139 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of funding spent by his Department and the Government in attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade event in America, including details of all costs such as travel, drinks, receptions, accommodation and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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138 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding that was spent in the USA by his Department in the past twelve month period; the events that took place in America that were attended by him or his Department officials; the costs of travel, and so on for attendance at each event by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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262 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a new scheme (details supplied) was announced with such fanfare and deemed to be operational from 1 November 2007 in view of the fact that there is no budget at present in place for this scheme.
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214 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area scheme payments.
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213 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in respect of the single payment scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for the past few years.
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132 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not being called for treatment at St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin in view of the urgent nature of their illness; if she will have this matter investigated thoroughly; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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126 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was placed on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment; and when they will be called to commence their treatment.
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125 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, having been approved for taxi transport to attend an oncology clinic, was then told that they must be at a pick-up point at 6.45 a.m. for an appointment which was to take place at 12.30 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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187 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his consultations with other Departments on the rural transport initiative; the outcome of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when Fóram na Gaeilge last met; when it will meet again; the advice he has received from them to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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49 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if existing inter-county Leader programmes will cease under the delivery of the new Leader programme in favour of single county structures; if existing rural development programmes will finish as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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611 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a project (details supplied) in County Mayo will be sanctioned and awarded grant aid.
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571 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the means disregard guidelines when calculating rent liability under the differential rent scheme for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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570 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines in relation to the differential rent scheme operated by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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449 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who actually came here under a scholarship programme (details supplied); and the number of students who benefited from the programme, giving details on an annual basis since the introduction of the scholarship.
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448 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a detailed breakdown on a yearly basis since 1998 of the funding provided to an organisation.
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412 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the options available for farmers towards capital investment following the suspension of the farm improvement scheme; the action that will be taken in relation to the applications received after the suspension date of the scheme; if this scheme will recommence in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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411 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding put in place for the farm improvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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410 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications received and accepted by her Department under the farm improvement scheme up to the date of its suspension; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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409 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to the farm improvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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408 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there is a place along the coastline of Ireland that fishermen are allowed to fish in a manner (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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287 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo cannot get a repayment of nursing home charges in view of the fact that they were paid from June 2004 to November 2004.
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232 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ascertain from the Health Service Executive the number of oncology patients in County Mayo being forced to use a third party transport provider rather than availing of HSE transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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231 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason incorrect information was given by the Health Service Executive in a reply to previous questions (details supplied).
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230 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive are forcing people, including oncology patients, to use a third party transport provider rather than the HSE supplying the transport service directly (details supplied).
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208 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for cataract removal surgery in Galway.
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179 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if in relation to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied) the proposed survey has taken place; the outcome of same; and the action that will be taken to reduce the flooding risk in the future at this location.
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110 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be paid under the disadvantaged area scheme.
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109 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff at the Marine Institute for each year from 1998 to end of October 2007 under headings (details supplied).
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102 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will commission an independent ten-year plan for the development and sustainability of Ireland’s offshore islands.
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213 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a deed of transfer will be executed by her Department for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that their Land Registry application can be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding funding for a road (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact further information which was requested in relation to the road has been submitted; and when a decision is expected on same.
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167 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a long stay bed will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo.
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133 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the talks that have taken place and the progress made to resolve the dispute between the Health Service Executive and pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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132 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the seriousness of a situation that will develop if agreement is not reached in relation to the dispute between the Health Service Executive and the pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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656 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 15 November 2007 as the reply given did not answer the query.
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655 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will supply copies of all permissions issued to Galway County Council to carry out investigations on lands designated special area of conservation which are relevant to the Galway outer city bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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443 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area scheme payment in view of the fact that they have submitted evidence of their stocking levels in line with their REP scheme plan.
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436 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there will be a delay between REP scheme three and REP scheme four; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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435 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Mayo that participated in REP scheme three; the amount of money paid out to these applicants each year to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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425 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the early retirement scheme payment to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has now ceased after seven years.
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397 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of retired persons who have private pensions and who would medically qualify for a travel pass but are being denied same as they do not have any social welfare income; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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396 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the free travel pass scheme and extend it to people who are not getting a social welfare pension but are retired with a private pension source and qualify under medical grounds; the cost factor of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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388 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if officials in his Department are aware of employment for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if so, if they will identify a place where this person can get work as they have been unable to gain employment despite being actively and genuinely seeking work.
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387 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason jobseekers allowance is being refused to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person has made every effort to seek employment.
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338 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is grant assistance available for a person who is considering setting up a business (details supplied).
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231 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo went on the waiting list to be called for an appointment; when exactly did they go on the waiting list; the length of time they have been on the waiting list to the present time; and when can they expect to be called as this query was not answered in the last parliamentary question reply from the Health Service Executive.
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225 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a wheelchair will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo as they are suffering great hardship with the wheelchair they have as it is totally unsuitable for their needs.
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215 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a long term illness book was taken off a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason they were not notified of this by the Health Service Executive; and the reason this child is suffering as their parent is unable to get the special food for them.
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189 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings that have taken place since the abolishment of the dual mandate in 2004 between county managers in each local authority and elected representatives on a county basis.
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