681. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme; and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kildare. [21408/14]
138. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons (details supplied), both political opposition leaders of the Oromo Federalist Congress in Ethiopia, have been arrested and prosecuted for exercising their legitimate right to freedom of expression by belonging to political opposition parties, that both men are currently being denied medical treatment at Ziway prison, despite being very ill; if he will support calls for immediate and unrestricted access to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment for both men; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20171/14]
375. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of deferred members in defined benefit pension schemes and defined contribution pension schemes in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; the percentage of persons receiving a pension from defined benefit pension schemes and defined contribution pension schemes in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; the percentage of members who were contributing to defined benefit pension schemes and defined contribution pensions schemes in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013. [19520/14]
183. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government taking into account that personal monitored alarms are now available using mobile technology, the progress he has made in examining these alternative systems for the senior alert scheme; if funding will be available for personal alarms to be monitored through mobile phones, along with land lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18523/14]
278. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection if the definition of a member under the occupational pensions schemes (Member Participation in the Selection of Persons for Appointment As Trustees) (No. 3), 1996 (SI number 376 of 1996) can be amended to include deferred members, particularly as deferred members make up a large percentage of members in all pensions schemes taking into consideration the fluid nature of the workplace now compared to when the legislation was drafted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15976/14]
51. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed interchange to facilitate the Kerry Group at Osberstown, Naas, County Kildare; if he will provide details of the funding available to complete the project; and when he expects it to commence in order to prevent traffic difficulties on the opening of the facility. [15044/14]
17. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will run a community involvement scheme in 2014 and when local authorities will be informed on the matter. [15045/14]
143. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the establishment of an independent electoral commission, as outlined in the programme for Government; when he expects the electoral commission to be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/14]
46. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some residents along our canals are being quoted exorbitant prices for house insurance due to their proximity to the canal and the risk of flooding; his views on whether this appears very unreasonable in view of the fact that the incidences of flooding by canals is minimal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14265/14]
207. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance the amount of betting tax Tote Ireland paid to the Exchequer in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [13148/14]
416. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of proposals to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, if he envisages increased co-operation between the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána to deal with the illegal tobacco industry; if he expects there to be an increase in the number of searches undertaken by An Garda Síochána as part of intelligence-led operations led by the Revenue Commissioners in such activities, taking into consideration the concerns of retailers that plain packaging will result in an increase in the illegal tobacco trade; if An Garda Síochána will place greater emphasis, on a district and divisional level, on targeting those involved in the sale and distribution of illegal products, at markets and via door-to-door sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11843/14]
93. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance in view of proposals to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, if plans are being made to increase surveillance on the illegal cigarette trade taking into consideration retailers' fears that there will be an increase in such activities; if he is satisfied that the current manner of detection which includes three mobile scanners is sufficient to continue monitoring the illegal importation of tobacco products at ports here; if the mobile scanner van will be augmented with additional units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11844/14]
27. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to commemorate the exploits of Ernest Shackleton during 2014 as it is the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance expedition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10742/14]
11. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the review to the draft canal by-laws taking into account that the public submission process was recently closed; the number of submissions that were received; when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10741/14]
106. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any financial assistance is available for mature students who are in receipt of jobseeker's payments, and are undertaking a part-time course in an approved institution in another EU country which is not available here, and due to commitments in Ireland are unable to move abroad and participate in the course on a full-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10197/14]
739. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the decision by SIPTU union members of the Dublin Airport Authority to partake in industrial or strike action over a pension dispute, the contingency plans that are in place to minimise disruption in the event of strike action to ensure that the tourism industry is not adversely affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9355/14]
162. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has explored alternative ways in which local authorities can acquire land, as a consequence of the McHugh v. Kildare County Council, 2005 IEHC 356 (2005) Supreme Court decision, and the proposals in place to deal with the lack of housing stock within local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8662/14]
161. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a proposal to bring forward legislation to deal with the Supreme Court's decision in the McHugh v. Kildare County Council, 2005 IEHC 356 (2005), case; his views on the implications to date of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8661/14]
88. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 5 February 2014, if only one application for the renewal of the licence for the tote was received by his Department; if he will provide details surrounding the application process and if the renewal was up for public tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8496/14]
569. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when he expects full compliance with Directive 2011/24/EU of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients' rights in cross-border health care, which was due to be transposed into Irish law on 25 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6184/14]
159. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the profits from the greyhound tote for the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive. [5827/14]
158. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the profits from Tote Ireland for the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive. [5826/14]
50. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance further to the upcoming renewal of the licence for the tote, currently with Horse Racing Ireland, if this licence will be up for public tender in order to generate the maximum income for the State and to assist the horse racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5832/14]
118. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the Canals Act 1986 (Amendment) Bye-Laws 2014 will come into effect once the public consultation has been completed; his views on whether the by-laws as currently proposed will have a negative impact on the tourism industry and canal cruising community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/14]
121. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection if the different types of divorce available in China are recognised in Irish law; the documentation required by the General Register's Office for each of these divorces to register to marry in the Irish State, particularly those which are reached through mediation in China; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3313/14]
504. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with regard to the review of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which was published on 30 July 2013, if the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency has provided a stand-alone analysis of the shared ownership scheme, including identification of the main difficulties and recommendations for mitigating measures; when it is expected that a change to the legislation governing affordable housing schemes, including the shared ownership scheme, will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1182/14]
211. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his Department's budgetary plans for 2014 regarding the Kerdiffstown landfill remediation project; the plans going forward with regard to the recommendations of the remedial options report published in July 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54830/13]
58. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed bypass for Sallins, County Kildare; the availability of funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54137/13]
35. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the upgrading of Osberstown interchange, County Kildare; the availability of funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54138/13]
105. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Taoiseach the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when is it proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53688/13]
237. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Department will co-fund, with Kildare County Council, the upgrade of a junction (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it is possible to build a roundabout at the junction instead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53458/13]
236. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details with regard to maintaining the funding of local authorities in counties with high road usage. [53457/13]
153. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details regarding the granting of restricted gun licences; the guidelines provided to members of An Garda Síochána in determining if a rifle is classified as an assault rifle and therefore requires a restricted licence; his views that stricter enforcement of target shooting being restricted to approved ranges is necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter [53500/13]
138. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the upgrading of the sewerage treatment plant in Osberstown, Naas, County Kildare. [53479/13]
127. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update regarding the roll out of broadband to rural areas in County Kildare; when it is proposed to have full broadband coverage in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53489/13]
86. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he willl provide details of the number of Industrial Development Agency visits to a business park (details supplied) in County Kildare particularly bearing in mind that it is a large National Asset Management Agency managed land bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53478/13]
225. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53359/13]
211. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53354/13]
167. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of EU directives related to her Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53347/13]
155. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53345/13]
143. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Defence the number of EU directives relating to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53349/13]
131. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53356/13]
115. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53351/13]
103. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when is it proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53348/13]
95. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53346/13]
92. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of EU directives related to her Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53358/13]
70. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53355/13]
64. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53357/13]
61. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when is it proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53350/13]
50. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance the number of EU directives related to his Department that have yet to be transposed into Irish law despite the deadline date having passed; when it is proposed that these directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53352/13]