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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (20 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 27. To ask the Minister for Finance in the event of insurance companies not providing flood cover to home owners and businesses where flood defences have been built with State funds, following a voluntary memorandum of understanding between the Office of Public Works and the insurance industry for the sharing of information regarding these defences, if he will introduce regulations or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (20 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the State becoming the insurer of last resort for homeowners who cannot get flood insurance for their properties due to market failures; if he will consider whether such an insurance scheme could be achieved with a levy similar to the Flood Re scheme in the UK, or the scheme proposed by the National Flood Forum whereby a combination of...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter along with Deputy Ryan. No one wants to see a strike in Dublin Airport or in Shannon or Cork. I hope the pensions dispute can be resolved by agreement as otherwise it would greatly affect the tourism industry. I discussed this matter today with Deputy Ó Ríordáin and we were looking at the figures. When one takes into...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I point out that the deferred pensioners cannot utilise the labour relations machinery of the State, where necessary, nor can they go on strike. They are very much powerless and without a voice. Many of them are facing up to a 50% reduction in their pension benefits. Aer Lingus has said it will hold an extraordinary general meeting to seek...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 666. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the facilitation of better access to medical cards for patients with primary immunodeficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9249/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 667. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding enabling the self-possession of emergency medications to patients with C1 inhibitor deficiency hereditary angioedema, as is common practice in most European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9250/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 668. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the access and equity of access to immunoglobin for patients with primary immunodeficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Implementation (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 669. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision for primary immunodeficiencies in the National Plan for Rare Diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/14]

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the amount spent on and nature of the stimulus projects introduced since 2011; their importance for the national economy; the breakdown at local and-or regional level of the various projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/14]

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I am trying to get a handle on how the stimulus proposals have impacted on a regional basis, how they have affected the national economy and the number of people who have been employed in each region.

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: The national children's hospital is welcome, as is the construction of new classrooms to replace prefabricated buildings. I acknowledge that a great deal of work is being done and welcome the 3,000 additional jobs. We are currently experiencing a housing crisis in the private sector and in the social housing area. I recently read in a report that there is pent-up demand for 80,000 units in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 26. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the next phase of the proposed financial management shared services project for the Civil Service, defence and justice sectors; the savings and efficiencies expected; the proposed location for the financial management shared services centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/14]

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: So says the boy who bankrupted the country.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 16. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he plans to take after the passage of the anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda; if he will consider withdrawing our foreign aid that goes into the country; his plans to withdraw our ambassador or close the Embassy in Kampala; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10809/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 19 February 2014, the price that National Assets Management Agency realised for the site of five acres on the Merrion Road beside Booterstown Nature Reserve when it sold it in March 2012, and what was the value of the underlying loan on the property at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects work to start on increasing the attenuation capacity of the Tymon Park ponds to address flood issues on the River Poddle; the reason for the delay in the works; when part 8 planning permission will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10451/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural and Heritage Centre (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 211. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the proposed Cultural and Heritage Centre for College Green, the person who will be responsible for operating the centre; the person who will be responsible for the provision of historical content; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural and Heritage Centre (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 212. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the proposed Cultural and Heritage Centre for College Green, if there will be any new positions created and will they be publicly advertised; the person who will be responsible for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10578/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 266. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the funding provided to Dublin City Council for a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the Pembroke-Rathmines drainage scheme; the amount of funding made available in 2013 for same; if he will arrange for the procurement process set in train by the city...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 415. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ban the use of e-cigarettes indoors and in public places due to the untested short and long-term health effects of the emitted vapour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10518/14]