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Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Garda personnel attached to Áras an Uachtarán are based at Cabra Garda station, Navan Road, Dublin 7; if she will provide replacement gardaí in Cabra for those working on Áras security; if she will consider using Reserve gardaí or members of the Defence Forces from the local McKee Barracks for Áras duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41375/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2014

512. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Garda personnel attached to Áras an Uachtarán are based at Cabra Garda station, Navan Road, Dublin 7; if she will provide replacement gardaí in Cabra for those working on Áras security; if she will consider using Reserve gardaí or members of the Defence Forces from the local McKee Barracks for Áras duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41375/14]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money spent each year for the past 15 years on improving the treated water infrastructure in Dublin; the percentage loss in volume of treated water through faculty infrastructure in Dublin in each of the past 15 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39247/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2014

345. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money spent each year for the past 15 years on improving the treated water infrastructure in Dublin; the percentage loss in volume of treated water through faculty infrastructure in Dublin in each of the past 15 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39247/14]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if registered charities operating sheltered accommodation are exempt from water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38697/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2014

247. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if registered charities operating sheltered accommodation are exempt from water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38697/14]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the confidential recipient process under which gardaí make internal complaints; her views on bringing it within the remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38696/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2014

90. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the confidential recipient process under which gardaí make internal complaints; her views on bringing it within the remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38696/14]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is a social housing complex where drugs are sold freely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38668/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2014

89. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is a social housing complex where drugs are sold freely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38668/14]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if transport will be provided to enable persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to access respite care on 14 October 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38398/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2014

123. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if transport will be provided to enable persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to access respite care on 14 October 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38398/14]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the Irish Deaf Society Advocacy Service, to which he gave bridge funding in July 2014, will receive a regular flow of funding in the future so that it can carry out its brief as the only service through Irish sign language to the national deaf community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014

553. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the Irish Deaf Society Advocacy Service, to which he gave bridge funding in July 2014, will receive a regular flow of funding in the future so that it can carry out its brief as the only service through Irish sign language to the national deaf community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/14]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay for Ireland to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38074/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014

260. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay for Ireland to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38074/14]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for moving the Companies Registration Office from Parnell Square to Smithfield, which is a legal hub and has poor parking facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014

216. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for moving the Companies Registration Office from Parnell Square to Smithfield, which is a legal hub and has poor parking facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/14]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide, for the period September 2012 to August 2014, the institutions that have received funding via the fund for students with disabilities; the amount each institution has received; the number of students the funding is in relation to at each institution; the number of undergraduate students for which the institutions are receiving funding who are studying courses, including HND courses, of less than two years' duration at each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37300/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

156. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide, for the period September 2012 to August 2014, the institutions that have received funding via the fund for students with disabilities; the amount each institution has received; the number of students the funding is in relation to at each institution; the number of undergraduate students for which the institutions are receiving funding who are studying courses, including HND courses, of less than two years' duration at each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37300/14]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that all persons who have received a certificate of naturalisation from her Department are registered in Iris Oifigiúil in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37269/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

87. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that all persons who have received a certificate of naturalisation from her Department are registered in Iris Oifigiúil in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37269/14]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of households that have paid the local property tax in each of the postal districts in the Dublin City Council area; the average payment per household; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37270/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

63. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of households that have paid the local property tax in each of the postal districts in the Dublin City Council area; the average payment per household; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37270/14]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of enforcement officers who have been appointed to control the taxi industry; the number of taxi drivers who have been stopped and had their credentials checked; the number and category of irregularities identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36161/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

277. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of enforcement officers who have been appointed to control the taxi industry; the number of taxi drivers who have been stopped and had their credentials checked; the number and category of irregularities identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36161/14]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the contingency plans in place in the event of a company (details supplied) being found to be in breach of health and safety legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36159/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

253. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the contingency plans in place in the event of a company (details supplied) being found to be in breach of health and safety legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36159/14]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will include the case of a person (details supplied) in the inquiry into mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36160/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014

147. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will include the case of a person (details supplied) in the inquiry into mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36160/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1532asked

1532. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the north inner city of Dublin as a black spot for littering; his plans to reduce the incidence of littering there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1532. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the north inner city of Dublin as a black spot for littering; his plans to reduce the incidence of littering there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1205asked

1205. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will prepare a memo for Cabinet on the outcome of the Scottish referendum taking place on 18 September 2014; the implications of the result here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34176/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1205. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will prepare a memo for Cabinet on the outcome of the Scottish referendum taking place on 18 September 2014; the implications of the result here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34176/14]

Question· writtenPQ 763asked

763. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the eighth amendment of the Constitution to permit termination of pregnancy in circumstances other than those prescribed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33831/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

763. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the eighth amendment of the Constitution to permit termination of pregnancy in circumstances other than those prescribed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33831/14]

Question· writtenPQ 762asked

762. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the escalating levels of drug addiction in Dublin and particularly in the city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

762. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the escalating levels of drug addiction in Dublin and particularly in the city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/14]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will give a report on the lockout of workers by Greyhound recycling; the steps that are being taken to resolve the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

395. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will give a report on the lockout of workers by Greyhound recycling; the steps that are being taken to resolve the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/14]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

312 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the female open unit in St. Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman, Dublin, is not amalgamated with the female high security unit for the proposed four week period from the middle of December to the middle of January 2012; if he will ensure that best medical practice is maintained either through overtime or by providing additional temporary staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40484/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

312 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the female open unit in St. Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman, Dublin, is not amalgamated with the female high security unit for the proposed four week period from the middle of December to the middle of January 2012; if he will ensure that best medical practice is maintained either through overtime or by providing additional temporary staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40484/11]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

287 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reply to correspondence (details supplied) regarding Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39451/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2011

287 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reply to correspondence (details supplied) regarding Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39451/11]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

82 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants for naturalisation in each of the past five years; the average length of time for processing each application; the cost to the applicant for processing the application; the number of applicants who were successful each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2011

82 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants for naturalisation in each of the past five years; the average length of time for processing each application; the cost to the applicant for processing the application; the number of applicants who were successful each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/11]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

451 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if the freefone facility for the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing initiative will be extended throughout 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2011

451 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if the freefone facility for the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing initiative will be extended throughout 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/11]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

196 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the amount of State funding granted to an organisation (details supplied); if he will ensure that existing funding is maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38218/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2011

196 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the amount of State funding granted to an organisation (details supplied); if he will ensure that existing funding is maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38218/11]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

495 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will state when the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 will be passed by Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

495 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will state when the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 will be passed by Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/11]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

290 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 can expect to receive their statutory redundancy payment which is due since early 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37535/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2011

290 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 can expect to receive their statutory redundancy payment which is due since early 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37535/11]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who started the JobBridge programme on 4 July will be allowed only six of the nine months internship entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36478/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2011

136 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who started the JobBridge programme on 4 July will be allowed only six of the nine months internship entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36478/11]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the reason local drugs task force and community employment scheme managers were not consulted or made aware of the new eligibility rules for special projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35033/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2011

244 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the reason local drugs task force and community employment scheme managers were not consulted or made aware of the new eligibility rules for special projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35033/11]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

447 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the internal Garda inquiry has taken place into the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; if so, the action that has been taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34318/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

447 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the internal Garda inquiry has taken place into the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; if so, the action that has been taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34318/11]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

446 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the gardaí have supplied all the information requested by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in respect of the complaint made by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if he will ensure that the complaint is completed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

446 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the gardaí have supplied all the information requested by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in respect of the complaint made by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if he will ensure that the complaint is completed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34316/11]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

422 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Romanian and Bulgarian nationals registered here in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

422 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Romanian and Bulgarian nationals registered here in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/11]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

368 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a single charge or discount on the non-principal private residence tax for subdivided houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34049/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

368 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a single charge or discount on the non-principal private residence tax for subdivided houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34049/11]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

241 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for work permits received in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2011

241 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for work permits received in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/11]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will grant an allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 for necessary materials relating to their education course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30547/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2011

93 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will grant an allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 for necessary materials relating to their education course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30547/11]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

365 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality how a refugee who has been granted residency here but whose home documents are lost or destroyed in their home country can apply for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

365 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality how a refugee who has been granted residency here but whose home documents are lost or destroyed in their home country can apply for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/11]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

246 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount the Health Service Executive paid in rent allowance in 2010 from centres (details supplied); the number of rent supplements paid to families or individuals by the centres; the number of inspections carried out by the centres prior to approving rent allowance; and the number of payments that have been withheld by the Health Services Executive at the centres as a result of a notification by Dublin City Council of non-compliance with housing standards. [28347/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2011

246 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount the Health Service Executive paid in rent allowance in 2010 from centres (details supplied); the number of rent supplements paid to families or individuals by the centres; the number of inspections carried out by the centres prior to approving rent allowance; and the number of payments that have been withheld by the Health Services Executive at the centres as a result of a notification by Dublin City Council of non-compliance with housing standards. [28347/11]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent supplement ceased in April 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27989/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2011

91 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent supplement ceased in April 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27989/11]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have all legislation passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas translated into Irish; the number of Acts awaiting translation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28012/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2011

76 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have all legislation passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas translated into Irish; the number of Acts awaiting translation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28012/11]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

511 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out of the spouses’ and children’s contributory pension scheme when it was introduced in 1985; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27539/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

511 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out of the spouses’ and children’s contributory pension scheme when it was introduced in 1985; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27539/11]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

510 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out in writing from the contributory pension scheme in each year since the scheme was introduced in 1997; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27538/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

510 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out in writing from the contributory pension scheme in each year since the scheme was introduced in 1997; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27538/11]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

485 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any proposals to close down, reduce opening hours or reduce staffing levels at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27536/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

485 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any proposals to close down, reduce opening hours or reduce staffing levels at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27536/11]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

465 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that the present project leader of a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1, who is retiring, will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2011

465 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that the present project leader of a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1, who is retiring, will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/11]