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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (18 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he received the 2012 Inspection Report from the Mental Health Commission; the steps he is taking to ensure that all issues raised in these reports are addressed; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56502/12]

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste sit down?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cystic Fibrosis Unit: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the secretary please put into the diary a reminder to correspond in three months' time to seek an update at that point in time? What we are saying to all those representing their respective roles and responsibilities with regard to cystic fibrosis is that we hope they will be able to give us a very positive report at that point in time with regard to the matters raised here today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cystic Fibrosis Unit: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Popularity is not the issue as we in this room know because very often we are not popular, whether in government or opposition. I welcome what Professor Gallagher has rightly said. It is the shared view that the required capacity should be available. While against the backdrop of the recent crisis this meeting could have had a negative disposition we must take encouragement from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cystic Fibrosis Unit: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Could I get some clarification in respect of the follow-up meeting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cystic Fibrosis Unit: Discussion (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the delegates. One of the very encouraging aspects of this engagement is the evident cohesion across all of the interests represented this morning. This is to the credit not only of Professor Gallagher and his team but also of Mr. O'Dwyer and his colleagues from the Health Service Executive. It is not always the case that there is a clear, united and determined approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total cost of the EU Presidency 2013 on his Department and its agencies; if he will provide a full breakdown of same; the way this cost compares to the previous Irish presidency; the specific sponsorship deals that have been entered into in respect of the EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56159/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan received the amount of grant they got; if they are entitled to a larger grant; if they can appeal same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56031/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan has not received their grant; the reason there has been a delay in view of the fact that they had supplied all the necessary documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56071/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be seen by the Health Service Executive children and family services local social work duty service; when the family may expect dialogues, interaction and regular meetings with the service on this CSA case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56073/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the announcement in Budget 2013, if she will provide the full detail of the funding allocation to the youth sector for 2013; if an impact assessment has been carried out on these cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56179/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of the new criteria/thresholds to be applied to medical card applications in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56169/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of the funding allocation to the disability sector for 2013; if an impact assessment has been carried out on these cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of changes to the funding of nursing home care/fair deal; the way this will affect individual service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56171/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive National Service Plan (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he expects to receive the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56172/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he received the Higgins Report; the date on which he will publish it;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56173/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013 the number of medical card recipients aged over 70 years who will have their full cards replaced with general practitioner only cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56174/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide detail of the home help/home care package budget for 2013; the estimated number of home help hours funded; and the way these figures compare to 2012 and 2011 [56175/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way the ring fenced €35m for mental health was spent in 2012; the way the 2013 allocation will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56176/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (13 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the way the ring fenced €20 million for primary care was spent in 2012; the way the 2013 allocation will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56177/12]