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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be notified of the outcome of their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17020/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their disadvantage area scheme appeal; the reason for the delay in issuing a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17192/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will a receive rebate on their childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16587/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive an appointment for an operation; the reason for the delay in receiving such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16702/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (16 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health when funding be approved for a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16713/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. Garda vetting has been an issue for a number of years. We all recognise the need for it for those who work with children and vulnerable adults. I am bringing this up today, however, because of the length of time it takes to get clearance. In February, 25 new people joined the vetting unit and last November the wait was down to five...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for the reply. I wanted to give credit to the Minister, Deputy Shatter, because he had the processing time down to five weeks in November last. Regardless of whether it is the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 that is causing the problem, the issue is the duplication of vetting that is needed. I would ask the Minister of State to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an agri environment option scheme 3 application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17825/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their payment for cow suckler welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17930/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: They made a very strong point that the low-cost selling of drink in supermarkets was a bigger problem. They also specifically stated that they could not survive without the moneys they receive in sponsorship from the alcohol industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the presentations and the group's visit here this morning. However, I am pretty shocked by some of the assertions made and would like clarification on some issues. The bigger picture was mentioned and it was suggested there is an issue with pricing and availability as well as with sports sponsorship. Where does sports sponsorship rate as a priority in that regard? Is Alcohol...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I am addressing some of my questions in that context.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: It is important to strike that balance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I would like the witnesses to focus on the issue of sponsorship in isolation. Can this be implemented, in view of the fact that sponsorship comes from other countries too?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with Alcohol Action Ireland and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (17 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: Perhaps it needs to be banned altogether because the millions of euro that go into sport could be put into advertising on radio, TV and in print or some other form of advertising. This cannot be treated in isolation. I am anti-drink but I am trying to tease out how this can be done by isolating a particular group rather than attacking the whole problem.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (18 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Questions No. 420 of 12 February 2013, the progress that has been made on this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18057/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome all the progress that has been made but I support what Deputy Ellis said in respect of 15-year lifespan which applies in respect of wheelchair-accessible taxis. This is an issue for taxi drivers in rural areas in particular. I was contacted by one driver who has a wheelchair-accessible vehicle but who cannot - as he would be obliged to do under the regulations - afford to purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (23 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications to Student Universal Support Ireland that were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18581/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (23 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that were appealed to Student Universal Support Ireland; the amount of those appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18582/13]