19. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans that are in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies here to set up new operations and the progress being made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9037/13]
263. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport in view of the volume of heavy trucks drawing materials daily to and from the Corrib gas development site along the N59 since 2004 which is the designated route as per planning permission and the consequent wear and tear and significant damage to and poor surface condition of this road particularly in sections between Ballina and Bellacorrick which have seen no restoration nor improvement works for years and in view of the fact that the Bord Gáis pipeline crosses the road several times along this stretch of the road and since the pipes were laid in 2007 no overlay surface finish works, the plans and priority he and the National Roads Authority have to bring the entire section of this road to an acceptable standard in view of its significance to the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9238/13]
259. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport in view of the significant volume of heavy trucks drawing materials daily to and from the Corrib Gas development site since 2004 along the N59 which is the designated route as per planning permission and the consequent wear and tear and damage to this road particularly in sections between Ballina and Bellacorrick, the contribution Shell Ireland have been required to make towards this road for restoration and improvement works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8993/13]
178. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will prioritise the funding of a feasibility study for the development of a regional water supply scheme from Lough Mask to ensure a sustainable and good water supply to towns in east Mayo including Foxford, Swinford, Charlestown, Killkelly and Knock Airport whose current water sources are vulnerable and not satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9239/13]
684. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the funding from the Special Delivery Unit that has been allocated to County Mayo to date; the details of such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/13]
484. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the restrictions that exist in locating wind turbines in areas or habitats in which red grouse live; the scientific basis for the restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/13]
462. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies to Ireland to set up new operations; the progress that has been made regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8214/13]
439. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused carer's allowance when the person being cared for had been assessed for carer's benefit as being in need of full-time care in August 2012 and has had no improvement in their condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8750/13]
402. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8202/13]
376. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies to set up new operations; the progress that has been made regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8215/13]
364. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has assessed the suitability of Killala Garda Station for accessibility to persons with disabilities; the conclusion of any assessment; if any refurbishment work to improve access has been costed by the OPW; when such works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8315/13]
215. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against refusal of carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7865/13]
202. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against refusal of jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo and if the processing of same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7776/13]
153. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend in the forthcoming finance Bill the excise rebate scheme for road hauliers announced in the budget 2013 to benefit passenger transport operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7991/13]
124. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend in the forthcoming finance Bill the excise rebate scheme for road hauliers announced in budget 2013 to benefit passenger transport operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7866/13]
509. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6951/13]
446. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the provision of a water scheme from Balla to Kiltimagh, County Mayo; if he will prioritise the funding of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6639/13]
445. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the provision of a sewerage scheme for Killala, County Mayo; if he will prioritise the funding of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6609/13]
442. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the provision of a sewerage scheme for Belmullet, County Mayo; if he will prioritise the funding of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6583/13]
432. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the terms of trading agreed with the British Government pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding for the export of electricity generated from wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6611/13]
431. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the designated wave test site off the coast of Belmullet, County Mayo, to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6608/13]
430. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will prioritise the funding of a cable connection to the wave test site off the coast of Belmullet, County Mayo, in order to make it operational in view of the fact that the lack of a full scale test site is causing the country to be left behind other countries in the research and development of wave machines with the loss of associated employment/business opportunities notwithstanding the fact that we have some of the best wave energy in the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6607/13]
243. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health if the health trust for counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon is fully constituted and operational; the number of members on the board of trust; the hospital they represent in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6355/13]
241. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the hospitals included in the Mayo, Galway, Roscommon Hospital Trust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6343/13]
219. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the date upon which the Hospital Trust for Mayo, Galway and Roscommon was established; the dates various members of the board of the trust were appointed; the number of meetings that have taken place to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6216/13]
198. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his policy on sea lice controls compares with those in existence in other countries which engage in fish farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6243/13]
197. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration being given to the development of onshore coastal fish farms; if he considers such fish farms to be inherently less environmentally harmful than offshore fish farms; the evidence he relies on in arriving at his position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6242/13]
195. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will set out his policy on sea lice controls; if he will address the concerns raised by the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers that there is a significant threat, to the health of wild fish, on account of sea lice emanating from the massive industrial fish farms he plans to locate off the west coast of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6239/13]
172. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will put in place interim arrangements for the acceptance and processing of new applications for Leader funding for the north-east Mayo area pending the completion of the investigation of possible governance issues in Mayo North East Leader Partnership which has been unable to operate the Leader programme over the past year thus denying rural development funds to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/13]
140. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will put in place interim arrangements for the acceptance and processing of new applications for Leader funding for the north-east Mayo area pending the completion of the investigation of possible governance issues in Mayo North East Leader Partnership which has been unable to operate the Leader programme over the past year thus denying rural development funds to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5479/13]
235. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the specification for photos to accompany an application for the new-format driving licence; if he will confirm that applicants will not have to travel to a central office to have the photo taken but can have it taken locally to the required specification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4951/13]
230. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the tender process leading to the award of the contract for the provision of the new format driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4822/13]
151. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the annual running costs for the past five years of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4931/13]
101. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the review by external consultants of Section 48 of the Pensions Act 1990; when she expects the review to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4925/13]
86. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision may be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5017/13]
746. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount of Exchequer funding approved for the development of a library (details supplied) in County Mayo by his Department or agencies of his Department; the date on which the various tranches of payments will be made; when he expects the final payment to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3956/13]
600. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is a delay in replacing the only surveyor of the Lands Branch, Legal Services Division of his Department which is currently prohibiting the implementation of a re-arrangement scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo negotiated and facilitated by the Irish Land Commission a number of years ago in view of the fact that there is no surveyor to prepare the necessary map to accompany the vesting order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3809/13]
508. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to the former partnership company Meitheal Forbatha na Gaeltachta by (details supplied); when outstanding payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3732/13]
387. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for eligibility as a participant on the additional community employment placements and new local authority scheme announced by her in the context of budget 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3801/13]
386. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the new local authority scheme announced by her; the way the scheme will operate and the types of work within a local authority that will be covered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3800/13]
378. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for family income supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3731/13]
328. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the new procurement rules which can result in schools being required to purchase their stationary supplies from one national supplier notwithstanding the possibility of purchasing from local suppliers for a similar or better price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/13]
243. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance the number of intoxicating liquor licences that have lapsed for each year from 2002 until 2007 inclusive; the reasons the licences have lapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3977/13]
238. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Finance the way that customers in each of the State controlled banks have been precluded from qualifying for the enhanced mortgage interest relief owing to the Christmas holiday arrangements of each of the lending institutions which did not allow the draw down of any loan cheque from approximately the middle of December 2012 to 31 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/13]
120. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against refusal of disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3538/13]
243. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/13]
498. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda cars that were allocated to County Mayo during 2012; the number planned for 2013 for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2560/13]
485. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the Garda station premises at Killala, County Mayo is adequately accessible for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2501/13]
458. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the findings and recommendations made arising out of the investigation of possible governance issues in Mayo North East Leader Partnership Teo and the irregularities if any that were found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2880/13]
453. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of rural development funds pursuant to the current round of LEADER funding that was ring fenced to be distributed by Mayo North East Leader Partnership Teo; the amount of the said funding that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2640/13]