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Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan
Eric J. Byrne
271. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2763/16]
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Human Rights Issues
Eric J. Byrne
132. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify a situation regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2553/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Zero-hour Contracts
Eric J. Byrne
197. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of a matter concerning a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan
Eric J. Byrne
268. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a matter (details supplied) regarding a campaign; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1842/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Garda Retirements
Eric J. Byrne
293. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will alleviate the pressure on the Garda Síochána by temporarily allowing serving gardaí who are due to retire the option of extending their service by an additional two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2190/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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International Relations
Eric J. Byrne
396. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2101/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Eric J. Byrne
407. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a matter (details supplied) regarding primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1841/16]
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Eric J. Byrne
421. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2099/16]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Proposed Legislation
Eric J. Byrne
353. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to licensing laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45358/15]
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Immigration Controls
Eric J. Byrne
95. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she is taking to deal with the outrageous system of queueing that is currently in place for the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44275/15]
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Garda Reserve
Eric J. Byrne
97. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a member of An Garda Síochána can, on retirement, go directly into the Garda Síochána Reserve force without any formalities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44330/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Health Care Professionals
Eric J. Byrne
391. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify a situation regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is a practising physical therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Diplomatic Representation
Eric J. Byrne
454. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding an Irish citizen imprisoned abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43806/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Noxious Weeds
Eric J. Byrne
631. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is aware of the increasing presence of Japanese knotweed in urban areas, particularly in Dublin; how individual citizens can report and have a remedy to the ever-increasing presence of this noxious weed, much of which is to be seen in the Kilmainham area of Dublin, and in particular on some sites which are to be developed for social housing (details supplied); if she will offer public information on how to collectively eradicate this noxious alien from urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42477/15]
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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School Patronage
Eric J. Byrne
200. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding an Educate Together national school for Dublin 6 and 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41971/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Garda Deployment
Eric J. Byrne
326. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when additional Garda Síochána resources will be deployed in Dublin 12; if she will clarify a situation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41583/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Visa Applications
Eric J. Byrne
328. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale behind the decision not to grant a visa to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41626/15]
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Migrant Integration
Eric J. Byrne
139. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a proposal (details supplied) regarding racism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40997/15]
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Private Rented Accommodation Price Controls
Eric J. Byrne
232. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41002/15]
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Departmental Correspondence
Eric J. Byrne
45. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding training courses for the long-term unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40767/15]
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Provision
Eric J. Byrne
160. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation (details supplied) regarding training courses for the long-term unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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School Placement
Eric J. Byrne
503. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation (details supplied) regarding access to school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/15]
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Departmental Correspondence
Eric J. Byrne
504. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding resources for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
67. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the tax credits that would no longer exist if all tax credits were abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39822/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
68. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any jurisdictions that have abolished all tax credits; if there is analysis available as to the economic and social impact of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39823/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
69. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any jurisdictions that have introduced a flat tax rate of 23%; if there is analysis available as to the economic and social impact of flat taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39824/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Tax Data
Eric J. Byrne
70. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost in revenue foregone if a new threshold of €500,000 was introduced for inheritance tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39825/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
71. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will set out the feasibility of introducing a tax on foods high in saturated sugar, salt, and saturated fats; if such a tax has been introduced in other jurisdictions; the level required to yield €188 million in one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39826/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Fiscal Policy
Eric J. Byrne
72. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the impact for Ireland’s economy generally, and in terms of reducing Ireland’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio, and the Government’s deficit, if public expenditure had been increased in budget 2016 by €12.8 billion and taxes had been raised by €16.4 billion instead of the measures adopted in budget 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39827/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Fiscal Policy
Eric J. Byrne
73. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the impact for Ireland’s economy generally, and in terms of reducing Ireland’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio, and the Government’s deficit, if public expenditure had been increased in budget 2016 by €8.7 billion and taxes had been raised by €8.8 billion instead of the measures adopted in budget 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39828/15]
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Education Policy
Eric J. Byrne
176. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if secondary schools can compel Muslim girl students to remove their hijab before entering the premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39806/15]
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Public Sector Pensions
Eric J. Byrne
204. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the concerns of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20, and the changes in the financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39131/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Child Care Services Provision
Eric J. Byrne
609. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37709/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Eric J. Byrne
688. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health when construction will begin on the Curlew Road primary care centre in Dublin 12; when it will open; when the Armagh Road primary care centre, Dublin 12 will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37542/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Animal Disease Controls
Eric J. Byrne
843. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the tradition of feeding pigeons with food scraps is deemed to be a potential hazard which may attract vermin such as rats; if there are any guidelines from environmental health officers for dealing with complaints regarding such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38283/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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School Placement
Eric J. Byrne
918. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she and her Department are taking to address a situation (details supplied) regarding a school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37303/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Eric J. Byrne
1033. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the proposals for the refurbishment of housing units at Jamestown Court, Inchicore, Dublin 8, for which planning permission was granted by Dublin City Council in June 2015; if the proposals are acceptable, when the necessary sanction will be given to enable the refurbishment work to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37289/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Commencement of Legislation
Eric J. Byrne
1106. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 570 of 3 February 2015, when the relevant sections of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/15]
Thu, 22 Oct 2015
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Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Eric J. Byrne
193. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers who have been granted asylum status but are unable to exit their direct provision accommodation because of their inability to source alternative accommodation; her plans to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36878/15]
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Language Schools Closures
Eric J. Byrne
151. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the closure of English language schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36783/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Rent Supplement Scheme Administration
Eric J. Byrne
161. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36784/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Rent Supplement Scheme Administration
Eric J. Byrne
224. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36045/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Eric J. Byrne
468. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme, fair deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/15]
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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School Patronage
Eric J. Byrne
595. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation in regard to a school project (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36360/15]
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Eric J. Byrne
323. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35741/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Paternity Leave Scheme
Eric J. Byrne
174. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans for paternity benefit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34245/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Tax Code
Eric J. Byrne
182. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to deal with employers who, having deducted pay related social Insurance from an employee, do not pay this over to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34106/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Commencement of Legislation
Eric J. Byrne
314. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Construction Contracts Act 2013, having been signed into law, will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34408/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Paternity Leave Scheme
Eric J. Byrne
413. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans on paternity leave (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34245/15]
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Youth Services Funding
Eric J. Byrne
469. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a youth centre (details supplied) in Dublin 12 can re-direct its previous funding, under the new options new choices scheme, to fund a youth development worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34632/15]