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Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of funding received from the national lottery in each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; if he will give details of the programmes, services and capital developments for which this funding was used, quoting the amount so used in each case and whether the lottery funding fully or partially funded the...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of funding received from the national lottery in each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; if he will give details of the programmes, services and capital developments for which this funding was used, quoting the amount so used in each case and whether the lottery funding fully or partially funded the programme;...

Written Answers — Home Tuition: Home Tuition (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 296: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 13 May 2010 and no. 218 of 3 June 2010 regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, if she will provide the necessary services in the short term and in the long-term and specifically if she will approve her application under the July provision; if she will increase the...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 297: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if they qualify for jobseeker's allowance for this summer; the assistance available to this person to allow them to complete her studies such as a maintenance grant and assistance towards their €600 annual college fees. [29059/10]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 300: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding received from the national lottery in each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; if she will give details of the programmes, services and capital developments for which this funding was used, quoting the amount so used in each case and whether the lottery funding fully or partially funded the...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he or any agency under his remit have plans to commemorate the anniversary of the 1913 lockout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28095/10]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding the operation of fixed term employment legislation which was introduced to protect employees being employed on annual contracts; the number of staff who are likely to lose their jobs in 2010; if it is a correct interpretation of the Act; if the relevant section can be set aside by order for the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance further to the almost €70 million distributed to a company's (details supplied) employees share ownership plan in the past year, the reason same has been allowed tax free; the legislation under which this will take place; and if such provisions can be altered. [28092/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding property tax reliefs; if they can be listed individually; the total tax relief claimed under each of any recent tax year; if there is a time limit under which a property tax relief can be claimed or if it is open ended; if, in view of the fact that the relief being claimed is available, if he will outline the potential for...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the various tax relief schemes currently in operation, be they property related, business, film or other; the estimate of the relief claimed in 2009; the estimate for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28101/10]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the workers in the public service who are employed on an annual contract basis; if such workers should pay the civil service pension levy in view of the fact that they are not permanent pensionable workers; if they are entitled to a refund of contributions paid in view of the fact that contracts are being terminated due to...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the scheme of refund of pension or payments made to clients of families of persons in long term nursing home type accommodation with the State; if she will provide a summary of work done; the number of cases dealt with; the number of cases with payments made and so on; the number of cases still to be handled or...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for leave to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5; if their children can obtain Irish passports without taking out Irish citizenship; if such provision exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28089/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding an application for leave to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5; if their children can obtain Irish passports without taking out Irish citizenship; if such provision exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28090/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the schemes and programmes available to a person (details supplied) with a disability; if any special schemes, options or retraining are available to them; if so, if she will outline same. [28097/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding private residential property tax; if there is an exemption in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28105/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the most recent data on broadband penetration nationally; the percentage held by different companies or methods; if his Department is involved in this initiative and their reaction to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28091/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding plans for a liquid petroleum gas plant at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; if planning and other approvals have been granted; if the foreshore licence problems are resolved; if approximate target dates for different stages can be provided; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 592: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify the policy on transition years; if she will provide statistics of the number and percentages of schools and pupils who now avail of transition year; if she will provide a breakdown between schools who opt for an optional or compulsory year; if a quality check is carried out by her Department's...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Board: Residential Institutions Redress Board (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Ahern: Question 593: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the publication of the Ryan Report for a person who previously received compensation from the Residential Institutions Redress Board; if persons will receive additional compensations; if this has been decided; the action they need to take to claim same; the way the extra resources handed over by...