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Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: They are still paying back their debts.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a naturalisation status will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a naturalisation status will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/12]

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: What is the status of the residential tenancy Bill and the landlord and tenant Bill? Changes are taking place in the social welfare support going into the rental sector and I am concerned that this could lead to a further deterioration in the rental standards open to some tenants. The swift implementation of those Bills would be important in that regard.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to share time with Deputy Joe McHugh. We will take five minutes each.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I agree with one point Deputy Healy-Rae made on the processing of medical cards. This is a universal experience. Nothing is more difficult to deal with than the case of a constituent who come to a Member and who is only applying for a medical card in the first place because they need it from an income point of view or because they need it from a health point of view. Such a person is...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: What is the status of the further education and training authority Bill which is required to set up Solas? The Taoiseach has acknowledged this morning that the biggest challenge facing the country is presented by the jobs crisis. Crucial to tackling that is an organisation which is fit for purpose to ensure people get the training they need. I recently met some local officials that would...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7021/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a domiciliary care allowance appeal will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7327/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works have taken on any employees in a permanent or temporary capacity for the western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7556/12]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (14 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 462: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is planning to include hardship cases among the waivers for the household charge; if he will direct the interdepartmental group to look at this for the property tax also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8254/12]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (14 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of deportations that took place in 2011; the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8173/12]

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: On promised legislation, can I ask the Taoiseach about the status of the Education and Training Boards Bill? I previously asked the Taoiseach where the legislation stands in regard to changing the role of FÁS and replacing it by SOLAS. This partly involves an overhaul of the structure of the VEC sector, which requires legislation. It is important that it be dealt with quickly to ensure we...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Bill and acknowledge its important role in delivering commitments in the programme for Government, as well as tackling many of the pressing challenges that people are facing. In recommending a number of provisions in the Bill, I would ask the Government to do everything possible to pass and implement them for the benefit of home owners, businesses and citizens generally. The...

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will give an indication as to when he believes construction work will begin on the extension of the Luas BXD to Boombridge, Dublin. [8870/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress that has been made to date on progressing the Luas BXD project. [8869/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Minister's commitment to this project. Will the new Luas line run to Broombridge station? Making that link is important because not only will it ensure Luas connectivity across Dublin city but it will also connect the Luas with the rail network which could facilitate travel from Maynooth to the city centre using both the train and the Luas. Is the Minister aware of the...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all persons involved in invigilation or examination superintendent work for State exams in the examination year 2012 will be remunerated at the same rate of pay no matter what State examination is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8975/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if grants or funding will be available for students going to take masters degrees and PhD, 4th level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that students eligible for a maintenance grant are unable to avail of it if they are attending a private college; if he will review this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9412/12]