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Other Questions: Roads Maintenance (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister for his response. I welcome the recent allocation of €1.9 million to Kerry County Council for additional improvements and repair works this year. It is one of our major concerns. We all understand the constraints on the overall budget. However, safety is a problem if roads are not maintained and repaired in a timely manner. Any efforts that can be made to...

Other Questions: Roads Maintenance (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: They call it Griffin money these days.

Other Questions: Roads Maintenance (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: That is where the other half goes. One of the largest infrastructural projects in the country is being carried out in Kerry, the completion of the Tralee bypass with more than €12 million being expended on the bypass this year which will be opened shortly. This funding is very much appreciated by the people of Kerry because it will make a significant difference to the county.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Tralee by-pass, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31040/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passports for Investment Scheme (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a decision has been made on an application for a investment visa in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31275/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance if Revenue will confirm that a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will qualify for retirement relief in respect of their share of the land which they and their spouse wish to transfer to their son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31349/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the maximum 40 hours of home base July provision will be provided to persons (details supplied) in a family in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Local Training Initiatives Places (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if more Solas places for Java training in County Kerry will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31287/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines that exist in relation to the time it takes for the preparation and implementation of individual education plans at the beginning of the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31328/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus route issue (details supplied) in County Kerry will be addressed. [31425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 158. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an appeal of a decision on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31288/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any third party documentation, other than the documentation submitted by the applicant or by my office on their behalf, was received by her Department in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31339/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Anti-Social Behaviour (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 190. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are experiencing difficulties in evicting tenants that constantly engage in serious anti-social behaviour; if the existing procedures are efficient and effective enough in her view or if new legislation is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31279/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 200. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality how soon a person may return here after being ordered to voluntarily return to their native country, non-EU, due to the expiry of or non-existence of a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31271/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Eligibility (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 201. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a non-EU person may avail of a student visa to complete second level education here; if so, the costs and criteria; if that person's parents may accompany them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31272/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 208. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will begin recruiting new Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31362/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Genetically Modified Organisms (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on trial planting of genetically modified potatoes by Teagasc (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31338/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 260. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [31317/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if urgent attention will be given to addressing safety concerns at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (27 Jun 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 306. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will reconsider a matter pertaining to County Kerry in the National Cycle Network Scoping Study (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/13]