1335 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an Irish citizen working in the US is entitled to cast a vote in a general election here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1234 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if responsibility for policing the Kilbehenny area of County Limerick is changing from Mitchelstown, which is in very close proximity to the area and has served it very will for many years, to Bruff Garda Station, which would be situated much further from the Kilbehenny area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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321 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive will be advertising vacancies for physiotherapists; the number of vacancies that will be available and the location of these positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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167 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be admitted to Limerick Regional Hospital for cataract surgery.
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443 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that her Department’s financial Estimates have been allocated, she will confirm that the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick can proceed to tender stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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236 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children if applications to the Health Service Executive by persons (details supplied) to foster children will be expedited in view of the extenuating circumstances involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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225 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children if a consultant led cystic fibrosis service is available in the mid-west region in order to continue the care at present being provided for children up to the age of 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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579 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ascertain from the Garda Commissioner if adequate numbers of Gardaí will be attached to Newcastle West Garda Station in County Limerick; if and when the vacant positions that are available presently will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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193 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the domiciliary care allowance will be made payable to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in view of the fact that a psychologist’s report has been submitted to the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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420 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence when it is expected that negotiations between PDFORRA and his Department under the conciliation and arbitration scheme, in relation to payment of the permanent instructors allowance to qualified MT instructors with the transport company, Collins Barracks, Cork will be finalised.
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158 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive will make funding available for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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463 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if An Garda Síochána provide employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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428 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence when serving members who are qualified MT instructors with the Transport Company, Collins Barracks, Cork will be awarded their permanent instructors allowance on a full-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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154 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made by the Health Service Executive to offer suitable employment contracts to taxi and hackney drivers who are providing a transport service for patients to various HSE establishments; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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153 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will secure an early appointment at Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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148 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when an appointment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick for a medical appointment at University Hospital, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be admitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin for surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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192 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in a neurological appointment being provided for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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286 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if Shannon Development and the IDA are prepared to prioritise the promotion of the Askeaton Business Park as a suitable location for the employment of individuals in the pharmaceutical industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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601 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ascertain from An Post the number of transactions from January 2006 to January 2007 at Kilmallock Post Office, County Limerick.
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292 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the situation in relation to a person who wished to provide a five kilowatt generator to produce electricity and found a bureaucratic approach with regulations, planning demands and so on, whereas in contrast there is a generous grant scheme in Northern Ireland; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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218 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation in relation to supply of protective gear, batons, stab vests and so on; if same are available to all operational Gardaí; and the reason there appears to be restrictions in relation to supply to student Gardaí while attached to stations.
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189 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to school transport; the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9 have school transport for one child and not the other.
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188 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to the July provision and the category of teacher that can be used for same; if a statement will be made on whether montessori teachers can still be employed; if changes are being considered; and the reason montessori teachers should be excluded.
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187 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify the policy in relation to community playgroups perhaps using spare facilities in schools or located elsewhere; if same are gradually being taken over by her Department completely or for children over three; if this has been agreed with the play-groups national body; and if being carried out over a long period, the arrangements for the groups and staff they employ.
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186 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding services available for assessment or assistance for eleven year old children with dyslexia; the waiting lists or time-scales for services to be provided and if there is financial help available.
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185 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the grants or assistance available from her Department for capital equipment and running costs for groups (details supplied) which operate after hours from school buildings and which have educational content.
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184 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify situation in relation to the use of resource teachers; if they are purely for use with remedial children; and if their use on gifted children is allowed.
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183 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the names and locations of Acorn ABA schools in Dublin; and the locations on the northside that are being examined for further developments.
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182 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to capitation fees paid to secondary schools; the various categories and amounts paid; the reason some categories complain of discrimination vis a vis others.
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148 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare increases over the past 10 years; if data of fact and comparison can be outlined.
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147 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and the reason financial assistance has been withdrawn.
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146 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify the situation in relation to coordination or incoordination of occupational pensions; the reason this legislation was passed; the basis or origin of same; the further reason employers are allowed to reduce or take away part of State old age pensions that employers have paid for (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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122 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the regulations in relation to returning Irish citizens from the USA who have US driving licences and years of driving experience; if they are exempt from the full regime of obtaining a driving licence here; and if not the reason for same.
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96 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the medical card guideline increases over the past ten years; if data of fact and comparison can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the provision of BreastCheck; the areas of the country covered; the age groups who can avail of the scheme; and if it will be extended to women over 66 years as soon as it has full geographical spread.
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94 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the services or strategy in which services for multiple sclerosis sufferers is based; and if a statement will be made on the matter outlining sources of and details of services to those with the condition.
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93 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to Irish citizens who died while abroad on holidays; if her Department has an arrangement or made a request to airline companies to carry home remains; if deaths which occurred abroad can be registered here on the families’ request; the way this should be arranged; if remains of deceased persons undergo a post mortem on return to Ireland or if this is done in the United Kingdom and other countries; and if same would mean death could be recorded and registered here.
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64 Deputy John Cregan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline Revenue charges for laser and credit cards; and if these will be removed for senior citizens with minimal use or transactions on their accounts.
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57 Deputy John Cregan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is tax relief available for parents of children with dyslexia; who privately arrange assessments or services.
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55 Deputy John Cregan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the situation in relation to tax individualisation and particularly for parents with children with severe or ongoing medical conditions; and if the tax system will be made more family friendly for parents who out of necessity have to parent at home due to the medical condition of their child.
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473 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Defence when accredited instructors allowance will be paid to qualified personnel attached to the transport company, carrying out such duties at Collins Barracks, Cork.
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267 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm that a low loader trailer (details supplied), towed by a tractor of 24 tonnes, for the purpose of moving excavation machinery from one job to another, is legal as per the Road Traffic Act 2006; the type of road tax required on such tractors; the type of diesel to be used by such tractors; the correct procedure for weighing such loads, that is, with or without the tractor attached; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that trailers as outlined in correspondence are being manufactured and purchased by agricultural contractors and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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240 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation in relation to traffic breaking the rules at traffic signals; if any traffic signals are set up with cameras to catch such law breakers; if any existing camera system by other agencies could be used; his views on same; and if he will set up some pilot projects to check their performance.
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239 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation following a recent court ruling on begging rules; if he will report on the situation of aggressive begging on city streets by a group (details supplied); if significant complaints have been received; if Garda action is being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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203 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants currently employed; and the criteria and ratio of pupils to SNAs with particular reference to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11.
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202 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to the requirements to be either a national or secondary teacher here; if in relation to Irish citizens working abroad as teachers such experience is taken into account in determining qualifications to teach here; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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201 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the staffing complement in a secondary school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the pupil teacher ratio in secondary schools; if classes can have up to 28 or 30 for some subjects; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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200 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if it has been purchased or acquired by the State or her Department; if the timescale for such can be outlined; the position regarding the future uses and security of tenure for other users; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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