116 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the increase in the cost of a new house and a second-hand house for 2002; the expected increase for 2003; his plans for measures to make housing more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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112 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; when the scheme will start; the way in which it will operate; the manner in which it differs from the affordable housing scheme announced in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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23 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the findings of a recent survey which found that almost half of all visitors to Ireland believe that Irish restaurants do not offer value for money; his proposals to improve this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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23 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the findings of a recent survey which found that almost half of all visitors to Ireland believe that Irish restaurants do not offer value for money; his proposals to improve this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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13 Mr. Gilmore asked the Taoiseach if he has received representations from the Senior Citizens' Parliament that they be included in the social partnership society; the consideration he has given to the request; and his views on whether the Senior Citizen Partnership should participate in meetings of the social partners.
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2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will reverse his decision to abolish the first-time buyer's grant; if, in view of the many representations made to him since 14 November 2002, he is considering a relaxation of the abolition; if he is considering allowing applicants for the affordable housing scheme or the shared ownership scheme to benefit from the first-time buyer's grant; his plans to extend eligibility for the first-time buyer's grant to house purchasers who had paid their booking deposits, but who had not signed a contract prior to 14 November 2002; his plans to introduce alternative measures to financially assist first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of occasions over the past two years on which chartered aircraft have been hired to deport persons from this country; the destination in relation to each case; the number of persons deported; the number of gardaí involved; the cost in each case; his views on whether this is the best use of Garda resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of occasions over the past two years on which chartered aircraft have been hired to deport persons from this country; the destination in relation to each case; the number of persons deported; the number of gardaí involved; the cost in each case; his views on whether this is the best use of Garda resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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74 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the response he has received to the new initiative announced by him on 16 September 2002 aimed at increasing offshore oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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74 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the response he has received to the new initiative announced by him on 16 September 2002 aimed at increasing offshore oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to ensure that the military service allowance is payable to pensioners who retired before 1 August 1990 and their widows; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals to invest additional Exchequer funding in the marketing of the tourism industry for the remainder of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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84 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals, as outlined in the programme for Government, for the rebuilding of the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals to invest additional Exchequer funding in the marketing of the tourism industry for the remainder of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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84 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals, as outlined in the programme for Government, for the rebuilding of the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date in regard to allegations of falsification of conviction rates in Garda records in Waterford; when the promised new system for the collation of crime figures will be in place; the way in which the new system will work; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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116 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons holding medical cards, other than persons over 70, at the latest date for which figures are available; the proportion of the population this represents; the similar figures in terms of numbers and percentage of the population for the equivalent date in each of the previous five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the estimated additional revenue which will be raised from his decision announced on 12 July 2002 to increase hospital charges and the threshold for the drugs refund scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the severe hardship created for people suffering from long-term ailments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if it is intended to establish a commission to review constituencies for European Parliament elections in view of population changes identified in the recent census; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made to date in respect of the consultation process with sporting organisations on the draft list of events to be designated as events of major importance to be generally available on television; when he expects to use the powers available to him under the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act, 1999, to designate these events; the steps he is taking to ensure that all of the Republic of Ireland's home qualifying matches for the European Soccer Champion ships are generally available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government's response to the finding of the Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments that the ministerial directive obliging RTE to provide facilities to a company (details supplied) issued by the then Minister for Communications (details supplied) on 14 March 1989, was issued to advance the private interests of the promoters of the company and not to serve the public interest; the steps the Government intends to take to undo the commercial damage done to RTE as a result of the corrupt action of the then Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made to date in respect of the consultation process with sporting organisations on the draft list of events to be designated as events of major importance to be generally available on television; when he expects to use the powers available to him under the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act, 1999, to designate these events; the steps he is taking to ensure that all of the Republic of Ireland's home qualifying matches for the European Soccer Champion ships are generally available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government's response to the finding of the Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments that the ministerial directive obliging RTE to provide facilities to a company (details supplied) issued by the then Minister for Communications (details supplied) on 14 March 1989, was issued to advance the private interests of the promoters of the company and not to serve the public interest; the steps the Government intends to take to undo the commercial damage done to RTE as a result of the corrupt action of the then Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Mr. Gilmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received advice as to the further action which should be taken arising from the acceptance in a recent court case by legal representatives for a person (details supplied) that he accepted that this person controlled a company (details supplied) in 1987; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Mr. Gilmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received advice as to the further action which should be taken arising from the acceptance in a recent court case by legal representatives for a person (details supplied) that he accepted that this person controlled a company (details supplied) in 1987; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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25 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the possibility of members of the FCA serving overseas; the number of such applications received from FCA personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces with regard to the recruitment and deployment of persons under 18 years; his views on the call made by Trócaire to have the minimum recruitment age raised to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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25 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the possibility of members of the FCA serving overseas; the number of such applications received from FCA personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces with regard to the recruitment and deployment of persons under 18 years; his views on the call made by Trócaire to have the minimum recruitment age raised to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authority housing completions during 2000, 2001 and the projected number in 2002; the total number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the steps being taken to reduce the numbers on the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his proposals to protect successor tenants who will be exposed to eviction and increased rents following the end of controls in 2002; his plans to introduce enhanced rent assistance for such tenants; his proposals to provide protection against eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the conclusions he has reached or action taken on the Olden report con cerning the release from Castlerea Prison of a person (details supplied) who was subsequently convicted of the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the conclusions he has reached or action taken on the Olden report con cerning the release from Castlerea Prison of a person (details supplied) who was subsequently convicted of the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the possibility of members of the FCA serving overseas; the number of such applications received from FCA per sonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the possibility of members of the FCA serving overseas; the number of such applications received from FCA per sonnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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67 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received a submission from the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation proposing certain short-term initiatives to get tourism moving again; if so, his views on the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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67 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received a submission from the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation proposing certain short-term initiatives to get tourism moving again; if so, his views on the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the main features of the agreement he reached with the Irish Farmers' Association regarding increased compensation for farmers whose land is compulsorily acquired under the national road plan; the estimated additional cost of the agreement; if the new terms will apply to land or property owners, other than farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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65 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the owners of a company (details supplied) regarding their plans for the future of the mine and the ore base, having regard to their decision to lay off 700 workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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63 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the contents and findings of a programme (details supplied) which clearly indicated that sea lice from salmon farms is the cause of the collapse of the trout and salmon stocks in Norway and Scotland; his views on whether all information and expert opinion here indicates clearly the same result; his plans to locate and relocate fish farms to areas where sea lice will not be able to infect sea trout and salmon stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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65 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the owners of a company (details supplied) regarding their plans for the future of the mine and the ore base, having regard to their decision to lay off 700 workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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63 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the contents and findings of a programme (details supplied) which clearly indicated that sea lice from salmon farms is the cause of the collapse of the trout and salmon stocks in Norway and Scotland; his views on whether all information and expert opinion here indicates clearly the same result; his plans to locate and relocate fish farms to areas where sea lice will not be able to infect sea trout and salmon stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the level of consultation which took place with independent community-based service providers in relation to the content of his Department's publication, Changing for a Changing Ireland; the level of public feedback which has taken place since as a direct result of the magazine; the plans for evaluation of the magazine at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the level of consultation which took place with independent community-based service providers in relation to the content of his Department's publication, Changing for a Changing Ireland; the level of public feedback which has taken place since as a direct result of the magazine; the plans for evaluation of the magazine at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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66 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the commission on the private rented sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; when he intends to establish the private rented tenancies board; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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64 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the percentage increase in the average price of a new house in the Dublin area since July 1997; the steps being taken to deal with the escalating cost of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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66 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the commission on the private rented sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; when he intends to establish the private rented tenancies board; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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