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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health the proposed date for the opening of the new medical assessment unit and accident and emergency department at Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7306/12]

National Disability Strategy: Statements (9 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, as the Minister responsible for disability issues, well in her role in the remaining four years of this Government. She has a number of important roles in that brief. I have debated with her on a few occasions and met her in her role as the Minister with responsibility for mental health. The Minister's brief is an important one for...

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Did the Minister forget the question?

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Can the Minister give us an estimate?

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding for major capital works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7137/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the roads projects submitted by Donegal County Council for funding under the specific improvement grants programme for 2012 and the priority order indicated by the council for each road project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6977/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the roads projects in County Donegal granted funding by him under the specific improvement grants programme for 2012; if the approved funding was allocated in accordance with the priority listing allocated to projects by Donegal County Council in its application; if not his reason for not following the...

Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to share time with Deputy Timmy Dooley.

Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: My party supports the motion put forward this evening and calls on the Government to reverse its plan to cut the materials budget for community employment schemes throughout the State. The Minister, Deputy Joan Burton, said it is not the Government's intention to close down any community employment schemes. That is certainly not the view of the people participating in community employment...

Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: It would suit Deputy Michael McCarthy better to talk to the Minister rather than to throw smart comments across the floor.

Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: We must ensure this important issue remains at the centre of the Minister's attention. For her to talk about this cut as being part of a review, a component of her master plan for employment services, is unconvincing. I agree that we must ensure back to employment services are structured so that they are as efficient as possible in equipping people to return to work. There is nothing wrong...

Hospital Services (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Unfortunately, the response of the Minister of State does not give me any heart or additional assurance-----

Hospital Services (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: I know. I refer to how the Minister for Health and the HSE has prepared for the retirements. The Minister of State referred to how the HSE's regional service plans will deal with the situation, yet the HSE's national service plan was only published in mid-January, two weeks into the year. As of last week it became clear what the retirement levels would be at the end of next month, but we...

Hospital Services (7 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: We are seeing a repeat of a trend in the health service since the Government and, in particular, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, took office. There has been almost a 50% increase in the cost of health insurance for families. At the start of the year the Minister announced a 40% increase in the health insurance levy charged to health insurance providers. The levy was to ensure...

Written Answers — National Spatial Strategy: National Spatial Strategy (2 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 30: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is reviewing the national spatial strategy; his plans for a review; the timeframe that exists for such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5778/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the impact budget 2012 will have on a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5969/12]

Child Abuse (2 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this important issue. I welcome the publication of the Garda Inspectorate's report Responding to Child Sexual Abuse, a report which was provided to the Government at the end of 2010. This report was initiated by the previous Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and it was important it was done, as is highlighted by the serious issues which have come to...

Child Abuse (2 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: The report shows the importance of putting the Children First guidelines on a statutory basis. I urge the Minister of State and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to ensure that this work is done as quickly as possible. It highlights how our State agencies, which are responsible for protecting children and for ensuring that safeguards are in place so that abuse can be prevented and...

Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: When can we expect the independent review into the death of children in care to be published and laid before the House?

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: Order, please. The Deputy has the floor.