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Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Foreshore Licence Applications
Joe Higgins
99. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department intervened with Irish Water to secure fresh water supplies for a company (details supplied) to deal with an acute outbreak of disease in their salmon in south Connemara; and if his Department lobbied Irish Water for favourable terms for the delivery of such fresh water. [40656/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Human Rights Issues
Joe Higgins
152. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will make representations to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran about the detention of a person (details supplied); his views on outlining Ireland's position on democratic freedoms in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40639/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Official Engagements
Joe Higgins
1. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent discussions with the Governor of California; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30900/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Official Engagements
Joe Higgins
5. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings he had with other UN leaders during his stay in New York in September 2014. [36527/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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National Internship Scheme Places
Joe Higgins
84. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons working in Departments and agencies under the JobBridge scheme and other such labour activation measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38304/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Joe Higgins
102. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will amend the regulations related to the time a person must be in receipt of social welfare payments before being eligible for the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39866/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Youth Guarantee
Joe Higgins
130. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps that have been taken to date to implement the Youth Guarantee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39867/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Third Level Funding
Joe Higgins
540. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funds available to University College Dublin that are ring-fenced for the funding of student societies and clubs. [40450/14]
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Employment Rights
Joe Higgins
22. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the downward pressure on wages and working conditions at Greyhound Recycling and other private waste collection operators. [34328/14]
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Garda Deployment
Joe Higgins
59. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if GMC Sierra or Uisce Éireann are contributing financially towards the cost of the Garda mobilisation into the north east of the city of Dublin to enforce the installation of water meters in the face of organised protests in those communities. [39454/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Departmental Staff Data
Joe Higgins
2. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38951/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Departmental Staff Data
Joe Higgins
3. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38952/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Banking Sector
Joe Higgins
51. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on discussions he and his officials have had with senior executives of Allied Irish Banks regarding the outsourcing of security, cleaning, buildings and other services and customer and staff support official roles to a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38942/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Banking Sector
Joe Higgins
52. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on discussions he and his officials have had with senior executives of Allied Irish Banks regarding talks with SIPTU on the outsourcing of work to a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38943/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Banking Sector
Joe Higgins
53. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance his views on the terms and conditions of employment and pensions continuing without detriment for staff transferred from Allied Irish Banks to a company (details supplied). [38944/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Banking Sector
Joe Higgins
54. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance his views on the possible increased security risks associated with outsourcing security services from direct employment by banks to indirectly employed staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38945/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Pay
Joe Higgins
3. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a reversal of the reductions in public sector pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38320/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Pensions Levy
Joe Higgins
5. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a reversal of the pension levy for public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38321/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff
Joe Higgins
12. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole including State agencies and other public bodies (details supplied) under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38303/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
19. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38261/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Joe Higgins
20. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a direct labour public works scheme for infrastructure projects; if he will report on plans for future public private partnerships and other such collaboration with the private sector in delivering public services and infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
43. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38845/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
53. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38829/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
54. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38840/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Joe Higgins
55. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on an end to the moratorium on recruitment and promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38322/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scheme
Joe Higgins
58. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in appropriate locations in all State owned buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38672/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
70. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38831/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
71. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38843/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
79. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38822/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
80. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38833/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Contracts Data
Joe Higgins
81. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38826/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Contracts Data
Joe Higgins
82. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Contracts
Joe Higgins
102. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38844/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
105. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38824/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
106. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38835/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Joe Higgins
173. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38830/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Staff Recruitment
Joe Higgins
174. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38842/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
178. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of contracts of indefinite duration sought and the number granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Joe Higgins
210. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38827/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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School Staffing
Joe Higgins
211. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38838/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scheme
Joe Higgins
245. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to the local authorities to fit carbon monoxide alarms in local authority owned homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38671/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Data
Joe Higgins
261. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Data
Joe Higgins
262. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38839/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Data
Joe Higgins
265. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38825/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Departmental Agencies Staff Data
Joe Higgins
266. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years 2007 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38836/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
289. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole, including State agencies and other public bodies under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38823/14]
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Public Sector Staff Data
Joe Higgins
290. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of contracts of indefinite duration that have been sought and the number that have been granted in the years from 2007 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014 in the public sector under the remit of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38834/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Joe Higgins
1. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health last met. [26765/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Joe Higgins
2. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet committee on health was last held and for when is the next one scheduled. [35181/14]
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
5. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the Haass proposals with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when they last met. [30899/14]