376. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will allow Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, to appoint sufficient staff to deal with its remit of promoting the agriculture industry, given the dramatic increase in demands on its existing resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37349/15]
369. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he will take to implement the Construction Contracts Act 2013 at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38165/15]
358. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if an application for a back to education allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reviewed, given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37673/15]
357. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will direct the Industrial Development Agency Ireland to refurbish and upgrade the run-down industrial estates in County Kerry and to commence a programme of building new, more advanced properties to attract and locate potential enterprises, in line with the budget announcement to ensure the continuation of the agency's regional advanced facilities programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37528/15]
348. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will review and reverse all cuts under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 and similar emergency cuts imposed because of the imposition of the bank debt onto the public finances for all sections of society that were effected by these draconian cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38019/15]
293. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Finance if he will refrain from commencing the recommendcations in Consultation Paper 88 while considering the recommendation of the International Credit Union Regulators' Network report for the review it says is necessary; if he will examine correspondence (details supplied) regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/15]
247. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied), as all relevant information has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38118/15]
237. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on the latest European Union labour force survey, which shows Ireland's youth unemployment level at 20%, which is twice what it was in 2008, and that at 15%, Ireland's share of youth who were not in employment, education or in training last year, was one of the highest in the European Union; the action she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38059/15]
220. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant documentation has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37882/15]
179. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant documentation has been submitted. [37417/15]
173. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant documentation has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37372/15]
163. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, given that this application has been prolonged, and all the relevant comprehensive remedial information has been forwarded for some time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37301/15]
157. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will favourably examine an appeal by persons (details supplied), and allow for various costs such as mortgage interest management fees, in calculating the amount of rental income, and take cognisance that since 2006, both persons have been entitled to a contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37640/15]
156. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection for an update on the disability activation project and training options programme, providing training and skills upgrades to persons with disabilities, in tabular form; the number of persons, who participated in each county; who completed the process; the number of employers who provided work experience; the job success rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37535/15]
364. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will intervene and remedy drainage adjacent to a property (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37034/15]
333. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will process an application for free secondary school transport to Castleisland Community School for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36963/15]
276. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the ongoing need for a full-time resident general practitioner in Rathmore in County Kerry to replace the retired GP, many patients of whose practice have had to seek a GP in other towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37026/15]
142. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will meet a delegation from school bus contractors in County Kerry regarding the unfair competition in the tendering and procurement processes, which has resulted in a dramatic loss of contracts by these operators, has led to consequential job losses, and will be a major contributory factor to eventually putting many of these employers out of business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36677/15]
121. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36721/15]
715. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for details of the proposed schedule for commencement of the proposed upgrade of the Macroom by-pass; when this work will commence and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36099/15]
712. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected commencement date of the Tralee to Daingean Uí Chúis County Kerry road improvements; if the work will be completed for the 2016 tourist season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35994/15]
686. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the Business Development Group report (details supplied) on the enhancement of post offices will be published; if appropriate funding will be provided to implement the report to ensure the future success of the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36216/15]
659. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the introduction date for the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36352/15]
580. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the category of funding available to cover urgent essential work to the roof of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, as a previous refusal of an application is delaying the works required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/15]
571. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the new integrated primary languages curriculum for primary schools will be developed; if she will incorporate a third language into the curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36160/15]
513. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36534/15]
423. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a child (details supplied) in County Kerry who has special needs is entitled to a second free preschool year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/15]
339. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry at an early date under the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36018/15]
320. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward a payment, at an early date, under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36383/15]
311. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to review all levies charged to farmers at meat factories, given the additional €105 billion spending anticipated, owing to better than expected tax receipts, as farmers cannot continue to carry these excessive deductions, which come to €10 on a finished beef animal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/15]
171. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will issue correspondence to blind persons in Braille, given that not all blind persons have another person to read their correspondence to them, and given that they may not wish a third person reading their private correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36333/15]
71. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35887/15]
262. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a rheumatoid specialist nurse will be appointed to Kerry General Hospital, given the urgent need for this post to be filled due to the extended waiting list for rheumatoid diagnosis and treatment in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35401/15]
235. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the implementation of recommendations for dementia patients. [35191/15]
222. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the application for Killarney Valley South and East Kerry Recreational Park, comprising an all-weather pitch, a micro-track and ancillary facilities (details supplied) as this is a full inclusive sports and leisure complex serving all sectors and age groups of the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/15]
136. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all information has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34963/15]
181. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will examine a submission on a proposal (details supplied) which offers a possible and affordable solution to the distressed mortgage crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34761/15]
159. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons in County Kerry who have applied for the Momentum Ignite programme; the number who were successful and-or completed the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34763/15]
117. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will examine and expedite an application for temporary and limited leave to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34860/15]
41. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Kerry who have applied for the back to work enterprise allowance; who were successful; who have launched their own business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34762/15]
777. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the health and safety measures in place for the use of drones by members of the public; the licensing requirements; if there are zones where drones may operate or are prohibited from operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34660/15]
705. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Leader funding for the rural development programme to the Leader groups, North and East Kerry Development, South Kerry Development and IRD Duhallow will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/15]
672. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills If she will examine and expedite equal pay for equal work for newly qualified teachers since 2012, as they are receiving almost €10,000 per year less than their colleagues and it is causing hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34634/15]
596. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will provide appropriate funding in budget 2016 to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland given its important work in the community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34667/15]
516. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the Health Service Executive budget for 2016 will include adequate funding to provide a high quality of service to persons with neuromuscular conditions and to their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34272/15]
493. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the removal of an application for the full over-70s medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/15]
369. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to simplify the rigid regulation in the beef data and genomics programme to make it more attractive and viable for small landowners to participate in; if he will provide increased targeted supports to the suckler cow herd in budget 2016 in order to support farming, and wider economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34237/15]
367. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a targeted payment for livestock to supplement income viability for farmers in upland and hill areas that have very limited alternative land use options; his views that €25 million would be the desired allocation in the 2016 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34196/15]
366. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide co-funding to match the recent additional €13.7 million European Union funding to alleviate farm income losses, especially the volatility in milk prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/15]
362. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the area aid entitlement of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for the years 2014; and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34157/15]