17 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the offer of orthopaedic services under the National Treatment Purchase Fund from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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1074 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science when the special education unit in St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin will issue their report in the review of special schools and special classes.
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789 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the application by a council (details supplied) for a grant in regard to the renovation of their community centre, which has been approved by Pobal and is with his Department for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas; the number of troops who have served overseas in 2007 and 2008; if this number will rise or fall in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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84 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Defence the situation for people who wish to apply to join the Defence Forces over the coming months; the situation with those who were in the process of applying in 2008 and who have been attending interviews or fitness/medical examinations and are awaiting to hear if they have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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204 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the request of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who has suggested an annual soccer game be played in the Island of Ireland Peace Park in Belgium, as a memorial to those soldiers from both sides of the First World War forces who stopped fighting on Christmas Day 1914 in order to pursue an unofficial ceasefire; if he will advise the person on the way the matter might be pursued; and if he will give his support to the matter.
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347 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the rebuilding of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the expected commencement and completion date for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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274 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he is aware that accommodation for a full class of junior infant boys at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin for September 2009 has not been sanctioned by his Department; when the additional class will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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489 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the legislation in order that local authorities are permitted to collect a levy from advertising revenues derived from advertisements in bus shelters and other such public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1642 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding all school building projects relating to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the number of young children waiting on a confirmed school place for 2008/2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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383 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of farms here using wave energy; the locations of same; the length of time they have been using wave energy; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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382 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of farms using wind energy; the locations of same; the length of time they have been using wind energy; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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384 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the resources available for farms and enterprises interested in utilising wind and wave energy; the number of farms availing of same; the capacity at which they are operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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378 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the resources available for farms and enterprises interested in utilising wind and wave energy; the number of farms availing of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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350 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request all local authorities to carry out a detailed audit of their social and affordable housing stock, with a breakdown of occupied and unoccupied units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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120 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the permanent building programme for a school (details supplied); when the project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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193 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to the emergency works grant application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the condition of the school’s roof, which needs to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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375 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the stage the project is at; the works carried out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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258 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the DASH2 project; when completion is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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385 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the increase in demand for school places at a school (details supplied); if the school’s application for further accommodation has been accepted; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the transfer of deeds (details supplied) to Fingal County Council, as there are various issues which need resolving; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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481 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the draft legislation being prepared to govern house alarms and noise pollution; when he expects the legislation to come before the House; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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130 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress on the handing over of title of open spaces and so on at an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin to Fingal County Council following the liquidation of the developer.
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219 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of civilians employed by An Garda Síochána; the duties for which they are responsible; the number of Gardaí freed up for ordinary service in each of Swords, Balbriggan, Malahide and Skerries stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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214 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the proposed legislation in relation to management companies; when he expects the bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the recent changes made to the enrolment policy of the Balbriggan vocational educational committee, which has resulted in numerous pupils from a school (details supplied) being denied places; the action she will take to remedy this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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155 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will allow persons to participate in the all-Ireland free travel scheme from the age of 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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196 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the construction of a project (details supplied); the background to the project; the status of the project and the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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197 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the extension of Skerries Health Centre; the background to the project; the status of the project and the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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403 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on setting up research groups or task forces to carry out research on best practice and the latest developments in the teaching of autistic children in Europe and the USA; if she will invite representation onto these research groups from ABA groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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232 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children if there are plans to introduce a mandatory organ donation policy with a voluntary opt-out option; the number of patients currently on waiting lists for heart and lung transplants; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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164 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on the permanent building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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163 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress on a temporary school (details supplied) in Dublin north; if it will be finished by September 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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104 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the tax incentive schemes which exist for oil exploration companies operating in the UK and Norway; if similar incentives will be brought in here to reduce the levels of risk experienced by domestic companies and to encourage further exploration off Irish shores; the incentives currently in place for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent presentation to the Joint Committee on Transport relating to quality bus corridor pinchpoints where buses experience the longest delays and the reason for them; if action is being taken to combat these areas, particularly at an area (details supplied); when bus operators can expect to see these pinchpoints improved as per SIPTU report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the less comprehensive legal requirements of mandatory insurance in eastern European countries and the possible ramifications this has for foreign insured drivers here and Irish insured drivers who have accidents in these eastern European regions; if there are plans to tackle same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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574 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the powers members of the Garda have to penalise a disqualified driver when stopped at a checkpoint; if changes are being made to give gardaí more power in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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524 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures being taken in large towns like Balbriggan where incoming, new and longer term residents are experiencing difficulties with integration; if an action plan exists to tackle any related problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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446 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of the discussion between her Department and a school (details supplied) in north Dublin regarding the shortfall in school places over the next four to five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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315 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the Mogolino orphanage situation in Bulgaria; if there has been further development of the issue; the extent to which the Irish authorities are monitoring the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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265 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of ambulances operating in the Swords, Skerries and Balbriggan areas; the reason for the uneven distribution of ambulance services within the Dublin area; if north Dublin will be allocated more resources for the ambulance service in view of its growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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148 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the practice of re-registering written-off UK cars here and a report (details supplied); the action being taken to curb this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1126 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí participating in bicycle patrols in each of the stations in Swords, Malahide, Balbriggan, Skerries and Lusk/Rush; the duties they perform in this role; the length of time each have been in the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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522 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport the reason taxis are not permitted to use contra-flow bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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280 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who has been informed that they have to wait over two and a half years for orthodontic treatment; the reason for the delay; when use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund will be an option; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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208 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the use of contra-flow bus lanes by taxis; if there are plans to allow same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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179 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the grants available for parents of autistic children for home schooling; the grants available for parents who take the initiative to set up their own ABA schools, such as a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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178 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures being taken to ensure that funding is available for autism support at schools in north Dublin; her proposals for the future funding of schools which provide ABA facilities to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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543 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí participating in bicycle patrols in the Dublin north area; the breakdown of stations which operate these units; the duties these officers perform; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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438 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the VEC’s programme in relation to the provision of youth cafés; if there are plans for the provision of such a facility in north County Dublin; and if there has been progress on the plan for the installation of the youth café (details supplied) in County Dublin.
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