326 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of homeless people in the greater Dublin area; if his attention has been drawn to the more noticeable number of people that are sleeping rough; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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325 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the volume of recycled material that is produced weekly; the usage of same; the volume used in the home market; the volume exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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159 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the level of stamp duty from house sales generated each year over the past ten years; if he has received submissions for his consideration to reduce stamp duty rates or widen the bands; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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36 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures in place and under consideration to help improve the quality of life for people residing in the greater Dublin area, particularly the northside; the progress made for more integrated approach to planning, housing supply and development, transport, health and social services and other such key infrastructure provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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265 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of funding available under the equal opportunities child care programme over the past three years; the number benefiting from these programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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170 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the escalation in the number of private security and cash in transit personnel and their families who have been involved in robberies in recent years; the progress that has been made to solve these robberies; and the ten biggest robberies over the past 10 years; and the result of Garda investigations of same.
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169 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures associated with processing an application for naturalisation; if applicants are aware of the timescale involved; if they are advised of the process when they make their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the personnel strengths of An Garda Síochána for Dublin city and north Dublin metropolitan area; the recorded headline offences and detection rates for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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167 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures available to overturn a visa of a non-national if they are found to have terrorist connections or are connected to international cell operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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166 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of residency visas issued to non-EEA nationals over the past five years; if such visas have been revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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165 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of applications for residency visas over the past ten years; the number of applicants; the number approved; the number withdrawn; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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124 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the level, volume and value of illegal drugs over the past five years; the success of the Garda operations in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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106 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the moneys allocated to date for the Courts Service; the level of funding required to progress the Courts Service strategic plans and policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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188 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the success and progress of his Department’s policy with regard to transport for all, especially to ensure easy access for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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187 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the number of deaths relating to road traffic accidents each month from January to October 2006 and the comparison figures for January to October 2003; the accident investigators audits on such accidents; the level of research carried out by his Department on road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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185 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the issues of concern that have been brought to his Department’s attention in relation to safety with regard to his Department’s policy on the design and use of cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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184 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made with Transport 21; the committees, groups and so on that are in place associated with Transport 21; their work and issues raised to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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186 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the expected time schedule for the delivery and operation of the Dublin Metro system; the costs associated with same; the level of funding that has been allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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36 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received safety audit reports on the Luas; if issues have been raised in relation to the tracks, particularly where there is a bend or turn in the track; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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363 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of employment of people either by her Department or agencies of her Department; the employment status and employee entitlements of people employed as home helps in the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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362 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the number of hospital beds available in the Dublin catchment area; the number of beds that have been identified by her Department as required to serve the population; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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361 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of funding made available by her Department to the Health Service Executive for home care packages in the Dublin catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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190 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the home supports available in the Dublin area to older people who require a level of support; the level of home care packages available; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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178 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the average time spent by a patient in the accident and emergency department of Dublin hospitals; the way these times will be improved; her Department’s policy on waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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51 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the level of funding that has been made available for swimming pool projects in the Dublin area; the details of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the criteria used by his Department to evaluate national lottery sport capital grant applications; if there is a noticeable trend where an applicant is more successful if they have failed in a previous sport capital grant application; the percentage of applications that fail to meet criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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102 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the EU policy on security and defence issues; the EU foreign policy activities and programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the basis for a decision of Ireland on the participation of Irish troops in humanitarian or crisis management tasks mounted by the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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594 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school children who are provided with school transport; the issues under consideration to improve safety for all such users of the transport services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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194 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding for the youth affairs section of her Department over the past five years; the priority projects for youth schemes during that period; the benefits that have accrued from same; the other matters under consideration by the youth affairs section of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the additional moneys that were made available in 2006 to promote and sustain young people’s participation in youth work; the basis of her consideration for a special allocation in 2007 for this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress and matters under consideration of alternative energy services; the field research and feasibility studies that have been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress that has been made to reduce the demand on energy in the home; the level of take-up of incentive schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the level of vehicle registration tax generated each year over the past seven years; if he has received submissions for his consideration to reduce VRT; the position of EU harmonisation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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541 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of places available in the school system for people with autism; the number of people on the waiting list for services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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540 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the policy in relation to the provision of Educational services and supports for people with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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539 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of remedial and support teachers and classroom assistants that have been put in place over the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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538 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the schools that have been approved for improvement or building works under the various schemes now in operation in her Department; the total moneys made available for improvement or building works; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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537 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the waiting list and waiting period to avail of the educational psychologist’s services in the Dublin area; the measures under consideration for improvements in the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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478 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the funding available to provide of specific food related initiatives to assist in the enhancement and development of the food industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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477 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of live cattle trade in 2006 and comparative figures for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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434 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the level of coast guard, air and sea rescue services; the concerns which have been brought to his attention regarding such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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402 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the Lansdowne Road redevelopment; the level of funding approved by Government for this project; the level of moneys drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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401 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in relation to the roof and general structural issues at Abbotstown Sports Campus; the moneys spent to date on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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400 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the estimated benefit for Ireland arising from staging a successful prestigious Ryder Cup at the K Club; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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396 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the overseas development aid target and achievement of gross national product for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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395 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made to resolve US visa and immigration issues for the Irish people who do not meet with the current criteria but have established roots in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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394 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the projects being undertaken in India by Development Co-Operation Ireland; the level of assistance given to date; the additional supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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393 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress of Development Co-operation Ireland on their various programmes across the world; the priority projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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392 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made regarding the Middle East peace process; the progress in meeting the needs of the Palestinians; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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