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Question· writtenPQ 1422asked

1422. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 5 February 2014, if he will provide the figures for the funding of a company (details supplied) for the year 2015. [31104/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1422. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 5 February 2014, if he will provide the figures for the funding of a company (details supplied) for the year 2015. [31104/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1421asked

1421. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that redundancy payments in respect of a company (details supplied) are in line with a Labour Court recommendation made. [31103/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1421. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that redundancy payments in respect of a company (details supplied) are in line with a Labour Court recommendation made. [31103/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1420asked

1420. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or any officials in his Department have discussed the non-payment of redundancy payments in respect of a Labour Court recommendation (details supplied); if this non-payment in line with the recommendation has been or will be factored into the funding received by the company concerned from his Department. [31102/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1420. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or any officials in his Department have discussed the non-payment of redundancy payments in respect of a Labour Court recommendation (details supplied); if this non-payment in line with the recommendation has been or will be factored into the funding received by the company concerned from his Department. [31102/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1409asked

1409. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on enforcement of regulations related to nuisance noise from domestic alarms; the number of complaints made of domestic alarms not adhering to the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1409. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on enforcement of regulations related to nuisance noise from domestic alarms; the number of complaints made of domestic alarms not adhering to the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1382asked

1382. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions held between his Department and others in relation to people not eligible for assistance with home adaptation and as a result, remaining in the care of the health service resulting in added expenditure to the State (details supplied). [32267/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1382. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions held between his Department and others in relation to people not eligible for assistance with home adaptation and as a result, remaining in the care of the health service resulting in added expenditure to the State (details supplied). [32267/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1380asked

1380. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has made any assessment on the impact the unavailability of the housing adaptation grant is having on the health service and the numbers of patients unable to return home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31721/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1380. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has made any assessment on the impact the unavailability of the housing adaptation grant is having on the health service and the numbers of patients unable to return home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31721/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1285asked

1285. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the money allocated by her Department for building maintenance in primary schools in the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive, and for the first half of 2015. [31471/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1285. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the money allocated by her Department for building maintenance in primary schools in the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive, and for the first half of 2015. [31471/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1284asked

1284. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the leaking roof in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make funds available to the school for this problem to be addressed. [31470/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1284. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the leaking roof in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make funds available to the school for this problem to be addressed. [31470/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1244asked

1244. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 14 October 2014, the progress on the development of guidance for schools on the issue of obesity; the position in respect of the pilot initiatives Get Active and Points for Life that took place in schools in the last academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31077/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1244. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 14 October 2014, the progress on the development of guidance for schools on the issue of obesity; the position in respect of the pilot initiatives Get Active and Points for Life that took place in schools in the last academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31077/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1229asked

1229. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education showing on average students work 26 hours per week, if she will increase the availability and the level of the grant so that students are financially capable of engaging in study without the requirement to work hours that would be disruptive to their studies. [30939/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1229. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education showing on average students work 26 hours per week, if she will increase the availability and the level of the grant so that students are financially capable of engaging in study without the requirement to work hours that would be disruptive to their studies. [30939/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1228asked

1228. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that on average students work 26 hours per week; her further views that is having an impact on the ability of students to dedicate requisite time for their studies and on their academic performance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30938/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1228. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that on average students work 26 hours per week; her further views that is having an impact on the ability of students to dedicate requisite time for their studies and on their academic performance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30938/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1227asked

1227. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 62% of students live at home which is a rise from 44% in 2013; her further views that this indicates an impact of financial pressures on course choice; her views that it indicates that third level education is less accessible to those not living within a reasonable distance of a college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30937/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1227. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 62% of students live at home which is a rise from 44% in 2013; her further views that this indicates an impact of financial pressures on course choice; her views that it indicates that third level education is less accessible to those not living within a reasonable distance of a college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30937/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1226asked

1226. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 41% of parents financially supporting students are finding the cost of accommodation particularly stressful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30936/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1226. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 41% of parents financially supporting students are finding the cost of accommodation particularly stressful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30936/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1225asked

1225. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 72% of parents financially supporting students are struggling to cover costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30935/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1225. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 72% of parents financially supporting students are struggling to cover costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30935/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1224asked

1224. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 94% of students are supported financially by parents which is an increase from 74% in 2014; her further views that this indicates that third level education is becoming inaccessible to those without parental financial support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30934/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1224. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the finding in the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education that 94% of students are supported financially by parents which is an increase from 74% in 2014; her further views that this indicates that third level education is becoming inaccessible to those without parental financial support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30934/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1223asked

1223. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education; if she will take measures to improve the financial situation of students and their families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30933/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1223. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the Irish League of Credit Unions' 2015 report on third level education; if she will take measures to improve the financial situation of students and their families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30933/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1222asked

1222. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expand the provision of student accommodation to make accommodation affordable for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30932/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1222. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expand the provision of student accommodation to make accommodation affordable for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30932/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1173asked

1173. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on discussions he has had with representatives of other States regarding the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31479/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1173. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on discussions he has had with representatives of other States regarding the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31479/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1172. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of State funds made available to assist refugees from the Syrian conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31478/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1172. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of State funds made available to assist refugees from the Syrian conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31478/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1171asked

1171. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on possible military action by European states in Syria; if he will oppose this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1171. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on possible military action by European states in Syria; if he will oppose this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/15]

Question· writtenPQ 1167asked

1167. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No.444 of 7 July 2015, and if in view of the greater diversity in backgrounds of citizens, the steps he will take to reflect this in the documents and guidelines for passport applications. [30560/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

1167. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No.444 of 7 July 2015, and if in view of the greater diversity in backgrounds of citizens, the steps he will take to reflect this in the documents and guidelines for passport applications. [30560/15]

Question· writtenPQ 951asked

951. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for occupation therapy assessments for the purposes of the Housing Adaptation Grant applications for those in the Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 areas. [31193/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

951. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for occupation therapy assessments for the purposes of the Housing Adaptation Grant applications for those in the Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 areas. [31193/15]

Question· writtenPQ 950asked

950. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for an occupational therapy assessment for the purposes of the Housing Adaptation Grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31192/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

950. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for an occupational therapy assessment for the purposes of the Housing Adaptation Grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31192/15]

Question· writtenPQ 914asked

914. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to find alternative sources of the BCG vaccine to ensure there was an adequate supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31097/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

914. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to find alternative sources of the BCG vaccine to ensure there was an adequate supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31097/15]

Question· writtenPQ 912asked

912. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the measures taken to ensure there is adequate supply of the BCG vaccine as soon as possible for new born children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31095/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

912. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the measures taken to ensure there is adequate supply of the BCG vaccine as soon as possible for new born children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31095/15]

Question· writtenPQ 908asked

908. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 14 October 2014, the progress on the policy on obesity which is due to be finalised this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31076/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

908. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 14 October 2014, the progress on the policy on obesity which is due to be finalised this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31076/15]

Question· writtenPQ 900asked

900. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place to prevent double charging of patients in public hospitals who become an inpatient through accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

900. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place to prevent double charging of patients in public hospitals who become an inpatient through accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/15]

Question· writtenPQ 892asked

892. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have availed of the cross-border health care directive, Directive 2011/24/EU, in the years 2011 to 2014 inclusive and 2015 to date in other States; and the number in those years who have come here to avail of services. [30977/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

892. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have availed of the cross-border health care directive, Directive 2011/24/EU, in the years 2011 to 2014 inclusive and 2015 to date in other States; and the number in those years who have come here to avail of services. [30977/15]

Question· writtenPQ 891asked

891. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to make the availability of services under the cross-border health care directive, Directive 2011/24/EU, known among patients who may benefit from this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30976/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

891. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to make the availability of services under the cross-border health care directive, Directive 2011/24/EU, known among patients who may benefit from this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30976/15]

Question· writtenPQ 785asked

785. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the staffing of Corduff primary care centre, Dublin 15, in particular whether the new administration and clerical positions will be advertised or covered through redeployment from other areas within Health Service Executive. [30682/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

785. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the staffing of Corduff primary care centre, Dublin 15, in particular whether the new administration and clerical positions will be advertised or covered through redeployment from other areas within Health Service Executive. [30682/15]

Question· writtenPQ 710asked

710. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on the case of a child (details supplied) in Dublin West who has had interaction with a number of State services. [31995/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

710. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on the case of a child (details supplied) in Dublin West who has had interaction with a number of State services. [31995/15]

Question· writtenPQ 646asked

646. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the continuation of direct provision for those seeking asylum here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31476/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

646. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the continuation of direct provision for those seeking asylum here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31476/15]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide accommodation for refugees from the Middle East; if direct provision will not be used for these refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31475/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

645. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide accommodation for refugees from the Middle East; if direct provision will not be used for these refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31475/15]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence the costs to his Department or any agencies under his Department that were incurred due to the filming by a company (details supplied) at the UNESCO world heritage site Sceilig Mhichíl. [31352/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

568. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence the costs to his Department or any agencies under his Department that were incurred due to the filming by a company (details supplied) at the UNESCO world heritage site Sceilig Mhichíl. [31352/15]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

446. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on extending representation to former workers in all matters related to pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

446. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on extending representation to former workers in all matters related to pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/15]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 4 February 2015, if he will report on the review of the artists' exemption that his officials have undertaken. [31480/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

349. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 4 February 2015, if he will report on the review of the artists' exemption that his officials have undertaken. [31480/15]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance his views on certain insurance companies making a decision not to insure cars that are over 15 years of age; if he will introduce regulations in relation to this matter to enable vehicle owners to access insurance policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31356/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

339. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance his views on certain insurance companies making a decision not to insure cars that are over 15 years of age; if he will introduce regulations in relation to this matter to enable vehicle owners to access insurance policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31356/15]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has scheduled with a company (details supplied); if he will discuss the matter of the interest rates it charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30690/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

310. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has scheduled with a company (details supplied); if he will discuss the matter of the interest rates it charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30690/15]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has had with a company (details supplied); if the matter of the interest rate it charges was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

309. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has had with a company (details supplied); if the matter of the interest rate it charges was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/15]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in view of the fact that Masters in Education programmes for secondary teachers are part of the back to education scheme, her plans to amend the back to education allowance to allow for the Master of Arts in Socially Engaged Art in the National College of Art and Design, which is an accredited teaching qualification for further education by the Teaching Council. [31797/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2015

257. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in view of the fact that Masters in Education programmes for secondary teachers are part of the back to education scheme, her plans to amend the back to education allowance to allow for the Master of Arts in Socially Engaged Art in the National College of Art and Design, which is an accredited teaching qualification for further education by the Teaching Council. [31797/15]