100. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 which was included in last year's list for new school buildings; when a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/13]
535. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is eligible for Benik splint which is needed for rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13944/13]
21. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle inpatient and day case waiting lists in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14295/13]
47. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and the impact of these measures. [7562/13]
18. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in St. James's Hospital, Dublin; and the impact of these measures. [7561/13]
232. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the policy that operates in regard to the cochlear implantation programme based in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, which is funded by his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the professionals working on this programme are actively encouraging parents not to learn Irish sign language and believe that learning Irish sign language would hinder the ability of the children to learn speech or lip reading, research proves that this belief is unfounded; his views on the ethical issues surrounding the cochlear programme and on the kind of support that underpins the implantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55766/12]
255. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a resident of a long stay facility (details supplied) in Dublin 20 is entitled to an allowance for shoes; the amount this allowance amounts to; how often is this allowance paid; when will this person next receive this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53551/12]
254. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if St James’ Hospital, Dublin intends to take over the new community nursing unit in Inchicore Hollybrook; if there is any legal impediment to the hospital running this unit and transferring long stay patients from the hospital to this unit; the implications this will this have for fair deal applicants who wish to be accommodated in Hollybrook; if 18% of the beds in Hollybrook will be allocated to people from the local community as promised by the Health Service Executive in 2008; if he will provide a date for the opening of this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53550/12]
221. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the current rules in respect of discretionary trust tax; the procedure for compliance with this tax in respect of persons deceased in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51376/12]
352. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is receiving a reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46142/12]
20. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/12]
174. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of adoption by couples in a civil partnership, in view of the forthcoming children's rights referendum and adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/12]
97. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing rent supplement payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41095/12]
87. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is entitled to the back to education allowance, or any other educational supports from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40788/12]
265. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if there is any programme in place to provide discounted public transport for pensioners visiting Ireland, particularly Irish citizens living in Great Britain who are in receipt of an Irish State pension; if not, if such a programme is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/12]
203. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37029/12]
392 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she provides any supports to persons who have long-term health conditions and cannot afford to pay the associated costs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[36595/12]
518 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on the recent report by Professor Oonagh Walsh of UCC on the practice of symphysiotomy here; the way he plans to respond to this report and the forthcoming consultation process; if he accepts the concerns outlined by the Survivors of Symphysiotomy organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[33568/12]
284 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of parents currently in receipt of child benefit where their children are not resident here; the related cost to the State for 2011 and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[30516/12]
283 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of persons over 65 years and under 65 years currently availing of the free travel scheme; the cost to the State in 2011, and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[30515/12]
154 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if the drug nalcrom is still available under the drug payment scheme; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[29829/12]
183 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is currently a backlog of passport application in the Passport Office in Dublin; the conditions under which emergency passports are currently being granted or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[29857/12]
121 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on negotiations with the Ethiopian authorities in respect of inter-country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[27598/12]
378 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if a respite care grant or part thereof, will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[25226/12]
351 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made to allow for the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2009; when tenants will be able to begin the process of purchasing their flat; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[24042/12]
253 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a report on any works have been undertaken to prevent further flooding of the Poddle river; the cost of these works; the future works that are planned; the way he is helping residents who were affected by flooding last year to secure home insurance and flood cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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149 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency responsible for compiling the list of unfinished estates, residents of which are exempt from the household charge; if other unfinished estates which are not currently on this list will be included on the list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[20987/12]
102 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if mortgage interest relief is paid to first time buyers who purchased in December 2003; if they are entitled to any further reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[17830/12]
341 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if a matter concerning electronic transfer of a UK pension can be resolved in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[16959/12]
491 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the current solicitors disciplinary tribunal will change in the context of the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011; if staff currently working in the solicitors disciplinary tribunal can automatically transfer to the new tribunal in view of their experience and expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[15350/12]
130 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health if a couple registered as civil partners are entitled to claim together under the drug payment and long-term illness schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[14723/12]
284 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; the number in receipt of this payment as of 1 November 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[14146/12]
254 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of the recently published report of the review group on taxi regulation, he will allow for taxi licences to be transferred to family members on retirement of the licence holder; if there will be a set retirement age for taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[13051/12]
225 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the dental treatment to which medical card holders are entitled; if patients with diabetes and or a heart condition can avail of dental treatment on their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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203 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the proposal by Teagasc to undertake genetically modified crop trials here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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188 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify ownership of a house (details supplied) which was taken over by the Criminal Assets Bureau in 2007, and which is a huge eyesore in the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available to postgraduate students for the academic year 2012-13; the way financial supports can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[13049/12]
357 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if a qualified child increase is payable to any community employment participants; the conditions under which payment may be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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657 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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656 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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655 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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654 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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653 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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652 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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651 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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650 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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649 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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648 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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647 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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646 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding that was allocated to local community projects via a drugs task force (details supplied) in 2011; the name of each project; the amount they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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