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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Fleming: 533. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a charitable community (details supplied) which is providing care and supports to 275 persons in a range of ages, most of whom are full-time residents in 18 locations, and his views that if not provided appropriate financial support, vulnerable individuals with intellectual disabilities are threatened with losing their homes and supports; and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Fleming: 656. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will extend current bridging for all organisations (details supplied) currently within the bridging scheme to the end of the current funding period, 31 December 2016; if he will provide a commitment to implement a disability inclusion funding scheme commencing in January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Fleming: 688. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will liaise with An Post to carry out minor upgrading of the existing information and technology systems in post offices to facilitate direct electronic transfer of social protection payments to those recipients who may desire such payment systems; if he will ensure maximum business for the future of the post...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Disability Services Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Fleming: 694. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will facilitate a disabled platform for anglers at the entrance under the new bridge over the River Maine at Riverville Currans in Farranfore in County Kerry, as it is accessible and safe and requires minimum work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13310/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Fleming: 710. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will return to the pre-2010 regulation exempting veteran and vintage vehicles from the national car test on a rolling 30 year basis in view of the fact that most owners and preservers of vintage vehicles are engaged in a hobb, and the vehicles are used mainly for vintage vehicle runs and static shows; and if he will make a...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: Last week, we had a presentation in Leinster House by members of the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland. They were introduced to the Members of the Oireachtas by Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, who has first-hand knowledge of this ailment due to a family connection. The speakers for this sector included a person who has been afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and is going through...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: I commend Atlantic Philanthropies, which is co-operating with the Government by providing some €15 million alongside the Government commitment for a further €15 million. However, this requires substantial further funding additional to that €15 million. The national dementia strategy commits to an integrated, multidisciplinary approach and to a response by community...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: Primary care is vital to all of this. It is the first point of medical contact for people, particularly given the need for occupational therapists and all of the other supports. Early diagnosis is crucial.

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: We must ensure we have high-quality diagnostic services in our hospitals as well as from GP services. Training courses for families and carers are vital. In the forthcoming budget in October, will the Taoiseach ensure that the required amount of funding is made available to build good foundations for the strategy so that it will be progressed into the future?

Residential Mortgage Interest Rates: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: The new mortgage rates in the country are among the highest in Europe. This means first-time buyers are paying up to €2,500 a year more for mortgages than their counterparts in France, Italy and Holland. The interest rates here are still higher than most of those imposed for property buyers in the other 18 countries in the eurozone even after recent cuts by Bank of Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite consideration of an appeal for a rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13572/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 68. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will have the condition of the erosion damaged pier at Maharecs in Castlegregory in County Kerry investigated, as it is disintegrating at the base, and chunks of concrete and re-inforcing rods are breaking off and are a danger to children who swim at the pier and to boats tied up at the pier; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 100. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13426/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 197. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide assistance and endeavour to have the refurbished Killarney House and gardens in County Kerry open to the public for the forthcoming tourism season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13437/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (1 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 198. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the interpretative centre will be installed in Killarney House and gardens in County Kerry; if she will arrange in the interim to open the house and gardens to the public for the forthcoming tourism season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13436/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (2 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine correspondence (details supplied) and address the anomalies which are delaying the valid application for registration of a property with Fáilte Ireland, in view of the fact that this property is a four star holiday home registered with Fáilte Ireland for the past nine years, registration is only required...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: I welcome the representatives from Virgin Atlantic. The substantial issue is our national airline, our airports, the Irish economy in general and how we can attract business. There is a related connectivity aspect and, naturally, we must consider the competitive nature of the airline business and the good of the Irish consumer. I am very much aware of the needs of people who wish to travel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: It should come from this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: Fair enough. As a committee, we should have input.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Virgin Atlantic Airlines (2 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: Perhaps we need to convey that point. We can get into the nit-picking.