246 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount that has been set aside for the maintenance and upkeep of flat complexes in Dublin City which was earmarked for regeneration and which has now stalled; his views on whether an adequate maintenance service and budget must be available for local authority properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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238 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount that the family resource centre costs per year; the running costs for the more than 100 family resource centres here; the number of volunteers working with the family resource centre network; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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232 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons directly employed by each of the local and regional taskforces; the amount of these salaries annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the fair deal scheme; the number of applications received to date in 2009; the length of time it takes to approve an application; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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384 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the dormant accounts fund and application process for 2009; if funding is available to assist breakfast clubs in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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340 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which funds accrued through the Criminal Assets Bureau are channelled into disadvantaged communities; if community projects may apply for funds from the Criminal Assets Bureau to use for the benefit of people in their community; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for septic tank upgrade works and regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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230 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is committed to maintaining funding for the arts, particularly the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and Culture Ireland; his views on whether the livelihoods of thousands of persons working in the arts are under threat if funding of the arts is not maintained into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the negotiations on the appointment of a High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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339 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the role of local drugs task forces in informing young persons about the dangers of recreational drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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340 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on head shops and the sale of legal highs here; his further views on the fact that many of these substances can have health implications; his plans for head shops into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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267 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if funding will be made available to carry out improvements to this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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247 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the details of the planned new cycle path in Dublin city along the Grand Canal; if this path will run along a stretch of the canal (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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210 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children how she is promoting the early childhood care and education scheme; how she is making parents aware of participating preschools in their locality and the cut-off date for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to tackle the increase in heroin and cocaine use, as outlined in the recently published 2009 annual report of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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13 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of fully trained and deployed labour inspectors with the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of inspectors in training; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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488 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if he is committed to the establishment of a new Irish speaking secondary school (details supplied} in south Dublin; when this school will open for enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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492 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a DEIS band 1 school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 was not invited to apply for a grant from his Department under the digital schools award programme in November 2008, which was co-ordinated by the National Centre for Technology in Education; his views on whether this school was put at a disadvantage in view of the fact that it was unable to access this funding like other local schools in DEIS band 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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491 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason only a limited number of DEIS band one schools were called to apply for grants totalling €1.5 million from his Department in 2008, which were provided under the digital schools award programme; his views on whether there are more than 170 DEIS band one schools here but only 100 were invited to apply and that some schools were therefore put at a disadvantage as they were not allowed to apply for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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227 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school building project (details supplied) in Dublin 12 which was to undergo a re-tendering process; if he will expedite the construction of a new school building which has been promised since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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184 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the mandatory inclusion of fathers’ names on birth certificates, which would assist in securing maintenance payments where necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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183 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people that are in receipt of the one parent family payment; the cost of this payment in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the breakdown of the gender, age-profile and nationality of current recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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182 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views that some people being referred to FÁS by her Department are unlikely to upskill and find alternative employment due to their age or education to date; the way she plans to help these people; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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181 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on jobseekers benefit who have been referred to FÁS for interview to date in 2009; the age-profile of those being referred; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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142 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that each Garda station has sufficient basic IT equipment such as PCs and printers, for members to complete their daily administrative duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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141 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade Garda stations in Dublin city and around the country; if there is a budget in place for basic repair and upgrade works when they are deemed necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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123 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans for a new cycle path in Dublin city; if these plans will include works to provide cycle paths along the Grand Canal in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of the free preschool year scheme; if she will provide an overview of the way this scheme is to operate; the number of preschools that are participating in the scheme; if she is confident that there will be a place for each eligible child; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults with an intellectual disability that are currently accessing day services in the Dublin area; the location of each of these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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119 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive has to date failed to publish the report of the investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Minister of State with responsibility for children on 6 October 2009 informed a Joint Committee that the report would be published on 19 October 2009; the reason for the publication of the report being delayed; and the action being taken to ensure publication of the full report.
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518 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is not in receipt of an adequate home care package; if the health service will reassess their needs and ensure that they receive support; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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474 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the person who is responsible for monitoring the standard of accommodation supplied under the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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432 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of rent supplement; the amount this has cost in the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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348 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the immigration status of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if he will clarify their entitlement to live and work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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317 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school building project (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will expedite the building of classrooms and a sports hall, promised since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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186 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a project (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this centre is due to open; the services which will be provided; the way it will be funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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206 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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196 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when funding will be approved for a service in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; her views on whether they are in need of a placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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15 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding putting in place a one-stop-shop to improve the provision of broadband infrastructure here; and the reason for the delay in setting up this new structure.
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92 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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18 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of military personnel currently participating in overseas missions; the number and location of the missions; the scheduled duration of the missions; the cost of these missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions which have taken place between herself and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food following the closure of REP scheme four; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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1237 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 20 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1236 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 12 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1235 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 10 for the 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1234 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 8 for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1233 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of class sizes for each primary school in Dublin 6W for the current 2009/2010 academic year; the number of schools with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1232 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the future of the Social Personal and Health Education programme at post primary level; if he is committed to ensuring this subject is given due recognition in schools and is taught by fully trained staff;; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1231 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 20 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels;; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1230 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teaching staff in each post-primary school in Dublin 12 at the beginning of the academic year 2008/2009; the corresponding figures for the 2009/2010 academic year; the reason for the change in staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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