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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 341. To ask the Minister for Health if he will make nephrotic syndrome a long-term illness, with a view to making the drug trednefol available to suffers of this syndrome free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the income threshold for a person applying for a medical card who is over 70 years of age is €500 in the case of a single person but is €900 in the case of a married couple; if he considers this discrimination in the case of a married couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 368. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making with the Egyptian authorities to bring about the early release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8433/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Fees (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 367. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a fee for a passport in the case of a State pensioner was introduced; his plans, if any, to abolish this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8432/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 409. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the education system caters for pupils with exceptional ability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8443/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans, if any, to ensure that new teachers receive the same rate of payment as their older colleagues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8445/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Sign Language (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 411. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that Irish sign language is taught in post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8451/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 451. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to bring about a reduction in CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2016)

Seán Haughey: 467. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction of the price in oil and gas, having regard to decreasing prices internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8453/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care Education (4 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 134. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to reform the early childhood care and education scheme; if he will make the conditions of the scheme more flexible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9013/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (4 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 176. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide fertility treatment for couples free of charge on the first occasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9012/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Estates (4 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 301. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if all sections of the Planning and Development Act 2000 have been brought into force, particularly the sections dealing with the taking in charge of estates by local authorities including section 180; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (4 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 347. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she has taken and the funding she has provided to conserve and manage red grouse; if funding is provided to voluntary organisations for these purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9014/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 44. To ask the Minister for Defence to extend the deadline for recruitment into the Defence Forces from 22 May to 1 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 45. To ask the Minister for Defence to extend the age limit for recruitment into the Army from 25 years of age to 27 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 55. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide funding for the purchase of extra Garda Síochána command and control vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9253/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 56. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the contract for the supply of fuel to the fleet of An Garda Síochána was last put out to tender; the length of time the contract was awarded for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9254/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Staff (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff currently working in the Irish embassies in Brazil, Cyprus, India, Turkey and United Arab Emirates, by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9255/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will provide funding to purchase extra buses for the fleet of Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave (17 May 2016)

Seán Haughey: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will introduce paternity leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9372/16]