130 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond positively to the reasonable and finite demands of post polio survivors; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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18 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on his objectives in the negotiations of the forthcoming social partnership agreement.
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168 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress of the work of the interdepartmental committee on public art; when it is expected this committee will complete its review of the guidelines for the per cent for arts scheme; when the new guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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155 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention had been drawn to the lack of rigour in enforcement of maintenance of aircraft requirements in the US in view of the fact that there has been a fine in one case and the grounding of a large number of aircraft; if he will ensure that the utmost vigour is applied in this area with regard to airlines within this jurisdiction; the steps he has taken to ensure that the foreign based aircraft observe such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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157 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the alternative arrangements she has made to replace the provision of the roll-over facility to patients who are receiving Alzheimer’s care in Cherry Orchard Hospital and particularly for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Taoiseach the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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675 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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641 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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565 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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497 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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460 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the consultants who carried out work for her Department or for any body under the auspices of her Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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443 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when permission will be granted for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16 to apply for planning permission in view of the fact that stage three of the process was given permission in November 2007 and that the temporary accommodation for 500 pupils can no longer be appropriately maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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414 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the consultants who carried out work for her Department or for any body under the auspices of her Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if, in the case of a report being prepared, the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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394 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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392 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has provided public moneys, capital or current, to an organisation (details supplied) in any of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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360 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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359 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has provided public moneys, capital or current, to an organisation (details supplied) in any of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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344 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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324 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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322 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has provided public moneys, capital or current, to an organisation (details supplied) in any of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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316 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the draft national cycling policy; the action envisaged on foot of its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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308 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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201 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the consultants who carried out work for her Department or for any body under the auspices of her Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to deploy a Defence Forces dentist to Chad; his views on whether such a deployment is necessary in view of the fact that the dental standards aimed for by the medical corps is that all personnel should be dentally fit for a 12 month deployment and whether such a deployment is cost effective in view of the shortage of military dental officers and the increased costs of using civilian dentists here that would ensue from deploying a dentist to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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15 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if, consistent with the terms of the agreed patients charter for the Defence Forces, each member of the permanent Defence Forces has been informed of the names and contact details of the medical officer and dental officer responsible for the management of their medical and dental care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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361 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to implement the strategy document for the development of second-level education which she has received from a group (details supplied) in view of the fact that it provides a basic blueprint for the enhancement of second-level education; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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701 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to cease payment to teachers currently employed but unqualified and studying for a qualification; if the registration requirement with the Teaching Council will be waived pending qualification; if a lead-in period is envisaged; the impact on the total teaching population envisaged when registration becomes mandatory; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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527 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the cost of the digitisation of the parish records recently put on-line by the Irish Family History Foundation; the way the money was channelled and to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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522 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the final certificate has been issued and retention fees paid to the builder of the National Aquatic Centre in order that it may be completed to specification; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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172 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he has taken, or proposes, to ensure money taken on his behalf by airlines is returned if the tax is not incurred due to cancellation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the life certification project on the 14% of recipients of contributory State pensions who reside abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a decision has been taken on the desirability of creating a new heritage fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he envisages new funding arrangements for Horse Racing Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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3 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has satisfied himself with the operation of the National Aquatic Centre; the criteria in terms of outcomes that have been established against which to measure success; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the value for money being achieved from the per cent for arts scheme; if he will recommend a revaluation of the scheme to determine if it is achieving best outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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119 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date on implementing a postcode system here with a detailed timescale for the next few months that will lead to implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has plans to make the regulators in his brief more accountable; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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375 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the grant application for a school (detail supplied) in Dublin 16 which was considered under the multi annual school building modernisation programme; the expected time scale to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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261 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the report from the Railway Procurement Agency on the feasibility study for the Rathfarnham Luas; if he will report on that recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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52 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the negotiations that have taken place with US authorities in relation to creating a customs and border protection facility in Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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414 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce State funded nationwide pre-schooling for all children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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354 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will respond positively to the request from a group (details supplied) seeking a meeting to outline their concerns for the absence of funding for touring; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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353 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the benchmarking exercise undertaken to compare the operations of the National Aquatic Centre to similar facilities has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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256 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had or her plans with the Department of Education and Science to introduce State funded nationwide pre-schooling for all children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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202 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to reduce VAT on defibrillators from 21% to 13.5 % in view of the fact that funds raised by voluntary groups go by way of VAT to the Exchequer and that having a defibrillator is not a luxury but a necessity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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156 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is appropriate that the Garda Síochána is without a dedicated firearms training range; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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130 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether sufficient Garda and Army resources are being dedicated to combat the ongoing threat of attack by armed gangs on cash-in-transit deliveries.
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178 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the length of the typical wait for a decision on a long-term residency application following the completion of the statutory period of five years legal residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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