27. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the engagement the Department has had with general practitioners regarding the proposed introduction of free GP care for under fives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40002/13]
84. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a slaughter premium for horses as a temporary measure to reduce the number of unwanted horses in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39543/13]
77. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form, details of the number of hectares applied for under the single payment scheme in each year since 2006; the number of hectares deemed ineligible each year; the number of farmers who applied each year; the number who had land declared ineligible each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39538/13]
998. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current total strength of An Garda Síochána including the Garda Reserve; if he will provide in tabular form the strength of each district and division broken down by rank for the years 2010 to 2012, inclusive, and to July 2013; and in view of the success of the Haddington Road agreement, when he intends to follow through with his commitment to commence recruitment into An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36929/13]
641. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of each social protection scheme; the cost of each scheme for 2013 to date; and the numbers availing of the payment for each to date. [37851/13]
555. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider exempting those persons contacted for recovery of payment for periods over 20 years and under the amount of €1500; if she will consider exempting a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36973/13]
19. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to issuing an invitation to members of the British royal family to the centenary commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38483/13]
215. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation pertaining to children attending post-primary schools allocated on the central applications system in Limerick city which allocates schools that are not the nearest education centre as determined by his Department; if he will examine the case of an allocation of a place to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36084/13]
261. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish a register of those who provide private health care to the elderly; his further plans to have those facilities inspected on a regular basis by an independent agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35669/13]
10. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the recently published plans in the UK for energy rationing; if he foresees any such plans being required here; the long-term plans he has to ensure energy security here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35050/13]
624. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the humanitarian assistance scheme payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34907/13]
623. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the diet and heating supplements in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34906/13]
622. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of mortgage interest supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34905/13]
621. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34904/13]
620. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of rent supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34903/13]
619. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the social welfare and living on an island option payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34902/13]
618. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the smokeless fuel allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34901/13]
617. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the household benefits package in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34900/13]
616. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the living alone increase in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34899/13]
615. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the fuel allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34898/13]
614. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to education allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34894/13]
613. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the rural social scheme payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34892/13]
612. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the farm assist payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34891/13]
611. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work enterprise allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34890/13]
610. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to work allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34889/13]
609. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34888/13]
608. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of the special funeral grant; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34887/13]
607. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the guardian payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34886/13]
606. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34885/13]
605. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the standard bereavement grant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34884/13]
604. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013, her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34883/13]
603. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's non-contributory pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013, her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34882/13]
602. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county, the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34881/13]
601. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of family income supplement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34880/13]
600. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of people in receipt of adaptive benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county, the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34879/13]
599. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the health and safety benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34878/13]
598. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the one-parent family payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34877/13]
597. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of maternity benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34876/13]
596. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (non-contributory) in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34875/13]
595. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (contributory) in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34874/13]
594. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the respite care grant in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013;her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34873/13]
593. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of carer's benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34872/13]
592. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34871/13]
591. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of partial capacity benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34870/13]
590. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of domiciliary care allowance in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34869/13]
589. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of disablement benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34868/13]
588. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of injury benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34867/13]
587. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of blind pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34866/13]
586. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of invalidity pension in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34865/13]
585. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of illness benefit in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the current number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated total costs in 2013; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34864/13]