172 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the outcome of the Garda investigation in respect of the fraudulent extraction of training fees from participants in the FÁS sponsored safe pass courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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58 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied with the way FÁS spends its budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the decentralisation of his Department and its agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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172 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will supply the full answer in respect of Question No. 435 of 7 March 2006 with particular reference to the matter relating to the details regarding the precise training of each worker that died arising from fatalities in the construction sector in 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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900 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital allocated into each local authority from the local government fund in respect of the years 2000 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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791 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction a change in the school bus route which has been approved by the vocational educational committee to collect a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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770 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made in respect of an application that was made to her regarding the recognition of a US qualification for primary teaching in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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606 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in the Carlow division during 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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121 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the staff within his Department who do not wish to decentralise; if they will move to other Departments or continue to be employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he has taken to discuss and deal with the problems, as expressed by representatives of the community sector, with the implementation of the national drugs strategy; if he has met with community representatives regarding their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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153 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport when a driver's licence application will be available for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of his review of the overall regulation of the waste management sector with particular reference to identifying public sector obligations appropriate to service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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25 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take to improve the accuracy of the electoral register; if he will implement a proper integrated system using voters PPS numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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500 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has authorised an inquiry into the operation of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when this process will be completed in the interest of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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479 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes detected across all headings in Carlow Garda division during 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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440 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if priority treatment will be given for students applying for visas who wish to study here in order that they can start their course of study when the colleges commence the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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415 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a single farm payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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345 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names and addresses of the 23 construction workers who suffered fatal injuries on sites during 2004 and 2005; the location of the site in each case; the precise training in respect of each worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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341 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason that approvals for work permits in respect of forestry employees is difficult and slow; the consequent impact on business; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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322 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the necessary finance will be made available for the provision of a new swimming pool at Kilkenny City; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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194 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the Lacken Pitch and Putt Club, Kilkenny, will be retained for the benefit of the local community; if a decision will be made to proceed with the sale of St. Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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165 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will review the situation whereby old aged pensioners must pay up to €50 for a medical letter for the purpose of their application for a driving licence; her views on having this particular charge met by their medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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126 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his views on a current Health and Safety Authority survey, which identified defects relating to the condition of roads here as a factor in compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide figures on the passenger numbers on the six regional air routes, which are covered under PSO contracts for each month from July 2004 to date; the cost per passenger covered by the PSO subsidy on each of the six routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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75 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take to protect patients in all care settings in view of the revelation of further mismanagement of elderly patients at Leas Cross Nursing Home; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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83 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Government will take the issue of patient safety seriously in view of the recent Medical Council report which shows that doctors were struck off the council register for sexually assaulting patients and supplying control drugs for sale and sexual favours; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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62 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the projected North American tourist numbers for the 2006 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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279 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent findings of the Royal Commission of Justice and Reconciliation established by King Mohammed of the Kingdom of Morocco; if assistance will be given to that country in respect of the implementation of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the latest quarterly economic commentary from the ESRI, in particular its remarks on the partnership process; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the number of posts which have been vacated and scheduled to remain in Dublin as a result of the decentralisation programme; the number of people wishing to remain in Dublin who have to date applied to the Public Appointments Service in respect of these posts; and if details of the posts and respective applicants will be published in a manner similar to the central applications facility.
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15 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the actions he will take following the publication of the investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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165 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position with regard to the diplomatic relationship between Ireland and the military regime in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps Turkey has taken towards improving human rights and freedoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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414 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of fatalities on construction sites in 2004 and 2005; if an assurance will be given that the deceased were fully trained in respect of their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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160 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for conservation measures in the area of domestic heating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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122 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of areas currently having broadband access through the MANs or similar schemes; his future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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55 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to encourage the participation of young people in farming; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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221 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of instances since September 2004 in which he brought officials from his Department to briefings or meetings with the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party; the briefings or meetings attended solely or predominantly by members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party; the topics discussed at such meetings; the records kept of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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204 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the number of requests for balancing statements made by PAYE taxpayers since 1 January 2005; the number of such requests that have resulted in a repayment of tax to taxpayers since then; the average amount repaid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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152 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the statistical information available on second level retention rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of males under 30 employed as full-time teachers at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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360 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the 2% levy in respect of motor policy holders insurance should be terminated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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213 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Ireland’s dispute with the United Kingdom regarding Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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136 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the implications of the European Communities (Waste Water Treatment) (Prevention of Odours and Noise) Regulations 2005 on existing facilities such as those at Ringsend in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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219 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount levied in development charges in the various local authorities in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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81 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if lands, under the management of the mental health services, if sold would be ring-fenced for mental health service development within that service area.
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72 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to discussions with the Department of Health and Children and the development of a national strategy for carers, if he expects to have the strategy operational within the next 12 months as recommended by the NESF report No. 32; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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114 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he intends to take to control price rises; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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