224 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 23 March 2010, if he will furnish the details of the costs, or if not yet available, the estimates regarding foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010.
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183 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 23 March 2010, if he will furnish the details of the costs, or if not yet available, the estimates regarding foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010.
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125 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 23 March 2010 the details of the travel cost for him and his party associated with Saint Patrick’s Day 2010.
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109 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the impact which the limiting of the dental benefit scheme to examinations only will have on the oral health of those entitled to such benefit in view of the financial difficulties in which people find themselves
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100 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures in place to ensure that those from Northern Ireland who are now resident here are being adequately provided for within our social welfare system and if, in the spirit of cross-Border co-operation, special arrangements should be in place for them.
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178 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he refused to adopt the proposal from the Committee of Public Accounts to have the affairs of Dublin Dockland Development Authority brought within the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General and subject to scrutiny by the PAC; and if he will introduce the necessary amending legislation accordingly.
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177 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the financial affairs of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority were monitored and supervised by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns that have been expressed about the operation of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 in so far as it relates to rights of way and way leaves for water, cables, septic tanks and otherwise, very many of which are unregistered having been acquired by use over a long period and which may be extinguished if not registered or confirmed by Court Order prior to 31 December 2012 resulting in uncertainties and even conflict all over the country; and if he will establish a group to examine the issue and to advise on any appropriate amendment to the Act.
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102 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the importance of having a strong and independent Human Rights Commission; and if he will ensure the necessary resources are made available to achieve that objective.
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29 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the recent controversy surrounding headshops, proposals are in place to increase awareness of the negative effects of consuming psychoactive substances, which can be bought legally in headshops; if not, if measures will be put in place to highlight the downside of using such substances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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195 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if she will announce when the value for money review of the school transport scheme, including catchment boundaries, which was due to be completed by the end of 2009, is due to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 2 March 2010, if he is now in a position to provide the information requested seeking the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 by his Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within his remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if there will be a sports capital programme in 2010; and if so when same will be announced.
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368 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 21 January 2010, if he will announce when the Bandon sewerage scheme, County Cork, will go to tender in view of the need to complete the scheme due to flooding issues in the town; when he expects that the water services investment programme 2010 to 2012 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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179 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the average time it takes for the issue of a VAT number and an employer PPS number for a new company starting up a business; and his views on whether in the context of encouraging enterprise and employment a special effort should be made to minimise any delays in enabling such new companies to be fully Revenue registered and compliant.
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175 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if funding for flood prevention will now be allocated arising from the recent flooding in Skibbereen, County Cork; the amount thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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174 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if funding for flood prevention will now be allocated arising from the recent flooding in Clonakilty, County Cork; the amount thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if funding for flood prevention will now be allocated arising from the recent flooding in Bandon, County Cork; the amount thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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172 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance when he will allocate funds for flood prevention measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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108 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the potential from trade tourism and otherwise through the development of Ireland’s links with Taiwan; and if, taking into account all the circumstances of the situation, he has any proposals in this regard.
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78 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance has been provided to Chile following the recent earthquake; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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153 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the average time it takes to process applications for Garda clearance; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in relation to employment arising from delays; and if he will provide adequate resources to the Garda Vetting Office to ensure that such delays are eliminated.
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83 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the length of time it takes to register a new start up company in the Companies Registration Office; his plans to ensure that the processing time is reduced to a same day situation as applies in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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22 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken to ensure that the 28 agencies and bodies operating under the aegis of his Department perform in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible and that they provide value for money for the tax payer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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16 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons committed to prison for non-payment of fines and non payment of debt in 2009; if he will provide comparative figures for the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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86 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to ensure that the 33 agencies and bodies operating under the aegis of his Department perform in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible and that they provide value for money for the tax payer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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79 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken to ensure safety on our railways; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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770 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with Saint Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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756 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the design team to initiate the architectural planning of the extension to a college (details supplied) in County Cork has not been appointed in view of the fact that many commitments have been given in this regard over the years; and if he will now confirm that there will be no further delay.
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749 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for the summer works scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and when he expects to be in a position to approve same.
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709 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with Saint Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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671 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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656 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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619 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost in respect of foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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598 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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528 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the estimated cost of foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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518 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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507 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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462 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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372 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with Saint Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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329 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost for foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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236 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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159 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated cost of foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with Saint Patrick’s Day 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Taoiseach the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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14 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason there is continuing delay in the making of REP scheme payments; when all outstanding payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the basis on which the relevant currency exchange rate is calculated by the Revenue Commissioners in relation to receipt of pensions or other income from the UK on which Irish income tax may be chargeable; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the interdepartmental committee which was set up to consider the issue of an ethical investment policy for the National Pensions Reserve Fund, he will confirm that its work has been completed and its report is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if he expects the 8% preference dividend of €280 million due by a bank (details supplied) in May 2010 will be paid or whether the issues raised by the European Commission will have been resolved in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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90 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the increase in the number of days lost to strike action in 2009, which according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office increased from 4,179 in 2008 to 329,706; if she has measures in place to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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