138 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concerns that the new childcare subvention scheme will result in parents of children utilising the services presently provided by a group (details supplied) in County Cork having to pay substantially higher fees, result in some parents withdrawing their children, place at risk the continuing financial viability of this childcare service and place at risk the employment security of those providing the services; if she will take immediate action to address these concerns; her proposed amendments to the proposed childcare subvention scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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55 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature of the co-operation between his Department and the Department of Education and Science in the promotion of science as a school subject and to his role in promoting a multifaceted innovation agenda across relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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473 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in the purchase of a site to accommodate a school (details supplied) in County Cork when she expects that the final purchase will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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249 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure the provision of youth cafes in cities and towns that have a high number of young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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208 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspections that have been carried out to date in 2007; the number carried out in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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207 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which the inspection of nursing homes has been affected by the Health Service Executive budget freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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208 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to inform consumers of the introduction of DTT; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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207 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the introduction of digital terrestrial television; the time frame for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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191 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the options open to residents who are subjected to loud noise from their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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55 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide directly elected mayors for cities other than Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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50 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of incinerators that will be required to deal with municipal waste; the locations of these incinerators; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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36 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Defence the projected cost of the Irish participation in the forthcoming EU mission to Chad; if this amount will be provided in addition to the normal defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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174 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his meeting with the chairman of the Cork Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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104 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to tackle vandalism and anti-social behaviour, such as that which occurred on Halloween night 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation for a statutory based witness protection programme to combat gangland crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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53 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the assistance available from her Department to assist the increase in numbers of native rare breeds of cattle and sheep.
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442 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria she uses to establish a post primary school in an area; the way the provision of such a school can be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to attract investment into the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions he has had with IDA Ireland and a company (details supplied) regarding its development and subsequent withdrawal from the facility in Carrigtwohill, County Cork.
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623 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next local elections will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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622 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will alter local electoral boundaries prior to the next local elections; if so, when he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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424 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has to provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork.
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70 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport if he will transfer the new airport terminal to the Cork Airport Authority on a debt free basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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50 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport when he will establish Cork and Shannon Airports as independent entities as outlined under the State Airports Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase services available for those suffering from eating disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce the HPV 16/18 vaccine to prevent cervical cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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467 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in purchasing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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360 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has plans to increase the cap on rent allowance in view of the fact that rents have increased by approximately 30% to 40% and it is very difficult to find suitable accommodation within the limits set by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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260 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the dialysis services available to patients in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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259 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason two dialysis units in the Cork University Hospital are not operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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229 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a twelve month waiting list for children requiring the services of an audiologist in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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206 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the supports he will provide to parents of young children who want to participate in the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued ownership by Eircom of the national landline network; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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142 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will ensure that new procedures are introduced for the taking of estates into charge by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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529 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has to improve coastal marina development; his views on whether there is a shortage of such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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525 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant schemes he has in place to facilitate owners of existing houses to improve the energy efficiency of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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369 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to ensure the provision of a primary school in Rochestown, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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204 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to review the rent a room scheme particularly where it relates to directly related individuals such as siblings; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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139 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken by his Department to tackle gun crime following the recent shooting of a member of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the digital communication network for Gardaí currently being piloted in the Dublin Metropolitan Area will be rolled out nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has discussed with the EU Agriculture Commissioner proposals to increase from 5% per annum compulsory modulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the commitment given in the Programme for Government to examine the provision of waste and water allowances to schools with charges becoming effective after these are exceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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327 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is in a position to reopen the local authority swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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116 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the arms embargo on China; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in publishing new legislation to address the issue of insanity and the criminal law; and his views on whether the existing law is unsatisfactory.
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45 Ms Clune asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role played by her Department in monitoring prices of products and services since the introduction of the euro; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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45 Ms Clune asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role played by her Department in monitoring prices of products and services since the introduction of the euro; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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32 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the decisions which have been taken on climate change following the meeting in Marrakesh; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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