507. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a visa to visit family here; the next step available for them to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48877/13]
506. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a visa to visit family here; the next step available for them to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48876/13]
145. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding single farm payment and area aid payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48511/13]
347. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in the issuing of payments to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo under the disadvantaged areas payment scheme 2013 and the single farm payment scheme 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47742/13]
257. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider engaging the Radiological Institute of Ireland to undertake a study of radioactive emissions from pylons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48266/13]
160. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the procedure to be followed by a public body to obtain a derogation from public procurement rules in order to include a social clause to favour long term unemployed and apprenticeship and training as part of the enforceable contract performance conditions in services and works contracts which it awards to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48219/13]
218. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce the scheme to replace the motorised vehicle grant scheme for persons with disabilities; if this will be done as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47524/13]
193. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in a payment now due under the disadvantaged area scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/13]
168. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances in which a visa will be granted to a dependent family member over 18 years contrary to general policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47455/13]
149. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review regulation guidelines made pursuant to section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 which pressurises a husband and wife who are separated, where one remains in the family home which is in their joint names, to enter into a formal legal separation or divorce in order for the spouse vacating the family home to be deemed eligible for social housing support even if they have no other available accommodation which they can afford without State assistance and have a housing need in accordance with criteria laid down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47450/13]
146. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the technical reasons for EirGrid's decision to pursue a general policy of not undergrounding electricity power lines in Grid 25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47526/13]
24. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress of the N26-N5-N58 road project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46945/13]
719. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership company by persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46933/13]
718. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application by a club (details supplied) in County Mayo to Mayo North East Leader Partnership company; when the approved funds will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46932/13]
697. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader by an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision may be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46696/13]
696. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a grant application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company Teoranta by an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo. [46695/13]
695. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a grant application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company Teoranta by an organisation (details supplied). [46694/13]
694. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company Teoranta by an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo. [46693/13]
644. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide assurances in relation to fears among the general public of health risks to humans as a result of high-power electricity lines and pylons and 400 kV lines being constructed through particular communities and areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46877/13]
623. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants in County Mayo that have received funding under the better energy warmer homes scheme and the better energy homes scheme; and the total amount of State funding that has been paid out to applicants in County Mayo under each of these schemes. [46709/13]
622. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the name and location of every organisation in County Mayo that applied for a grant under the better energy communities scheme this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46702/13]
621. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the name and location of every organisation in County Mayo that applied for a grant under the better energy areas scheme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46701/13]
400. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the procedure for applying for funding under the seed and venture capital scheme; the processing time for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46139/13]
145. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the sales process pursued by the National Asset Management Agency such as in the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation loan sale offers where the market generally does not bid what NAMA expects to be bid; the person who is accountable to the taxpayer for setting the valuation or reserve price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45623/13]
195. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dealings pending in the Land Registry in the various sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45341/13]
194. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time in the Land Registry from when an application for long possession is received to it being examined and dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45340/13]
135. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45414/13]
43. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to ensure that the Government objective of ensuring local employment where possible on energy projects is being pursued by project developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44898/13]
371. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of projects that Mayo County Council applied for funding under the marine leisure and marine tourism capital infrastructure development programme; the details of each project; the total value of each project and the sum applied for for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43658/13]
271. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his plans to reopen Templemore College will be prioritised so that recruitment and training of new gardaí may recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43510/13]
55. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance his view on recent press reports that available overseas capital for Ireland will be substantially absorbed by portfolios of loans and properties being offered by overseas banks and therefore will not be available for investment in National Asset Management Agency assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42798/13]
53. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance in view of the recent publicity the sale of loans by National Asset Management Agency attracted involving significant sums of money and in some cases multiple bidders, the procedures that are in place even before bidding commences to ensure maximum openness and transparency and competition within the process from the outset; if he will confirm that such bids are required to be handled by one of the professional loan brokers from the panel who have proven experience in this field and at this level to get the best financial result out of such sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42795/13]
536. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if the necessary investment will be made for the refurbishment of the St. Augustine's, McBride and D'Alton community nursing units, County Mayo, in order that they will meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards after 2015, thus allowing these facilities to stay open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/13]
527. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if he will place Addison's disease on the list of illnesses that are covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41839/13]
394. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the review of the planning guidelines for wind farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/13]
156. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht what consideration is being given by him to the re-introduction of funding the Heritage Council local community grants scheme in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41629/13]
183. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41236/13]
457. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application by a club (details supplied) in County Mayo to Mayo North East Leader and when the approved funds will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40410/13]
385. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when a decision will issue. [40691/13]
336. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the withdrawal of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40454/13]
144. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding legislation to merge Shannon Airport Authority and Shannon Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40528/13]
143. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the aviation policy review; the next step in the process; his plans to develop a regional airport policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40527/13]
163. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount that has been spent by ESB on marketing for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40254/13]
162. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason and the basis on which the Energy Regulator decided to deregulate Bord Gáis energy prices at 55% market share notwithstanding the conventional wisdom that in order for competition to work best in this sector for the benefit of customers no generator should have in excess of a 40% share; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40252/13]
161. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason and the basis on which the Energy Regulator decided to deregulate ESB energy prices at 60% market share notwithstanding the conventional wisdom that in order for competition to work best in this sector for the benefit of customers no generator should have in excess of a 40% share; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40251/13]
123. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 695 of 18 September 2013, the additional documentation that is outstanding in order to process this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40137/13]
95. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils in County Mayo who have been assessed as eligible for the home tuition scheme for school year 2013/2014; the number who have received teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40204/13]
123. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason no directive has issued to the chief appeals office in relation to the implementation of the recent change in legislation pertaining to part-time fire fighters Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40117/13]
1564. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of groups and organisations in County Mayo that have benefitted from funding pursuant to Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 for 2013; the nature and types of groups and organisations and the service they provide in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38544/13]
1563. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the budget provision intended for 2014 pursuant to Section 39 of the Health Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38543/13]