195 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 10 for rent supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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84 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the inspection regimes administered by her Department in relation to the mushroom growing industry; the frequency with which such inspections take place; the penalties in place for failure to comply with these Departmental regulations; the number of such establishments found to be in breach of existing regulations in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to address the burden of cross compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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197 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will review the taxi fare assistance sought by a person (details supplied) who cannot manage to get her spouse to hospital without such assistance.
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162 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a prohibition here on the purchase of British premium bonds by Irish citizens living in the State (details supplied).
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161 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the rates allowed for rental properties for persons in receipt of rent supplement are to be reviewed; when the revised rates will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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86 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 53 and 93 of 14 December 2006, regarding a research project into the low take up rates of the family income supplement, if the tendering process has been completed and research project begun; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 14 December 2006, if he has brought forward proposals and an implementation strategy on the lone parent proposals for the Government’s consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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177 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the growth in ownership of SUVs and other large engine cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 29 November 2006, the consideration that has been given to the application for leave to remain on the basis of family reunification and on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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301 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will comprehensively address the serious concerns regarding the health implications of living in a location (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural Transport Initiative to provide transport services during the night-time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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89 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the final cost of completing the five major interurban routes; if he is satisfied that these projects have provided good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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285 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the reasonable concerns of an organisation (details supplied) are respected by her Department and the Crisis Pregnancy Agency.
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142 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce routine screening for colonic cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review in detail the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if they will ensure that every possible assistance is given to them, taking into account any discretionary powers the Revenue Commissioners have in all of the circumstances.
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40 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consult with the Garda Commissioner and ensure that a structured arrangement is put in place to work continuously on the case of a person (details supplied).
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39 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will extend the visitors visa of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 in order that they can remain in the State for a further six months in the circumstances.
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16 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the international design competition for the proposed new national theatre announced by him on 7 September 2006 has been completed; if a winning design has been selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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159 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the regulatory system as transposed into Irish law throughout the telecommunications industry adequately protects the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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90 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total State and private investment in the digital hub; the extent to which the hub will develop in the future; the number of other investors expected to get involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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136 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of breakfast clubs, operated by charities, community groups or other groups, which are supported by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level chemistry at leaving certificate level for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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174 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of long term care beds in Bru-Choimhe, and Meath Health Unit in Dublin 8; if there has been a reduction in the number of these beds; if so, the number of same; the reasons for their closure; when will they be re-opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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182 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that as interest rates rise, the financial institutions are not taking the opportunity to increase their margins.
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479 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide broadband facilities to all sections of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 as recommended by the National Council for Technology in Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the inspection regimes administered by her Department in relation to the mushroom growing industry; the frequency with which such inspections take place; the penalties in place for failure to comply with these Departmental regulations; the number of such establishments found to be in breach of existing regulations in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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83 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for a person (details supplied) for permanent residency will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1808 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that action is taken to address the concerns of residents of private apartment complexes who have difficulty with management companies especially on issues of public safety, such as for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8.
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1050 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will seek an assurance that a person (details supplied) will not be tortured.
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635 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide copies and a short explanation of agreements which exist between the Irish and UK Government to supply medical services, such as a medical card, to British citizens residing here; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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567 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will consider postponing collection of the inheritance tax in the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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515 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W for top slicing relief; if they will allow the claim in all the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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365 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the introduction of a Corporate Manslaughter Bill (details supplied); and his views on whether it is appropriate to introduce such a Bill here.
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308 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether cocaine is being used as casually and widely as is claimed in a newspaper article of 14 January 2007 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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154 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new positions in the labour inspectorate announced in November 2006 will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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107 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measure he will take to recognise and support carers under the age of 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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83 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recently published MABS statistics regarding borrowing by low income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measure of provision of social housing on an individual local authority basis for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; the number of homes planned and the number subsequently delivered by each local authority for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; if his Department has expressed views to each such local authority which has not reached its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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85 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on the National Spatial Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the number of Dublin Bus buses which have been converted to biofuels usage; his views on the expansion of biofuel usage to all public transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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456 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that sufficient Gaelcolaiste places are made available in Dublin for those leaving gaelscoileanna for the next four years, such as a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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129 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration that has been given to the application for leave to remain on the basis of family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to address the burden of cross compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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53 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the inspection regimes administered by her Department in relation to the mushroom growing industry; the frequency with which such inspections take place; the penalties in place for failure to comply with these Departmental regulations; the number of such establishments found to be in breach of existing regulations in 2005 and to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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107 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of breakfast clubs, operated by charities, community groups or other groups, which are supported by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level chemistry at leaving certificate level for each of the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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74 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had conversations with the Government of Somalia regarding reports from the United Nations that Somalis contributed to the efforts of Hezbollah during the conflict in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if arrangements for the storage of humanitarian aid at overseas locations have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that as interest rates rise, the financial institutions are not taking the opportunity to increase their margins.
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