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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farmers' Charter (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 281. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress update on the negotiations for a new charter of rights for farmers; if simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy scheme, a more farmer friendly implementation of the scheme and a more effective appeals system will be incorporated into the new charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14483/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 499. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of convalescence beds and respite beds in the Saint Columbanus Home and Community Hospital in Killarney in County Kerry; the number of beds that are vacant to cope with the demand the many vulnerable patients with flu symptoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14154/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 525. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a renewal of a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 572. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, who has submitted all relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14475/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 595. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine an appointment for a surgical procedure in Kerry General Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14603/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 604. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a new hearing aid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14663/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Department Staffing (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 608. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine concerns by the Irish Nurses Organisation regarding the urgent need for an appropriate increase in staffing levels at the accident and emergency department in Kerry General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14686/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 634. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a referral to Saint James' Hospital in Dublin 8 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of that person's circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14875/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 694. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will re-examine a submission for roof replacement in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, in view of the fact that the only option in the circumstances is to replace or consolidate the timber structure of the roof to accommodate the re-slating; if she will instruct the building section in her Department to have this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 723. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding to build an Astro pitch at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, in view of the fact that physical education is an integral part of the overall school curriculum, to help promote an understanding of a health lifestyle for children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14729/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 735. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will retain the current teaching complement at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14841/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 859. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine correspondence (details supplied) regarding a request that the entire coastal area of Valentia Island in County Kerry be included in the designated map of the Wild Atlantic Way, as the whole island has spectacular panoramic scenery, and it is imperative that this be demonstrated on the guideline map to illustrate all...

Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: The shortage of skilled workers across multiple sectors in Irish industry ties into a failure by the State agencies to produce adequately trained staff for businesses which are expanding and desperately and urgently need staff. In some cases, industries must recruit from outside the country owing to the lack of qualified staff at home. The Construction Industry Federation published a...

Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: I wish to raise a couple of issues in dealing with this subject. Why is the Government being so unresponsive to the needs of industry by not offering courses relevant to the jobs market? The Tánaiste mentioned the pick-up in the housing sector, but surely it is apparent that we are not meeting requirements for plasterers, carpenters, bricklayers, painters and decorators. Where are the...

Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: It is a well known fact that we have one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Europe, at approximately 25%. If we take into account the thousands who have been forced to emigrate, the figure would be well over 30%, which is unacceptable as we are letting down a large cohort. This represents a major potential long-term loss to society. We must acknowledge that young people are our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 151. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no unfair financial burdens imposed on applicants and their spouses, in the review of the fair deal scheme; if he will examine correspondence (details supplied) from Age Action Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15083/15]

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: Regarding the provision of an adequate home help service by the HSE, there have been alarming circumstances in County Kerry, particularly in the past two weeks. Hundreds of vulnerable recipients have been informed by letter that the HSE is making some drastic cuts to its already-diminished service. which has been diminishing over the past two years. The unfortunate notice is being sent to a...

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: It is a false economy by the HSE because it has been a very successful scheme and by far the best scheme operated by the HSE to retain and build up the concept of community care for those who are happiest among their own families and in their communities. Will the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, contact HSE South immediately to address urgently this matter in County Kerry and in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobsPlus Scheme (21 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 276. To ask the Minister for Social Protection with regard to the JobBridge internship scheme, if she will provide that following the completion of the internship period there is an option for the employer of taking the graduate on as a paid employee with the added incentive of a pay related social insurance rebate for the first year of employment; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (21 Apr 2015)

Tom Fleming: 477. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, in view of the fact the person has submitted all relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/15]