Written answers

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

  • Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
    • National Lottery
      Question 119: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to advertise the sale of the National Lottery; the date on which he will inform Dáil Éireann of the protections he...
    • Public Service Remuneration
      Question 120: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the Institute of Public Administrations finding in its research paper Public Sector Trends 2011 that remuneration...
    • Departmental Expenditure
      Question 122: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the changes from the draft estimates for all Government expenditure as published by his Department on 5...
    • Public Service Reform
      Question 123: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the progress being made across Government Departments and agencies to avail of the benefits of shared services...
    • Public Service Remuneration
      Question 124: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures being taken to review the salary level of senior management in bodies and agencies that are the recipients of...
    • Flood Relief
      Question 125: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of flood relief initiatives that will be undertaken in 2012 and the associated costs; and if he will make a...
    • Public Service Staff
      Question 126: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide full details of the total approved public service staffing intake and projected public service staffing...
    • Sale of State Assets
      Question 127: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way he intends to proceed with the planned sale of State assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20292/12]
    • Public Service Staff
      Question 128: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to change the current arrangements in respect of notice period for persons wishing to leave the public service; and...
    • Public Service Reform
      Question 129: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Secretary General of his Department has written to all other secretaries general asking them to publish on their...
  • Department of Education and Skills
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio
      Question 17: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to the view that his policy on small rural schools is fundamentally flawed, misguided and devoid of planning and what...
    • Croke Park Agreement
      Question 18: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will be seeking to ensure that all teachers' allowances are protected under the review of allowances for public servants; his...
    • Third Level Participation
      Question 19: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals he has to support growth in participation at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19410/12]
    • Apprenticeship Programmes
      Question 20: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to change the statutory remit for remodelling apprenticeships that will allow future apprentices to have direct entry from...
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio
      Question 21: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and or his Department have examined the impact of constraints imposed and arising from the memorandum of...
    • Adult Education
      Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make it statutory for all education institutions in the State to have an adult literacy policy; and if he will make a...
    • Third Level Admissions
      Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason certain achievements, qualifications and certification gained by young persons in out-of-school activities or in-school extra...
  • Department of An Taoiseach
    • Departmental Expenditure
      Question 144: To ask the Taoiseach if he will publish a schedule of payments made from public funds to a multinational bracket investment banking and securities firm (details supplied) in the...
    • Ministerial Travel
      Question 145: To ask the Taoiseach the cost incurred by his Department, for 2012 overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw him and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday;...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 146: To ask the Taoiseach the cost of external property consultants or surveyors and estate agents engaged by his Departments for each of the past three years. [17598/12]
    • Departmental Properties
      Question 149: To ask the Taoiseach the number of leases by Government Departments, agencies or quangos that have upward only rent review clauses in which the body concerned is the landlord....
    • Departmental Contracts
      Question 150: To ask the Taoiseach the number of State companies under his Department that have used overseas companies for printing work in the following years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; if he...
    • Ministerial Staff
      Question 151: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide, in tabular form, details of all salary increases for special advisors requested by him or any Ministers of State in his Department; the...
    • Departmental Expenditure
      Question 152: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of the amount paid by his Department to mobile telephone companies and the name of the mobile telephone companies used for the...
    • Constitutional Convention
      Question 153: To ask the Taoiseach if he has considered including members of the Irish diaspora as part of the Constitutional Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19755/12]
    • Abolition of Seanad
      Question 154: To ask the Taoiseach the time frame for the abolition of Seanad Éireann [19756/12]
    • Departmental Correspondence
      Question 155: To ask the Taoiseach when he will reply to correspondence dated 2 of March 2012 and 13 March 2012 from a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement...
    • Parliamentary Questions
      Question 156: To ask the Taoiseach the number of written Parliamentary Questions replied to from 1 January to the 31 March 2012 and if he will outline the number of these that were answered in...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 158: To ask the Taoiseach the number of contracts that were issued to consultancy firms by his Department in 2011; the number that were issued in the first quarter in 2012; the cost of...
    • Council of State
      Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach if Bertie Ahern and Albert Reynolds are still members of the Council of State. [19763/12]
    • Departmental Bodies
      Question 160: To ask the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Office of the Chief State Solicitor spent €540,795.78 on telephones during 2009, 2010 and 2011; if he...
    • Public Service Remuneration
      Question 165: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of money that would be saved if public sector wages were capped at €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19769/12]
    • Departmental Bodies
      Question 166: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of money that would be saved in the Office of the Chief State's Solicitor if public sector wages were capped at €100,000; and if he will make a...
    • Water Charges
      Question 177: To ask the Taoiseach if his comments on 15 April 2012 in relation to householders paying for their water meters had been agreed beforehand with the Minister for the Environment....
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 178: To ask the Taoiseach the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of...
    • Legal Services
      Question 179: To ask the Taoiseach in line with commitments given in the Programme for Government, if he will provide information on the number of barristers briefed and the number of briefs per...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 180: To ask the Taoiseach the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package or retired due to reaching the...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 182: To ask the Taoiseach the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these schemes to...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 183: To ask the Taoiseach the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his...
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    • Human Rights Issues
      Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he raised the discrimination and persecution of the falun gong faith with the Chinese authorities in his recent...
    • Global Economic Forum
      Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the persons who will be invited to the next Global Economic Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Foreign Conflicts
      Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current situation in Mali; if any action is being taken at EU or UN level to urgently resolve the situation...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9...
    • Market Access
      Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if all market access plans have been updated and evaluated; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will make...
    • Job Creation
      Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has identified diaspora to partake in the initiative referenced in item 5.9 of the action plan for jobs; the...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early...
    • Visa Applications
      Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way Iranian citizens living in Iran may apply for an Irish holiday visa; the arrangements in place to enable...
    • Diplomatic Representation
      Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the location of Irish embassies and consulates; the number of staff employed to promote trade; and the cost...
    • Overseas Development Aid
      Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide, in tabular form, the sums provided by Irish Foreign Aid to Uganda each year since 2005; and if...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise,...
    • Foreign Conflicts
      Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that according to Channel 4's recent documentary, the Sudanese...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places...
    • Human Rights Issues
      Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will inquire with the Chinese authorities into the current whereabouts and position of a person (details...
  • Department of Finance
    • Banking Sector Regulation
      Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to use his stake in the AIB and prevent the bank from introducing its proposed changes which require customers to hold a...
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal since its publication twelve months ago; and if he will make a...
    • Tax Code
      Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance the VAT rate charged on automatic external defibrillators; the reason this is not eligible for a lower VAT rate; if he will consider exempting this...
    • Banking Sector Staff
      Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding negotiations between Allied Irish bank and the Irish Bank Officials Association to deliver a fair and reasonable outcome for...
    • Banking Sector Regulation
      Question 207: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the European Central Bank corresponding central bank model and procedures within the Euro system with respect to collaterisation, the...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the...
    • Tax Code
      Question 209: To ask the Minister for Finance if the first €100,000 of research and development expenditure of all companies has been allowed on a volume basis for the purpose of the research...
    • Credit Availability
      Question 214: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with stakeholders on the findings revealed in credit supply and demand surveys; if he has identified and addressed blockages in...
    • Job Creation
      Question 215: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures in the Finance Bill to support the international funds industry, the corporate treasury sector, the international insurance industry...
    • Tax Code
      Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has introduced a special assignee release programme; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • State Banking Sector
      Question 217: To ask the Minister for Finance the role he envisages for State-owned permanent TSB in the future landscape of Irish banking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20104/12]
    • Banking Sector Remuneration
      Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to allow bonus payments to be made in the covered institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20105/12]
    • Tax Code
      Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Revenue Commissioners being precluded from obtaining information that is subject to legal privilege; his views on whether...
    • State Banking Sector
      Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the covered institutions, who have been recapitalised by the State, should be using their capital buffers to write down...
    • Tax Code
      Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance the carryover effect in 2013 of the taxation measures implemented in Budget 2012; and if he will therefore confirm the monetary amount of new...
    • Central Bank Investigations
      Question 222: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the investigation currently being undertaken by the Central Bank of Ireland into the sale of payment protection...
    • Departmental Correspondence
      Question 223: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given any consideration to a lending proposal outlined in correspondence (details supplied). [20144/12]
    • Tax Clearance Certificates
      Question 224: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is in receipt of all of their tax entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Bank Charges
      Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that credit card charges levied by Irish banks are higher than other banks in the EU. [20211/12]
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package or retired due to...
    • State Banking Sector
      Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance if the relationship framework agreement between IBRC and the State forces IBRC to disclose to him or to his officials the fees paid to outside...
    • State Banking Sector
      Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance the formal reasons that were set out by the relevant member of IBRC group executive in seeking to waive the formal procurement process in the...
    • National Asset Management Agency
      Question 232: To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to scrutiny of the National Assets Management Agency by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, the number of staff in the...
    • Tax Collection
      Question 233: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of total annual revenue from taxation that comes from salary tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20423/12]
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who are now back on his...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these...
    • Departmental Correspondence
      Question 236: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [20521/12]
    • Tax Collection
      Question 237: To ask the Minister for Finance the process involved for a person who wishes to import a vehicle from the UK but cannot ascertain the actual amount of VRT to be paid; the advice...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies...
  • Department of Education and Skills
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to a Dáil debate on 23 April 2008 regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork, if he will reconsider the school's...
    • School Transport
      Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that Bus Éireann is considering abolishing the school transport system to rural national schools that fail to...
    • FÁS Training Programmes
      Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a formal process has been established to ensure that training provided by Solas is consistent with the demands of the labour markets...
    • Apprenticeship Programmes
      Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices on the live register who have yet to complete their apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Teacher Training
      Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in respect of postgraduate places in teacher training colleges, to increase intake or to change the means of entry; and if he...
    • Courses Accreditation
      Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to change the accreditation system with regard to post leaving certificate courses and apprenticeships in order to take...
    • School Staffing
      Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on the staffing allocation appeal in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will...
    • Educational Disadvantage
      Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reopen the DEIS scheme to enable schools to apply to be included in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends that a new post-primary school in Claregalway, County Galway, will open in temporary accommodation in September 2013...
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [19860/12]
    • Third Level Facilities
      Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of counties that have third level facilities; the number of counties that have third level outreach facilities; and the...
    • School Staffing
      Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he had discussions with the various denominational school authorities of small rural schools with a view to...
    • Bullying in Schools
      Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which all forms of school bullying continues to be monitored at local and national level; the extent of any new schemes...
    • School Staffing
      Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent if any to which discussions have taken place with the various school authorities likely to be affected by the loss of one or...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department met the ongoing requirements in respect of special needs assistants at all levels in all...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to adequately meet the requirements of the school building programme in the current and future years;...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a laptop and read and write gold star software supported by a psychological report and submitted to the National...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date...
    • FÁS Training Programmes
      Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if €20 million has been allocated for a new education and training fund; if design and operational details of the new fund have been...
    • Higher Education Courses
      Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a new call has been issued under the springboard programme for higher education courses that are aligned with areas of future skills...
    • Higher Education Institutions
      Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Higher Education Authority has published guidelines for the establishment of higher education institutional clusters at a...
    • School Placement
      Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school place in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [20101/12]
    • Schools Recognition
      Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will grant full recognition to a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20117/12]
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 268: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package or...
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the income limits he has set under the new scholarship scheme for post graduate education that he announced recently; and if he will...
    • Subsidised Private Schools
      Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money that has been paid to subsidised private schools over the past ten years; the name of each school receiving such...
    • Teachers' Remuneration
      Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that an allowance is no longer paid to teachers on gaining a masters qualification; if an allowance will be awarded...
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person with an undergraduate degree in chemistry who was in receipt of grant assistance from the local authority will qualify for...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been pushed out to 2015/2016 on the five year construction programme to...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who are now...
    • Residential Institutions Redress Scheme
      Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has been contacted by a person (details supplied) in County Armagh seeking inclusion in the residential institutions redress...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the...
    • Departmental Correspondence
      Question 282: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to correspondence regarding a charity (details supplied).. [20531/12]
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a situation regarding an application for the higher education grant will be resolved as a matter of urgency in respect of a person...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi...
  • Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 285: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal since its publication twelve months ago; and...
    • Public Procurement Contracts
      Question 287: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a campaign has been initiated to encourage greater small and medium enterprise registration on e-tenders; the nature of the...
    • Departmental Properties
      Question 288: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline each property currently vested in, managed or owned by the Office of Public Works in County mayo, in...
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 289: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunal...
    • Commercial Rent Reviews
      Question 290: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of rent reviews conducted on Government leased accommodation since February 2011.. [19821/12]
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 293: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011...
    • Departmental Properties
      Question 294: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of leases to which his Department is the lessor, the number of such leases that have upward only rent reviews...
    • Public Procurement Contracts
      Question 295: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has competed identification of areas in procurement which appear to create difficulties for small and medium enterprise...
    • Departmental Strategy Statements
      Question 296: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if cloud computing strategy for the public service has been approved by him; if not, when this will be completed; and if he...
    • State Agencies
      Question 297: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of State agencies across all departments which were abolished or merged since in 2011; the name and purpose of each...
    • Tax Collection
      Question 298: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the effective tax rate, including levies and deductions, on that portion of public pensions which exceeds €100,000; the...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 299: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package...
    • Public Procurement Contracts (1 comment)
      Question 300: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to promote small and medium enterprises take up of procurement opportunities. [11321/12]
    • Job Creation
      Question 302: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the money that he expects to receive for job creation arising from the sale of State assets [11331/12]
    • National Monuments
      Question 303: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to fully utilise Slí na gCaillí, Loughcrew, County Meath. [16556/12]
    • Local Government Fund
      Question 304: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has made a request for a supplementary allocation to the...
    • Public Procurement Contracts
      Question 305: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if in the context of Section 20a of Towards 2016 and section 5.3.3 (8) of the public works contract document, he is concerned...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 306: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who...
    • Freedom of Information
      Question 307: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are plans to include the vocational educational committees under the bodies covered by the Freedom of Information...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 308: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places...
    • Civil Service Management
      Question 309: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider the establishment of a head of the civil service. [20536/12]
    • Public Service Staff
      Question 310: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service...
  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 311: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal since its publication twelve months ago;...
    • Trade Relations
      Question 312: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the role the international office of Dublin City Council plays in establishing...
    • Trade Agreements
      Question 313: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if just wages and conditions for Chinese workers was discussed as part of any trade agreement signed with the Chinese...
    • Legislative Programme
      Question 314: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the structure of the micro finance loan facility has been finalised; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will...
    • Enterprise Support Services
      Question 315: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if design of development capital initiative has been completed and launched; if the second call has been published; if not,...
    • Legislative Programme
      Question 316: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he expects that certain powers regarding the concentration of media ownership will be transferred from the Department...
    • Industrial Disputes
      Question 317: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Labour Court recommendation LCR20238 in respect of a claim under...
    • Legislative Programme
      Question 319: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the Government has published draft legislation that will let the State guarantee up to 75% of loans advanced to small...
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 320: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or any of his officials have attended any meetings recently regarding recommendations in the Moriarty and Mahon...
    • Work Permits
      Question 321: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when a work permit will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 322: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March...
    • Action Plan for Jobs
      Question 323: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if prioritisation based on the recommendations of the Research Prioritisation Steering Group have been agreed; if not, when...
    • Science and Technology Groups
      Question 324: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if structures have been established through the Research Prioritisation Action Group on Science, Technology and Innovation...
    • Legislative Programme
      Question 327: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is satisfied item 1.12 of the jobs action plan has been implemented; when he expects legislation reforming wage...
    • Departmental Charges
      Question 328: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if Government Departments and bodies have assessed which charges levied by them on businesses are amenable to reduction in...
    • Business Regulation
      Question 332: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has ensured that all requirements for establishing businesses which are amenable to electronic compliance are...
    • Enterprise Support Services
      Question 337: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if all 30 centres for the new community enterprise development programme have been identified and targeted; if not, when...
    • Trade Relations
      Question 344: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a schedule of 15 Ministerial led trade missions has been completed; if he will publish the schedule; if not, when this...
    • Public Procurement
      Question 350: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has held a round table with key procuring authorities regarding the development of a procuring innovation initiative;...
    • Job Initiative
      Question 355: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the go to person per item 7.2.1 of the action plan for jobs has been designated; who this person is; if the project team...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 359: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 360: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the location of Industrial Development Agency, Enterprise Ireland and other Irish Government supported economic development...
    • Work Permits
      Question 361: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) [20367/12]
    • Enterprise Support Services
      Question 362: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide on a county basis a breakdown of the number of new enterprises established under the auspices of the...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 364: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who...
    • Employment Rights
      Question 365: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of his proposal to amalgamate employment rights bodies, if he intends to address the unique feature of employment...
    • Departmental Bodies
      Question 367: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if, when the Equality Tribunal's functions are transferred, he will retain the equal status function of the Tribunal in the...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 368: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places...
    • EU Funding
      Question 369: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has made any efforts at EU level to ensure a greater level of funds are provided to member states for tackling youth...
    • Work Permits
      Question 370: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of work permits issued each year for the past four years; the breakdown of the countries where these applicants...
    • Unemployment Levels
      Question 371: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated cost of youth unemployment to society in terms of taxes foregone, lost output and welfare benefits; and if he...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 372: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his role in the setting up of SOLAS and the new National Employment and Entitlements Service and his engagement in the...
    • Job Vacancies
      Question 373: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of vacant jobs in the ICT sector here at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20513/12]
    • Enterprise Support Services
      Question 374: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the financial supports or schemes currently in place to help young persons to set up their own businesses; and if he will...
    • Planning Issues
      Question 375: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action that can be taken to resolve a problem at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [20518/12]
    • County Enterprise Boards
      Question 376: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will identify county enterprise boards that operate leases which include upward only rent clauses in which the...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 377: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public...
  • Department of Social Protection
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 378: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons with epilepsy, who are able to show that they would be refused a driving licence had they applied for one will be granted an...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 379: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Community Employment Schemes
      Question 380: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide on a county basis a breakdown of the number of community employment schemes for each year since 2006. [20414/12]
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the specific measures, other than jobbridge, springboard and the labour market activation fund that she has taken to tackle youth...
    • Live Register
      Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged 25 years and under who are on the live register but who are not engaged in employment, education or...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 383: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a...
    • Community Employment Schemes
      Question 384: To ask the Minister for Social Protection following the near closure of two west Limerick community employment schemes recently, if she will outline procedures for acquiring the...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 385: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 394: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent allowance has been restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 395: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; when a decision will issue; and...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 396: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 397: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 399: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if or when it is expected to offer rent support with or without their child in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 400: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal or oral hearing decision will be made in respect of a disability allowance and carer's allowance in the case of persons...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 402: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if partial rent support can be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date in...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when a decision will issue in...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 410: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow was refused rent allowance on the basis of failing the habitual residence test...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 411: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on their appeal in respect of an application for carer's...
    • Social Welfare Code
      Question 412: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the employer job, PRSI, incentive scheme which exempts employers from liability to pay their share of PRSI for certain employees has...
    • Further Education and Training Programmes
      Question 413: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the prioritisation of places, including in the further education and training sector, specifically for those on the live register for...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 414: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if targets to increase take up of support schemes available to employers who take on additional workers have been agreed; if not, when...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 415: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the current backlog experienced by new claimants for invalidity pension payments; the total number of outstanding...
    • Redundancy Payments
      Question 416: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a redundancy lump sum claim in respect of a person (details supplied); and when it will be expedited and payment...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 417: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on their appeal in respect of their application for jobseeker's...
    • Pension Provisions
      Question 418: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a State pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 419: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the jobbridge internship scheme in order that sole-traders can take on an intern under the scheme; and if...
    • Social Welfare Code
      Question 420: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made on reforming social welfare payments in order that those who were previously self-employment can benefit from...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 421: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the jobbridge internship scheme in order that people who were previously self-employed can participate in...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 422: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 425: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason those in receipt of part time jobseeker's benefit do not receive payment for bank holidays; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 426: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by her Department having taken the early retirement package or retired...
    • Services for People with Disabilities
      Question 427: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she intends to change the qualifying conditions for the wage subsidy scheme for persons with disabilities; if she will outline her...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 428: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a...
    • Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments
      Question 429: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the guidelines applied in her Department for the way and when a Regulatory Impact Analysis and a Poverty Impact Assessment should be...
    • Social Welfare Code
      Question 430: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason certain measures are being introduced into the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012, such as the change to the basis of...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 431: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for domiciliary care will be approved in respect of a person (details suppled) in County Cavan; and if she will make a...
    • Departmental Expenditure
      Question 433: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of the statutory redundancy scheme on a yearly basis since 2005. [20359/12]
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 434: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a review of carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 436: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid in back to school clothing and footwear allowance in the Health Service Executive west area in 2011; if she will provide...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 437: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal against a decision not to award invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15;...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 438: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a shortfall in the numbers of publicly funded courses available for persons who...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a...
    • Redundancy Payments
      Question 440: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a redundancy payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be paid as same has been already determined by the...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 442: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a decision to refuse a domiciliary care allowance application in respect of a person (details...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 445: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the State agencies under her remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take...
    • European Jobs and Advice Fairs
      Question 446: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if it is planned to hold an Employment Advice Fair and Youth@Work event in Counties Wicklow and Carlow; if she will provide a full...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 447: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 448: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a breakdown of exceptional means payments in tabular form made to social welfare recipients over the past five years;...
    • Community Employment Schemes
      Question 449: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider providing those with a disability that restricts their travel and accommodation options, with an extended or open...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 450: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 451: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 [20592/12]
    • Anti-Poverty Strategy
      Question 452: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made on the National Plan for Social Inclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13653/12]
    • Money Advice and Budgeting Service
      Question 453: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that the Money Advice and Budgeting Service has sufficient resources to fulfil its work in view of the record number...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 454: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of persons in receipt of the domiciliary carer's allowance; the way same compares to 2011; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 455: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi...
  • Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs
    • Fish Sales
      Question 456: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is the case that the Statutory Instrument number 477 of 2011 will affect those selling Koi fish and other fish from...
    • Arts Council Funding
      Question 457: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total funding provided by him to The Arts Council in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will...
    • Dublin Docklands Museum
      Question 458: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the development of a Dublin Docklands museum in view of the importance of Dublin Port to the economic and...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 459: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 460: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement...
    • Departmental Funding
      Question 462: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is funding available to help a person (details supplied) in Cork who has been offered a place on a reality and...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 463: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 464: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public...
  • Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
    • Telecommunications Services
      Question 465: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the proposed rollout of 4G in view of the fact that many States have already fully rolled...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 466: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held...
    • Peatland Resources
      Question 467: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if turf is defined as an agricultural product in the context of his Department; and if he will outline any...
    • Petroleum and Gas Exploration
      Question 468: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of companies/partnerships and individuals within and outside the state holding exclusive asset...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 472: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early...
    • Ministerial Meetings
      Question 473: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he or his officials have met with any member of a company (details supplied) in the past three years; if he...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 474: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or...
    • Electricity Generation
      Question 475: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm the status of 19 cent support price mechanism that was introduced by ESB networks in 2009;...
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 476: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions he has held with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the Consumer and...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 477: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of...
    • Departmental Schemes
      Question 478: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when changes to qualification criteria for a scheme (details supplied) will be confirmed; if his attention has...
  • Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 479: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal since its publication...
    • Motor Taxation
      Question 480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the implied loss to the Exchequer for cars not being taxed due to their off the road status; if he intends...
    • Job Initiative
      Question 481: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the strategy working group per item 6.5 of the action plan for jobs has been established; if not, when...
    • Water Services
      Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has prepared an impact analysis of incorporating Irish Water as a sub entity of Bord Gais in view of...
    • Burial Grounds
      Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review Article 5 of the Public Health Act 1888, amended 23/12/19 and 12/3/29, in view of the fact...
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 484: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to act on the findings of the Mahon Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Mortgage Protection Policies (2 comments)
      Question 486: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Water Services
      Question 488: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the local authority or city council that has the best record for dealing with leaks in the public water...
    • Unfinished Housing Developments
      Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances outlined by a person (details supplied) in County Clare...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held...
    • Local Authority Leases
      Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will identify councils that operate leases which include upward only rent clauses in which the council...
    • Commercial Rates
      Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has encouraged all local authorities to exercise restraint in setting of commercial rates for 2012;...
    • Waste Management
      Question 495: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the consultation process for encouraging a competitive regime for waste services has been completed; if...
    • Building Regulations
      Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will appoint nominations to an independent Professional Conduct Committee in view of the fact that...
    • Unfinished Housing Developments
      Question 497: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of unfinished housing estate safety fund has been drawn down by councils to bring unfinished...
    • Building Regulations
      Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce tighter building controls to ensure that the problems of shoddy construction in...
    • Housing Grants
      Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been told by their local...
    • Water Services
      Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, as reported by RTÉ on 22 October 2010, an international engineering company (details supplied) ever...
    • Local Authority Housing
      Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will give final approval of funding to Sligo Corporation to redevelop three houses in view of the...
    • Gaeltacht Chonamara
      Question 504: To ask the Aire Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil cé mhéid airgid atá ceadaithe d'Fhóram Chonamara leis an gClár LCDP a reachtáil i nGaeltacht Chonamara don chuid...
    • Planning Issues
      Question 505: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of decisions that have been made by An Bord Pleanála contrary to the recommendations in their...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 506: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early...
    • Foreshore Licences
      Question 507: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue on a foreshore licence application in respect of a club (details supplied) in...
    • Water and Sewerage Schemes
      Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations with which a contractor must comply if he wants to desludge septic tanks; and if he will...
    • Water Charges
      Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consulting with disability groups to ensure that families who have children with severe...
    • Motor Taxation
      Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of motor vehicles in each county which have not been taxed. [20401/12]
    • Housing Statistics
      Question 523: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has an assessment of the number of vacant housing units on a county basis across the State in tabular...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 525: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation in relation to liability to pay the new household charge; if a person who...
    • Local Authority Staff
      Question 526: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been brought to his attention that the superintendent or caretaker of Sligo City Hall, retired in...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 527: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number...
    • Planning Issues
      Question 528: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Dublin City Council gave planning permission at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 13....
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 529: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a number of questions in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the household...
    • Water Services
      Question 540: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will set out the terms of reference that he has prepared for the regulator in advance of that office...
    • Water Charges
      Question 543: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will publicly state that no persons water will be turned off in the future if they are unable to pay...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 545: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding auctioneers being told that if they cannot prove they have paid the household tax...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 547: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in...
  • Department of Justice, Equality and Defence
    • Tribunals of Inquiry
      Question 548: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal since its publication twelve months ago; and if he...
    • Registration of Title
      Question 549: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason no action was taken on ground rent when there is all party consensus in Dáil Éireann. [19749/12]
    • Public Service Remuneration
      Question 550: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money that would be saved in the Property Registration Authority if public sector wages were capped at €100,000; and if...
    • Liquor Licensing Laws
      Question 551: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects amendments regarding certain licensing laws affecting supermarkets to come into effect; and if he will make a statement...
    • Victim Support Services
      Question 552: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports in place for visitors to Ireland who fall victim to crime; the number of visitors that were victims of crime in recent...
    • Líon na nGardaí
      Question 554: To ask the Aire Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais cé mhéad duine de na gardaí atá lonnaithe i nGaeltachtaí Mhaigh Eo, na Gaillimhe, Chiarraí, Chorcaí, Phort Láirge agus an...
    • Road Traffic Offences
      Question 555: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person is unable to provide a breath test due to medical ailment or reduced lung capacity during a random roadside inspection, the...
    • Registration of Title
      Question 556: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Garda Stations
      Question 557: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations that are being considered for closure in counties Meath and Westmeath. [19869/12]
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 558: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Judicial Council Bill. [19905/12]
    • Prison Staff
      Question 559: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update regarding applying integrated sentence management to prisons here; the number of new staff that will be...
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 560: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a submission (details supplied); if he has plans to meet or has met with this group; if so, the details of same;...
    • Liquor Licensing Laws
      Question 561: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received submissions from the supermarket chains suggesting alternatives to his proposals in respect of structural separation...
    • Prison Staff
      Question 562: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the total number of addiction counsellors, pharmacists, doctors or other practitioners currently employed through...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 563: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 564: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the current position in the matter of determination of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to date of examination of the case for prohibition of refoulement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 566: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of residency entitlement or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 569: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 now qualifies for consideration for naturalisation notwithstanding a previously identified...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 570: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current ongoing or expected position in respect of residency or naturalisation entitlement in respect of a person (details...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 571: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the relevant documents have been received in his Department in the matter of finalisation of naturalisation process in the case of a...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 573: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, who is the parent of a seven year old child born in...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 574: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when consideration might be given to upgrading from Stamp 2 to Stamp 4 the residency status of the children of a person (details...
    • Road Traffic Offences
      Question 555: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person is unable to provide a breath test due to medical ailment or reduced lung capacity during a random roadside inspection, the...
    • Registration of Title
      Question 556: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Garda Stations
      Question 557: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations that are being considered for closure in counties Meath and Westmeath. [19869/12]
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 558: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Judicial Council Bill. [19905/12]
    • Prison Staff
      Question 559: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update regarding applying integrated sentence management to prisons here; the number of new staff that will be...
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 560: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a submission (details supplied); if he has plans to meet or has met with this group; if so, the details of same;...
    • Liquor Licensing Laws
      Question 561: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received submissions from the supermarket chains suggesting alternatives to his proposals in respect of structural separation...
    • Prison Staff
      Question 562: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the total number of addiction counsellors, pharmacists, doctors or other practitioners currently employed through...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 563: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 564: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the current position in the matter of determination of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to date of examination of the case for prohibition of refoulement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 566: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of residency entitlement or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 569: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 now qualifies for consideration for naturalisation notwithstanding a previously identified...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 570: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current ongoing or expected position in respect of residency or naturalisation entitlement in respect of a person (details...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 571: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the relevant documents have been received in his Department in the matter of finalisation of naturalisation process in the case of a...
    • Deportation Orders
      Question 573: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, who is the parent of a seven year old child born in...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 574: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when consideration might be given to upgrading from Stamp 2 to Stamp 4 the residency status of the children of a person (details...
    • Garda Deployment
      Question 599: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the new Garda roster will come into force; if he will provide an update on its operation; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 600: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the...
    • Garda Compensation
      Question 601: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding health costs in relation to persons employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 602: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application for naturalisation which was lodged on 7 May 2008 will be decided in respect of a person (details supplied) in...
    • Garda Vetting of Personnel
      Question 604: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) in County Galway may expect to have a decision made on their Garda vetting application; and if he will...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 606: To ask the Minister for Defence the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 607: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package or retired due to...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 609: To ask the Minister for Defence the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 610: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies...
  • Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food
    • Grant Payments
      Question 611: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who applied for and was approved a grant for...
    • Forestry Sector
      Question 612: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on a forestry apply will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a...
    • Fur Farming
      Question 613: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the fate of the carcasses and manure of the five mink farms at which mink are killed; if his attention has been drawn to...
    • Disadvantaged Areas Scheme
      Question 614: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has secured approval for the changes proposed in Budget 2012 to the disadvantaged area scheme; the changes that will...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 615: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in payment under the agri environment options scheme 2011 to a person (details supplied) in County...
    • Fur Farming
      Question 616: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects a report on the practice of fur farming to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Grant Payments
      Question 617: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for forestry premium 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will...
    • Animal Welfare
      Question 619: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protection he proposes to introduce to protect feral cats from cruel behaviour and to stop overbreeding of these cats;...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 620: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 27 March 2012, when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive...
    • Fish Farming
      Question 621: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the salmon and trout sea farm applications and applications for renewal that he is...
    • Departmental Schemes
      Question 624: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give approval to allowing tree planting whips as a valid action in respect of the agri environment options...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 625: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will be granted for forestry payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will...
    • Pigmeat Sector
      Question 626: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the efforts that he employed in the course of his recent visit to China to address the continuing...
    • Job Initiative
      Question 627: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support the fishing for jobs initiative (details supplied). [19947/12]
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 628: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March...
    • Departmental Properties
      Question 629: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of leases to which his Department is the lessor, the number of such leases that have upward only rent reviews...
    • Food Marketing Programme
      Question 631: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the second module for the food marketing graduate programme has commenced; if not, when this will be completed; and if...
    • Aquaculture Licences
      Question 633: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if first deep sea aquaculture licence application has been submitted; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 634: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if An Teagasc food small and medium enterprise technology support programme campaign is completed; if not, when this will...
    • Marketplace International 2012
      Question 635: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if follow up on Marketplace International event has been completed; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 636: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan grant under the farm improvement scheme still has not been paid...
    • Departmental Schemes
      Question 638: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will be reopening the agri environmental options scheme; if the scheme will have a similar eligibility criteria and...
    • Afforestation Programme
      Question 639: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all the current afforestation schemes will continue as part of the next round of EU funding 2014 to 2020; if he will...
    • Irish Horseracing Industry
      Question 642: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding the welfare of race horses that will be exported to China in view of China's animal welfare record and...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 643: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway may expect to receive their forestry grant payment. [20202/12]
    • Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta
      Question 645: To ask the Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara an mbeidh an scéim um roghanna comhshaoil talmhaíochta oscailte d'fheirmeoirí nua i 2012 a d'fhág an scéim cosanta comhshaoil...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 646: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 647: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a...
    • Harbours and Piers
      Question 649: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total cost of developing a new pier at Killybegs, County Donegal. [20353/12]
    • Grant Payments
      Question 653: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will deal with an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a...
    • Disadvantaged Areas Scheme
      Question 656: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has made a decision on the eligibility of horses in calculations for the disadvantage area scheme for 2012; and if he...
    • Sale of State Assets
      Question 658: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there have been any discussions with the Chinese government or their representatives or investment funds regarding the...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 659: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect to receive their REP scheme payment; and if he will make a...
    • Milk Quota
      Question 660: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will specify the additional quota the milk quota appeals tribunal allocated based on its most recent allocation; if...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 661: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 662: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of the agri environment option scheme 2 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County...
    • Forestry Sector
      Question 664: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of hardwood timber availability in mills nationwide; if Coillte intend to...
    • Beekeeping Industry
      Question 665: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has conducted any research regarding the decline of the bee population and the impact, if any, of pesticide use on...
  • Department of Health
    • Departmental Funding
      Question 667: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of State funding given each year since 1999 to Right of Place; the number of complaints received regarding this...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 670: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011...
    • Adoption Services
      Question 671: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a report on a recent trip by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia; if she will state...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 673: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by her Department having taken the early retirement package or...
    • National Lottery Funding
      Question 674: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding an application for National Lottery funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County...
    • Children in Care
      Question 675: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a special care centre, Coovagh House, Limerick, will re-open; the cost of refurbishment of the centre; the number of...
    • Child Care Services
      Question 676: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grants or supports available to creches that have been set up but have not availed of any grants to date; and if she will...
    • Preschool Services
      Question 677: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the early childhood care and education scheme is available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 679: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the State agencies under her remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available;...
    • Health Services
      Question 680: To ask the Minister for Health the supports in place for families in the aftermath of the suicide of a family member. [20402/12]
    • Medical Cards
      Question 681: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Home Help Service
      Question 682: To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to continue current home help services; and his future plans for this service [19815/12]
    • Long-Term Illness Scheme
      Question 683: To ask the Minister for Health when the legislation providing general practitioner cards to those on the long term illness scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 684: 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 Cork; and if he will make a...
    • Hospital Accommodation
      Question 685: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the opening of the new wing of a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Medical Cards
      Question 686: To ask the Minister for Health the preparatory steps taken by both his Department and the Health Service Executive prior to centralisation of the processing of medical cards; if...
    • Housing Grants
      Question 687: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive no longer carry out occupational therapy reports in respect of persons who are looking to have their local...
    • Health Services
      Question 688: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 689: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency. [19852/12]
    • Hospital Services
      Question 690: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a patient (details supplied) in County Meath with facial injuries in James Connolly Memorial Hospital accident and emergency, where there...
    • Hospitals Building Programme
      Question 691: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to develop a transparent scoring system to evaluate all sites put forward for the National Children's Hospital to the review...
    • Primary Care Strategy
      Question 692: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the use of the National Assets Management Agency buildings for the provision of primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Community Pharmacy Services
      Question 693: To ask the Minister for Health the reason qualified assistants working in pharmacies were disqualified from administering the flu vaccines despite having been advised to take up...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 694: To ask the Minister for Health the grounds on which a hospital may systematically refuse referrals from a general practitioner for specialist services, when such services have...
    • Nursing Homes Support Scheme
      Question 696: To ask the Minister for Health the number of applicants who have applied for the fair deal nursing home support scheme in County Mayo in 2012 to date; and if he will make a...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 703: To ask the Minister for Health if approval will be granted for the replacement of nursing staff attached to the ophthalmic department at Galway Primary Community and Continuing...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 704: To ask the Minister for Health if there has been a policy change in the past 12 months whereby dependents in the care of legal guardians are no longer entitled to a medical card in...
    • General Practitioner Services
      Question 706: To ask the Minister for Health if a plan is in place to ensure that general practitioners are adequately trained to deal with chronic illness patients; and if he will make a...
    • Health Services
      Question 711: To ask the Minister for Health when a new programme for respiratory conditions will be implemented; the new resources that will be made available for this programme; and if he will...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 714: To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to augment the drug or other addiction schemes by way of extra staff now needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19959/12]
    • Medical Cards
      Question 716: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19969/12]
    • Hospital Services
      Question 717: To ask the Minister for Health if and when a child of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be admitted to Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin, for urgently required...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 718: To ask the Minister for Health the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the...
    • Primary Care Services
      Question 719: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the primary care centre in Ballyshannon, County Donegal; when it will be sent to tender; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Job Initiative
      Question 720: To ask the Minister for Health if the go to person per item 7.2.1 of the action plan for jobs has been designated; who this person is; if the project team has been designated; who...
    • Health Services
      Question 723: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20133/12]
    • Hospital Accommodation
      Question 724: To ask the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons currently occupying beds in acute hospitals in the State who are awaiting placements in long-term care; the number...
    • Health Services
      Question 725: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on speech and language services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20143/12]
    • Medical Cards
      Question 726: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card application will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Health Services
      Question 729: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on the treatment abroad application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a...
    • Nursing Homes Support Scheme
      Question 730: To ask the Minister for Health the number of approved fair deal applicants that transferred to public nursing homes in County Mayo in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Health Services
      Question 731: To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to allowing children with disabilities to avail of integration services from an organisation (details supplied)...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 732: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in filling eight identified posts committed to the development of the national retinopathy screening programme under the...
    • Health Services
      Question 733: To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to a query regarding the habitual residence clause in respect of a person (details suppled) in County Clare; and if he will make a...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 734: To ask the Minister for Health the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package or retired due to...
    • Health Services
      Question 735: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients requiring specialist palliative care treatment for each county in each year since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Care of the Elderly
      Question 736: To ask the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to using St. Frances Community Nursing Home, Galway City, as a step down facility for the Galway and Roscommon...
    • Hospital Waiting Lists
      Question 737: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (detail supplied) in County Meath, who has been waiting for surgery for two years, will be treated; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 738: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in the Health Service Executive Dublin/North East is unwilling to arrange a meeting regarding the early...
    • Services for People with Disabilities
      Question 739: To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding the future of accommodation for 200 persons with disabilities in Cregg House, Sligo [20251/12]
    • Disabled Drivers
      Question 740: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been refused a motorised transport grant in view of their medical confinement and the...
    • Health Services
      Question 741: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider deploying more school dentists to the east Cork area in view of the fact that some children are not being seen until they go to...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 742: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have a surgical procedure carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20321/12]
    • Tax Code
      Question 743: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a sugar tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20325/12]
    • Obesity Levels
      Question 746: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to tackle the obesity epidemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20328/12]
    • Childhood Obesity
      Question 748: To ask the Minister for Health the number of obese children here; the annual rate of increase; the projected number in 10 years' time; the projected number in 25 years' time; the...
    • Health Services
      Question 749: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be seen by the school dentist this term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20333/12]
    • Medical Negligence Claims
      Question 751: To ask the Minister for Health the cost to the State of medical negligence claims in terms of both compensation awards and legal costs for the past ten years; the number of such...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 752: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be called for an MRI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/12]
    • Bereavement Counselling Services
      Question 754: To ask the Minister for Health the funds that have been supplied to a group (details supplied) in County Meath in 2012; the funds that have been provided in each year since 2007;...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 755: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients in County Donegal who have been discharged or who are being refused specialist medical treatment in Dublin hospitals within...
    • Departmental Properties
      Question 756: To ask the Minister for Health the number of properties the Health Service Executive are renting from private landlords in Inishowen in County Donegal; the total cost of the rent...
    • Departmental Bodies
      Question 758: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a permanent director to the national Suicide Prevention Office of the Health Service Executive in view of...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 759: To ask the Minister for Health the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who are now back on his...
    • Health Services
      Question 760: To ask the Minister for Health if the National Treatment Purchase Fund may be used to provide orthodontic care for young persons who have been given a waiting period of over three...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 762: To ask the Minister for Health the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these...
    • Hospital Facilities
      Question 763: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding shower facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth; the number of showers in the hospital; the number...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 765: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No 529 of 06 March 2012 the reason the issue raised has not been rectified [20526/12]
    • Long-Term Illness Scheme
      Question 766: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the long term illness scheme to include Myasthenia Gravis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20577/12]
    • Disabled Drivers
      Question 767: To ask the Minister for Health his views that applicants for the motorised transport grant and whose degree of disability qualifies for same should not be debarred on the basis of...
    • Medical Aids and Appliances
      Question 769: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a wheelchair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Mental Health Services
      Question 770: To ask the Minister for Health when a director for medical health will be appointed [20629/12]
    • Health Services
      Question 771: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical care in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/12]
    • Public Service Staff
      Question 772: To ask the Minister for Health the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies...
  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
    • Semi-State Bodies
      Question 773: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Bus Éireann vetting policy for recruitment of staff and or contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Road Signage
      Question 774: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason signage to indicate a premises (details supplied) in Cahir, County Tipperary, will not be erected with a sign...
    • Road Safety
      Question 775: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increased sanctions he is considering to tackle drink driving; if he intends to carry out an impact analysis; and if he...
    • Penalty Points System
      Question 776: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of drivers on penalty points, ordered by the number of points; and if he will...
    • European Council Meetings
      Question 778: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that council held from 9 March 2011...
    • Road Network
      Question 779: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has identified specific projects critical to economic development, per item 1.44 of the action plan for jobs; if not,...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 780: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has finalised core financial and other resource requirements for the Gathering; if it has been launched nationally and...
    • Flood Relief
      Question 781: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the Irish Rail Engineers Report into the flooding on the Dodder River, caused by the...
    • Public Transport
      Question 782: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional buses that were purchased for Dublin Bus in each of the past five years to date in 2012; if funding...
    • Taxi Regulations
      Question 784: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in relation to developments arising from the taxi review. [20164/12]
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 787: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to help the domestic hospitality sector in their attempts to maximise the tourism potential of the...
    • Olympic Games Facilities
      Question 788: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of international teams that have confirmed to date that they will train in Ireland in the run-up to the Olympic...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 789: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and grades of civil servants who have been re-employed by his Department having taken the early retirement package...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 790: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter regarding the refurbishment of a house with historical connections (details supplied) in County Kerry;...
    • Departmental Staff
      Question 792: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of public servants who have retired from his Department, under the early retirement scheme or otherwise, and who are...
    • Traffic Management
      Question 793: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the analysis the National Transport Authority has carried out to model traffic projection over the next ten years in the...
    • Light Rail Project
      Question 794: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been further communication between the National Transport Authority and An Bord Pleanála in the issues raised by...
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 795: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available;...
    • Road Network
      Question 796: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent by the State to date in acquiring land, rights to land and purchase options for land, in respect...