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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; the type of social payment they have been awarded as this person believes they are currently on non-contributory; if they would benefit on their own contributions as their spouse in on qualified adult allowance; if this person is on double respite...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an application for non-contributory pension in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if decisions have been finalised; if details of same will be provided. [13491/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an application to transfer to invalidity pension from disability sickness in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 is under consideration; and if not, if this process will commence. [13497/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an application for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the reason for the delay in making a decision; the average national delay for jobseeker's allowance; and the average delay on Dublin's north side. [13498/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 246: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the person who sets the nationality requirements of the higher education grants scheme; if these are set here or by the EU; the reason those who have refugee status qualify but those given permission to stay due to the fact they had an Irish born child and may have got refugee status are denied the rights of the scheme...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science her views on the pilot school (details supplied); if her Department or an agency under her remit monitors the individual progress of children there; and if she will arrange to examine, report on and make recommendations on the case of a person. [13500/10]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 248: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the decision on the teacher supply panel; if it will cause significant problems for children in our most deprived areas; if the panel provides consistency of learning in such areas; if teacher absenteeism is higher in deprived areas; if it has historically proved more difficult to get substitute...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position in regard to mortgage tax relief or other tax relief on borrowings, specifically, if mortgage relief can be awarded to only one taxpayer on a particular property; if mortgage relief can be awarded in respect of same house to the applicant and their parents who took out a separate €25,000 deposit loan; and if any...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance the guidance or instructions that have been given to financial institutions regarding bonus payments to staff; if such guidance or instruction is being adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12137/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the granting of term time this year to civil servants or to staff in various State agencies, specifically, if a decision not to allow term time has been made; the reason such a decision will be made not to allow this family friendly option which is cost neutral at worst; if Departments have freedom outside of a general...

Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding plans for a 50 cent prescription charge; and when these plans will be implemented. [12138/10]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the services which patients with multiple sclerosis are entitled to in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who is confined to a wheelchair; if the district nurse can be scheduled to call on them regularly; if the health services are involved in providing or supporting changes to their driveway ramp; if funding has...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 whose application for an over 70 years medical card took ten months to process and who has medical expenses of €1,817 during the seven months he would have been eligible for a card, and has submitted same to the Health Service Executive; if a refund will be...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the psychiatric services operating on Dublin's northside; the structural or organisational changes that are taking place; if she will outline the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, who is a patient for six years and has developed confidence with the medical team and physical location which they visit, is being moved to a...

Written Answers — National Theatre: National Theatre (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding discussions between Abbey Theatre staff on the possible closure of its workshops, specifically the number of positions that will be transferred to the UK; the reason the National Theatre is being allowed to consider such action; the lease terms of current workshops and the financial expense that will be...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an exemption on rehabilitation grounds was not extended to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to allow them continue on their community employment scheme until September 2011; if she will clarify the regulations and confirm it is in order to carry on after your 65th birthday when an exemption exists; and if...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will provide details for each of the past 12 months of the number of persons who were on jobseeker's benefit for 12 to 15 months who were refused jobseeker's allowance or granted a weekly personal allowance of less than €100 per week; if a report on the status of such persons has been undertaken; the numbers in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding applications for household benefits package in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 and specifically if the package has been approved and the claimant notified; when a decision will be made; and if she will confirm if it will be backdated to their 66th birthday. [12139/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the payments that are being made to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 11, namely, the basis of his payment, if based on his contribution record; if she will give details of same and if the method of calculation has been changed since the rate was first established and if any other calculation is possible; if there is any...

Planning Issues. (4 Mar 2010)

Noel Ahern: A retail unit in my constituency is built, fitted out, stocked and ready to open, serve the community and provide employment. The problem is that it cannot open because of a national disagreement on interpretation between the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and local authorities, in this instance Dublin City Council. My constituent, the owner of the premises,...