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An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: On page 57 of the programme for Government there is a commitment to ensure appropriate care is in place to improve cancer services for patients and families. I will raise an issue in Sligo University Hospital. There was a day room for patients and families. The room has been closed for the past 20 weeks. The room was fitted out by public donations and was a great facility. The Taoiseach...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: I did that. I received no response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (13 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 375. To ask the Minister for Health when the FreeStyle Libre sensor will be made available on the long-term illness scheme for type 1 diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46818/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (8 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding speech and language therapy at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if maternity cover has been sanctioned; if not, when it is expected to be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46157/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (8 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 133. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on hospital trolleys in all hospitals in the north-west region, including Roscommon University Hospital, in each month since September 2017, in tabular form; the number recorded in October 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46177/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (8 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 140. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which additional funding announced in budget 2019 is being dispensed in Sligo University Hospital in view of the fact that it is among the worst hospitals affected by overcrowding; the specific funding to be provided in County Sligo for winter pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46197/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (8 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 190. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a refund will issue to a person (details supplied) which has been withheld due to a departmental error; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46214/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: I note what the Minister said on the work that has been carried out with signage. I know that work has been carried out because of the work of local councillors such as Rachel Doherty, John Cummins and John Murphy, but unfortunately it is not enough. I propose a traffic calming measure at that particular part of the road as a solution because as Deputy Eugene Murphy has said, if something...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: I will not repeat Deputy Eugene Murphy's comments, but I emphasise the problem at the junctions in question. I have photographs of them which I will give to the Minister when I finish. According to TII, this section of road is recognised as a collision-prone zone, HD15. It is a straight stretch of the N4 that is perhaps two miles long. When cars are turning right and crossing the L1015,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (6 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to situations in which insurance companies have exaggerated the size of payouts in order to increase premiums; if a taskforce will be established to investigate the increase in premiums; the amount insurance companies paid out in claims between 2015 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45191/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (6 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore part-time positions to the school bus network (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45311/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (6 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 835. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the scheme for former eel fishermen; when a request for applications will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45319/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 941. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken to address the dangerous junction at a location (details supplied) which is classified as a high accident prone zone; if his attention has been drawn to the safety issues at this junction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45778/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Schemes (6 Nov 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 1237. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the financial support available to Sligo County Council for the conservation and protection of Court Abbey, Mullinabreena, County Sligo; the estimated cost of assessing such a structure; if funds will be released to Sligo County Council for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45856/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: Over a year ago, the Government gave a commitment in the budget that it would make changes to the fair deal scheme, particularly with regard to small farm families and small businesses. As we know, there is a 7.5% charge on the family home for three years. A commitment was given that the same would apply to land and small businesses. It is creating severe hardship for many small business...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 22. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a tax incentive to owners of vacant properties to refurbish same provided they are ceded to the local authority for social housing tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38911/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: In the programme for Government there was a commitment to bringing down the costs of motor insurance. Young people have been treated like road hogs over the past three years, given how the costs of insurance have increased. They are not road hogs, but good citizens of this country, and they need their cars to get to work, particularly those living in rural areas. 1 o’clock They...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if he will meet with a delegation to discuss proposals regarding a new building for the school; the amount of funding allocated for new school buildings in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44081/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Charges (23 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 70. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the campaign to abolish inpatient charges for cancer patients who do not qualify for a medical card and do not have private health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43269/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (23 Oct 2018)

Eamon Scanlon: 148. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make blood tests for Lyme disease available here. [43617/18]