26 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the report of the Commission on Public Service Pensions in part or in full; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of many public service pensioners regarding the future of the traditional relationship between public service pensions and increases in the salaries paid in respect of their former jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the report of the Commission on Public Service Pensions in part or in full; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of many public service pensioners regarding the future of the traditional relationship between public service pensions and increases in the salaries paid in respect of their former jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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72 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the updated cost projections of the national development plan compared to when it was launched; the expected costs of national development plan projects at the end of 2002 compared to the original estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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72 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the updated cost projections of the national development plan compared to when it was launched; the expected costs of national development plan projects at the end of 2002 compared to the original estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself that the regulations set down for mature students seeking top-up grants can be fulfilled.
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106 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify the condition which requires a mature student seeking a top-up grant to supply proof of a child dependency allowance payment.
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110 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself that the regulations set down for mature students seeking top-up grants can be fulfilled.
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106 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify the condition which requires a mature student seeking a top-up grant to supply proof of a child dependency allowance payment.
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31 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will institute a feasibility study into the possibility of re-opening the existing Claremorris to Galway rail line for passenger services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will institute a feasibility study into the possibility of re-opening the existing Claremorris to Galway rail line for passenger services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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17 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has met with representatives of ferry companies in relation to numbers of tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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39 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will give details of the Government's plans for decentralisation of the public service during the remainder of 2001.
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37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself with the performance of the Office of Public Works in relation to the design, layout and completion of Leinster House 2000; if, in particular, he has further satisfied himself that it undertook appropriate and adequate consultation with the users of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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39 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will give details of the Government's plans for decentralisation of the public service during the remainder of 2001.
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37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself with the performance of the Office of Public Works in relation to the design, layout and completion of Leinster House 2000; if, in particular, he has further satisfied himself that it undertook appropriate and adequate consultation with the users of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the fuel allowance was set at the rate of £5; the duration of the payment at that time; the changes that have been made since in that regard; the accumulated consumer price index since this £5 rate was set; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the fuel allowance was set at the rate of £5; the duration of the payment at that time; the changes that have been made since in that regard; the accumulated consumer price index since this £5 rate was set; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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5 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when he will provide equality to self-employed families so they can avail of family income supplement on the same terms as PAYE families.
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50 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the plans, if any, he has to review the free travel pass for people in rural areas; and if he will extend this scheme so that it can be used in part or in full for taxi fares.
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32 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the payments available to a family with three dependent children, with one earner, on £240 per week under the family income supplement scheme; the net effect of a wages rise of £10 per week, £20 per week, £30 per week and £40 per week taking account of his tax liability, assuming mortgage interest relief of £1,000 per annum and expenses in employment of £75 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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50 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the plans, if any, he has to review the free travel pass for people in rural areas; and if he will extend this scheme so that it can be used in part or in full for taxi fares.
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32 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the payments available to a family with three dependent children, with one earner, on £240 per week under the family income supplement scheme; the net effect of a wages rise of £10 per week, £20 per week, £30 per week and £40 per week taking account of his tax liability, assuming mortgage interest relief of £1,000 per annum and expenses in employment of £75 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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52 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the numbers availing of the student summer jobs scheme in each of the past three years; the way in which these figures compare with the number of positions available on those schemes, having regard to the shortfall of students who qualify for those jobs; and if he will extend the criteria to include students who have just completed the leaving certificate.
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52 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the numbers availing of the student summer jobs scheme in each of the past three years; the way in which these figures compare with the number of positions available on those schemes, having regard to the shortfall of students who qualify for those jobs; and if he will extend the criteria to include students who have just completed the leaving certificate.
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13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applicants for, and entrants to, Garda training in each of the past five recruitment programmes; the plans, if any, he has to extend the Garda retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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17 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he has reviewed the possibility of paying a uniform rate of child dependant allowance; and when this uniform rate will be implemented.
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18 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the deployment of personnel he envisages and the locations as a result of his proposal to reduce the Defence Forces by 1,000; the plans, if any, he has to relocate personnel serving in various barrack locations; if he envisages any closure of barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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29 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to recent documentation from the motor industry proposing a reduction in VRT for cars which comply with EU emissions directives while maintaining existing rates for cars which are non-compliant with these directives, would have a beneficial effect on the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the measures, if any, he proposes to reduce the hospital waiting lists, particularly for hip replacements in the Midland Health Board area.
44 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the way in which capital is assessed when a young person living at home with his or her parents has applied for unemployment assistance; when these limits were first introduced; and if he has satisfied himself that these limits are set at a reasonable level.
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44 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the way in which capital is assessed when a young person living at home with his or her parents has applied for unemployment assistance; when these limits were first introduced; and if he has satisfied himself that these limits are set at a reasonable level.
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95 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the major cutbacks, if any, she is proposing in the community employment schemes; the way in which she will implement these cutbacks; and the timescale and number involved.
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95 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the major cutbacks, if any, she is proposing in the community employment schemes; the way in which she will implement these cutbacks; and the timescale and number involved.
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9 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the progress, if any, made in the past two months regarding the provision of a centre for performing arts at UCD; the meetings which have taken place in that period; the stage at which negotiations are regarding the UCD authorities vacating the premises at Earlsfort Terrace; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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12 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the projected number of carers who will avail of the new respite payment announced by his Department; and the qualifying conditions to avail of this payment.
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6 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he has satisfied himself that the unemployment benefit scheme as it applied to unemployed workers who have received redundancy payments gives due recognition to these workers record of insurance contributions paid.
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5 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the new measures, if any, he proposes to ensure there is a full take-up of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme.
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3 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the importance to An Post of revenue earned from the processing of payment orders from his Department; if his attention has further been drawn to the anxiety of postmasters and postmistresses for the future of post offices, particularly rural offices; his views on whether the future of many post offices is dependent on securing a contract from his Department for the continued processing of these payment orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the estimated number of people over 75 years who do not qualify for any pension or free scheme except free travel; and the plans, if any, he has to broaden the eligibility criteria for this age group.
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8 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the estimated number of people over 75 years who do not qualify for any pension or free scheme except free travel; and the plans, if any, he has to broaden the eligibility criteria for this age group.
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5 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of distinct benefits or allowances available from his Department; his views on whether the system has become very complex; and the proposals, if any, he has to simplify the welfare system.
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25 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of cases settled out of court and in court since the green book legislation was passed.
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39 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many women who work in the home are excluded from FÁS courses, back to education schemes and so on in view of the fact they are not eligible to sign on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the plans, if any, he has to increase old age pensions to £100 per week; and his views on the proposal that pensions should be fixed as a percentage of average industrial earnings and therefore guarantee pensioners' income level.
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36 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance; the percentage of those who receive the allowance at the maximum rate; if his attention has been drawn to the commitment and care given by these carers on a 24 hour basis; the plans, if any, his Department has to make a special payment to carers to enable them to provide alternative care for a short period, annually, to the person being cared for.
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39 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many women who work in the home are excluded from FÁS courses, back to education schemes and so on in view of the fact they are not eligible to sign on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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