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Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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Symphysiotomy Reports
Simon Harris
107. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the action being taken to provide support and redress to survivors of symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24016/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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School Textbooks Rental Scheme
Simon Harris
49. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow which does not currently operate a book rental scheme will receive funding for the establishment of such under the book rental scheme 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23679/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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School Accommodation
Simon Harris
236. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action his Department has taken to date to ensure that all children in an area (details supplied) have a school place for the school year 2014-15; when a review of accommodation needs in this area will be complete; how soon following this review he expects to make a decision regarding additional classes for the schools in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22538/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Water Quality
Simon Harris
143. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action being taken to address the now annual issues which Wicklow residents are experiencing with the contamination of Vartry water supply with algae; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20686/14]
Wed, 7 May 2014
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School Enrolments
Simon Harris
96. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action his Department has taken to date to ensure that all children in an area (details supplied) have a school place for September 2014; if additional classes have been allocated to the primary schools in the area and, if so, which schools; when this matter will be concluded as it is causing significant stress and worry for many parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20611/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Health Promotion
Simon Harris
149. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the implementation of guidelines in promoting mental health in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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HSE Staffing
Simon Harris
785. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if a position (details supplied) within the Health Service Executive in County Wicklow has been filled and the timeframe within which the position has been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18906/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Health Promotion
Simon Harris
786. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the implementation of Schools for Health in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18907/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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School Transport Administration
Simon Harris
57. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the EU Commission on 21 March 2014 indicated in answer number E-000830/2014 that it has not seen the Farrell Grant Sparks report on the review of overhead and indirect costs for the administration of the school transport scheme, completed in October 2009, and that it will request a copy of the report from the Irish authorities; the action he will take regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17155/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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School Transport Administration
Simon Harris
58. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason his Department did not give the Farrell Grant Sparks report on the review of the overhead and indirect costs for the administration of the school transport scheme completed in October 2009 to the EU Commission state aid investigation C31/07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17156/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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School Transport Administration
Simon Harris
59. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that on the date that the FGS report was sent to the Department of Finance that it was not advised of any agreement in place to keep the contents of the report confidential; if he will provide the date it was sent and confirm whether or not the confidential agreement was put in place for any reason convenient to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17157/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Motor Tax Collection
Simon Harris
121. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider rectifying the substantial additional cost which motorists who tax their vehicles on a quarterly or biannual basis must pay as opposed to those who tax their car annually in view of the fact that many people find that they are not in a position to pay the full amount in one lump sum and the fact that administrative costs for motor taxation are lessened in view of the fact that motorists now apply for their tax disc online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16984/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Simon Harris
181. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to make funding available for specific works in a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16014/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Summer Works Scheme Expenditure
Simon Harris
197. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to make funding available for works in a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16287/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Simon Harris
202. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an ASD facility will be supplied in a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14938/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times
Simon Harris
279. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of disability allowance applications waiting to be processed by her Department; the average length of time it takes to process new disability allowance applications and reviews of additional medical evidence; her views on whether this length of time is fair and equitable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15025/14]
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Clamping
Simon Harris
227. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the clamping industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14255/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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European Council Meetings
Simon Harris
14. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Taoiseach if discussions have taken place at a European Council level on addressing the problem of youth unemployment across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2193/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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School Equipment
Simon Harris
284. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a funding stream exists within his Department for the provision of gym equipment for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12904/14]
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Water Services Provision
Simon Harris
684. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if good advice-education and grant schemes will be provided to help families install water conserving features in their houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13401/14]