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Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Departmental Funding
Noel Rock
375. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is in a position to provide further funding for the Ballymun Music Programme, an initiative co-funded by DIT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24800/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Schools Establishment
Noel Rock
407. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of recent census data, the decision to refuse a new primary level non-denominational Gaelscoil for the north side of Dublin will be reviewed urgently. [24801/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Public Sector Staff
Noel Rock
879. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a limit to the number of consecutive years an employee can work in the public sector as an outsourced member of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24454/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Office of Public Works Properties
Noel Rock
894. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set down the amount being paid per month on a lease of the building within which Harcourt Square Garda headquarters is contained; when this arrangement is scheduled to end; the contract details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25026/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Noel Rock
989. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill has been notified to the World Trade Organization under the technical barriers to trade agreement as a barrier to trade in the European Single Market; if he has considered the trade concerns raised by member states in the earlier notification to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24808/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Vaccination Programme
Noel Rock
1013. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the shortage of the BCG tuberculosis vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24410/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Noel Rock
1109. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the effect the notification of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to the World Trade Organization, under the technical barriers to trade agreement, has on the timeline for implementation; the consideration that has been given to the concerns raised by member states in the earlier notification to the European Commission; if amendments will be made to the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24806/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Prescriptions Charges
Noel Rock
1144. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to tackle the issue of persons overpaying for prescription charges (details supplied). [24979/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Public Bike Schemes
Noel Rock
1761. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of major infrastructural works taking place in the North West of Dublin, specifically the ambitious €230 million investment in new DCU facilities, he will liaise with Dublin City Council to provide for expedited capital investment in an expanded Dublin bikes scheme, provided the roll-out timeline is reconfigured based on changes since it was compiled several years ago. [24803/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Sports Funding
Noel Rock
1762. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the proposed spending by the GAA, €2.4 million, IRFU, €2.36 million and FAI, €2.7 million, of the €7.4 million investment by Sport Ireland in the grassroots development of gaelic games, rugby and football; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24804/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Light Rail Projects
Noel Rock
1763. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider expediting plans for the commencement of Metro North in view of a number of factors, not least the census results showing a remarkable increase in the north Dublin population, in addition to the announced intention of Dublin Airport Authority to pursue a second runway at Dublin Airport. [24807/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Sports Organisations
Noel Rock
1764. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the high costs involved in coaching education by national sports bodies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24809/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Olympic Council of Ireland
Noel Rock
1779. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the Olympic Council of Ireland has a constitution; and if he will provide a copy of this constitution. [25215/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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National Minimum Wage
Noel Rock
1853. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will give due consideration to exceeding the recommended 1% increase in the minimum wage as set out by the Low Pay Commission, in the context of sharp rises in rent and car insurance both of which affect minimum wage workers disproportionately. [24455/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Area Based Childhood Programme
Noel Rock
1924. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of funding for Youngballymun; if further supplementary funding will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24799/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Tax Reliefs Data
Noel Rock
150. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for tax relief in respect of the third level registration fee; the amount refunded in total to those persons qualifying for the relief; the way in which this compares with his Department's Estimates for this tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22335/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Income Data
Noel Rock
181. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance if the capacity exists to analyse income brackets per age group, for instance the number of persons aged 32 who are earning above the average industrial wage. [22331/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Funding
Noel Rock
260. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills for a breakdown of the funding received by each third level institution from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Fees
Noel Rock
261. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills for a list of registration fees which are received from third level students on a national level, and also by third level institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Costs
Noel Rock
262. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost of the provision of third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Costs
Noel Rock
263. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total funding received by the third level sector per year from 2006 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Fees
Noel Rock
264. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who have paid registration fees each year since 2006; the amount raised by the Exchequer based on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Participation
Noel Rock
265. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to safeguard third level access programmes for those persons from socioeconomic groups who have traditionally been excluded from such institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Third Level Funding
Noel Rock
266. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of subsidising third level institutions if the student contribution charge were reduced to €0, €100 or €250; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22336/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Noel Rock
562. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical cards for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Legislative Programme
Noel Rock
481. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to provide an update regarding when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015, will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21600/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Pension Provisions
Noel Rock
149. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate and backdate a pension to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20245/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Noel Rock
231. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward an operation for a person (details supplied). [17566/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Olympic Games Qualification
Noel Rock
273. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to intervene in Athletics Ireland's decision to exclude a person (details supplied) from the three-man marathon team to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite his having one of the top three fastest times for the marathon in Ireland. [17565/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Sports Funding
Noel Rock
271. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of funding for Dalymount Park in Dublin 7, including when the renovation will start and finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16452/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Crèche Facilities Provision
Noel Rock
284. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the details of correspondence from Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, on the payment of subsidised crèche places in north-west County Dublin. [16445/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Child Care Services Data
Noel Rock
285. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applications she has received on the payment of subsidised crèche places in north-west County Dublin. [16446/16]
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Crèche Facilities Provision
Noel Rock
286. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the correspondence from Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, in north-west County Dublin related to the payment for subsidised crèche places. [16447/16]
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Noel Rock
183. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the status of the much-needed primary care centre in Finglas, Dublin 11; and if he still has funding earmarked for it (details supplied). [16337/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Departmental Agencies Staff Data
Noel Rock
92. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Taoiseach the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies under the aegis of his Department who are employed or not employed on a Hay contract. [15679/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Financial Services Regulation
Noel Rock
167. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance his plans to recommend to the Central Bank a change in mortgage rules, specifically in relation to the ratio of 3.5:1 that is set between borrowing and income. [15688/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Private Rented Accommodation
Noel Rock
252. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to initiate a change in tenancy laws so that tenants are still allowed to complete their lease, even if the landlord is selling the property. [15683/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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NAMA Portfolio
Noel Rock
253. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to give the National Asset Management Agency a legal role to address infrastructural problems with land under its control. [15689/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Private Rented Accommodation Price Controls
Noel Rock
254. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to link rent increases and decreases to the consumer price index; given this, his plans to take account of inevitable regional variances between the rise of accommodation, for example, a 3% rise in County Roscommon where the average rent is €473 is very different from a 3% rise in Dublin where the average rent is €1,663; and his views that percentage-based increases will leave Dublin renters at a greater disadvantage than they are at present. [15690/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme
Noel Rock
276. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to recommend the restoration of mortgage interest supplement to the Department of Finance or to the budget oversight committee in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [15684/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Noel Rock
277. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to recommend the restoration of rent supplement to the Minister for Finance or to the budget oversight committee in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [15685/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme
Noel Rock
278. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to restore mortgage interest supplement in budget 2017. [15686/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Noel Rock
279. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to restore rent supplement in budget 2017. [15687/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Noel Rock
307. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will include persons who are participating in part-time study courses under the back to education allowance scheme. [15682/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Semi-State Bodies Data
Noel Rock
372. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies, under the aegis of his Department, who are employed or who are not employed on a Hay contract. [15678/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Semi-State Bodies Data
Noel Rock
516. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies under the aegis of his Department who are employed or who are not employed on a Hay contract. [15675/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Semi-State Bodies Data
Noel Rock
548. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies, under the aegis of his Department, who are employed or not employed on a Hay contract. [15676/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Semi-State Bodies Data
Noel Rock
571. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies under the aegis of his Department who are employed on Hay contracts and non-Hay contracts. [15680/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Parking Charges
Noel Rock
576. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 882 of 31 May 2016, if he will introduce yearly set-fee parking discs to tax-abiding tradespersons for their commercial vehicles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15741/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Semi-State Bodies Data
Noel Rock
619. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of chief executive officers in semi-State companies under the aegis of her Department who are employed on a Hay contract and the number who are not. [15677/16]
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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General Medical Services Scheme
Noel Rock
119. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the general practitioner visiting card scheme. [15078/16]
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Driver Safety
Noel Rock
214. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on implementing a driver awareness course similar to that in the UK which would facilitate the rescinding of penalty points for participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15079/16]
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Road Projects Status
Noel Rock
641. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding can be sourced to provide traffic lights and a junction (details supplied) within the budget for 2017 following the loss of this funding due to planning objections in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Criminal Law
Noel Rock
118. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the status of the Sexual Offences Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14018/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Crime Prevention
Noel Rock
119. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she supports the potential introduction of a new date rape detector kit being available to buy in pubs throughout the country; if she will introduce legislation to provide for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14019/16]
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Departmental Properties
Noel Rock
292. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for data he has relating to lands owned or held in County Dublin by Dublin Bus, CIE and Irish Rail. [14017/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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UN Conventions Ratification
Noel Rock
190. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she plans to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which was signed by the Government on 30 March 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12815/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Local Authority Funding
Noel Rock
400. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to re-establish the Dublin City Council extension grant which was discontinued in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Diabetes Strategy
Noel Rock
744. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health when he will appoint a senior dietician to support those with diabetes in Dublin North-West constituency as dictated in the 2016 Health Service Executive service plan, which sanctioned the support of the implementation of the type 2 diabetes cycle of care initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13521/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Noel Rock
745. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13522/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Broadband Service Provision
Noel Rock
832. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when fibre broadband will be available for Slaney Close, Dublin9, as it has been detrimental to a number of businesses operating there, as well as in the wider Dublin industrial estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12816/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Regional Road Network
Noel Rock
881. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding can be sourced to provide traffic lights and a junction (details supplied) within the budget for 2017 following the loss of this funding due to planning objections in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13565/16]
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Parking Regulations
Noel Rock
882. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce free parking discs to tax abiding tradespeople for their commercial vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13566/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Stamp Duty
Noel Rock
96. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance to request the Revenue Commissioners to release stamp duty records (details supplied) from 1999 onwards, which are already compiled but unreleased, in electronic format. [11749/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Public Sector Staff
Noel Rock
369. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to stop rolling one-year contracts in the public sector whereby employees do not receive the same benefits as their colleagues, including incremental pay increases, pension rights and the right to apply for internal vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11489/16]
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Noel Rock
506. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to hire two clinical nurses for the Finglas addiction support team which has had two applications pending since 2014, despite funding being agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Noel Rock
185. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to re-open an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11140/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Noel Rock
186. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to re-open an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/16]
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Medical Card Applications
Noel Rock
187. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to re-open an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11146/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Garda Station Closures
Noel Rock
136. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to include Whitehall Garda station in any review of station closures. [10430/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Noel Rock
341. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the alternative arrangements on behalf of Down Syndrome Ireland in the event of the closure of its literacy classes at the Mater Dei Institute of Education on Clonliffe Road in Dublin 3 due to budget cuts by Dublin City University which operates the campus. [10687/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Office of Public Works Properties
Noel Rock
606. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if it is possible to relinquish the site at the former Whitehall Garda station, and if works there now prevent it from being converted into a Garda station. [10429/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Noel Rock
955. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health his plans to ring-fence the budget for mental health services and to reverse recent cuts made to it. [10688/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Home Care Packages Data
Noel Rock
956. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, for home care packages. [10690/16]
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Taxi Licences Renewals
Noel Rock
1160. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to submit draft legislation to automatically remove the licences of taxi drivers convicted of a crime which makes them unsuitable to drive a cab. [10689/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Departmental Schemes
Noel Rock
3. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the financial cost of restoring the telephone allowance, based on changed demographics and age profile. [8478/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Economic Competitiveness
Noel Rock
141. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the National Competitiveness Council’s report Costs of Doing Business in Ireland 2016, which states Ireland is a high-cost location in which to do business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8491/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Prescriptions Charges
Noel Rock
245. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health to set down the potential cost to the Exchequer of a reduction in the prescription charge to €1 with a corresponding cap of €10. [8479/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Noel Rock
347. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health his views regarding the recent change in ring-fenced funding for the budget for mental health services; and if he will outline the budget for mental health services for the years 2009 to 2015 and the projected budget for 2016. [8476/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Mental Health Services Funding
Noel Rock
348. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health the purpose the ring-fenced €35 million in new ring-fenced mental health funding was intended for; if it was allocated to anything specifically; and his views on the impact the €12 million reduction will have. [8477/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Road Safety Strategy
Noel Rock
491. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will implement action 105 of the Road Safety Authority’s Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020, which states that all cars should carry compulsory breakdown emergency packs for vehicles, including a glass-breaking hammer. [8492/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Smarter Transport
Noel Rock
492. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next smarter travel scheme round of grants will be made available; and if there is a possibility of including an expanded dublinbikes scheme into the Drumcondra and Glasnevin areas under the auspices of this funding. [8495/16]
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Smarter Transport
Noel Rock
493. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the initial intended sequence of dublinbikes scheme expansions, as there have been clear changes in the demographics and transport needs of the city since this was first drafted; and his views that there would be a clear tourism and transport rationale to expanding it to the Glasnevin area. [8496/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Seized Property
Noel Rock
113. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance the cost of smuggling to the Exchequer; the seizures by category in 2015 and in 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6719/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Excise Duties Yield
Noel Rock
114. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of excise returns by category and by month for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6720/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Child Poverty
Noel Rock
362. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of funding for a community project (details supplied) in Ballymun in County Dublin that wishes to restore resources for child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7011/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Waste Disposal
Noel Rock
797. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details of the green bin charges that will come into effect from 1 July 2016 and if there is scope to delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7010/16]
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Electric Vehicles
Noel Rock
814. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the uptake in electric vehicles; the incentives in place to encourage uptake; his plans for future incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7009/16]