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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 851. To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will be taking on additional recruits in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46322/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 941. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his officials have had discussions with the Department of Communications Energy and Natural Resources and, or, Department officials, in relation to the possible impact of the proposed new Eirgrid high voltage power line systems on the Irish thoroughbred industry or the agricultural sector generally; if he, or his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1081. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he will take to ensure that patients who successfully apply for a medical card receive reimbursement for any costs incurred while awaiting the approval of their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1103. To ask the Minister for Health if he will approve an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46171/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1104. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46175/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1186. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his officials have had discussions with officials from the Department of Communications Energy and Natural Resources in respect of the possible impact of the proposed new EirGrid high voltage power line systems on public health; if he, or his officials, have raised any concerns regarding any possible impact on persons living in the vicinity of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1198. To ask the Minister for Health if he will act on the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding GP cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46778/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1207. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that an orthopaedic surgeon is appointed to a hospital (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46798/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have had discussions with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and-or departmental officials on the possible impact of the proposed new EirGrid high voltage power line systems on the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46747/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will reconsider his decision to close the Curragh Families Clinic; his views on whether the proposal to close it is contrary to the terms of the Haddington Road Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46964/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not know about the 30 second rule as it does not allow us to do very much. Some weeks ago it was announced that the Department of Defence was to close the Curragh families clinic, which supplies primary care facilities for 480 families. The decision has caused shock in the community and will cause enormous hardship for the 480 families affected. It is a serious breach of the terms of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Viewed as a desktop exercise, what the Minister said is probably correct. However, his response shows an ignorance of what is, in fact, the community dynamic at the Curragh Camp where primary care facilities have been available since prior to the foundation of the State. The British army was able to provide services for the communities on the Curragh. The Minister is correct that previous...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister's predecessors made decisions about the orderly wind-down of this service. A survey by local people of the GP services, many of which I know, indicate that they cannot accommodate the number of people involved, which is more than 1,000. The Minister's decision is wrong. A duty of care rests with the GP who provides the service in the Curragh and the Defence Forces. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister is unilaterally withdrawing it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Family Clinics (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister presumes correctly. Nor did I suggest it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 4. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the participation of the Defence Forces in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46965/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Last July, Fianna Fáil was happy to support the deployment of a contingent of Irish Defence Forces personnel to the Golan Heights in Syria, but that was done against the background of international concern and in a situation where the Austrian, Croatian and Japanese authorities had withdrawn their troops. What we seek today is an assurance of the continued safety of personnel serving in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response and join him in wishing success to the troops. Our mutual concern is to ensure the success of the mission and the well-being of all involved. Any involvement in a UN mission axiomatically involves a degree of risk, but it is important that we are fully conscious of the particular situation that continues to exist in Syria generally and the Golan Heights...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Missions (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the follow-up response from the Minister. It needs to be said that we cannot be distracted by the moves in Syria to deal with chemical weapons. There is still chaos there. Will the Minister assure us our troops have freedom of movement across the Golan Heights and in their area of responsibility?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 7. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the current balance between the three services within the Defence Forces is appropriate for an island nation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46843/13]