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Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: It is not the colour I object to but to the intent behind the emblem.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I have asked that the Ceann Comhairle make a report on the matter tomorrow for the benefit of the House.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I want to record my objection to the wearing of Easter lilies or any other offensive emblems or flag-waving from Sinn Féin Members.

Topical Issue Debate: Upward-Only Rent Reviews (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I note the Minister has read the judgment, which is certainly welcome. One word used by Mr. Justice Charleton was "unreal". He stated that to proceed towards ever-increasing sums every five years in spite of deflation was to give an unreal figure for rent. We are in an unreal situation. Perhaps in light of yesterday's judgment the Minister might revisit the issue with the Attorney General,...

Topical Issue Debate: Upward-Only Rent Reviews (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to raise two points. I am not sure I would go down the referendum route. We have discussed this matter on numerous occasions in recent years. However, a case could be made to revisit the issue in the context of Mr. Justice Charleton's judgment yesterday. The current position is unsatisfactory and unfair. We have a two-tier system covering pre-2010 leases which cannot be reviewed...

Other Questions: Hospital Acquired Infections (20 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle MRSA in Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14287/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle in-patient and day case waiting lists in Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (20 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the status of the panel of applicants in respect of Garda recruitment; if and when recruitment commences, if consideration will be given towards accepting panellists, some of whom have been on an entry panel in excess of two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I have two questions. First, will the Minister of State provide a copy of the guidelines set down by the Department to encourage amalgamations or the process leading towards amalgamation? My understanding is that the position is far from clear and that there is not the level of consultation the Minister of State would like to see, although I accept what he said about there being an...

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I do not accept that, but that is another argument.

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise this issue and I am grateful for the attendance of the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock. I wish to raise the widespread concerns among the Protestant community over the future of educational facilities, with particular reference to primary schools. There are 199 Protestant schools in the State: 124 Church of Ireland, 24 Presbyterian, one...

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise this issue and I am grateful for the attendance of the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock. I wish to raise the widespread concerns among the Protestant community over the future of educational facilities, with particular reference to primary schools. There are 199 Protestant schools in the State: 124 Church of Ireland, 24 Presbyterian, one...

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I have two questions. First, will the Minister of State provide a copy of the guidelines set down by the Department to encourage amalgamations or the process leading towards amalgamation? My understanding is that the position is far from clear and that there is not the level of consultation the Minister of State would like to see, although I accept what he said about there being an...

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I do not accept that, but that is another argument.

Topical Issue Debate: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Care of the Elderly (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the community support for the elderly grant aid package, if consideration will be given towards encouraging persons to install carbon monoxide detectors; if such detectors could be included in the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Laois will be given an appointment date to see a consultant dermatologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13350/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Delays (6 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants for invalidity or disability benefit waiting for a decision including appeals for a period in excess of two years; if she considers such a time period acceptable; and the steps she will take to deal with this matter. [11713/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes (5 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has given any consideration to awarding a travel allowance to participants in the momentum training programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11506/13]