290 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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237 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when a cancelled orthodontic appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be rescheduled; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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236 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm the appointment of two specialists to the orthodontic treatment centre at St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork; when the two new appointments will commence; the way it is intended to deal with the backlog of patients; if the X-ray machine in this facility is functioning; the length of time same has been out of action; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she is taking to improve social security for self-employed persons.
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45 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will make a statement on the implementation to date of those areas of the revised programme for Government, for which his Department has responsibility.
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607 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if, as promised in the Adjournment debate in the Houses of the Oireachtas on the 27 January 2010, he will confirm that money has been ring fenced for the development of a new school (details supplied) County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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530 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the call by the manager of Cork County Council, he plans to establish an expert committee to deal with concerns regarding the toxic waste dump at Haulbowline Island in view of the fact that the cancer rates in the areas adjacent to the island are up to 40% higher than the national average; his plans to alleviate local concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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529 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if examinations have been undertaken to establish the reason for water shortages in local authority areas despite heavy rainfall; the advice that has been given to local authorities to avoid a recurrence of the problem; the measures that are in place to prevent water shortages following a drought; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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528 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of a rent to buy scheme to replace the affordable homes scheme which has left many local authorities with unsaleable properties on their hands; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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121 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the impact of the global recession, climate change, the energy and food crisis has disproportionately impacted on developing countries; his assessment of Ireland’s role, with partner countries helping manage such impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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143 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position regarding the staffing of such diplomatic posts representing the European Union which will arise as a result of the Lisbon treaty; the arrangements for the filling of these, and the expected Irish involvement.
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47 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when the legislation which will statutorily establish eligibility for health and social services will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of primary care teams that were established by the end of 2009; the number of such teams that are operating out of a multi-purpose building; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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266 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a website that gives demonstrations on the way to use voting machines is still maintained by his Department long after the e-voting project has been abandoned; the costs that were involved in setting up and running this website; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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205 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incidents when hospital patients have reported property stolen that have resulted in a Garda investigation; the number of cases resulting in criminal proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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162 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days used by patients with diabetes who were treated for foot ulcerations which did not require full or partial lower limb amputations to be carried out in 2007 and 2008; the inpatient cost of caring for them in each year; the average bed day cost for this group in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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113 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed operation of a new Swansea to Cork ferry service from March 2010; the supports he has given this new ferry service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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116 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding national aviation connectivity particularly in the context of the proposed new routes for Cork and Shannon airports and the recently signed deal between Aer Lingus and another airline (details supplied); if he will publish a new White Paper on the future of Irish aviation in view of the fact that many stakeholders in the aviation business believe there is currently an air transport crisis; if he will review the imposition of the €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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427 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will investigate the return of social insurance contributions made in error in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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349 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the national property services regulatory authority; the cost to date in 2010 and the ongoing costs of the NPSRA; the number of personnel employed; the expenditure on salaries and the location of their offices; the expenditure and the actual function of the NPSRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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334 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Cork who is awaiting subsidiary protection and leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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67 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drug seizures made in prisons during 2009; the way in which this compares with each year from 2005; his views on the continuing extensive presence of drugs in our prisons; the steps he is taking to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report from the Garda authorities regarding the circumstances in which a quantity of explosives was unwittingly brought into this country by a Slovak citizen; the contact he has had with the Slovak authorities on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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227 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that it is intended to cease all emergency care at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, under the proposed reconfiguration of acute services in the Health Service Executive South; if a recent review of emergency departments recommended the creation of medical assessment units and urgent care centres at both SIVUH and Mercy University Hospital.
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226 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of incidents in which hospital patients have reported property stolen; the number of such cases which have resulted in a Garda investigation; the number resulting in criminal proceedings; the number of cases in which compensation has had to be paid out for property stolen; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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128 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money that has accrued to the State from the bank guarantee; the amount of this income now on deposit at the Central Bank; if income from the new eligible liabilities guarantee scheme will continue to be paid into the central bank deposit account; if any transfer is foreseen from this account to the central fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he has instructed, or will instruct, the National Asset Management Agency board of directors to prepare a new, realistic and updated business plan for NAMA, taking into account all relevant information which has become available since the original draft business plan was prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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458 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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457 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue in an appeal for jobseeker’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork as any delay impacts on training opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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425 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to a previous parliamentary question, when the inspector’s report will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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423 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the grounds on which fuel allowance was withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will review the circumstances with a view to reinstating this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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149 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding legislation to provide for the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority; the time-line for the publication of this legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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122 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the draft consumer rights directive; if she is satisfied that the existing rights of consumers here, such as the right to reject, will be retained; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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341 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science, in view of the concerns highlighted to him by a school principal (details supplied), the steps he will take to ensure that work on the new school will commence in the future in order to ensure its completion by September 2010; if the acquisition of the site has been completed by the school patron; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a further request for information has been issued recently; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that decisions with social and financial consequences must be taken within the next month if there is any possibility that the September deadline will be missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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175 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if supports will be put in place for potato farmers following the poor yield brought about by the recent bad weather.
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121 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the possibility of retaining the single farm payment in the Common Agriculture Policy negotiations.
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508 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of development levies owed to each local authority for the years 2007, 2008 and any indicative figure for 2009; the estimated provision for bad or doubtful debts; the number of the accounts due that are in excess of €5 million; if each local authority reported on development levies in their annual reports for 2008 and 2009, if available, as requested; the final end of year balance both held on account and still due; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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492 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing related legislation expected to come before Dáil Éireann in 2010; if he will indicate a proposed schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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491 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of personal injuries claims settled by each local authority in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 involving incidents related to roads and footpaths and other claims; the number of settlements concluded by way of tribunal, court or out of court settlement; the range and average value of payments made by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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254 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be available for persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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253 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of orthodontic services at St Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork; the length of time the service has been without an orthodontist; when an orthodontist will be appointed; if this will be a full-time appointment; the extent of the waiting list at the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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252 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if a priority appointment in the rheumatology department of Cork University Hospital will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if this condition will be considered under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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144 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he continues to be opposed to nuclear power; the overall percentage of energy used that was imported in 2008 and 2009; the amount of same that was from nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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103 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the installation of pilot scheme smart electronic meters; when same will be rolled out to every home as per the programme for Government; the cost of the pilot scheme and the estimated cost for the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of the pilot scheme; if this will facilitate the introduction of a micro-generation strategy; the arrangements in place for electricity customers of Bord Gáis and Airtricity to be involved in the smart metering project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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289 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the formal submissions that have been considered in its preparation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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274 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on making provisions to enable the buy out of any clawback without having to sell the property when current market price is at or about the original affordable price; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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150 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when the Adoption Bill 2009 will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the formal submissions that have been received in regard to this Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of permanent staff and temporary staff employed by each local authority in 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of staff cuts in each local authority area since the general election of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to his failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages of these cases; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of leasing initiative properties in respect of which full funding approval has been issued that are unsold affordable dwellings; the number of same that are privately owned leased properties; if the title in relation to unsold leased affordable dwellings rests with the local authorities or with another entity; the average leasing cost of affordable homes; the person who has to pay and the location of payment; the average lease cost per month per unit size excluding unsold affordable dwellings; the number of affordable homes and privately leased properties obtained by individual local authorities as part of the leasing initiative that are now occupied; if the utilisation of unsold affordable dwellings in this manner indicates the end of the affordable housing scheme in its current format; the amount of the €20 million allocated for the leasing initiative in 2009 that has been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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