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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Statistics (15 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 76. To ask the Minister for Health with regard to the1099 persons on the national disability database in County Louth, if he will provide the number that have a physical disability, intellectual disability or mental health disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39423/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (15 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the length of time Irish Water will retain customers personal public service numbers and personal details after these details and allowances are validated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to the new New Forestry Programme, if the level of grant aid for planting forestry will be maintained at 100% that it is at present; the amount of premium paid will be maintained at the same level as present for farmers who plant their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38970/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rights of Way Provision (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if permission granted to Coillte to access woods (details supplied) in County Cork will be reviewed in view of the fact that part of the access route granted is through private property; his views on whether this road is fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39028/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 206. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the waiting list for funding approval under the fair deal nursing home scheme which currently stands at approximately four months; if he will allocate further funding under the fair deal scheme across the regions to address the current backlog in the system; the action he will take in his Department’s budget for 2015 to address and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the follow-up regarding her Department's reducing costs to parents-school uniforms under Circular No. 63/2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38985/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the findings of her Department's reducing costs to parents-schools uniforms Circular No. 63/2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on action taken by her Department to address school uniform costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38987/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the strategy to address the issue of voluntary contributions in primary and secondary schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38988/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available for a mature student working full time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38989/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 379. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand the traditional remit for a tourist enterprise, as set down in the Fógra Fáilte Ireland Act 1955, so as to ensure that tourist attractions such as one (details supplied) in County Cork, which currently does not fit the template for approval, receives the appropriate support and promotion it requires; and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (14 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 391. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to protect the heritage of a site (details supplied) in County Cork and develop it as a cultural site, in view of the fact that it has significant heritage tourism potential for the locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38998/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (9 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 264. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the poor standard and quality of broadband in many areas throughout the country; the action he will take to address the situation in pockets of County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38799/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 91. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a second deduction is being made on a 2013 disadvantaged area scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a forestry premium-headage payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38443/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (8 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 15 July 2014, when departmental officials will make contact with the school concerned regarding both its immediate and long-term accommodation needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38354/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties Yield (7 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding excise duty on alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37678/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Nurses (7 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding a decision by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland to increase the annual retention fee for 2015; the action that will be taken to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37660/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Road Safety (7 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 523. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the need for a lollipop person to be in place for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38253/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2014: (Resumed) RTE (2 Oct 2014)

Michael McCarthy: That concludes our consideration of the topic. I thank Mr. O’Kane, an tUasal Ó Dubhghaill and Ms Harris for their attendance here this afternoon. Their contribution is important to us in making our report to the Minister.