Written answers
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
- Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that in conjunction with his EU colleagues he can ensure the viability of the food industry throughout...
- Fur Farming
Question 13: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on fur farming; if it will be included in the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement...
- Milk Quota
Question 15: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect the budget announcements for 2012 will have on Ireland's ability to deal with the removal of milk quotas in 2015;...
- Job Creation
Question 16: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that has been undertaken in order to retain and create jobs within coastal communities here; and if he will make a...
- Food Labelling
Question 17: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to implement the new EU country of origin labelling system for pork, sheep meat, poultry meat and...
- Forestry Sector
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the changes to the capital budget 2012 will make to the forestry sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Proposed Legislation
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will be publishing the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/11]
- Job Creation
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which any evaluation has been done to determine the degree to which minor or major, new or existing food...
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect budget 2012 will have on active farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38946/11]
- Beef Industry
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect the changes outlined in budget 2012 will have on beef farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Departmental Funding
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to investigate the current funding criteria for the horse and greyhound industry, taking into account that...
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to progress the recommendations of Food Harvest 2020; the effects he believes the budget 2012 announcements will...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money he has spent on external public relations broken down by area such as photography, publications and so...
- Fishing Industry Development
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has undertaken to review and reform the management of herring fisheries in Ireland to date. [39828/11]
- State Bodies
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Coillte is responsible to him; the interaction he has had with Coillte since taking office; and if he will...
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives he is undertaking to open new markets for Irish food abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Fisheries Protection
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the response he has received from the European Commission in relation to the recently published discard atlas; and if he...
- Common Agricultural Policy
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to consult with the stakeholders in the farming industry here in relation to the negotiations on the reform of the...
- Alternative Energy Projects
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he is supporting agricultural based renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38960/11]
- Departmental Reforms
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken by him in regard to reform and cost saving measures to ensure cost savings and efficiencies; and if...
- Beef Industry
Question 35: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the potential of Ireland's beef industry; the support he is providing to them with regard to the Food Harvest...
- Common Agricultural Policy
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reforms being discussed under the Common Agricultural Policy negotiations that will affect farmers in the west of...
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current projections for Irish agri-exports in view of the fact that his annual report showed them to have increased 11%...
- Animal Diseases
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the evidence there is to show that badgers spread TB; the research that has been carried out in relation to same; and if he...
- Agriculture Sector
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38938/11]
- Milk Quota
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that Ireland could be over quota in the new 2011-2012 milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Disadvantaged Areas Scheme
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to support agricultural development in less favoured areas; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the role of the agri-food sector as a major employer and exporter, if he will support the development of an all...
- Fishing Industry Development
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on the potential of the Irish fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Forestry Sector
Question 46: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce forestry premiums in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39057/11]
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason behind any changes made in budget 2012 including his key priorities for the agri-food sector; and if he will make...
- Fisheries Protection
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to challenge the proposals made by the European Commission which will adversely affect Ireland's fishing industry;...
- State Agencies
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reforms that are being undertaken by agencies under his remit over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Fisheries Protection
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that it is unreasonable to cut the total allowable catch by 25% in areas in which data from the International...
- Grant Payments
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is a delay for farmers awaiting payments under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a...
- Sugar Industry
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the restoration of the beet industry in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/11]
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason behind the changes made in budget 2012 including his main priorities for the agricultural sector; and if he will...
- Common Fisheries Policy
Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the support that is being given to active farmers in vulnerable areas following budget 2012 announcements; and if he will...
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40180/11]
- Middle East Peace Process
Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will note that a recent political humanitarian delegation to enter the Gaza Strip consisted of 100 delegates...
- Department of Finance
- Pension Provisions
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the extent to which private pension provision, particularly additional voluntary contributions, has been discouraged by the introduction...
- Tax Refunds
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is unable to claim a refund of tax paid now that they have finished work; and if he will...
- Financial Services Regulation
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he received a report from the Financial Regulator in 2009 regarding an investigation into a company (details supplied); his plans to publish same;...
- Tax Code
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reverse the VAT increases, in view of the fact that there are many persons who will be affected by this change; and if he will make a...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40179/11]
- National Asset Management Agency
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of land (details supplied) in the National Asset Management Agency; if this site will be put on the open market; if this site is being...
- Tax Reliefs
Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax relief at source provided for each year since 2002; the expected cost of the scheme in 2012; the amount that would be saved if the...
- National Asset Management Agency
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of selling the National Asset Management Agency in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40229/11]
- Illicit Trade in Tobacco
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the amount of revenue lost to the Exchequer annually through tobacco smuggling; the number of persons who were brought to court,...
- Tax Yield
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance the basis of his calculation of a full-year yield of €670 million arising from the 2% increase in the standard rate of VAT; if his calculation...
- Tax Collection
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the proposed change to a cumulative basis for the collection of the universal social charge; the basis of his...
- Banking Sector Regulation
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the statutory mechanisms and oversights which enable the State to compel financial institutions in which it has shareholdings to...
- Tax Code
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the universal social charge; if he will clarify the position regarding the examples given; and if...
- Banking Sector Regulation
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding Christmas bonus payments in respect of a person (details supplied). [40290/11]
- Department of Education and Skills
- Third Level Sector
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a State body, UCD, is going to pay the wages of staff in the UCD restaurant who will be in the employment of a private...
- School Staffing
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the effect of the decision to introduce phased adjustments to the staffing schedules in one, two, three and four teacher schools from...
- European Globalisation Fund
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of money returned to or due to be returned to the European globalisation fund to date providing a breakdown of moneys...
- Physical Education Facilities
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the grants available under any scheme for the purchasing of small items of equipment for outdoor activity with children who are...
- Teaching Qualifications
Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding teachers who are studying for masters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40073/11]
- Special Educational Needs
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an all girls' school will get four hours per week learning support, for each mainstream post compared to five hours per week...
- Educational Disadvantage
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the post of administrative principal in DEIS 2 schools will be retained following changes announced as part of budget 2012; and if...
- Special Educational Needs
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify if it is the base school which needs the 15 hours to retain the full time special education needs resource post; and...
- European Globalisation Fund
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he or anyone acting on behalf of his Department has written to or made contact with the 9,000 workers made redundant in the NACE 41...
- Vocational Education Committees
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of legal cases taken against County Cork Vocational Education Committee, VEC, in each of the years since 2000 relating to...
- School Accommodation
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 20 April 2011, the location in Dublin 15 that it is envisaged to locate the gaelscoil in...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40177/11]
- Higher Education Grants
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) who hopes to commence a four year degree course next October and previously did a two year diploma in...
- Schools Building Projects
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and when construction work is expected to...
- Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
- Garda Stations
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of money spent on refurbishment of Loughlinn Garda station, County Roscommon; and his future plans for this...
- Public Private Partnerships
Question 122: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the future of public private partnerships and the role that they will play in the building of roads, schools and...
- Departmental Contracts
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy of the Office of Public Works in respect of ensuring that all contractors awarded projects under its remit have...
- Flood Relief
Question 125: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects that were discussed during his recent visit to County Mayo; and if a specific project (details supplied) was...
- Departmental Staff
Question 127: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost or estimate of the cost of increments paid to staff for 2010, 2011 and 2012 in his Department to date in tabular...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40184/11]
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
- Information and Communications Technology
Question 130: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding a draft statutory instrument which he published in June 2011 for consultation regarding the practical solution of...
- Work Permits
Question 131: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 133: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40182/11]
- Department of Social Protection
- Pension Provisions
Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the matter of qualified adult allowance payments to a person on contributory State pension; if the person qualifies...
- Social Welfare Benefits
Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; and the criteria for awarding same. [40081/11]
- Social Welfare Appeals
Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will request the social welfare appeals office to reschedule, as speedily as possible, a date for oral hearing in respect of the...
- Social Welfare Benefits
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement...
- Employment Support Services
Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of community employment and job initiative schemes currently operational in County Kildare; the number of participants in each...
- Departmental Staff
Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost or estimate of the cost of increments paid to staff for 2010, 2011 and 2012 in her Department to date in tabular form; and if she...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of money spent by her on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40185/11]
- Social Welfare Benefits
Question 144: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for jobseeker's allowance that have been made by self-employed persons in the years 2009, 2010 and to date in...
- Social Welfare Appeals
Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [40205/11]
- Redundancy Payments
Question 149: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 2 November 2011, when a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will receive their...
- Community Employment Schemes
Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding cuts to community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement...
- Social Welfare Code
Question 151: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding family income supplement payments; and if she will make a statement on...
- Social Welfare Appeals
Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for invalidity pension with a view to a successful outcome in respect of a person (details supplied) in...
- Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 153: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Áras Shorcha Uí Ghuairim
Question 155: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil i gceist aige deontas a íoc le hAcadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge in 2012 i leith Áras Shorcha Uí Ghuairim;...
- Grant Payments
Question 156: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide information regarding grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40279/11]
- Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
- Semi-State Bodies
Question 157: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress he has made on restructuring State companies and strengthening regulatory arrangements; and if he...
- Public Service Contracts
Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the ESB was given sole contract of electric vehicle charging points; if under EU legislation the...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 162: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40175/11]
- Energy Conservation
Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason grants under the better energy homes scheme were cut from 8 December 2011; his views that these...
- Electricity Generation
Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will introduce the new REFIT tariff on renewable energy, which was announced by the previous Government...
- Telecommunications Services
Question 167: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding next generation broadband; and if he will...
- Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
- Community Development
Question 168: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grants that are available for organisations under any scheme for the purchasing of small items of...
- Waste Management
Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered proposals to assist in the regulation of the scrap metal industry; and if he will make...
- Private Rented Accommodation
Question 170: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to the Private Residential Tenancies Board in order that it can follow...
- Local Authority Expenditure
Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost or estimate of the cost of incremental payments to local authority personnel; the number of...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40178/11]
- Library Projects
Question 175: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to an announcement of €240,000 for Waterford as part of the Capital Programme for Libraries in...
- Animal Welfare
Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Dog Breeding Establishment Act was passed by the Oireachtas; when was it signed into law by the...
- Local Government Review Group
Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied with progress made on the implementation of the independent local government efficiency...
- Community Development
Question 178: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to make necessary funding for projects in the new RAPID towns; and if he will make a...
- Public Service Staff
Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that frontline services are being prioritised during the ongoing job loses, embargo in...
- Department of Justice, Equality and Defence
- Registration of Title
Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the many situations arising from the Property Registration Authority which is basing its registry...
- Court Accommodation
Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the names and locations of any new courts venues proposed; the details of any contracts he has signed; and the rates of payment for...
- Garda Stations
Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the proposed closure of Dalkey Garda station, Dublin, if he or the Garda Commissioner will give a commitment that the same...
- Crime Prevention
Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered proposals that would deal with theft of scrap metal to assist the industry; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Garda Operations
Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda operation freewheel; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful...
- Judicial Appointments
Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies in the District Court, Circuit Court, High Court and Supreme Court; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Departmental Staff
Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide the salary details of the persons (details supplied); and the amount of money each has claimed in expenses during...
- Visa Applications
Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the transferring of processing of visa applications for certain states has moved to the Department office in Abu Dhabi; the number...
- Lawful Interception
Question 188: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of any briefings he has had from his Department on the issue of lawful interception; and if he will make a...
- Garda Vetting of Personnel
Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time applicants wait for Garda vetting applications to be processed. [40128/11]
- Northern Ireland Issues
Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times he has met his Northern counterpart with the Garda Commissioner and the Police Service of Northern Ireland chief...
- Garda Transport
Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of the office holder fleet of cars, including the names of holders of these cars, and their costs. [40133/11]
- Garda Disciplinary Proceedings
Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has completed a review of the discipline regulations within An Garda Síochána; the date on which he will introduce new...
- Garda Recruitment
Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has completed a review of the admission and appointment regulations for entry to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a...
- Garda Deployment
Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on An Garda Síochána civilianisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40136/11]
- Proposed Legislation
Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the plans to consolidate legislation on corruption; if he has completed an examination of the different...
- Criminal Prosecutions
Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation since the introduction of anti-gangland...
- Departmental Reports
Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish the report, Responding to Child Sexual Abuse, by the Garda Inspectorate. [40139/11]
- Departmental Contracts
Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money paid to a company (detail supplied) since the beginning of its contract with his Department. [40140/11]
- Departmental Reviews
Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the work of the expert group examining the Criminal Assets Bureau and reviewing the proceeds of crime...
- Organised Crime
Question 203: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on his proposals regarding organised crime developments at EU level. [40142/11]
- Drug Trafficking
Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on Ireland's participation in the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre - Narcotics; and the amount of...
- Departmental Funding
Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the construction of the new forensic science laboratory; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- White Paper on Crime
Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish a White Paper on crime. [40146/11]
- Criminal Law Reform
Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons employed by the Criminal Law Reform Division; and if he will provide details of their current work programme....
- Victims Charter
Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure the criminal justice agencies are implementing the victims charter. [40148/11]
- Mental Health Review Board
Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases that the Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board have reviewed in each of the past five years. [40149/11]
- Joint Policing Committees
Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the ongoing review of joint policing committee guidelines. [40150/11]
- Anti-Social Behaviour
Question 211: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the operation of the provisions for combating anti-social behaviour in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. [40151/11]
- Control of Firearms
Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of firearms certificates held by persons here to hold large calibre handguns; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Garda Investigations
Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Garda investigations into allegations regarding events at Anglo Irish Bank; when a decision is expected to be...
- Crime Prevention
Question 216: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of occasions on which the provisions of the Criminal Justice Bill 2011 have been used by the Garda since its inception....
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40183/11]
- Private Rented Accommodation
Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 29 November 2011 and Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 7 December 2011, if in a situation...
- Garda Investigations
Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Garda Síochána is unable to reach a comprehensive assessment of the causes of a fire on the property of a person...
- Asylum Applications
Question 221: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the courts. [40294/11]
- Public Service Remuneration
Question 222: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the monetary value or estimated monetary value of increments for public sector staff in his Department in 2010, 2011 and those due in...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 223: To ask the Minister for Defence in view of budget 2012, if he will confirm the total amount of his grant-in-aid allocation to the Irish Red Cross for 2012; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces Reserve
Question 226: To ask the Minister for Defence when he intends opening up recruitment to the Defence Forces Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40283/11]
- Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Question 227: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any research trials at present being conducted by Teagasc involving the cultivation of genetically modified...
- Horticulture Sector
Question 228: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail the grants awarded to date under the terms of the fourth round of the scheme of investment aid for the...
- Fishing Industry Development
Question 229: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which fish catches are landed and processed to the highest possible extent and value as a proportion of the...
- Fisheries Protection
Question 231: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which fish stocks have recovered arising from catch restrictions or other conservation policies, with...
- World Trade Negotiations
Question 233: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he expects to be in a position to obtain maximum support from his EU colleagues in any World Trade...
- Food Labelling
Question 234: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent on-going checks take place to ensure that all food imports are compliant with traceability, husbandry and...
- Dairy Sector
Question 235: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects prospects and opportunities for the dairy sector here to expand over the next five years;...
- Sheep Sector
Question 236: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the prospects for Irish lamb producers to expand over the next five years; the most likely...
- Beef Exports
Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the beef export industry to remain competitive in European or world markets in the future...
- Dairy Industry
Question 239: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total value and volume of dairy products imported and exported in each of the past five years to date in 2011; and if...
- Fishing Industry Development
Question 240: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the business plan for the fishery harbour centres published in 2009 is being implemented; the status of this report; his...
- Aquaculture Licences
Question 241: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of aquaculture licences issued in the past five years by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Harbours and Piers
Question 242: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the overall costs to the State of developing the new facilities at Killybegs, County Donegal; the number of auctions held...
- Grant Payments
Question 244: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 419 of 8 November 2011, when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in...
- Departmental Negotiations
Question 245: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of negotiations with the Crown Estate on the question of propriety ownership of Lough Foyle. [40159/11]
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 246: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40172/11]
- Grant Payments
Question 248: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive their single farm payment and disadvantaged area payment; and...
- Department of Health
- Health Service Staff
Question 252: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if posts of social workers in child services are filled when staff are on long-term sick leave, maternity leave and so on; in...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 254: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of money spent by her on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40174/11]
- Child Abuse
Question 256: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider establishing a statutory inquiry to investigate allegations of abuse by a person (details supplied); and if...
- Food Labelling
Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health the number of instances in which non-compliance with food labelling has been detected in each of the past five years to date in 2011; and if he will...
- National Drugs Strategy
Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health the dates on which he will publish the results of the two research projects conducted by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs. [40143/11]
- Medical Cards
Question 259: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be issued immediately in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter. [40264/11]
- Health Services
Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that car parking charges at Blanchardstown Hospital, Dublin, are limited in order that patients are not faced with a financial...
- Official Engagements
Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health when he will give a date in relation to his proposed visit to Abbeyleix community nursing unit, County Laois; if he will visit St. Brigid's hospital...
- Disabled Drivers
Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health in relation to persons who have restricted range of movement in one arm which makes driving severely difficult but who do not meet the criteria for a...
- Health Services
Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to integrate access to and use of blood results both in primary care and acute hospitals; the estimated saving of such a...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health the cost of leased properties in each of the past three years in each primary community continuing care area; the number of properties vacated in...
- Mental Health Services
Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40104/11]
- Long-Term Illness Scheme
Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health the reason lupus, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are not medical conditions that qualify under the long-term illness scheme. [40122/11]
- Medical Cards
Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the...
- Health Services
Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients referred by the Health Service Executive to a centre (details supplied); the total cost to the HSE for their accommodation and...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40181/11]
- Hospital Services
Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health the expected opening date of Tralee community hospital, Kerry; if he will outline the long-term facilities to be placed in the hospital; and if he...
- Mental Health Services
Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health if the €50 million efficiency savings for mental health services, disability services and child care as per the comprehensive expenditure review...
- Health Services
Question 277: To ask the Minister for Health the proportion, if any, of the €145 million savings from the employment control framework-pay cost containment as per the comprehensive expenditure...
- Care of the Elderly
Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health if he will increase the home-help hours for a person of 83 years of age (details supplied) in County Longford who is living alone and currently has...
- Medicinal Products
Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the drug pradaxa and its prescription for medical card patients presenting with atrial fibrillation; if his attention has been...
- Health Insurance
Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the injection of funds into the VHI and the potential impact on this arising from the proposed changes to the charging for public...
- Hospital Services
Question 281: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive an appointment for a MRI scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40241/11]
- Hospital Staff
Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health if reductions in fees paid to hospital consultants have been accounted for in his budget 2012 Estimates; the level by which they will be reduced; and...
- Hospital Charges
Question 283: To ask the Minister for Health the charges set by him in respect of inpatient and outpatient hospital care and for visiting an accident and emergency department; if these charges...
- Prescription Charges
Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health the annual savings to be achieved from the prescription charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40245/11]
- Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 285: To ask the Minister for Health the number of inpatients to each accident and emergency department in November 2010; the average wait in each accident and emergency in November...
- Health Service Staff
Question 286: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of persons who have applied for the Health Service Executive voluntary redundancy scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of...
- Hospital Charges
Question 288: To ask the Minister for Health the rate of hospital charges inpatient, outpatient and accident and emergency in 2011; the categories of patient required to pay hospital charges;...
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health the level funding allocated to each sub-heading in his Department which remains unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40252/11]
- Hospital Charges
Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health the basis on which the figure of €143 million was arrived at savings to be achieved on the generation and collection of private income in budget...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health the level of new funding available for the fair deal scheme; the number of patients waiting to be accepted onto the scheme; the average length of...
- Services for Persons with Disabilities
Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health the total cuts to the budget of service providers to persons with disabilities in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40255/11]
- Comprehensive Expenditure Review
Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish his comprehensive spending review. [40256/11]
- Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health if a bed will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter. [40262/11]
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Question 298: To ask the Minister for Health if an application for the fair deal scheme will be approved as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if...
- Health Service Staff
Question 300: To ask the Minister for Health the actions he will take to retain older, more experienced front-line workers in the Health Service Executive to ensure that front-line services...
- Health Services
Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce independent evaluations of the services offered by the Health Service Executive in specific geographical regions to ensure...
- Services for People with Disabilities
Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health the current criteria for eligibility for the motorised transport grant in respect of a person with a severe disability who is not in employment; his...
- Medical Cards
Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [40296/11]
- Health Services
Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40344/11]
- Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Departmental Expenditure
Question 305: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006. [40186/11]
- Sports Funding
Question 307: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of grants for inter-county GAA players for 2011 and 2012 as part of the Irish Sports Council funding; and if he will...
- Rail Services
Question 308: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been allocated to Irish Rail for its 2012 public service obligation provision; if he will also outline the...
- Harbour Authorities
Question 309: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in addition to the €230,000 spent on consultants in 2010 by Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, the amount spent on the following...
