40. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the number of guidance hours being provided at individual secondary schools for the current academic year following on from the removal of the ex-quota allocation for guidance counselling in budget 2012; if he is committed to monitoring the hours being provided in each school in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/13]
27. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for Garda vetting clearance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11659/13]
98. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that she has made in the implementation of the Pathways to Work plan; the use of private contractors in its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11108/13]
58. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the credit union sector regarding the implications for fixed deposit investment products held by its members arising from the liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the role of the regulator in protecting the interests of credit unions in the liquidation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10617/13]
43. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of initial expressions of interest in the National Lottery licence that have been received; the prospective date on which the awarding process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10402/13]
587. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the composition of imported fertilisers have been scientifically tested; the frequency with which this testing is carried out; and the last time such testing was carried out. [10038/13]
113. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the application by the Thomas Davis Commemoration Society, Mallow, County Cork, to have An Post commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Thomas Davis by issuing a commemorative stamp in 2014. [9892/13]
100. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to replace the television licence with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10085/13]
93. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the development of the wind sector; the proportion of Ireland's renewable sector that he anticipates it will occupy; the action he will take to alleviate some of the concerns about an expanding wind sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10307/13]
90. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new broadcasting charge will be introduced; the possibilities of extending the revenue from the charge to more than one broadcasting organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10308/13]
22. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on any discussions with the professional bodies on the provision of advance price quotations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/13]
48. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the status of the undocumented Irish with regard to immigration reform in the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8939/13]
473. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, with regard to the delivery of the national broadband plan, his Department has completed its engagement with the commercial service providers to identify those parts of the country which the commercial market will serve; if not, when he expects such engagement to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8715/13]
471. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the cut of €7 billion from the €9.2 billion earmarked by the EU to meet the digital agenda goals of 100Mbps for half of Europe will have any impact on the Government's national broadband plan, especially in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8632/13]
469. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of moneys raised by last November's multi-band spectrum auction that have been paid into the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8512/13]
128. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he hopes to ensure a viable rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8563/13]
108. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his targets for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8555/13]
189. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress he has made with regard to implementing the plan Supporting Public Service Reform - eGovernment 2012 – 2015; in particular the progress he has made on publishing appropriate data in a way that will facilitate re-use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7839/13]
105. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the universal primary care Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7496/13]
76. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason there continues to be geographical inequity of access to omalizumab and xolair medication, with asthma sufferers in the Health Service Executive south region particularly disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7482/13]
20. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the role her Department is playing is discouraging underage drinking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7346/13]
607. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the outstanding appeal payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7397/13]
153. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to date on proposals in relation to commonages; if he will confirm that no decision will be made in relation to this matter until it has been examined by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6988/13]
130. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the EU Commission has tabled any proposal under common agriculture policy reform that would allow each country the flexibility to set its own maximum single payment to a person; if no such proposal has been made if he intends to propose such a flexibility in view of the significant differences between farming in the different States of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6972/13]
166. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the outstanding REP scheme and single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6378/13]
24. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Irish presence in the EUTM Somalia, EU-led training mission in Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6209/13]
204. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding provided for RAPID co-ordinators in 2013; the steps he has taken to ensure that local authorities provide funding for RAPID co-ordinators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5580/13]
182. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding provided to the community sector for social partnership in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5588/13]
117. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to regulate the social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/13]
12. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce new regulations for social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/13]
4. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take to reduce the number of disconnections of services by gas and electricity companies in homes around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4891/13]
1. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy to ensure a viable post office network, especially in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4890/13]
15. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his priorities during the Irish presidency of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4475/13]
618. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an outstanding REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4118/13]
19. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultation he has had with the Department of Finance on foot of the assessment of the Credit Review Office; the actions he is taking in response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/13]
55. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans regarding legislation for Oireachtas inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/13]
523. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3015/13]
438. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the application forms for the upcoming septic tank grants be made available; where will the funding be coming from for these grants; the persons who will be administering this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2397/13]
131. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give consideration to introducing an annual education impact study in advance of the budget each year so as to ensure that the impact of changes to staffing schedules are properly assessed in advance of decisions being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2696/13]
129. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will amend proposed procurement rules requiring schools to purchase stationery from one national supplier in order that they may purchase from local stationery suppliers who are able to offer similar or better value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2718/13]
231. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a grant application made to his Department for road works to be completed in the Strand area of Youghal, County Cork and when a decision will issue. [2135/13]
168. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person who has land or a farm valued at €400,000, and is thinking of transferring this to his son or daughter in 2013/2014, if there are any changes envisaged by him in relation to transfers for 2014 as opposed to what is in place this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2093/13]
166. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a case in which the State forestry company, Coillte has refused to buy or give a grant for planting land, designated under EU legislation as protected, due to the presence of hen harriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2112/13]
150. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the decision to downgrade a Garda station (details supplied). [2183/13]
14. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to tighten existing revenue rules in relation to tax exiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2026/13]
841. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57886/12]
223. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date on the New Era project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53261/12]
9. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if CIE has received the €36 million subvention announced in July 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57230/12]
136. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any of the moneys raised by the recent multi-band spectrum auction have been paid into the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57352/12]
23. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason healthcare inflation here is the second highest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57078/12]