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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Service (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the cuts from which disability funding outlined in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013 will apply; the way this will affect staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2254/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way he will reduce the State's drug bill; the savings that will be made over the next three years; the legislation and agreements that will be necessary to deliver these savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2255/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the State's drug bill for 2012, broken down by scheme, Health Service Executive area, drug type, generic, branded on-patent, branded off-patent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2256/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Service (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health his proposals to transfer clinical psychologist post from the Health Service Executive to the new Child and Family Support Agency; the consultation and engagements with professional bodies and unions that have taken place in advance of this move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2257/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the legislation that is needed to give full effect to the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the areas in which the €15 million in savings in community schemes, as outlined in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013, will be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the ares in which the €15 million in savings in probity on local schemes, as outlined in the Health Service National Plan 2013, will be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2260/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way he intends to deliver on the reduction of fees payable to health professionals of some €70 million as outlined in the Health Service National Plan 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2261/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way the waiting list for NHSS will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2262/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (17 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way the money follows the patient programme as outlined in the Health Service National Plan 2013 will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2263/13]

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar dtús ba mhaith liom athbhliain faoi mhaise a ghabháil don Chathaoirleach agus do gach Teachta anseo. This Bill gives us the opportunity to focus once again on the enormous damage caused to the health of people and the huge cost to society of tobacco smoking. It also provides us with an opportunity to address the ongoing campaign to reduce and, one hopes, eventually to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the date on which the Ugandan Auditor General is expected to finish his report into the misappropriation of €4 million of aid given by Irish Aid; and if officials or those from an accounting background in his Department will be travelling to Uganda in connection with the case in the coming months. [1680/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the excise rebate on diesel announced in Budget 2013 will include passenger transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58203/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue in respect of the higher education grant application of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the eligibility for a fee grant from Student Universal Support Ireland does not extend to undergraduate courses outside the State or within another jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1360/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to recognise Irish sign language as an official language; the efforts he has or will take to ensure that there are sufficient support services and a level and quality of education appropriate to meeting the needs and abilities of deaf persons here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1705/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will make a determination on carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57804/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of invalidity pension at the present time; the number of persons formerly in receipt of invalidity pension who, during 2012, were notified that they are no longer eligible for the payment on foot of a review by her Department's medical assessor. [1622/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the legislative plans he has to address the issue of very high or overhanging trees and hedgerows on neighbouring properties; the way he intends to provide in law for the avoidance of the often inter-neighbour disputes that can and do arise when these situations present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1145/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of all possible State funding options available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Monaghan to carry out necessary renovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1704/13]