109 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the small grants fund has been suspended for 2009; if she will review this decision and ensure that local groups can access funding for small projects to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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45 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the role of community organisations in the national drugs strategy; his plans to support community groups and workers who tackle the drug problem in communities here; if funding for such groups is guaranteed into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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52 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a timeline for the publication of the new national drugs strategy and the new national substance misuse strategy; the stakeholders who are involved in the development of these strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of recent cuts to the national drugs strategy budget, he will investigate alternative sources of funding to ensure that community groups and projects under the national drugs strategy can continue their work to combat the drug problem here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when a new bilateral agreement with Vietnam will be signed to allow for adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam to proceed; her views on the position prospective parents are in as a result of the fact that the previous agreement was not renewed on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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440 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of the residents’ associations in Dublin 8 which received funding from the south inner city drugs task force in 2007, 2008 and 2009; the amount of money that was allocated for each association for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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190 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the position of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 on the waiting list for spine corrective surgery; if she will provide a date for this operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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189 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if scoliosis screening was carried out in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 in the academic year 2004/2005; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if a property (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is owned and operated by the Health Service Executive; if there is a manager or supervisor on site; the number of people who avail of this facility on a daily basis; if there is a charge for accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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164 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a date for a speech therapy and psychological assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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146 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure the retention of scoliosis treatment and surgery in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will commit to retaining vital services at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, Dublin; if she will stop further ward closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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144 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to address the unresolved issue of a €9.9 million deficit in the 2007 budget for Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, which was promised to the hospital but never materialised; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on electronic tagging for those granted bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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198 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that funding for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has been cut; the amount by which it was cut; if this will result in services, including a bus service for adults and children, being withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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175 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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174 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will receive an appointment for an assessment in respect of a hip replacement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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314 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of community groups and residents’ associations in the Dublin 8 area which have received funding under the RAPID programme in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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313 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of community groups and residents’ associations in the Dublin 8 area which have received funding under the Dormant Accounts Fund in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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312 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of community groups and residents’ associations in the Dublin 8 area which have received funding from drugs taskforces in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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303 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the names of community groups and residents’ associations in the Dublin 8 area who have received funding under the sports capital grant in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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225 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason funding to provide bus transport for children attending a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has been cut; if she will ensure that transport is provided into the future for children who rely on this bus as the only practical way of getting to school each day; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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61 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of regulatory impact assessments carried out on new legislation by her since she came to office; her views on whether reform of the regulatory impact assessment process is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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80 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to publish the report of the taxation commission immediately after its presentation to Government; the expected date of publication; and if he proposes institutional arrangements for the implementation of these proposals.
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104 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the industrial electricity price here has moved from the European average in 1998 to nearly 45% above the European average in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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81 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 was refused a medical card; if their case will be reassessed and consideration will be given to granting a medical card in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if building energy rating regulations as laid out in legislation are being fully adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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195 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if Health Service Executive employees are entitled to apply for the early retirement scheme outlined in the 7 April 2009 budget; the way this scheme will operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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193 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W is entitled to a medical card based on being married to a medical card holder who is over 70 years; if so, when this card will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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737 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if he is committed to the establishment of a new and Irish speaking secondary school (details supplied) in County Dublin; when this school will open for enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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736 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider the cap on student numbers in post leaving certificate courses; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a college (details supplied) in Dublin 10 risks losing seven teachers once this cap is enforced which would mean a reduction in the number of potential students being accepted to study at the college; if he will review the number of places open to students in PLC colleges in view of the rapid growth of unemployment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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274 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children undergoing orthodontic treatment which is paid for by the State; the number of children on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment in Dublin, and countrywide; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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273 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money spent on taxis for transporting patients in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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272 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if she operates a scheme to provide house accessories and fittings for the elderly or infirm; the amount of money allocated for this scheme each year; the number of people who have received this allowance in 2008 and 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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271 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of vehicles owned by the Health Service Executive for transporting patients with disabilities; the cost of this service to the HSE, including the cost of paying drivers; the number of HSE staff members or care assistants that must be on board each vehicle to accompany each patient; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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270 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of chiropody services for patients with mental disabilities; if they are obliged to pay a top-up fee to their chiropodist; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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269 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of chiropody services for elderly patients; if they are obliged to pay a top-up fee to their chiropodist; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Pobal has withdrawn its contract from an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12 and will cease funding of this partnership which represents an area containing three of the five most disadvantaged areas here and that this organisation was informed at a very late stage, after staff were put on protective notice, about an appeals procedure which is not set down in Pobal’s operational guidelines; if he will commit to retaining a community based partnership in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for family reunification by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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37 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for subsidiary protection by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the length of time this person is entitled to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the recent decision to postpone the building of new, dedicated cystic fibrosis facilities at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, will have a devastating effect on cystic fibrosis patients; if she will underline her commitment to cystic fibrosis patients across the country and guarantee that these rooms for cystic fibrosis patients will be built without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the bilateral agreement for adoptions from Vietnam; when a new bilateral agreement will be agreed; her views on the couples who have completed the Health Service Executive assessment for foreign adoption, and more who are being assessed by the HSE and who are hoping to adopt a child from Vietnam; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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46 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position of a large number of university research staff who must pay the pension levy although they are employed on fixed term or non-permanent contracts which are contingent on external funding sources and, as such, are non-renewable; his views on the fact that these people will never accumulate the years of service needed to receive a meaningful benefit from a public service pension, and will therefore not benefit from the pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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130 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if phase two and phase three of the dial-to-stop drug dealing scheme will proceed as planned; the locations in which the scheme is operational; if there is funding available to operate this scheme after 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 10 March 2009, the geographical areas catered for in the Coombe Women’s Hospital, Dublin; the breakdown by area of where mothers who gave birth in the hospital in 2008 were resident; the breakdown by nationality of mothers who gave birth in the hospital in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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187 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of a review of the disability services sector which was announced in January 2009; the persons who sit on this committee; if non-profit organisations in the sector can be represented on this committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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1089 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 12 November 2008, if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has received a grant for the teaching of technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1088 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the cuts in funding that will be made in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; if this will impact on teacher numbers in the school; his views on whether such cuts will have an adverse effect on students’ education at this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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790 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the budget cuts for an organisation (details supplied); his views on the work carried out by this organisation in dealing with and treating addiction; if he will support this and other similar organisations into the future, ensuring that they receive adequate funding to operate from day to day; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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625 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding that has been allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 22 under the scheme of community support for older people in 2009; the amount of funding this organisation received in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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