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30327/14]

State Properties

Heather Humphreys

196. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works held any discussions with the Department of Defence regarding restoring the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30328/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

393. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a decision has not yet issued on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29389/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

416. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29698/14]

Child Care Services Provision

Heather Humphreys

875. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will investigate a case where a family (details supplied) has been deemed ineligible for the community child care subvention scheme; if he will take account of all the details supplied and allow this family to avail of the CCS scheme [29671/14]

Proposed Legislation

Heather Humphreys

91. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the Valuation Bill; when he expects to bring it before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28892/14]

Departmental Communications

Heather Humphreys

77. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has been unable to obtain a P45 for 2011 from the Department despite requesting same on a number of occasions; if he will ensure that this document is issued without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28633/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

Heather Humphreys

186. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan who was originally scheduled to have their surgery carried out in Tallaght hospital in June 2013 has still not been seen; if he will seek a detailed response from the hospital on the reason this person's surgery has been cancelled on three separate occasions; his views that it is acceptable for a patient to be treated in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28739/14]

Farm Assist Scheme Appeals

Heather Humphreys

224. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27906/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

584. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28494/14]

Milk Quota Cessation

Heather Humphreys

161. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking in preparation for the abolition of milk quotas next year; the position for farmers who were unable to buy or lease quota this year and who will be over quota due to the fact that they are building up their herd in anticipation of the abolition of quotas in 2015; if he will consider reducing the fines imposed on those over quota this year in view of the fact farmers need to prepare to increase their production for the lifting of quotas in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27606/14]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

168. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be further consultation with farming organisations on the details of the qualifying criteria for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; if there is scope for elements of the scheme to be altered to benefit farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27719/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

200. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision on an over-70 medical card application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [27628/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

173. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be re-instated in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan with a serious medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27510/14]

On-farm Investment Schemes

Heather Humphreys

429. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grant assistance will be available for the construction of poultry houses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27186/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

611. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card review in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/14]

State Examinations

Heather Humphreys

65. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the leaving certificate points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26501/14]

Pension Provisions

Heather Humphreys

100. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide a pension for long serving community employment members in a supervisory position who are due to retire shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26559/14]

Gender Balance

Heather Humphreys

118. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of female councillors elected nationwide following the recent local elections; the way this figure compares with previous local elections; his views on the progress that is being made to encourage female participation in politics; the further steps that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/14]

Agriculture Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

129. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers who are aged under 40 years and who have already been actively farming for three years or longer; the reason this category of farmer will not qualify for the 60% rate of grant aid for on-farm investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26482/14]

Sports Events

Heather Humphreys

215. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the declining popularity of the Irish Open; the steps that will be taken to encourage high-profile golf players to participate in the event; his views on the importance of the Irish Open from a tourism perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/14]

VAT Rate Application

Heather Humphreys

73. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on custom made loose or free-standing furniture from 23% to 12.5% in order to stimulate the furniture manufacturing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/14]

Departmental Appointments

Heather Humphreys

105. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has given consideration to appointing an independent ombudsman to oversee the implementation and regulation of the proposed grocery goods undertakings in the new retail legislation. [25158/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

188. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

194. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason for the delay in having a final decision made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23770/14]

Agriculture Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

101. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be eligible to re-enter the disadvantaged areas scheme or the areas of natural constraint scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23581/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Heather Humphreys

115. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan may expect to receive a decision on their medical card review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/14]

Medical Card Applications

Heather Humphreys

132. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23636/14]

Beef Data Programme

Heather Humphreys

600. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite payments under the 2013 beef data programme in view of the current financial difficulties facing farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22535/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Heather Humphreys

756. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the long-term illness scheme in order that it would also cover GP visits; his views on the possible introduction of a third-tier medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22405/14]

VAT Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

186. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance with regard to farmers who let 100% of their farmland and their single farm payment entitlements and who now have to sell those entitlements to active farmers before 15 May 2014; if these farmers will be subject to VAT on the sale of entitlements worth over €37,500 or if they will be exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Heather Humphreys

352. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a one-parent family appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21014/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

357. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21026/14]

Community Employment Schemes Review

Heather Humphreys

380. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to transfer community employment to Pobal from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21278/14]

Post Office Network

Heather Humphreys

427. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update, following on from recent consultations, on the steps the Government is taking to see what additional business and services can be provided through local post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Heather Humphreys

428. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the contract for the "3" national broadband service which was awarded in 2008 has been monitored; if the terms of the contract have been fulfilled; if his attention has been drawn to the areas serviced by this contract who still have no broadband service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/14]

Social Welfare Overpayments

Heather Humphreys

94. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount identified by her Department through the detection of overpayments in 2013; the amount of these moneys that has been recouped; the amount that is still outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19853/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Heather Humphreys

95. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19866/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

127. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if houses with private wells or currently on group water schemes will have to pay water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19881/14]

Single Payment Scheme Appeals

Heather Humphreys

163. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a LPIS appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19876/14]

Beef Data Programme

Heather Humphreys

167. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a beef data programme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/14]

Tax Exemptions

Heather Humphreys

67. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation of child care income for grandparents who mind their son's or daughter's children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18916/14]

Ambulance Service Response Times

Heather Humphreys

853. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health with regard to the deployment of ambulance and other medical emergency response vehicles, the consideration he has given for the use of mobile phone positioning technology that will give an accurate location to the emergency responders and precise coordinates of the location of the person who made the emergency call through their mobile phone, in order that the time taken to get to the scene of the emergency can be reduced, especially in areas that are not known to the emergency response personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19296/14]

Tax Reliefs Application

Heather Humphreys

81. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age limit for stamp duty exemption for the transfer of land to a young trained farmer from 35 to 40 years in line with the definition of a young farmer under the new Common Agricultural Policy arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18496/14]

Child Care Services Funding

Heather Humphreys

224. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties being caused to child care providers due to the delay in Pobal issuing CETS payments on time; the steps that are being taken to remedy this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18495/14]