829. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the names and qualifications of the persons who conducted the investigation into the allegations made against a person (details supplied) who was struck off the nursing register in early 2015 after the person was found guilty of professional misconduct, arising from incidents reported while the person worked at a location in County Kilkenny; if he will explain the procurement process in the selection of the two investigators and outline their costs; if compensation was paid; if the report will be published and if not the reason why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22158/15]
647. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for specially fitted shoes in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, in view of the fact that the shoes were to be ready a month ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/15]
579. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the closed-circuit television footage available relating to the alleged assault and death of a person (details supplied) in 2002 at Portlaoise Garda station will be made available to the family's legal team, or if the footage can be viewed by the family's legal team; if she will outline the regulations, protocols or legislation that allows the Garda or the State to withhold such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22149/15]
294. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if €495,352.00 relevant contracts tax will be paid by the Revenue Commissioners to a company (details supplied); if the Revenue Commissioners made an application in 2012 for a case stated to the High Court in this matter; if so, the status of such an application; the status of the determination by the Appeals Commissioner on 11 June 2012; and the reason for the delay in concluding this matter. [21349/15]
246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a positive outcome will be expedited. [22161/15]
163. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the case being made by a school (details supplied) in County Carlow to retain its current number of teachers, in view of the increased number of students expected over the next three years; if she will make an early and positive decision regarding the matter, as the local community is deeply concerned; the Government policy on such matters relative to the case being made to support rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21207/15]
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will fund information technology equipment in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the funding available in this regard. [21055/15]
115. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a full pension is not being paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if the special circumstance of the case will be reviewed and a positive result expedited. [21057/15]
114. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to New Ross Community Hospital in County Wexford towards running costs and refurbishments to meet Health Information and Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21056/15]
691. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the occupational therapist cover for the mid-Kildare region; the number of occupational therapists working in the area; the waiting list for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20385/15]
623. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a date will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a tonsillectomy at the University Hospital Waterford without any further delay in view of the fact that the person's condition has deteriorated considerably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19911/15]
333. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of section 37 notices issued by the Information Commissioner in 2015; if he is satisfied with the conduct of State bodies, that have been issued with section 37 notices; if any prosecutions have been taken for breaches of section 37 of the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20423/15]
318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an investigation into bullying in the work place, brought to the attention of the Office of Public Works in 2011, and relating to a number of employees in the depot in County Kilkenny; the actions taken by the Office of Public Works to resolve matters, and the time frame involved; the costs incurred, to date, by the Office of Public Works, such as legal costs, consultants and so on; if he will name the consultants, legal firm and the persons dealing with the complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20211/15]
286. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the branding of the Customs and Excise from its current format to one that highlights Revenue rather than Customs and Excise; the rationale behind this decision; if a consultation process was put in place to determine the views and opinions of all stakeholders; if the unions were consulted; if the change of branding is part of an overhaul of the type of work carried out by the Customs and Excise and an extension of the brief and powers operated by Customs and Excise officials; if a contract has been, or is in the process of being, awarded for new branding on vehicles, uniforms, stationery, and so on; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20209/15]
219. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will arrange an oral hearing, in view of the fact that the details and circumstances of the case need to be articulated on a one-to-one basis; and if she will expedite a positive response, in view of the fact that the decision is the cause of upset and trauma for the person. [20424/15]
218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application-appeal in respect of an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the appeal will be expedited; and if an oral hearing will be considered as the medical evidence states clearly that the applicant will not be able to work for the foreseeable future. [20422/15]
204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if the threat of legal action will be withdrawn in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if an oral hearing will be arranged in order that the person can explain his circumstances at first hand; if consideration will be given to the hardship that will be caused in his case should her Department pursue the matter, in view of the fact that the person is already paying €200 per month in maintenance; and if she will expedite an early and positive outcome to this case, thus saving her Department and the person in question unnecessary legal costs. [20215/15]
174. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of a submission made to her Department in the case of the estate of a person (details supplied); and if the issues raised by the family will be considered. [19871/15]
169. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an interview will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in relation to an application for farm assist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20593/15]
469. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has examined introducing one uniform mechanism for calculating commercial rates; if the exemption of crèches from rates has been examined; his views on allocating a proportion of rates for the mentoring of new local enterprise start-ups and entrepreneurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/15]
405. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills as the lead Minister for the Action Plan for Jobs, if she will provide details of all Government agencies that have apprenticeship schemes in place; the number of persons currently enrolled on these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19264/15]
355. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide long-term care in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, in view of the fact the person has been given 28 days' notice of the termination of care, due to lack of funding; and if his Department and the Health Service Executive will resolve all of the issues, relative to the person's care at Camphill Community, County Kilkenny, in view of the fact she has lived there for the past 14 years, and any disruption of care at this location will have a negative effect on her health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19602/15]
351. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for registration with An Bord Altranais in respect of a person (details supplied) in Scotland who is a qualified nurse starting work in County Kilkenny on 15 June 2015 and who applied for registration on 24 December 2014; and the reason for the delay in processing this application, in view of the fact that all of the information has been submitted. [19583/15]
350. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the issues being dealt with between his Department, the Health Service Executive and Camphill Communities of Ireland; if the funding issue will be resolved; and his plans in this regard. [19581/15]
208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois, whose appeal against his Department's decision failed as the medical evidence provided was deemed to be insufficient; if he will reopen the case, as it is clear that the person was treated badly and unfairly by his Department; and if he will expedite a reply. [19604/15]
173. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to provide businesses which comply with the regulatory framework with a quality insurance and national and international branding for services and goods provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19263/15]
172. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has considered ring-fencing moneys in his Department directly to procurements of innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/15]
171. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has considered treating micro-enterprises as distinct from the small and medium enterprise group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19261/15]
170. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the concept of vouchers for new start-ups and entrepreneurs, which would provide financial assistance and business advice in the early start-up phase, has been explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19259/15]
169. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation as the lead Minister for the Action Plan for Jobs, with regard to improving credit to small and medium enterprises, if he has examined the crowd funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19257/15]
136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the hourly rates being paid to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation liquidator and to the staff of same; the number of staff involved and their pay grades; the estimated cost of the liquidation; and the discounts sought or received by him. [19596/15]
117. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has explored applying a relief similar to the United Kingdom’s entrepreneurs' relief; the cost of implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19267/15]
116. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined exempting corporation tax due on small and medium enterprises; if he has explored exempting capital gains tax for all investors in small and medium enterprises; the effect of this on Exchequer revenue generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/15]
115. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he has explored the possibility of offering a rebate on value added tax as paid by the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19265/15]
114. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes to the capital acquisitions tax and capital gains tax rules in order to facilitate seamless business succession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19260/15]
113. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has examined the option of exempting all small and medium enterprises with turnover of less than €150,000 from regulatory requirements in order to lessen the administrative and financial burden; the estimated cost of this to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19256/15]
80. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if payment is being made and if arrears have been approved. [19605/15]
77. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow, in view of the special circumstances of their case. [19590/15]
76. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be examined as a matter of urgency, in respect of an overpayment made to that person by her Department, with a view to accepting a payment of €50 per week as an initial repayment. [19582/15]
67. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite a reply. [19425/15]
56. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she has considered extending social protection supports, including jobseeker's benefit and illness benefit, to self-employed persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19251/15]
50. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the way an overpayment occurred in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; the amount of the overpayment; if the person can appeal the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19164/15]
354. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set out the number of complaints received by his Department relating to a pupply farm in County Carlow that are being investigated; the date each complaint was registered with his Department; the action taken on each complaint; if the complaints were forwarded to An Garda Síochána for investigation; if his Department was made aware of complaints made to the local authority in Carlow and to An Garda Síochána; if these complaints will now be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18424/15]
76. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for a disability allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16551/15]
75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16550/15]
136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is responsible for the property that once housed a school (details supplied); if so, her plans for this property following the recent fire; if consideration will be given to use of the site by a community group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15913/15]
110. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if funding and-or grants are available from his or any other Department for the purchase by community groups of defibrillators; and his views on this matter. [15915/15]
109. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the allocation of funds under his Department's 2015 national lottery fund. [15914/15]
108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the fair deal scheme will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter. [15912/15]
104. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when funding will become available for the fair deal scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite the matter. [15872/15]