394 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the inclusion of Zimbabwe in the Irish aid bilateral aid programme; and the aid which is going to non-governmental organisations in Zimbabwe.
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308 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a comprehensive and up-to-date list held by the Revenue Commissioners of all licensed premises in Cork city and county.
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231 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when an application for a refund under the nursing home fees repayment scheme will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who applied in 2005 for a repayment and has received no payment to date.
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146 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress being made on the setting up of a regional acute unit for the National Rehabilitation Centre which was promised several years ago to be located at St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Gurranbraher, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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251 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a proper contract of employment will be given to home helps which would include provision for a pension scheme and the elimination of zero hour contracts in view of the fact that it was assumed that negotiations regarding those issues would have concluded by December 2004.
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126 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when a decision will be made on the application made under the sports capital programme 2006 by an association (details supplied) in view of the fact that the association is unable to proceed with its capital project due to a shortfall in funding.
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81 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate a situation whereby a person (details supplied) in County Cork has failed to get a date for an outpatient appointment with a surgeon.
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27 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a standards board for local government elected members and officials here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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23 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the operation of the WEEE directive to date; if he intends to reduce any of the existing charges to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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87 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if he will deliver on the promise that Cork Airport Authority would not inherit the debt arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport.
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240 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Question No. 1411 of 25 January 2006, if he will reconsider his decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
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78 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is Government policy to insist that no contract beds will be bought or paid for by the public health services unless a contract of care is drawn up between the health authorities and the private nursing home involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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23 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if all contract beds have a contract of care with the private nursing homes involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount to be spent in 2006 promoting Ireland as a tourist destination abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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492 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he is imposing charges for water meters in schools in view of the fact that schools offer a community and public service; and the further reason parents who are already paying water charges for their own supply in many parts of the country are now paying twice in view of the fact that charges are imposed on schools.
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464 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the application for a third level grant by a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
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328 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport the consultants appointed to carry out a business plan for Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports; the terms of reference of their respective appointments; the cost per hour being charged by each of the consultants; and the cost to date since being appointed.
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327 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport the arbitrator appointed to mediate between Cork and Dublin Airport Authorities on the projected €200 million debt arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport; the person who appointed the arbitrator; the date on which the appointment became effective; the terms of reference given to the arbitrator; and the terms of remuneration.
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280 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date on which his Department paid a court imposed bond on behalf of a number of Irish citizens abroad (details supplied); the date on which the moneys involved were repaid to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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55 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance the preparations which have taken place regarding a replacement for the national development plan; and the way in which the inputs will be cobbled into a coherent programme.
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64 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence when legislation relating to Ireland’s participation in EU battle groups will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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375 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the tenant purchase scheme; and when the details of a new scheme will be announced.
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374 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the go ahead will be given to Cork City Council in order that it can sell the flats and apartments to its tenants in view of the fact that it has received no directive from his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement outlining his proposals in this regard.
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234 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action being taken with regard to the potential development of a nuclear capability by Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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125 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the proposals for the development of the voluntary humanitarian corps with the Department of Defence or with representatives of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent discussions with the US Government with regard to the rendition of prisoners through Irish facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contact made with the administration of the United States of America on behalf of undocumented Irish citizens resident in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of principal development specialists, senior development specialists and development specialists with Development Co-operation Ireland volunteering to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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645 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers of the Reserve Defence Force who have been gazetted into their new appointments; and the date on which the process will be completed.
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644 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the number of the 108 FCA officers who did not apply for appointments in the new Reserve Defence Force who have been interviewed by the commanding officer to determine if they wish to serve in same; and the outcome.
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524 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he proposes to abolish the role of the Law Society as a self-regulatory body.
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401 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures which are applied, within his Department, when his Department undertakes to pay bail imposed by any court on an Irish citizen overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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216 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a situation regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be investigated; and if the Health Service Executive will be instructed to provide the coated steroids.
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205 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that the number of dentists operating from the Grattan Street health centre in Cork under the Health Service Executive has been reduced from three to one and, as a result, children attending national schools in the Donoughmore and surrounding areas are not having dental inspections as in the past; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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104 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the development of digital terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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73 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position on an all-island energy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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139 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the 191 members of the United Nations, the number which are not diplomatically accredited to Ireland; the countries which are; if there is a reason such accreditation does not exist in each instance; and if efforts are being made to secure such accreditation.
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64 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied with Brazilian beef imports; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to prevent an outbreak of avian flu here; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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126 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the ratio of computers to students at both primary and secondary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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87 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if the task force on student behaviour has recommended legislative changes as part of its proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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578 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation whereby special assistance is given to second level students with special needs such as dyslexia and whereby individuals who received assistance with their group certificate are being refused similar supports for the leaving certificate examination.
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354 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) in County Cork for the VAT concessions for vehicles suitable for persons suffering from a disability.
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199 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the advice provided to him by Teagasc on the enactment of the nitrates directive into Irish law will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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20 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the range of options identified by his Department to assist people with disabilities who are in receipt of social welfare payments to take up employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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14 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on removing the rule where people in receipt of the one-parent family payment may not cohabit with their partners or spouses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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166 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress on the review of the use of Irish in Gaeltacht areas; the outcome of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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554 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1352 of 28 September 2005 the limitations placed on local authorities in 1978 and 1979 as well as subsequent years; and the reason these facts were omitted in the previous response.
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470 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he proposes to introduce compulsory community service along with fines to all guilty non-custodial offenders in order that they could be assigned to clear the litter and rubbish from parks and the countryside nationwide in view of the widespread littering that is taking place at present and in an effort to deter people from breaking the law.
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