495 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants for naturalisation in each of the past ten years; the number of applications granted in each of the past ten years; the average length of time awaiting decision in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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493 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the work on Mountjoy Garda Station, Dublin 1, has been completed; the number of gardaí stationed at Fitzgibbon Street Station; the number remaining in Fitzgibbon Street; when the work on Fitzgibbon Street Station will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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356 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision of the community welfare officer to refuse assistance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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333 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who has been deemed by the local authority to have a housing need but who cannot be placed on the housing list is eligible for rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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142 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce an independent appeals mechanism for applicants who have been refused home mortgages by Irish banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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141 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish banks are not approving mortgages for applicants who are employed on contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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140 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the number of home mortgages which were approved by the Irish banks in each of the past ten years; the average amount of money approved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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151 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; if she will explain the request for repayment of rent supplement already paid to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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492 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health the position regarding rehabilitation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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126 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to grant a gaming licence to the consortium which has received planning permission for a casino in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will reverse the decision to refuse supplementary welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social Protection the support mechanisms available for persons whose employment is seasonal or sporadic; her plans to look at the circumstances of persons working in the arts whose income is intermittent but who have child care, education, mortgage and other daily commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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78 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of moneys paid by the Catholic religious orders to the State as their contribution to the redress scheme 2002; the amount of property transferred by the religious orders to the State; if the Protestant authorities have made any financial contribution to the State in the context of the redress scheme; the amount of moneys that the State has contributed to the redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who applied to the redress board for compensation from 2002 to date; the number whose applications were successful; the total sum paid out; the average amount paid to each applicant; the outstanding number of applicants to be dealt with; the number of institutions and applicants associated with each of the different churches; when it is expected to complete the redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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344 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding full-time residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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203 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the development of the 14-17 Moore Street national monument, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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82 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the car scrappage scheme past 30 June 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a valid passport is required for renewal of permission to remain in the State; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is impossible for some applicants to obtain a passport because of the exigencies of their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money that was received from the EU Globalisation Fund for the SR Technics workers; the amount that has been spent to date; the purpose for which it was spent; the amount outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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63 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland is not using European Regional Development Funds for the insulation of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to raise concerns regarding the treatment of doctors trained in Ireland who are arrested and detained in prisons in Bahrain in the recent conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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615 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the regulation of medical cannabis for the treatment of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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613 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Act 2009 to bring it into line with more flexible arrangements operating in duty free areas in United Kingdom and Northern Ireland airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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473 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the findings and recommendations of the UN Committee Against Torture in regard to prison facilities and Magdalene Laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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129 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons resident in Northern Ireland and working in the Republic of Ireland; the number of such persons who receive a refund of the income levy; the reason they are entitled to a refund; his plans to deal with this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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222 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of the work which is being carried out on the railway line at Jones’s Road, Dublin 1; when the work started and when it will finish; if the noise from the generator can be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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129 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider a matter (details supplied); if he can identify any source of funding such as grants or bursaries which would facilitate this person in developing their considerable potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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90 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a matter (details supplied); if he can identify any source of funding such as grants or bursaries which would facilitate this person in developing their considerable potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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89 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide financial or other support for an educational facility (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary gaelscoileanna in the country; the number of students and staff concerned; the number of Educate Together secondary schools; the number of students and staff concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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87 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary gaelscoileanna in the country; the number of students and staff concerned; the number of Educate Together primary schools; the number of students and staff concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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70 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons (details supplied) travelling for work experience on unpaid FÁS courses are only eligible for €4.60 per week travel expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends to introduce the 116000 EU hotline for missing children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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326 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will reverse the decision to refuse the medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if he will continue to grant this card in view of the fact that failure to do so will cause undue hardship to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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290 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his policy on fur farms; the number and category of such farms here at present; the number of animals raised on these farms annually; his proposals for ending the practice of fur farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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267 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the termination of service in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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252 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will waive the requirement for a birth certificate for an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if some other form of identification could be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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142 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the appointment of home school community liaison co-ordinators for 2011-12; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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141 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has been transferred to his Department; if he has plans for its use; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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137 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the present regime of higher education grants; if he has any proposals to change the funding levels and the distance requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the number of hotels whose loans have been transferred to the National Asset Management Agency; the number of bedrooms in those hotels; the number of those hotels which are open for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 19 May 2011, the reason for the delay in issuing a passport in respect of a person (details supplied).
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342 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children when the proposed meeting to formalise the suspension of the registration of a centre (details supplied) will take place; the person who requested the suspension of the centre; if the centre will now close down permanently; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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336 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children when he will publish the legislation on female genital mutilation; and if it will be included in the legislative programme for this term.
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261 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the proposed works will be carried out at a location (details supplied); if money for the refurbishment is included in this year’s budget; the timescale for the commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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260 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify if anti-social behaviour orders can be issued to persons on private property causing a disturbance to their neighbours; the powers the Garda has regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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234 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the legislation in relation to waste management responsibilities for rented properties including whole houses, subdivided houses and multi-unit dwellings; his plans for further legislation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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233 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the outcome of the public consultation on the noise regulations has been published; his plans to introduce legislation on this matter; when the legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will bring forward the legislation proposals to extinguish the market right at Smithfield horse market, Dublin 7.
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