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Written Answers — Research and Development: Research and Development (12 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the target date for the achievement of 3% of gross domestic product spent on research and development in view of recent assessments of growth. [33863/12]

Written Answers — Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (12 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a back to school allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34037/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Legislation is overdue to address the huge rate of mortgage indebtedness and the great distress it is causing to people throughout Ireland. This Bill, which has been long promised and awaited, received much favourable comment in the media on publication, which gave renewed hope to people in serious distress with mortgages. My fear now is that false hopes have been created because while this...

Written Answers — School Guidelines on Mental Health: School Guidelines on Mental Health (11 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the guidelines for post-primary schools on mental heath, which are currently being completed by him, will be draft or final guidelines; the number of meetings with relevant teaching unions, child and adolescent mental health services and other relevant mental health professional staff took place in preparation for these guidelines;...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health the number of the 150 posts promised for child and adolescent mental health services that have been put in place; the level of qualification that is being sought for these posts; and if these individuals will be properly qualified to deal with the issues of mental health, substance abuse and behavioural problems, which the recent child death...

Written Answers — Graduate Medicine Programme: Graduate Medicine Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the complete range of financial supports available for students entering the graduate medicine programme [33661/12]

Written Answers — Graduate Medicine Programme: Graduate Medicine Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who have undertaken and are currently undertaking the graduate medicine programme; the locations at which this course is available; the respective course fees; the degree to which this programme has achieved its stated purpose; and the way he will ensure that entry to these courses is not determined by ability...

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the back to education allowance is not available to students undertaking the graduate medicine programme in view of the fact that the issue of displacement does not arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33662/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeframe within which the bilateral agreement between Russian and Irish adoption authorities will be completed; when the agreement will be signed and when adoptions from Russia will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33627/12]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Health the pre-hospital emergency cover, including ambulance services, for the town of Skibbereen, County Cork on the 3 July 2012; if he will ensure that there is a full return of ambulance cover for Skibbereen and surrounding areas immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33237/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that any proposed changes to the terms and remit of Safefood will be taken forward with the agreement of the North South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33434/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Health the agreements reached with the Northern Minister for Health with regard to changes in the operation of Safefood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33435/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Health to detail the input his Department made to Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety review of the operation of Safefood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33436/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety review of Safefood with regard to changes that it proposes into the operation of Safefood's all Ireland programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33437/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that his Department remains committed to an all Ireland approach as developed by Savefood and in particular the roll out of an all Ireland public information campaigns on nutrition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33438/12]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Health if the long term illness scheme covers hospitalisation costs relating to the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33588/12]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Health if a young patient suffering from asthma and type 1 diabetes, covered by the long term illness scheme, is entitled to free hospital care [33589/12]

Health Service Budget: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. Go raibh maith agat. I hope the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, takes the opportunity tomorrow or on Thursday to come into the Dáil to address the very serious questions that have been raised concerning his involvement in the private nursing home sector. That involvement raises issues of conflict of interest and his suitability to take decisions regarding public and private...

Child Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While Mr. Gordon Jeyes did give the reply indicated by the Minister - I was the questioner in that instance – he did not say additional social workers were not required. That was very clear. As with Mr. Jeyes, I accept it is not just a question of the further recruitment of social workers. We are all supportive of greater efficiencies within the cohort currently engaged and within the...

Child and Family Support (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has referred to 18 meetings, that she met the task force recently and that, this month, she expects to receive the final report, which she has confirmed will be placed before the Houses.