129 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, arising from a Sunday newspaper article, his attention has been drawn to an alleged request from Eircom for the upgrading of a number of telephone lines which currently render it impossible to obtain broadband in some rural areas due to the use of shared or divided lines which were installed in the 1980s; if, as suggested, funding to the extent of €200 million has been sought from the State to facilitate such an upgrade; the full extent of such enquiries or discussions including the alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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163 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy preferences in respect of the development of terrestrial television transmissions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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192 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the consultations she has had with representatives of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin 12 in relation to the Government decision to transfer the services available at the hospital to the Mater Hospital site; if her attention has been drawn to significant professional opinion which views the transfer as totally unsuitable and unacceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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156 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his view of the decision by Enterprise Ireland to take out a 25 year lease on two office blocks in Dublin to accommodate 600 staff, even though the State agency is supposed to move to Shannon under the Government’s decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department offers parenting courses; if not, his views on the introduction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the research his Department has carried out into food poverty levels, in particular amongst children; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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84 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2.
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347 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 10 which seeks access to clothes and so on for recycling; if he will advise it on possible sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage accuracy he believes can be achieved in terms of the electoral register prior to the next general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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465 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the cost of entry to medicine by graduates as set out in correspondence (details supplied).
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101 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the allegation made by a member of the British House of Commons that MI6 operate in the Republic of Ireland; if they are correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to permit congestion charges in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to build new hospitals in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to launch a renewed campaign to highlight the issues surrounding prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Mr. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the amount of illegal fireworks that were seized by the Revenue Commissioners Customs Service in each of the years 1997 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
65 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that were taken in relation to the illegal importation of fireworks in each of the years 1997 to date in 2006; the number of convictions and the penalties imposed for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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64 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that were taken in relation to offences committed with fireworks in each of the years 1997 to date in 2006; the number of convictions and the penalties imposed for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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61 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all sections of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in relation to fireworks have been signed into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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66 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of illegal fireworks that were seized by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 1997 to date in 2006; the number of prosecutions that were taken as a result of these seizures; the number of convictions and the penalties as a result of these seizures imposed for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that were taken as a result of seizures of illegal fireworks in each of the years 1997 to date in 2006; the number of convictions and the penalties as a result of these seizures imposed for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the expected timescale for the provision of the new National Theatre at George’s Dock; when will expressions of interest be invited for the architectural design of the building; if he will proceed with a PPP arrangement to provide the theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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42 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the guidelines set down for the recently appointed Standing Committee on the Arts in Education; if the primary school sector is represented on the Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he shares the concerns of a member of the British House of Commons regarding the alleged activities of MI6 here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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192 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of education welfare officers currently employed by the NEWB; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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151 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of breakfast clubs currently supported by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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70 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of licensed local radio stations currently operating here; the number operating under their original management and control; the number controlled by major national or international companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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104 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to update or review the oil, gas and other exploration licensing regime with a view to achieving a fair and acceptable level of return for the economy and exploration companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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422 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the link between the rate of payment for the blind pension and non-contributory old age pension was broken for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the reason for the difference in these payments; if he has plans to re-link these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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211 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to ensure that the new dairy processing scheme is maximised; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to encourage the planting of forestry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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147 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if guidelines put in place in relation to the location of mobile phone masts near schools, such as a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6, are still in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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124 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the way his Department takes savings into account when determining entitlement to fuel allowance.
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108 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of diagnosed autism on a county basis; if evidence exists that there has been, or will be, a rise in autism in those counties where MMR vaccination is above the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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51 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence his plans to develop the Naval Service base at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether there is value in providing subsidies towards English language instruction for foreign nationals working here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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541 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when a place on a school bus will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 to attend a special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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179 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the income threshold for the fuel allowance was last raised; the plans he has to raise same in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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185 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the main barriers to implementation of his Department’s anti-poverty policies; the way he will address these barriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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107 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if more client friendly hours will be provided at a health centre for the assessment of applications to the community welfare officers for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance (details supplied) especially at the time of the year when school terms begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioner will waive collection of capital acquisition tax in the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12.
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217 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered an alternative strategy to persuade the British authorities to shut Sellafield on foot of the July 2006 publication of the UK energy review which favours greater reliance on nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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119 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which have been put in place to police the new action programme to promote the improvement of standards in private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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276 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance when a rebate of tax will be issued to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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123 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will arrange for a thorough review of the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14 for naturalisation.
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122 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will arrange for a thorough review of the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 for naturalisation.
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12 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when it is envisaged the Phase 2 of the M50 upgrade will commence and when it will be completed.
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977 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs If a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 is entitled to any form of assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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