437 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the film censor is fulfilling his role as censor of films rather than classifier of films; and if he has had discussions with the film censor on this matter.
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424 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for permission to remain here on the basis of marriage to an Irish national by a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
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137 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets and objectives in regard to the availability of broadband services countrywide by the end of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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82 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether a greater share of the television licence fee should be allocated to the independent broadcasting fund; his assessment of the fund to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress regarding the construction of a new building for the Cork School of Music; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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237 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the ongoing developments at European level with regard to a common European security and defence arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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200 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if he will investigate the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the Health Service Executive southern area will provide him with a bed.
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161 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made to secure the release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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108 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has had recent contact with the military regime in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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236 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent visit to the tsunami-affected countries in south-east Asia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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90 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has met or spoken with the new president of the Palestinian Authority; the steps the Government will take to assist in the development of improved relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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87 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with his counterparts in the European Union regarding recent statements from the highest levels in the US Administration that military action may be taken against Iran to halt the possible development of nuclear capabilities; the approach he is taking to this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance his policy for the development of the treatment of children in budgetary policy over the coming two budgets.
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725 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application made by a person (details supplied) for assistance based on the grounds that they are married to an Irish citizen.
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552 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been refused supplementary welfare towards the purchase of a buggy and other items.
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532 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the Southern Health Board is refusing to pay a rent allowance under the supplementary welfare Act to a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
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340 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the Revenue Commissioners will examine this person’s tax allowances.
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222 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the health boards are applying the health regulations in such a way as to deny a medical card to non-working persons under 18.
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179 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 84 of 8 December 2004, if she will investigate a situation regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will further investigate another situation regarding this person who was referred by the central appointments office to another department within Cork University Hospital.
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57 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the report on the adequacy of application of the diet supplement by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute has been commissioned by his Department; when it will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the new criteria for carers who are eligible to receive the respite grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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315 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be considered.
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115 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a final decision will be made on the application; and if the domiciliary care allowance will be awarded from the date that their child was diagnosed as autistic.
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66 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take to ensure that non-compliant landlords register with the Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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13 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will require more value for money audits of local authority spending programmes; if he intends to expand the local government audit service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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118 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the latest report from the Independent Monitoring Commission on the situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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106 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason the application for a community grant by a community council (details supplied) was unsuccessful; if there will be further consideration of its application; and when a decision will be made on this application.
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84 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and when the operation will take place.
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77 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the efforts being taken at national and European level to prevent human trafficking into the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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21 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the regulations in place that apply to citizens of each of the member states of the European Union who may wish to reside, study or seek employment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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116 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to the imposition of height restrictions on trucks (details supplied) in view of recent comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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79 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport his position regarding the recent expansion proposals submitted by management at Knock Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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82 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she plans to dramatically increase subvention payments to take the burden of care away from many families; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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79 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her efforts to combat the spread of MRSA in public hospitals and nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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70 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will comment on the level of funding to be allocated to the Arts Council for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach the level of funding to be allocated to the National Forum on Europe for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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472 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason an application was made for a special needs assistant at a school (details supplied) for a person; and when a decision will be made on the application.
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471 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application made by a school (details supplied) in County Cork for extra resource time; and the resource list that is available to the school.
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87 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if regulation in the energy industry is operating to the benefit of industry and thus contributing to the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals with regard to the introduction of a system of standardised testing at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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15 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the underspend in capital projects in her Department in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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71 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the European Union proposals to lift sanctions and arms embargo’s imposed on Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made by Romania to secure entry into the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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3 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the humanitarian, political and security situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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635 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant aid available for the installation of lifts for the disabled in buildings that are used by the public, for example, community centres, churches and parish halls; and if there is no grant aid available, if he will consider introducing such a grant scheme.
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376 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the application by a person (details supplied) for refugee status was rejected.
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174 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for a decision by the Southern Health Board in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
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173 Mr. Allen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the grant aid available for the installation of lifts for the disabled in buildings that are used by the public, for example, community centres, churches and parish halls; and if there is no grant aid available, if she will consider introducing such a grant scheme.
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628 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultancy companies hired by him since June 2002 and the year engaged, the fees paid and a description of the consultancy; the amount paid to the consultancy companies as well as the list of non-public service staff hired by him since June 2002; and the salary cost for the staff from June 2002.
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