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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 240. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for a medical card. [11328/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 241. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for a medical card. [11329/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 242. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on a review for a medical card. [11330/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 243. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on a review for a medical card. [11331/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 244. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on a review for a medical card. [11332/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 245. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on a review for a medical card. [11333/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 246. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11334/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 247. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11335/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 248. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11336/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 249. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11337/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 250. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11338/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 251. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [11339/14]

Topical Issues Debate: Job Protection (11 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: This is a very serious matter for the 700 employees of Elverys Sports, their families and the communities in which they reside. The company's staff are local to its units throughout the country and the various stores are dedicated to and embedded in their communities, as witnessed by the sponsorship they offer to various clubs and organisations and their support for students in offering them...

Topical Issues Debate: Job Protection (11 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his response. He said that the examiner is obliged to consult the relevant parties that are privy to this process. Does he agree that the level of consultation with the workers in this case has been minimal? Subsequently, and on foot of what has been said to Deputy Mulherin, does he believe and will he acknowledge to us that NAMA has a social obligation and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 338. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the Government and the county council are aware of the need for suitable one level accommodation for elderly persons (details supplied) in the Kilcoole, Greystones and north Wicklow area; and if there are any plans to provide housing. [11548/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Charges Introduction (12 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 1. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timeline for the public release of the water charges rate and structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12006/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Charges Introduction (12 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: I tabled my question in the context of the process that has commenced on the part of the Commission on Energy Regulation, CER. I seek information from the Minister so that the public can be made aware of the various options which will inform the document CER puts forward for public consultation, with a view to arriving at a fixed price for water. Has the Minister made a submission to CER...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Charges Introduction (12 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his response. However, he has merely restated much of what I said at the outset. We are already aware that the Government is obliged to make proposals regarding the free water allowance and the level of Exchequer subvention that will apply to Irish Water. That, as the Minister has said, will form the basis of a mechanism by which we might be able to deduce the sort...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Charges Introduction (12 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: No, I am not particularly happy, obviously. I would have preferred to hear the Minister say that the submission will be published this week, which would give us an opportunity-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Charges Introduction (12 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: -----to assess it. Obviously, I will be making a submission to CER, as will colleagues and members of the general public, which will be included in the mix, with a view to arriving at a conclusion at the earliest possible opportunity. The Minister is urging me and everyone else to have patience but it is very difficult to be patient in view of the manner in which this process has been...