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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for orthodontic treatment in County Kerry; the number of persons on the waiting list; the steps he proposes to take to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue in relation to a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [39178/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue in relation to a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [39179/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the 12 month period up to the discontinuation of medical card administration in County Kerry, the number of medical cards that were processed in that 12 month period in the following categories of medical cards under 70 years, over 70 years and renewals; the number of full medical cards granted; the number of GP visit only cards...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health since the formation of the primary care reimbursement scheme for medical card administration, the number of new medical card applications that have been received and if he will provide a breakdown of the number under 70 years and over 70 years category of applicants; the number of medical card renewals applied for and statistics regarding grants...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health his views on observations recently by the inspector of mental health services of his serious concern that over prescribing of benzodiazepine medication is occurring in in-patient settings and that this increase is likely to be due to the absence of therapeutic programmes resulting from the lack of appropriate staff; if he intends to address this...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 32: To ask the Ministerfor Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for lone parents in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [39259/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [39260/11]

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: The introduction of the local government household charge will only compound the plight of many householders who are already stretched to the limit to exist in any kind of reasonable comfort. Until the intended property tax levy on households and water tax in 2014, it seems this €100 household charge is only an interim measure. This charge and its implementation will set the standard for...

Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. The value of the community employment schemes cannot be underestimated. They have allowed communities to remain vibrant and empowered people to carry out vital projects, deliver services and provide support for voluntary centres, carers, crèches, elderly day care centres, tidy towns, meals on wheels and numerous other activities. The...

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: I will carry on where I left off. I believe the household charge should be means tested at the very least. For instance, people with mortgage debt, senior citizens and disabled people should be completely exempt from this charge, but the categories proposed for exemptions do not include any of these. The proposal that the District Court be the final adjudicator in an exemption appeal is...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the average class size in each primary school in County Kerry for the years 2010 and 2011; the envisaged class size for each school in 2012; and his plans to reduce these class sizes in 2012. [39640/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for extension buildings; and the current status of each application. [39641/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for replacement of prefabricated structures; the current status of each application [39642/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the post-primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for replacement of prefabricated structures; and the current status of each application. [39643/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for renovation and repairs; the current status of each application. [39644/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the post primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for renovation and repair; the current status of each application. [39645/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that applied for, qualified, and were approved for work under the summer work scheme for school building refurbishment in 2011; and the schools that applied for, qualified, and are awaiting approval in County Kerry. [39646/11]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has any plans to enhance the role played by post offices in our communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39704/11]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (13 Dec 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in County Kerry that have received their 2011 disadvantaged area aid payments; the total amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39697/11]