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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make additional resources available to the Cork University Hospital once the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, closes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/11]

Written Answers — Abolition of Seanad: Abolition of Seanad (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 95: To ask the Taoiseach when he intends holding the referendum on the abolition of the Seanad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33326/11]

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: The Deputy is rising the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Deputy McGrath is rising the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Deputy Mattie McGrath is rising the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: In Opposition, the Taoiseach's party and the Labour Party opposed the ban on the Ward Union stag hunt. Will the Government be introducing legislation to reverse the ban? If so, when?

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: It is not happening.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (2 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that the carer's allowance section have furnished the independent appeals office with all the necessary papers in an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31984/11]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (2 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Limerick qualifies to have the remainder of their treatment through the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32210/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding toll road charges for designated emergency service vehicles of the Health Service Executive national ambulance service using rapid response vehicles on the motorways or toll roads; if these vehicles are exempt from the charges, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32026/11]

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Niall Collins: Telling the truth.

Defence Forces Reserve (26 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; his plans for the strength of the RDF over the next year; the status of the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Health if he will sanction an early appointment for an MRI scan at Cork University Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [30832/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be renewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [30833/11]

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: The Taoiseach has a chance now.

Planning Issues (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: I disagree with the Minister's assertion that the new provision strikes a balance. It is my contention that it does not do so. As I am sure is the case for other Deputies who represent a rural constituency and are involved in interactions relating to one-off rural housing applications, I have evidence to support my argument. I have dealt with approximately 20 applications for one-off rural...

Social and Affordable Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: We are all aware that the housing list is growing year on year, with an associated cost for the rent supplement scheme to the Exchequer. The Minister mentioned that he met Mr. Brendan McDonagh, whom I listened to recently when he spoke at a conference. I do not want to misrepresent what he said but he indicated that the State would be offered first refusal on NAMA properties in commercial...

Waste Disposal (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: The Minister mentioned a review of the permit system in response to Deputy Wallace. Around the country GAA clubs have what is termed "scrap Saturday", and I am sure the Minister has heard of examples in Kilkenny. My local club, Patrickswell, organised a "scrap Saturday", where the community brings all the waste scrap to the local GAA grounds and it in turn sells it on and it is used as a...

Waste Management (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: This week I met the largest service provider in the Limerick region, Mr. Binman. The company had to apply for examinership last week and is now in the examinership process. I am sure the Minister is aware of this. The case is due for mention in court tomorrow. It is a family business with more than 300 direct employees and more than 300 indirect employees. It is an employer of major...

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: We can say he said it if we want.