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Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for variance between the rates of payment per hectare under GLAS to farmers of commonage land and land in the ownership of a person; if he considers this variance equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36817/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014

248. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for variance between the rates of payment per hectare under GLAS to farmers of commonage land and land in the ownership of a person; if he considers this variance equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36817/14]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Central Bank regulations governing the type of employment and financial history required by lending institutions; if lending institutions will be allowed to accept employment and financial history from financial institutions outside of the State, the purpose being to allow returning emigrants apply for mortgages and not have to wait for six to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014

205. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Central Bank regulations governing the type of employment and financial history required by lending institutions; if lending institutions will be allowed to accept employment and financial history from financial institutions outside of the State, the purpose being to allow returning emigrants apply for mortgages and not have to wait for six to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/14]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement a recommendation of the Thornhill report that the local property tax should be a deductible expense in calculating a landlord’s taxable rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36952/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014

201. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement a recommendation of the Thornhill report that the local property tax should be a deductible expense in calculating a landlord’s taxable rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36952/14]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a monthly breakdown of passenger numbers using the new train station at Oranmore, County Galway, since it opened in July 2013. [35653/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

538. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a monthly breakdown of passenger numbers using the new train station at Oranmore, County Galway, since it opened in July 2013. [35653/14]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Wild Atlantic Way initiative has been a success based on visitor numbers or other indicative metrics since its launch before the summer. [35651/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

537. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Wild Atlantic Way initiative has been a success based on visitor numbers or other indicative metrics since its launch before the summer. [35651/14]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

506. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an application for a foreshore licence in respect of a project, details supplied, in County Galway; and when he expects a decision to be made in relation to this application. [35646/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

506. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an application for a foreshore licence in respect of a project, details supplied, in County Galway; and when he expects a decision to be made in relation to this application. [35646/14]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 15 April 2014, if negotiations pertaining to a lease of a property owned by the Health Service Executive West (details supplied) have concluded; the terms of that lease regarding rent and service arrangements. [35858/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

410. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 15 April 2014, if negotiations pertaining to a lease of a property owned by the Health Service Executive West (details supplied) have concluded; the terms of that lease regarding rent and service arrangements. [35858/14]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35846/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

408. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35846/14]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

405. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/14]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on a waiting list for insulin pump therapy in the western region; and the number of these children who have been on the waiting list for longer than 24 months, 12 months, nine months, six months and three months. [35828/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

402. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on a waiting list for insulin pump therapy in the western region; and the number of these children who have been on the waiting list for longer than 24 months, 12 months, nine months, six months and three months. [35828/14]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of instances recorded of patients having absconded from psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive. [35821/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

399. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of instances recorded of patients having absconded from psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive. [35821/14]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have died while in the care of psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; the number of these who had absconded at the time of their deaths. [35820/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

398. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have died while in the care of psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; the number of these who had absconded at the time of their deaths. [35820/14]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for access to mental health services at present; the number of these who have been waiting for more than 12 months. [35717/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for access to mental health services at present; the number of these who have been waiting for more than 12 months. [35717/14]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the outpatient waiting list for the West North-West Hospitals Group at present; and if he will provide a breakdown of this figure according to the specialties for which these patients are awaiting an appointment. [35716/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

382. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the outpatient waiting list for the West North-West Hospitals Group at present; and if he will provide a breakdown of this figure according to the specialties for which these patients are awaiting an appointment. [35716/14]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care in each county, the number of these with a care plan in each county; and the number of these in each county who have had a scheduled review of their plan within the target timeframe for such a review. [35595/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

336. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care in each county, the number of these with a care plan in each county; and the number of these in each county who have had a scheduled review of their plan within the target timeframe for such a review. [35595/14]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the seed capital scheme to allow individuals to apply who intend to operate as sole traders or partnerships rather than incorporated companies. [35645/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

169. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the seed capital scheme to allow individuals to apply who intend to operate as sole traders or partnerships rather than incorporated companies. [35645/14]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of individuals who have successfully applied for tax rebates under the seed capital scheme in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and the total cost of these rebates to the Exchequer. [35644/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014

168. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of individuals who have successfully applied for tax rebates under the seed capital scheme in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and the total cost of these rebates to the Exchequer. [35644/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1677asked

1677. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed works on a road (details supplied) in County Galway; if funding will be provided for the project and when he envisages completion of same. [33107/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1677. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed works on a road (details supplied) in County Galway; if funding will be provided for the project and when he envisages completion of same. [33107/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1383asked

1383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress in respect of a school building project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34013/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress in respect of a school building project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34013/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1237asked

1237. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will extend eligibility for the child care employment and training support scheme to include access courses and third level college courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1237. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will extend eligibility for the child care employment and training support scheme to include access courses and third level college courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1004asked

1004. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a statement of pension benefit or preserved pension entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be provided by the Health Service Executive; and if this statement will cover all periods of employment with the HSE and former health boards. [33886/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1004. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a statement of pension benefit or preserved pension entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be provided by the Health Service Executive; and if this statement will cover all periods of employment with the HSE and former health boards. [33886/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1000asked

1000. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of applications under the treatment abroad scheme refused by the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; and if he will provide a breakdown of these figures in accordance with the type of treatment that was sought. [33873/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1000. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of applications under the treatment abroad scheme refused by the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; and if he will provide a breakdown of these figures in accordance with the type of treatment that was sought. [33873/14]

Question· writtenPQ 770asked

770. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32930/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

770. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32930/14]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for funding for an organisation (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2014

166. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for funding for an organisation (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/14]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28746/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2014

179. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28746/14]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the rules governing eligibility for community employment schemes to permit persons aged under 55 years to apply for an additional three years of CE, as is the case in respect of persons over 55 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28909/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2014

118. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the rules governing eligibility for community employment schemes to permit persons aged under 55 years to apply for an additional three years of CE, as is the case in respect of persons over 55 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28909/14]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning the different time limits for community employment participation in respect of persons over 55 and persons under 55; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28893/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2014

117. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning the different time limits for community employment participation in respect of persons over 55 and persons under 55; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28893/14]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps required to regularise matters to facilitate the processing of a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28771/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2014

30. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps required to regularise matters to facilitate the processing of a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28771/14]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount due to the State in respect of ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme that has yet to be collected; and the length of time that has elapsed since the oldest of these debts fell due. [27977/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2014

474. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount due to the State in respect of ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme that has yet to be collected; and the length of time that has elapsed since the oldest of these debts fell due. [27977/14]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the State on the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009; the number of participants to whom this expenditure pertained in respect of each year; and the total amount of their contribution towards the care provided. [27975/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2014

472. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the State on the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009; the number of participants to whom this expenditure pertained in respect of each year; and the total amount of their contribution towards the care provided. [27975/14]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of seasonal staff employed by each local authority to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2014

135. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of seasonal staff employed by each local authority to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/14]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway may be considered for a medical card on medical grounds; the position regarding medical card reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2014

563. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway may be considered for a medical card on medical grounds; the position regarding medical card reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/14]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners last issued an auctioneer's licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is possible to obtain a copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27239/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2014

158. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners last issued an auctioneer's licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is possible to obtain a copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27239/14]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken on foot of a complaint submitted to the Health Service Executive on 10 June 2014 (details supplied); when he expects the HSE to engage with the complainant on this matter; if he will personally seek a report on the investigation in view of the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26396/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 2014

173. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken on foot of a complaint submitted to the Health Service Executive on 10 June 2014 (details supplied); when he expects the HSE to engage with the complainant on this matter; if he will personally seek a report on the investigation in view of the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26396/14]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances in which an applicant is considered estranged for the purposes of a grant application; the documentation required as proof of estrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26383/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 2014

55. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances in which an applicant is considered estranged for the purposes of a grant application; the documentation required as proof of estrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26383/14]

Question· writtenPQ 773asked

773. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that forthcoming regulations requiring lorries used for the purpose of the driving test to have eight forward gears are prudent and necessary, despite the burden of cost that will be imposed on driving instructors in having to upgrade their fleet of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

773. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that forthcoming regulations requiring lorries used for the purpose of the driving test to have eight forward gears are prudent and necessary, despite the burden of cost that will be imposed on driving instructors in having to upgrade their fleet of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/14]

Question· writtenPQ 772asked

772. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider availing of an option provided to member states under Directive 36 of 2012, whereby drivers who have passed a test for vehicles of categories C, CE, D, and DE with an automatic transmission to drive vehicles with a manual transmission, provided they also have a licence to drive vehicles of categories B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, D1 or D1E; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

772. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider availing of an option provided to member states under Directive 36 of 2012, whereby drivers who have passed a test for vehicles of categories C, CE, D, and DE with an automatic transmission to drive vehicles with a manual transmission, provided they also have a licence to drive vehicles of categories B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, D1 or D1E; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/14]

Question· writtenPQ 621asked

621. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath awaiting an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

621. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath awaiting an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/14]

Question· writtenPQ 620asked

620. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a transfer request in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Galway employed in the ambulance service will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

620. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a transfer request in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Galway employed in the ambulance service will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/14]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant assistance will be provided to assist in the replacement of a pitched thatched roof at the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

469. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant assistance will be provided to assist in the replacement of a pitched thatched roof at the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/14]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to consideration by the Revenue Commissioners of a submission made by representatives of the health food industry regarding the application of VAT on herbal teas vis-à-vis regular tea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2014

145. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to consideration by the Revenue Commissioners of a submission made by representatives of the health food industry regarding the application of VAT on herbal teas vis-à-vis regular tea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/14]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an early appointment to complete a rigid truck driving test can be facilitated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24800/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2014

597. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an early appointment to complete a rigid truck driving test can be facilitated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24800/14]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the differences in the application of regulations relating to driving tests in Ireland and Northern Ireland (details supplied); and if he is concerned that this may result in competition issues for driving instructors operating in Border counties. [24375/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2014

581. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the differences in the application of regulations relating to driving tests in Ireland and Northern Ireland (details supplied); and if he is concerned that this may result in competition issues for driving instructors operating in Border counties. [24375/14]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make provision for the transposition into Irish law of Directive 2012/36/EU, which eliminates the requirement for lorries and buses to have manual gear boxes. [24374/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2014

580. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make provision for the transposition into Irish law of Directive 2012/36/EU, which eliminates the requirement for lorries and buses to have manual gear boxes. [24374/14]