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Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: -----involving three cystic fibrosis children from a middle income family. I ask the Taoiseach, in conjunction with the Minister for Health, to please review a number of these cases. It is totally unjustified-----

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: I call on the Taoiseach to intervene with a-----

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: It is totally wrong in these cases.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Reductions (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the decision to reduce the VAT rate from 13% to 9% and the significance of this reduction to the tourism sector in County Kerry and throughout the country and the very positive implications it has had on the industry in creating and maintaining jobs and giving value for money, if he will support the calls to keep the VAT rate at 9% and ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Social Insurance Rates (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide favourable consideration to reducing employer PRSI as it will greatly assist in maintaining existing jobs and in creating thousands of new jobs throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41377/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 214. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine and expedite a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41232/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (2 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 229. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the 2012 headage payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41275/13]

Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: There are proposals for a new schedule of flights by Ryanair from Stansted Airport to Kerry Airport. With regard to the disruption to people travelling to work-----

Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: The Irish Aviation Authority (amendment) Bill. I ask the Tánaiste to use his good offices, as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, to intervene in this situation-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (3 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 206. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate a penalty imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will waive this penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise a new road realignment for the road between Killorglin and Miltown, County Kerry; if he will take into consideration the fact that there are a number of dangerous bends/junctions on this national secondary route and the fact that a number of serious accidents occurred on this particular stretch of road; and if he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Staffing (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the current guidance counselling provision in post-primary schools given that a recent research survey and audit established that vulnerable and disadvantaged students are the most hurt by cuts in this service. [42531/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Staffing (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: In September 2012 and again in September 2013, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors initiated research and conducted a national audit into current practice in guidance and counselling. The institute feared that, while all students would be affected by the changes, disadvantaged and vulnerable students would suffer the most. The audit revealed a worrying trend in our schools whereby many...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Staffing (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: Will the Minister address the concerns that have been expressed about guidance counselling? Many parents cannot afford private counselling services. The Minister will have to acknowledge the significant implications for our vulnerable students.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Staffing (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: While all students are negatively impacted by these cutbacks, there are more vulnerable students. The Minister mentioned the Limerick incident. I would also point to children with special needs, non-English-speaking non-nationals, the Travelling community, etc. Cyberbullying is another issue. Some students are in the criminal justice system. Socio-economically disadvantaged students are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Staffing (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: Will the Minister review this situation, given the social implications and the well being of our young generation, particularly in these testing times?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite and award a top up student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42058/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite and award a student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42079/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Projects (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 369. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to Kerry County Council towards the cost of providing a properly controlled archive facility at Caherciveen library, County Kerry, so that important records such as the original Daniel O’Connell political cartoons may be preserved in their rightful home on a permanent basis, as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2013)

Tom Fleming: 474. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate and expedite a disadvantaged areas scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41898/13]