169 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate if there could be a perceived conflict of interest following recent purchases by the Office of Public Works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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255 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effects of budget 2009 cutbacks on a secondary school (details supplied) in County Mayo, particularly as the school has yet to be informed as to the situation they will face from 7 January 2009 thereafter; and if immediate clarification will be made on the effects of the budget to this school.
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244 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is open to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to apply for the suckler welfare scheme; if an application will be accepted at this late stage; and the reason no reply issued from his Department to this query.
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236 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a ground visit will be arranged in order that a matter in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be finalised.
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210 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a new corporate plan has been developed by an agency (details supplied) to optimise all aspects of their work including the disputes resolution service.
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209 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the legislation established (details supplied) is sufficient for the quick resolution of disputes.
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195 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded the one-parent family payment.
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194 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there is a need for a social welfare officer to call again to a person (details supplied) in County Galway when in fact all information has been provided and is with her Department.
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147 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on a fairer scheme (details supplied) whereby the economic value of all airports is recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if a risk assessment (details supplied) has been carried out at locations; if these risks included ornamental fountains; and the precautions that have been put in place as a result of these risk assessments.
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84 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ascertain from the Office of Public Works the person who made the decision in relation to recent purchases (details supplied).
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211 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the impact the budget 2009 cutbacks will have on a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the way he will address the problems which will arise due to the cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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210 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the impact the budget 2009 cutbacks will have on a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the way he will address the problems which will arise due to the cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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203 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a dealing (details supplied) will be completed in the Land Commission in view of the length of time which it has taken to be dealt with.
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175 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a grant (details supplied) will be awarded in 2008; the amount it will cost; the amount drawn down to date; and the overall cost for 2008.
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141 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent reported positive tests (details supplied) at a location, she will list the number of centres at which positive tests have shown up; the actions that have been taken to reduce the risks.
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124 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will ascertain if recent purchases made by the Office of Public Works (details supplied) are in line with a scheme.
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457 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo.
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458 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effects of the budget 2009 cutbacks on a primary school (detail supplied) in County Mayo with particular reference to teacher numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[45252/08]
444 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will reverse the decision to cut the staffing levels of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the effect this will have, which will result in a 50% reduction in the present staff level.
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443 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effect of the budget 2009 cutbacks on a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo, with particular regard to teacher numbers, equipment grant for learning support teachers and cutbacks in in-service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[45092/08]
442 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effects of budget 2009 on a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, with particular reference to their teacher numbers, resource grant and rural co-ordinator; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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418 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify if time spent on a FÁS programme can count towards the 312 day-12 month requirement for the VTOS training bonus of €31.80; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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417 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number and percentage of course participants who are in receipt of a VTOS training bonus of €31.80 in view of the fact that they were in receipt of an eligible payment for 12 months directly before the VTOS commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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439 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effect of the budget 2009 cutbacks on a secondary school (details supplied) in County Mayo, with particular regard to teacher numbers, the book grant, cutbacks in in-service, sporting activities, school music, field trips and student exchanges; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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416 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the effect of the budget 2009 cutbacks on a secondary school (details supplied) in County Mayo, with particular regard to teacher numbers, book grant and cutbacks in in-service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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414 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to his Department relinquishing its interest in a portion of a site (details supplied) in County Mayo.
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401 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded their single payment scheme.
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400 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded their disadvantaged area scheme.
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376 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant aid available from his Department to install insulation in family homes.
[44862/08]
342 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved disability allowance.
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341 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and granted disability allowance; and if this case will be expedited in view of the applicant’s illness.
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339 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a carers allowance appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo.
[45054/08]
325 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of an appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo relating to jobseeker’s benefit refusal.
[44748/08]
309 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is satisfied with the openness, fairness and transparency of a scheme (details supplied) since it was launched in 2004; and his plans to review this scheme.
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268 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an allowance (details supplied) is being granted; and if so, when it will be granted.
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252 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether by providing grants, with no coherent policy, the Government will undermine all regional airports.
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176 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the value of the National Pension Reserve Fund at 1 January for each of the past five years; the contribution from the taxpayer into this fund each year for each of the past five years; and the value of the fund at 30 November 2008 or the most recent valuation.
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165 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if a risk assessment (details supplied) has been carried out with particular reference to reducing the risk of a disease.
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247 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused a third level maintenance grant for a level seven course.
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246 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will address the anomaly that has resulted in third level courses being categorised as the same, which means that students on level seven courses are being refused the maintenance grant as it is not seen to be a progression course; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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161 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be paid under the native woodland scheme.
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81 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a scheme (details supplied) helps subvent recipients costs of operations, which include marketing; and his views on whether this encourages recipients to be profit making.
[44392/08]
71 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of prosecutions that have taken place on a county basis in relation to breaches (details supplied).
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65 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the way the artists were selected in relation to purchases recently made by the Office of Public Works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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233 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area and 50% SPS payments for 2008 in view of the fact that a full ground inspection took place and the herd owner was informed that everything was okay.
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232 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their REP scheme payment; and when they can expect to receive their payment.
[44117/08]
204 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded jobseeker’s allowance in view of the fact that all information requested has been supplied by the claimant.
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