679 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans in place to give CLÁR status to Ballisodare east; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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623 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo towards their rent payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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562 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will be granting permission for the proposed development of the Oriel windfarm project for Dundalk Bay, in view of the fact that nowhere else in Europe has permission for wind turbines of this size been granted so close to the shore; when he will be making a final decision on this issue; if he has met with any concerned groups regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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561 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress that has been made with regard to a piece on his Department’s website which states the new legislation targeted for introduction in the Houses of the Oireachtas in the latter half of 2001, was intended to replace the Foreshore Acts and make provision for appeals in relation to foreshore leases and for an extended role for local authorities in relation to the coastal zone; the reason this targeted legislation was not introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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560 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress that been made with regard to the Government’s promise in the Action Programme for the Millennium, 1999, and the commitment contained therein to legislate comprehensively for the integrated management of the coastal zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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559 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has examined the implications of the Foreshore Act 1933 with regard to today’s planning environment; if he has examined the implications of the Act in view of the fact that it does not provide for the statutory involvement of local authorities or for any right of public appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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558 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will reconsider the enormous increase, which is being proposed for rent of rooms (details supplied); if he has examined the implications of the lost revenue when the fishing fleet leaves Rossaveal; if he will provide the levels of rent or lease rates, which are being paid in every other harbour around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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549 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures with regard to the issue of poaching for species such as carp, bream and pike, he has put in place to ensure those fishing for these species are fully aware of the consequences of illegal fishing; the figures for prosecutions in relation to illegal fishing of these species year by year for the past ten years; if officers have been appointed to specifically tackle this issue; the laws in place to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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548 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on a licensing scheme for full-time fishermen who are engaged in an activity (details supplied) on small boats fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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542 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has been notified of an application for works in relation to Sligo North West Airport, which would infringe on the foreshore at Dorrins and Cummeen Strand; and if he has been informed that such an application will be lodged shortly.
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540 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to circumstances (details supplied); the directive he has issued to provide the broadband facilities in this region; if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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532 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, with regard to the American Slipper Limpet, which is a damaging species that is well established in Swansea Bay, he has investigated the extent to which this Welsh seed will be able to find its way over to Irish waters in view of the fact that an Irish company has secured an order to fish for mussel seed in Swansea Bay; the measures in place to keep out such invasive species; the measures in place when an Irish vessel secures an order to fish in an area already infected with such a disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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505 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the psychiatric unit in Sligo General Hospital is being delayed; if co-location will be an obstacle in the development of this unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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490 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene on this person's behalf (details supplied) in County Sligo and have them called for an MRI scan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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487 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress which has been made regarding the 32 staff working at Ballymote Community Nursing Home, County Sligo, who had been employed by Breffini Regional Council, which no longer exists; when will they be employed by the Health Service Executive; the reason they have not received pay parity, including retrospective pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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502 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the directive she has issued in relation to the proposal to commence undergraduate psychiatric nurse training in a college (details supplied) in County Sligo as this would have available the required trained nursing resource in Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Service to meet the future work planning need and the mental health needs of the population; her views on whether the process of integrating the Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Service in to a third level learning environment will develop and empower the mental health service providers and lead to a more autonomous and collaborative work place; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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484 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation with regard to commencing undergraduate psychiatric nurse training at a college (details supplied) in County Sligo; if she has approved this course; if she will be providing sufficient funds for this course; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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482 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with the Health Service Executive on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have their medical card granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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481 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with the Health Service Executive western area on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have the home help sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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390 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will again intervene with Cappagh Hospital on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have them called for their appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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368 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the directive she has issued in relation to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for naturalisation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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139 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); the directive he has issued to secure NDVIA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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138 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on correspondence (details supplied).
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128 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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441 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the decision made on the application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Sligo for the refurbishment of the outdoor step as it is a serious health and safety issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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440 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the directive she has issued to her Department officials regarding the application submitted by a school (details supplied) under the school building programme 2006; if she will give a firm commitment that the necessary works will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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431 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the directive she has issued to her Department officials regarding a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim in view of the circumstances outlined in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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228 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with the Health Service Executive western area officials to ensure that the student medical cards are granted to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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115 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the half share in the fee of simple interest in the property for a person (details supplied); the status of the registration of the administration of the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to regenerate the central areas of cities and towns and to accelerate the development of key urban centres such as Cork and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether noise insulation in new dwellings is at an acceptable standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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232 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there is financial aid available through his Department for auxiliary development on an estate which has been developed and where the original house has been retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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208 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received the submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will agree to address their concerns in relation to the Consumer Protection Bill Section 48 Prohibition on surcharges where one method of payment was chosen in preference to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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207 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reduce the amount on the freehold lease for a company (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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177 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with Crumlin Hospital and have an appointment brought forward for a person (details supplied) as their condition has deteriorated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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149 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Finance if he will waive the liabilities for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo as they are experiencing financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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595 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to address issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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594 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the average class size in a school in County Leitrim for 2007 and 2008 will be 29.6 pupils; the plans in place to redress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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505 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding a matter (details supplied); the reason no public meeting was held with the traditional fishermen; if Údarás consulted with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources as to the extent of commercial fishing licences in the area before it made this decision; the reason Údarás purchased the Musgrave Estate; the reason Údarás handed the fishing rights to the CISLT, who are not representative of the area; if there were conditions attached to the licence; if he can revoke that licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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499 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding a matter (details supplied); if Údarás na Gaeltachta consulted him before making this decision; if he made any demands on behalf of the draft-net fishermen; if Údarás consulted with him before it bought the Musgrave Estate; if Údarás consulted with him as to the extent of commercial fishing licences in the area before it made this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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424 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received the submission by the Irish travel agents association (details supplied); if he will agree to address their concerns in relation to the Consumer Protection Bill 2007, Section 48 Prohibition on surcharges where one method of payment is chosen in preference to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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423 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will clarify the difficulties and resolve the situation with a community based company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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188 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the citizenship anomaly that has been highlighted in three cases (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to his correspondence of 6 February 2007 regarding mandatory breath testing for alcohol for all drivers at road traffic accidents scenes, he will clarify the difference between the Road Traffic Act 2003 and the new directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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170 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if personnel from headquarters are visiting all Garda districts reclassifying offences where no activity occurred on a case; if he will confirm that the mildest interpretation of the offence is taken regardless of the victim; the way these reclassifications will be reflected when crime statistics as serious offences will be downgraded to minor offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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146 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that 93% of those detected for driving carelessly did not have Irish driving licences; if he has discussed this problem with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform; the measures he will introduce to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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90 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether Government policy on the cost of private beds in public hospitals and her co-location plan will have a significant impact on the cost increase of health insurance premiums; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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49 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether private health insurance premiums could double in the next three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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