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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Administration (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 83. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the future of the respite care grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33448/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider granting a pro-rata respite payment to carers whose role concludes before the completion of a twelve month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33449/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 85. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the water allowance payment to all full-time carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33450/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 86. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider introducing measures to assist with the transition out of long-term caring responsibilities, in particular the extension of the grace period following the death of a caree from six weeks to six months and the introduction of a similar grace period for carers whose full time caring role has come to an end following the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 87. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the possibility of extending free travel to all carers in receipt of the respite care grant so as to enhance access to services and reduce social isolation, particularly for carers living in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33459/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grants (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in the development of a new fuel grant scheme for disabled drivers, to replace the current excise relief on fuel allowed under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme (details supplied); when this will come into effect; if there will be a seamless transition between the two schemes; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grants (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 if consideration will be given to streamlining and modernising the scheme particularly in reference to the six point assessment for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33461/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on extending local property tax exemptions to include households where high level care is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33462/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges Courses (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 454. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the demand for an online distance learning course (details supplied) which is designed for graduates who already hold a non-agricultural major award at FETAC level 6 or higher; the action he will take to meet this demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33808/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 666. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures, requirements and deadlines for those interested in making a submission to the recently announced direct provision working group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 667. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria for selection and when members of the direct provision working group will be selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Reports (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 727. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide an update with regard to the implementation and advancement of the recommendations outlined in the Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population; his views on developing a national framework of supports and policy guidelines for young carers in the education system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 909. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to undertake an audit of respite services to identify gaps in existing service levels and to assess current and future need for these services; his plans to provide increased access to planned respite breaks for dependents of full time carers; his plans for development of flexible in home respite services for carers and dependents with no access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 910. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the feasibility of developing a national discharge summary and care plan for all people leaving hospital care to share with their respective carers. [33453/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Expenditure (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 911. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no cuts to home help services given the severe difficulties this will cause service users and their families; that steps will be taken to ensure sufficient levels of home help are made available to support carers including the provision for more flexibility for weekend and night cover; and that the number of home help...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Status (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 912. To ask the Minister for Health his view on providing a training plan or courses for family carers similar to those provided to health care professionals in the practicalities of care such as patient moving and handling, the use of aids and appliances, nutrition and personal care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Status (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 913. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the implementation of the National Carers' Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33463/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1123. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date on the autism Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34726/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1135. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding prescription charges for persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34782/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1151. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently on the waiting list to receive botox treatment for migraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/14]