76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the planned flood relief scheme in Cork city; an estimate of the timeline for its delivery; the level of funding that has been committed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/15]
67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 6 October 2015, if a person who is employed by a company, is a director of the company and owns the company, in full or in part, can potentially benefit from the foreign earnings deduction scheme, if the other conditions are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35765/15]
221. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned that retail gas prices for consumers have not come down in line with wholesale gas prices internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34976/15]
65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the payroll savings to the National Asset Management Agency in 2016 from the voluntary redundancy of the 51 staff accepted to date; the redundancy pay-out to the 51 staff; the salary bracket of those departing under €100,000; from €100,001 to €200,000; €200,001 to €300,000; €300,000 plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35151/15]
195. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding under the Leader programme in each year from 2010 to 2014; the projected expenditure in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34916/15]
60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the funding under the farm assist programme in each year from 2010 to 2014; the projected expenditure in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34918/15]
775. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding is committed to completing the construction of the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road scheme under the transport section of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021; under which year this funding is allocated; the estimated cost of the project that has been factored into the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34595/15]
768. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the body responsible for promoting Cork city and its environs as a tourist destination; the investment that is being made to promote Cork city for tourism; the relationship between Cork city and county, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ireland's Ancient East initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34406/15]
713. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voids and vacant local authority dwellings for Cork City Council and for Cork County Council; if he will confirm that sufficient funding has been granted to both authorities to repair these properties so they can be made available to persons on the social housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34280/15]
709. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the manner in which the seniors alert scheme is delivered, in particular if local community alert groups will still be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/15]
700. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person's legal liability for motor tax commences on the first day after the disc expires; in that regard, his views on the renewal notice which is sent to motorists which states the form can be used prior to the expiry of the current tax disc or during the subsequent month; his views that this is misleading as regards the legal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34628/15]
664. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the in-school supports that are available, depending on the needs of the individual child, for a child in second level education diagnosed with dyspraxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34545/15]
631. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for grant aid for major capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the status of the application; when a decision is likely to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34052/15]
586. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children, under 18 years of age, in Cork city and county, currently on an outpatient waiting list to see an ophthalmologist; the number waiting for less than six, six plus 12, 12 plus to 24 plus and 24 plus months; the steps being taken to address the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34635/15]
557. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Cork city and county who are awaiting community podiatry services; the number of podiatrists currently employed to service the region; if steps are being taken to fill any current vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34540/15]
526. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an application for a home care package was received for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the present status of the application; if funding is available to sanction new home care packages in Cork city and county; the way the application has been assessed since it was received; when he expects a decision to be made on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34367/15]
509. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend funding for the provision of fertility treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34162/15]
411. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the legal costs that have arisen to the State from a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34192/15]
311. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of the €750 million of fiscal space identified for 2016 that will be used up by public sector pay commitments relating to the Lansdowne Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34735/15]
281. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in order to qualify for the foreign earnings deduction, if the person concerned must be employed directly by a company, or will a sole trader or contractor qualify for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34596/15]
253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 29 September 2015, if he will confirm the interest rate that will apply to finance drawn down by borrowers under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34281/15]
159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the promised delivery of two new prefabricated units at a school (details supplied) in County Cork to properly cater for the junior infants intake for the 2015-2016 school year; the steps being taken to provide further temporary accommodation for the planned intake of two junior infant classes for the 2016-2017 school year; the progress being made in securing a site for the promised permanent school building; the timeframe for the construction of this building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33943/15]
134. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the substandard accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if her Department plans to consolidate the infant school within the same site as the remainder of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33942/15]
274. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to expand the historic towns initiative beyond the three towns covered by the pilot project; her views on the success of the pilot scheme to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33753/15]
261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has any plans to extend broadband cover to a certain location in County Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33718/15]
256. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the annual cost of carrying out inspections of private rental properties in each year from 2010 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33854/15]
255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capital allocation for housing to local authorities in each year from 2011 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33851/15]
254. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent in each year from 2010 to 2014 on the housing aid for older persons scheme; the number of persons who benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33850/15]
253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent in each year from 2010 to 2014 on the mobility aid schemes for older persons; the number of persons who benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33849/15]
252. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent in each year from 2010 to 2014 on the housing adaptation grant; the number of persons who benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33848/15]
248. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow an organisation in County Cork (details supplied) to tender for a housing project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/15]
242. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of increasing the capitation fees paid in respect of voluntary second level schools by 10%; and by 20%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33914/15]
241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the capitation fees paid in respect of second level Education and Training Board schools; the rates that apply to comprehensive and voluntary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33913/15]
240. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of restoring postgraduate maintenance grants in 2016 at the level which previously applied prior to their abolition; the cost of a 50% restoration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33912/15]
239. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided to the student assistance fund for students attending third level who are experiencing hardship; to students with a disability who require additional resources to fully participate in university or college, in each year from 2010 to 2015; the number of students who benefitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33911/15]
238. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of restoring the ex-quota guidance counselling to all schools in 2016; the cost of a 50% restoration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33910/15]
237. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of providing one administration day per week for teaching principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33909/15]
236. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of a 50% reversal and a full reversal in the cut to resource teaching hours introduced in budget 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33908/15]
235. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of 5% and 10% increases in capitation funding for secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33907/15]
234. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of 5% and 10% increases in capitation funding for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33906/15]
233. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of reversing the cuts to the school staffing ratio in smaller schools which was introduced in Budget 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33905/15]
232. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio at primary level from 28:1 to 27:1; and to 26:1, with effect from 2016; and from 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33904/15]
231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of providing a free laptop computer to every child in the State over five years of age, as recently suggested by the Minister for Finance; if such a proposal has been considered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33856/15]
219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application for a laptop for a child (details supplied) in County Cork, which was recommended by the Health Service Executive, has been refused; if she will request that the matter be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33750/15]
86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expenditure carry-forward effects of previously announced measures from 2015 for Budget 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33842/15]
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to outline the cost of providing 100% mortgage interest relief for landlords who agree to provide accommodation to tenants under the rental accommodation scheme and the housing assistance payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33858/15]
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to outline the cost of providing 100% mortgage interest relief for landlords who agree not to increase rent for a period of three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33857/15]
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to outline the cost of providing 100% mortgage interest relief for landlords who agree to sign up to long-term family tenure leases of at least four years duration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33855/15]
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to outline the approximate cost of providing assistance to persons over the age of 70 who wish to trade down to a smaller house of exempting them from the local property tax on their new home for a period of five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33853/15]
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to set out the approximate cost of providing assistance to persons over the age of 70 who wish to trade down to a smaller house by exempting them from stamp duty on the purchase of a new home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33852/15]