484 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the working group who prepared and drafted the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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195 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of young offenders attending Westview House from both the probation service and the day centre being run by Ogra and youth workers on each day of the week; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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278 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, further to Parliamentary Question No. 294 of 8 December 2009, the reason Bord na gCon failed to comply with section 19 (2) of the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 regarding its accounts for the years referred to in the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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296 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to encourage the training of persons for the hotel, catering and hospitality industry to include training for employed persons in their place of employment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the numbers of unemployed persons on courses (details supplied) are being reduced; if his attention has been drawn to plans to reduce further in-house training courses for the unemployed; the State agency responsible for training jobless persons who wish to gain employment in the hotel, catering and hospitality industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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294 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if Bord na gCon and Horse Racing Ireland have furnished him with abstracts of their accounts in respect of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; the dates on which theses were received; if he has laid these before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the dates in each case; the reason in the event of an exclusion from this requirement being granted to either body; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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293 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the sanctioned overdraft and borrowing facility and indebtedness for each agency and semi-State body, commercial and non-commercial, for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in tabular form; the amount and number of occasions that the sanctioned approved facility was breached for individuals, companies and group structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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216 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children the policy in place to administer the over 70 years medical card application scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the medical card administration is centralised, that there is a delay of up to eight months in processing applications and that some applications submitted are mislaid; her views on whether the localised system was more efficient and delivered a better service to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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544 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the All Ireland Air Ambulance Service which is located at Ballydwyer, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, County Kerry has requested assistance of her Department for approval of the voluntary ambulance service to come under the protocol of the 999 and 112 phone and channel 16 systems; if she will consider supporting the ambulance service through the Health Service Executive by providing medical staff to be part of the crew on the helicopter which will provide medical assistance to injured persons which, when operational, augment the services already provided by the road vehicle ambulance services; if her further attention has been drawn to the success of this voluntary service in the UK and other countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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325 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of requests received from persons (details supplied) regarding a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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88 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he will comment on the recent retirement of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent accident at an army training exercise at Kilworth Camp, County Cork, on 3 June 2009; if he has received interim or other reports into the accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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67 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of air ambulance and other emergency missions flown by the Air Corps in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the type of aircraft involved; the types of mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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66 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the impact the moratorium on recruitment to the public service is having on the Reserve Defence Force; if he expects the numbers in the RDF to decline in 2009 and 2010; the discussions he is having with the Reserve Defence Force’s representative association; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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251 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the laws that cover the use of quad motor cycles, three-wheel motor cycles and two-wheel motor cycles, if they are used off highway in open public spaces and green spaces; if they must have insurance cover as they are motor propelled vehicles; and if he will make a statement on their use and the dangers they pose to the public.
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337 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of PPS numbers issued by her Department to non-EU nationals in 2008 and in January 2009; the countries the applicants reside in; the reason for issuing the PPS numbers; the number of PPS numbers in total issued to non-EU nationals; the number which are active in the State and the country of origin of the holder of the PPS number; the number of people here who are non-EU nationals receiving unemployment benefit and other benefits; the cost of the benefits in each category; the number of non-Irish citizens, but who are EU citizens receiving unemployment benefits and other benefits and the cost to the State in 2008; the policy in respect of paying these benefits; if she is proposing to introduce new rules to require people to sign on more frequently; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that EU nationals claim benefits here and return to their own countries to work and sign on here, once a month to claim benefits; the enforcement methods and checks in place to detect fraudulent claims by EU nationals claiming benefits here, but no longer residing in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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172 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits sought and granted or refused in 2008 by non-EU nationals, or prospective employers; the type of job vacancies for which they applied; the number of work permits that are in current use in the State for all categories of work and would she list the categories and the number of permits in each category; the current policy on issuing work permits to non nationals in view of the high unemployment rate among Irish and EU nationals living in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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143 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he recognises a breed society for the Irish draught horse; the breed society for the Irish draught horse he recognises; if he recognises a mother society of the Irish draught horse; the mother society of the Irish draught horse he recognises; if the mother society of the Irish draught horse recognised by him has a written policy on breed preservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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437 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department will take to replace lead water pipes in housing estates in which the lead contamination is higher than the acceptable allowable limit; and if grants are available to local authorities and private households to replace lead pipes with PVC pipes.
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402 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if agencies (details supplied) in County Limerick are the subject of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; if not, when it is proposed to include them under the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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118 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent unveiling of a national monument to members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who have died in the service of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the implications for Ireland and for the Defence Forces, of the United Nations taking over direct command of the EUFOR mission in Chad and the Central African Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence if he has received the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery especially as it applies to persons applying to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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20 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the safeguards the Defence Forces have in place to ensure that replica weapons are not substituted for real weapons held by the Defence Forces; if the Defence Forces conduct regular audits of their arsenals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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414 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will allow more flexibility in pension payments relative to the electronic payment method; if an agent will be allowed to sign; and if the validation period will be maintained at 12 weeks rather than 20 days.
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201 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if domiciliary care allowance will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
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597 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is in receipt of an application for funding from Kilkenny County Council for the provision of a new fire station for Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny; and if so, if he will expedite a decision in relation to same.
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361 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.
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360 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an enhanced payment of rent allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the medical circumstances of the person; and if he will expedite a response.
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197 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will insist on the reinstatement of physiotherapy services at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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196 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide core funding for the Irish Osteoporosis Society in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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1131 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has applied to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds; and if he will expedite the matter.
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725 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if fuel allowance will be backdated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a response.
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230 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will introduce a cherished number registration system for vintage cars as is the case with standard vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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576 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultation that has taken place or is taking place between groups (details supplied) regarding a plan for the work to be undertaken to remove barriers to fish on the River Nore, Kilkenny; if the O’Sullivan Report has been considered by the Southern Regional Fisheries Board relative to the way the barriers in the Nore can be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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575 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of money spent to date on the works carried out at the Dinan Fish Pass, Kilkenny; if it is intended to spend further money on this pass; if the money being spent or planned to be spent is coming from the conservation stamp moneys collected from anglers; if the plans for this work were discussed with all stakeholders and in particular local anglers; the amount in this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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198 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a hip operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the medical circumstances of the patient.
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197 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a cataract operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the urgent medical circumstances of the patient.
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526 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an appeal lodged in 2005 for leave to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response; and the reason for the time frame involved.
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376 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a response.
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202 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in repairing properties at Johns Quay, Kilkenny; if an engineer will be appointed to agree the works and the costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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131 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason payments are being delayed to those who provide school accommodation such as prefabs and so on for purchase, lease or rent; and when overdue payments will be made to a company (details attached) in County Kilkenny.
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54 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money paid for taxi services in counties (details supplied) by the Health Service Executive for the purpose of transporting patients and employees of the HSE with a breakdown of the figures in each county showing the amount received by each taxi operator; when was the last time the tender process was used for this service or if the service ever went to tender; the way persons or companies operating a taxi service are selected to provide the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person with a stamp three on their passport is entitled to work or attend college here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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230 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in Cork by division and location; the increase in Garda numbers in each division between 1997, 2002 and 31 December 2006 and in which Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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188 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of home care packages and hours provided in Cork City and suburbs in 2006; the number of packages and hours budgeted for 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding allocated to primary community and continuing care incorporates moneys allocated to nursing home subventions.
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167 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that An Bord Altranais have introduced a rule change, which will remove the registered general nurse and midwifery qualifications as a prerequisite for entry into the higher diploma in public health nursing programmes.
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166 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the increasing emphasis and recognition of the importance of community care services within the health services through such initiatives as home care packages, additional public health nurses have been employed to facilitate developments particularly in view of the key role of a public health nurse in the organisation and delivery of community care services.
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168 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Department guidelines that are in place for adoption by local authorities when they are purchasing houses in private residential estates for local authority tenants.
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229 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the progress being made in the purchase and developments of a site in Riverstown, Glanmire, County Cork for a new Garda station to replace the existing dangerous building being used by gardaí in Glanmire.
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