105 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will announce the allocation of capital funding in the health services for 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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161 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be processed; when a decision will be communicated to this person’s school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had any contact with the Abbey Theatre with regard to recent disclosures regarding the financial position of the theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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82 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he sees a reduction in mobile and other telephone costs percolating to the industrial or domestic consumer arising from policy decisions he has taken or intends to make; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of expressions of interest his attention has been drawn to in relation to the production of alternative fuels such as pure plant oil, biodiesel or bioethanol; the extent to which he anticipates such oils to replace existing imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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737 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps taken by an official of her Department (details supplied); the progress made; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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636 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate concerns expressed by persons in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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629 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; if any avenue of appeal remains; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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628 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been received and is being processed.
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498 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will be re-examined for compensation with regard to a taxi plate.
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425 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the Health Service Executive will increase the rent subsidy for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12.
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119 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when the 3:2 rule will no longer be necessary on school bus transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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219 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assist a group (details supplied) in Dublin 10 with regard to assistance from the gardaí in obtaining clearance for community employment child care workers.
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38 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of aid to be given to Uganda for 2005 and 2006; if the Government is to alter policy in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Standards in Public Office Commission should be provided with the authority to appoint inquiry officers on its own initiative rather than being able to do so only on foot of a complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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367 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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196 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the censor of films is fulfilling his responsibilities; and the opportunities which exist for parents to have their concerns listened to regarding the certification of a film (details supplied).
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72 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the European Commission regarding the next round of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the European Commission regarding the impact of the special beef premium overshoot on farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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422 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason persons who have purchased homes through the affordable housing scheme with the assistance of the shared ownership scheme are being denied the option to transfer to 100% mortgage with Dublin City Council (details supplied).
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185 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if a pension declaration form (details supplied) will be reviewed with a view to making it more informative and clearer to understand; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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140 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will fund the stay of a person (details supplied) at a nursing home.
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90 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the supports, programmes and measures his Department intends to take to address the problem of the working poor; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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64 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to his comments (details supplied), the reason families with incomes of between €30,000 and €40,000 per annum are now classified as the new working poor; the further reason 16,000 families approach the MABS on an annual basis to seek advice for debt problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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152 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to abuse at children’s homes in County Dublin.
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57 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the future transmission of TG4 in Belfast; if the Government will make funding available for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding that has been allocated to the community supports for older people scheme in 2005; if this scheme has been oversubscribed since its introduction; if he is satisfied that the allocation fully meets the security requirements of eligible older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the underspend on waste management for each year since 2000 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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105 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on his discussions with the newspaper industry in relation to the recycling of newsprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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118 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 154 of 22 June 1999, the refund which will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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29 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the existing rail commuter connections between Athy and Dublin’s city centre; if his attention has been drawn to the problems with this service; if he will report on any proposals to improve transport infrastructure, particularly road and rail connections, into and out of Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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250 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Pearse Street Garda station area, Dublin for each of the years between 1997 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years.
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249 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Harcourt Terrace Garda station area, Dublin for each of the years between 1997 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years.
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248 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Irishtown Garda station area, Dublin for each of the years between 1997 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years.
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247 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Donnybrook Garda station area, Dublin for each of the years between 1997 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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246 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Rathmines Garda station area, Dublin, for each of the years between 1997 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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243 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision on an application for family reunification will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if this person will be considered for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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137 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the services that will be provided under the new doctor-only medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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349 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the application by the spouse of an Irish national (details supplied) for a visa will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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201 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will actively promote Ireland’s policy of 100% untied aid among all the member states of the EU; and if he will raise this matter at the next meeting of the General Affairs and External Relations Council.
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200 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if all of the aid pledged by the Government to the tsunami victims in south east Asia will be fully honoured.
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140 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons on the waiting list for a surgeon (details supplied) for over three months, over six months, over nine months and over a year; the number of surgical procedures carried out by this surgeon for each of the past 24 months; the number of persons who have been on this surgeon’s waiting list to be seen for an initial examination for over three months, over six months, over nine months and over a year; the steps she intends to take to ensure that patients are not waiting more than six months for surgery in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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137 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); and if every assistance will be provided to protect this person.
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130 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will provide persons (details supplied) in Dublin 12 with every support and advice in relation to the illness of a family member; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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129 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will consider the concerns of a group (details supplied) in relation to a publication.
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101 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects electricity to be generated in the future under each heading, through conventional or alternative means; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which costs anticipated in the digital hub project are on target to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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409 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Crumlin Garda station area for each year from 1997 to 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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408 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Sundrive Road Garda station area, Dublin, for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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407 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Ballyfermot Garda station area, Dublin, for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; the personnel strength by rank for each of these years.
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