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Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: Flood defences at Baile Bhuirne have been discussed for many years and were part of the original CFRAM pilot programme. There were exhibitions in November 2011 and draft designs were advanced in 2014. Householders are being flooded repeatedly in the absence of flood defences and need to see progress. They need peace of mind and protection from floods.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: It seems that the scheme has not advanced a great deal in the past one or two years. The freshwater pearl mussel has always been in the river and we have lived together for a long time. It is important that the mussel be protected, but the proposed defences are not in the river but up river banks, set back some distance and with walls. They should have minimum impact and the freshwater...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (23 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the construction of the new Garda station in Macroom, County Cork, will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36448/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 195. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ban circus animals here. [36449/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: On page 55 of the programme for Government, the Government commits to improving GP access and supporting rural practices. We know of well-publicised situations where in rural areas, a GP drops out and it is very difficult to get anybody to replace them. It is also hitting larger practices serving the surrounding rural areas, as is the case in Macroom where I live. They are unable to...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: -----to GPs and they have to travel further and further. What is the situation? How soon will the Government implement those improvements and commitments? Will it include distance codes to create wider access to the rural practice allowance? When will it happen?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (17 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 25. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of funding drawn down in each county subsequent to being approved under measure 2 of the NTICI since June and July 2016. [35224/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (17 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the closing date for expressions of interest from patrons for a new school (details supplied); when thereafter a decision will be announced for the patronage of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35633/16]

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Rural Independent Group for bringing forward this important motion on this vital topic. Fianna Fáil will be supporting the motion. The post office network is such an important and strategic State asset. It plays an invaluable role as a centre-point for communities and commercial activity in urban and rural communities. The Government needs to think big and show...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Regulation (16 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 197. To ask the Minister for Health if he has powers under statutory instrument or regulations to set or change the level of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, acceptable in medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/16]

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: Implementing A Vision for Change is a key priority for Fianna Fáil. The Government has said it is committed to meeting the recommendations but in order to do that, the funding, or lack thereof, needs to be addressed as a priority. There is currently under-investment in the mental health service and significant work is needed to bring it to a higher standard. It is not going to be...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá cúpla pointe agam. Ar an gcéad dul síos, fáiltím roimh an cur i láthair. Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil réimse an-leathan gníomhaíochtaí ar siúl ag Muintearas timpeall na tíre. Teastaíonn uaim díriú isteach ar thrí ábhar faoi leith: an cúntóir teanga, Óige na Gaeltachta agus...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Oideachas Gaeltachta: Muintearas Teoranta (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: Cad faoin slat tomhais? Conas a bhíonn a fhios ag daltaí cén dul chun cinn atá déanta acu?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in west Cork on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to west Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34692/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 87. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for west Cork are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in west Cork have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34691/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the disparity in school costs which exist from school to school here and the inequality faced by parents by providing funding for a free primary education system as costed by a charity (details supplied). [34897/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 289. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when construction of a new fire station in Macroom will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: The Social Welfare Bill has been tabled by a Fine Gael-Independent coalition Government. While the budget was not a Fianna Fáil document, my party did not sat on the fence but instead played an active Opposition role and influenced the budget from the outside. After five years of harsh, punitive and regressive budgets under the previous Fine Gael-Labour Party Government, we are finally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 273. To ask the Minister for Health when the contract for the supply of diabetic insulin pumps is due for renewal. [34348/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Nov 2016)

Aindrias Moynihan: 274. To ask the Minister for Health if the diabetic insulin pumps for clients in Cork will be provided through a new contract or through the existing Medtronic contract. [34349/16]