Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals

Barry Cowen

87. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for rent allowance. [39748/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

88. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39749/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

89. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance. [39753/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

91. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39759/12]

Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals

Barry Cowen

92. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for mortgage interest supplement. [39760/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

93. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39764/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

94. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39766/12]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Barry Cowen

95. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for invalidity pension. [39768/12]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Barry Cowen

96. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for mortgage interest supplement. [39771/12]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Barry Cowen

97. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for farm assist. [39772/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

98. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39776/12]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

99. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance. [39784/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

101. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance. [39786/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

102. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for rent allowance. [39787/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

103. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39788/12]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

104. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance. [39789/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

105. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance. [39791/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

215. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for medical card [39794/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

216. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39795/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

217. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39796/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

218. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39797/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

219. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39798/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

220. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39799/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

221. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39800/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

222. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39801/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

223. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39802/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

224. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39803/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

225. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Tipperary may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39804/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

226. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39805/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

227. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39806/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

228. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39807/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

229. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39808/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

230. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39809/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

231. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39810/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

232. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39811/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

233. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39812/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

234. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39813/12]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

235. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [39814/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

236. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect an appointment at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [39815/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

237. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [39816/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

238. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Dublin may expect an appointment at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. [39817/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

239. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [39818/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

240. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Dublin. [39819/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

241. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [39820/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

242. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. [39821/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Barry Cowen

243. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [39822/12]

Drugs Seizures

Barry Cowen

7. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of drug arrests to date in 2012; the value of illegal drugs seized by the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39089/12]

Local Government Fund

Barry Cowen

37. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the funding originally budgeted for the Local Government Fund in 2012; the total amount estimated to be spent in view of cuts to the grant on the basis of household charge payment rates in each local authority area; the estimated average cut to the Local Government Fund allocation in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39116/12]

Water Charges Introduction

Barry Cowen

40. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the current timeframe for the introduction of water metering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39118/12]

Local Government Fund

Barry Cowen

46. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will outline the reduction in the Local Government Fund allocation to each local authority area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38983/12]

NAMA Social Housing Provision

Barry Cowen

1115. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions he has held with the National Asset Management Agency regarding social housing lists in relation to procuring suitable housing stock to tackle social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34990/12]

Property Registration Authority

Barry Cowen

518 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering creating a property price register for commercial property, similar to the residential property price register that is currently in development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36459/12]

EU Directives

Barry Cowen

519 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the percentage of Ireland’s rivers and lakes that are fully functioning ecosystems; his plans to ensure compliance with EU directives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36515/12]

EU Directives

Barry Cowen

521 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress being made to tackle water pollution from sewage treatment works, industrial processes and other sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36517/12]

Water Quality

Barry Cowen

520 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which over abstraction of water from rivers is a problem in the State; his plans to deal to deal with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[36516/12]

National Monuments

Barry Cowen

18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will meet with representatives of the save Moore Street campaign to hear their concerns regarding the need to preserve the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35415/12]

Sick Pay Scheme

Barry Cowen

15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline her plans to introduce statutory sick pay on employers for the first four weeks of illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35041/12]

Community Employment Schemes

Barry Cowen

18 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made on the findings of the reviews she commissioned in relation to community employment schemes; the schemes that have been earmarked for closure, cuts in materials and training grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35042/12]

Invalidity Pension

Barry Cowen

243 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the status of applicants, who are married or have partners, waiting on a decision in relation to an invalidity pension to access community welfare officer support in the interim period; her plans to allow such support; the supports available; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34365/12]

Community Welfare Services

Barry Cowen

244 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the role of community welfare officers and eligibility of applicants for support to community welfare officers, her future plans for the position; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34366/12]

Invalidity Pension

Barry Cowen

153 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension.
[34297/12]

Carer’s Allowance

Barry Cowen

155 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for carer’s allowance.
[34303/12]

Invalidity Pension

Barry Cowen

156 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension.
[34304/12]

Carer’s Allowance

Barry Cowen

157 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their application for carer’s allowance.
[34306/12]

Carer’s Allowance

Barry Cowen

158 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 may expect a decision on their application for carer’s allowance.
[34307/12]

Invalidity Pension

Barry Cowen

159 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension.
[34310/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme

Barry Cowen

160 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance.
[34311/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme

Barry Cowen

161 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance.
[34312/12]

Disability Allowance

Barry Cowen

162 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 may expect a decision on their appeal for disability allowance.
[34316/12]

Carer’s Allowance

Barry Cowen

163 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their application for carer’s allowance.
[34318/12]

Medical Cards

Barry Cowen

256 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person concerned can expect a decision on a review of medical card application.
[34319/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Barry Cowen

257 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and when the person may expect an appointment at Midlands Regional Hospital, County Offaly.
[34320/12]

Medical Cards

Barry Cowen

258 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied); and when the person may expect a decision on a review of medical card.
[34321/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Barry Cowen

259 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person may expect an appointment for an ultrasound in the Midlands Regional Hospital, County Offaly.
[34322/12]

Tourism Industry

Barry Cowen

548 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most recent data of annual footfall to each of the destinations which have been recognised by tourist or heritage destination, brown, signs by the National Roads Authority on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[33360/12]

Freedom of Information

Barry Cowen

15 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reforms that he is considering to the scope of freedom of information legislation; the range of institutions to be included and the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32478/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Barry Cowen

339 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Offaly.
[31833/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Barry Cowen

340 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.
[31834/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Barry Cowen

341 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.
[31835/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Barry Cowen

342 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.
[31836/12]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Barry Cowen

343 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.
[31837/12]