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Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Financial Services Sector
Denis Naughten
48. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made to date in finding a buyer for the MBNA UK loan book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9035/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
27. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on the introduction of an E3 visa with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8862/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
54. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will comment on US plans for comprehensive immigration reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8861/13]
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
200. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment in respect of agri-environment option scheme 2 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9130/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
64. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans if any to review the provision of non-planned services at Roscommon County Hospital; the proposed development in such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7434/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Denis Naughten
102. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve ambulance coverage and response times throughout County Roscommon and east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7433/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Denis Naughten
48. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if there are any exemptions to the property tax based on household income; if he will outline the mechanism and interest rate for the deferral of a liability to the tax; if the interest rate is variable or fixed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7660/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Pension Provisions
Denis Naughten
82. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of relief teaching days allocated to teachers on a Departmental pension in the past school year at primary and post primary respectively; the corresponding figures for the last school term; the steps being taken to reduce this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
7. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 20 June 2012, the position regarding the Garda review into the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy in Clara, County Offaly, in July 1985; if he will accede to the request by the family for an independent inquiry into the priest's violent death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5660/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of the murder of Garda Richard Fallon, on 3 April 1970, independently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5661/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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Local Authority Housing Applications
Denis Naughten
145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a mechanism to transfer a housing application from one local authority to another without having to submit a new application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
231. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will comment on the communications with the US authorities on the plans for comprehensive immigration reform announced last week; if progress had been made on the E3 Visa Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6069/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
692. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an agri environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5116/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Denis Naughten
770. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will furnish the latest Health Service Executive emergency department activity comparison and the corresponding one from 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5170/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Acquired Infections
Denis Naughten
875. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide end of year figures; if he will further provide corresponding figures for other notifiable hospital acquired infections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6070/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Third Level Funding
Denis Naughten
77. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full cost to the Exchequer of educating a third level nurse and medical doctor respectively; the numbers graduating in each profession on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4893/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
Denis Naughten
81. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland on a county basis; the number that have been processed, awarded, paid, refused or awaiting decision to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
178. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contacts that have taken place with Polish authorities regarding the inclusion of horse meat in beef product; the investigations which are taking place into the source of the contamination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
179. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are being taken at EU level to ensure the integrity of its licensing regime following the identification of horse meat in beef product sources in Poland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4895/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Denis Naughten
180. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the projected cost of monitoring a company (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if the cost is to be covered by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4896/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Flood Prevention Measures
Denis Naughten
21. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps that he is taking to implement the recommendations by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment report on Shannon Flooding published last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4266/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues
Denis Naughten
24. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of alternative bogs which have been sourced for turf cutters forced to relocate; the number of turf cutters that have been accommodated; the number that will be accommodated before the commencement of the 2013 turf cutting season; the number of persons who will not be accommodated by the commencement of the 2013 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
169. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive payment under the suckler cow welfare scheme; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4658/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Health Reports
Denis Naughten
181. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the national emergency medicine programme report published in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Social Welfare Fraud Cost
Denis Naughten
464. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 8 November 2012, if she will outline the results of the fraud and error survey on the child benefit scheme; when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4432/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Denis Naughten
465. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the total control savings under each scheme in 2012; the corresponding target figure for 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4433/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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State Examinations Oversight
Denis Naughten
80. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that exam supervision posts for junior and leaving certificate are not taken up by retired teachers; the number of posts filled in 2012 by teachers in receipt of a pension from his Department, by those working for the Department on a full-time and part-time basis, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Health Services Staff Issues
Denis Naughten
195. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an early retirement application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3507/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Health Services Staff Issues
Denis Naughten
197. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current vacancies for graduate psychologists within the Health Service Executive; his plans to fill such posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Denis Naughten
149. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3371/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Home Help Service Provision
Denis Naughten
236. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 344 of 8 November and 239 of 25 October 2012, if he will provide the figures for the period September to December and the 2012 out turn a PCCC level along with the service plan target for 2012; if he has finalised a national definition for the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3348/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Hospital Mortality Rates
Denis Naughten
237. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will publish his Department's report on mortality rates at acute hospitals; his views on whether his failure to acknowledge the inaccuracy of the figures at Roscommon County Hospital has damaged the reputation of the hospitals and its staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Data Protection
Denis Naughten
238. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to communicate the benefits of the donation of newborn bloodspot screening cards for medical research in view of his Departments advertisement last Thursday; if a communication strategy for the donation of such cards and long term provision for the storage of such cards was put in place in advance of the advertisement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3350/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Office of Public Works Properties
Denis Naughten
303. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the relocation of staff from Convent Road, Roscommon to Golf Links Road, Roscommon will be completed by the Office of Public Works; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Convent Road; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Golf Links Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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State Agencies
Denis Naughten
304. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made to date on the amalgamation of the Valuation Office, Ordnance Survey Ireland and the Property Registration Authority, PRA; if decisions have been made on the location at which staff are to be accommodated; if staff will be relocated to vacant PRA offices in Roscommon town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Departmental Staff Redeployment
Denis Naughten
525. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 766 of 6 November 2012, the progress made to date in relocating staff; his plans to relocate staff to vacant offices of the Property Registration Authority in Roscommon town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Food Labelling
Denis Naughten
560. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to topical issue of 16 January 2013, if he will provide an update on the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2952/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
585. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will receive an outpatient appointment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2359/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denis Naughten
586. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be called for an appointment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2362/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Health Reports
Denis Naughten
660. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he has received a report (details supplied); when it is intended to publish this report; when he expects to receive the final report and when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2997/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Bus Éireann Services
Denis Naughten
695. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his meeting with the Chief Executive of Bus Éireann recently; if the provision of bus services to Roosky, Dromod, Ballinamore and Elphin was addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Fuel Rebate Scheme
Denis Naughten
138. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the proposed fuel rebate scheme will be extended to vehicles used for the carriage of passengers of category M2 or category M3 as defined in Council Directive 70/156/EEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1222/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Denis Naughten
315. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he intends to commence section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001, making it compulsory for all teachers to be registered with the Teaching Council in order to be paid from State funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Household Charge Collection
Denis Naughten
637. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are legally entitled to use the register of electors to collect the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58122/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Control of Dogs
Denis Naughten
681. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs, in view of a number of dog attacks on sheep in several parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1539/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Denis Naughten
990. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to include haemochromatosis on the list of eligible conditions covered by the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58121/12]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Orthodontic Services Fees
Denis Naughten
1068. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently availing of the orthodontic service in Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway; the number of children waiting to be called for treatment and the current waiting time; the number of vacant orthodontist posts and/or positions unfilled due to leave; the specific plans to address the current backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1487/13]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Regional Airports
Denis Naughten
26. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deliver on proposals by Ireland West Airport, Knock to create 500 new jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57253/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Regional Airports
Denis Naughten
45. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57252/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Teachers' Remuneration
Denis Naughten
117. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a qualified teacher (details supplied) in County Roscommon, registered with theTeaching Council is paid the unqualified rate for substitute teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57627/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Turbary Rights
Denis Naughten
170. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the provision made in the 2013 Estimate to purchase bog to facilitate the relocation of turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57589/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Litter Pollution Fines
Denis Naughten
195. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to date to deal with the issue of election posters on foot of his predecessor's election poster consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57588/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
Denis Naughten
217. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Gardaí intend to publish data compiled by their road accident investigation unit into the cause of road accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57580/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Sex Offenders Notification Requirements
Denis Naughten
218. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons registered with the Gardaí who must comply with Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number actually complying with Part 2 of the Act of 2001; the steps being taken to trace those who are not in compliance with the Act; the number of prosecutions for offences contrary to Part 2 of the Act to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57584/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Legislative Programme
Denis Naughten
219. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he intends to publish legislation reforming the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57585/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Proposed Legislation
Denis Naughten
220. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the drafting of the legal costs Bill and the family law Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57587/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Air Accident Investigations
Denis Naughten
231. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have completed their investigation into the heavy landing by the Air Corps air ambulance on 19 June last; the results and recommendations on foot of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57459/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Rainwater Harvesting Scheme
Denis Naughten
259. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the details of the new water harvesting scheme including the level of grant and eligibility criteria; when the scheme will open up; the period of the funding programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57577/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health Services Provision
Denis Naughten
313. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to integrate access to and use of blood results both in primary care and acute hospitals; the estimated saving of such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57578/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health and Safety Regulations
Denis Naughten
314. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the regulation for sunbed use here; the regulations in place at present and the plans for reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57579/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Delays
Denis Naughten
315. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current processing time for medical cards and appeals; the number of persons in each county in receipt of a medical card and general practitioner card, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57581/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Misuse of Drugs
Denis Naughten
316. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he expects the misuse of drugs legislation to be updated to tackle the street sale of Benzodiazepines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57582/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Misuse of Drugs
Denis Naughten
317. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current cost of Benzodiazepines prescribing to the GMS system; the steps being taken to address over prescribing; the estimated cost to the GMS system of over prescribing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57583/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Health Services Provision
Denis Naughten
318. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of specific stroke units within the health system; the incidence of stroke; the number of rehabilitative consultants employed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57586/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Misuse of Drugs
Denis Naughten
319. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 21 September 2012, if he will furnish the data promised; if he will provide current figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57590/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Air Accident Investigations
Denis Naughten
347. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the air accident investigation unit has completed its investigation into the heavy landing by the Air Corps air ambulance on 19 June 2012; the results and recommendations on foot of this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57458/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Denis Naughten
22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made in the Health Service Executive West region since the introduction of standardised ambulance response times; the steps being taken to improve ambulance response times in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56889/12]
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
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Hospital Mortality Rates
Denis Naughten
75. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will publish his Departments report on mortality rates at acute hospitals; if he will accept that his failure to acknowledge the inaccuracy of the figures at Roscommon County Hospital has damaged the reputation of the hospital and its staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56888/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Child Protection Guidelines
Denis Naughten
96. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will confirm that all childcare services provided by persons employed outside the child's own home will be subject to the provisions of the Children First Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56534/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Child Abuse Issues
Denis Naughten
106. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the audit produced on foot of the recommendations in the report on the Roscommon Child Care Case will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56533/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Banking Sector Remuneration
Denis Naughten
145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason the provisions of the Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act 2010 cannot be utilised to reduce pensions paid to former senior executives of banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56316/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Budget 2013
Denis Naughten
146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason the lid tax proposed by vintners organisations was not included in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56317/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
Denis Naughten
206. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland on a county basis; the number that have been processed, awarded, paid, refused or awaiting decision to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56412/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Denis Naughten
373. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56794/12]
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Turbary Rights
Denis Naughten
405. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 416 of 19 July 2012, the number of applications received on a county basis; the numbers on hand, rejected or approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56505/12]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Denis Naughten
76. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that all Student Universal Support Ireland applicants will have their payments backdated to the date of application or commencement of their course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56087/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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White Paper on Defence
Denis Naughten
7. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence when the White Paper on the Defence Forces will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54646/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Defence Forces Operations
Denis Naughten
25. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken by the Defence Forces to deal with the new threats posed by dissident republicans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54645/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Budget 2013
Denis Naughten
186. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has evaluated the combined impact of the budget cuts on farm holdings in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55780/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Suckler Welfare Scheme Extension
Denis Naughten
187. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has evaluated the long term economic impact of the closure of the suckler cow welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55781/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
62. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 20 June 2012, the position regarding the Garda review of the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy at Clara, County Offaly, in July 1985; if he will accede to the request by the family for an independent inquiry into the priest's death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54353/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Garda Investigations
Denis Naughten
102. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of the murder of Garda Richard Fallon on 3 April 1970 independently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54354/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Denis Naughten
120. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on the introduction of an E-3 visa for Irish citizens wishing to work in the United States of America; the discussions, if any, that have taken place with representatives on Capitol Hill on the implementation of comprehensive immigration reform in the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55423/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Sale of State Assets
Denis Naughten
124. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding plans to deliver upon the objectives of NewERA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55414/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Sale of State Assets
Denis Naughten
218. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the disposal of non-strategic public utilities; his plans to retain control of critical infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55413/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments
Denis Naughten
276. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to pay compensation to turf cutters who were forced to cease the cutting of turf on a special area of conservation due to their participation in the REP scheme programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Public Services Provision
Denis Naughten
299. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of shared services at local authority level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55415/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Denis Naughten
300. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the current processes adopted by local authorities to address the problems associated with incomplete housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55416/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Denis Naughten
301. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the present measures to address anti social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55418/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
Denis Naughten
302. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide grant aid for the upgrade of septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55421/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
Denis Naughten
303. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to cater for the handling of domestic sewerage sludge from septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55422/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Garda Stations Closures
Denis Naughten
333. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures to be put in place in advance of any proposed closure of a rural Garda station; the specific provisions to be adopted to improve the Garda presence in a rural community following the closure of a Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55411/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Air Ambulance Service Provision
Denis Naughten
357. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of missions to date undertaken by the air ambulance at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55419/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Water Fluoridation
Denis Naughten
445. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the inclusion of fluoride in public water supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55417/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Denis Naughten
469. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions on the Board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service; the steps he is taking to fill these positions and the type of expertise he plans to bring to the board by such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55202/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Ambulance Service Provision
Denis Naughten
509. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the timetable for the refurbishment of Loughglynn Ambulance Base, County Roscommon; the total capital cost of the project; if he will confirm that the base will be operated on a 24/7 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55420/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Local Authority Housing Mortgages
Denis Naughten
79. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the criteria covering the issuing of local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53805/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Septic Tank Registration Scheme
Denis Naughten
96. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the current septic tank regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53804/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Denis Naughten
570. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current position of Health Service Executive and SIPTU engagement regarding home help contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53752/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Broadband Services Speeds
Denis Naughten
29. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to ensure that communities outside the reach of the 4G network will have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53119/12]