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Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: I welcome the Tánaiste's statement that the Government will look into additional moneys, in particular with a view to the forthcoming budget. This certainly will be very much a corrective action by the Government to address this matter whereby there is a total reduction of approximately €180 million from the funding available from 2009 to 2014. The Leader model adopted by Europe...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the figure taken by the controversial pension levy, which was imposed on pension schemes of persons who are saving for a rainy day, and was designed as a fund for job creation, which he promised would be ended by December 2014, and then again at the end of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm reports that the quota may be reached as soon as August 2015, for the export of Irish beef into the market in the United States of America; if he will provide assurances to Irish beef farmers regarding continuity of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18020/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 124. 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, in view of the fact that all the necessary documentation has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17913/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 129. 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, in view of the fact the person has submitted all relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17935/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the removal of amalgam fillings for dental cavities, which have mercury in the debris of these fillings, which is found to be harmful if it leeches into the gums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a refusal of an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will approve a discretionary card in view of their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18023/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine an application and allow for a continuous glucose monitor in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18026/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 170. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is sufficiently funded to implement its plans to bring the 21 nursing homes, which were identified by the Health and Information Quality Authority as having major non-compliance issues, up to the regulations and standards applied to all designated centres, thus avoiding sanctions being imposed by the authority; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Sector Pensions (7 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will reverse the harmful cuts introduced by the Government in respect of the Electricity Supply Board's retired staff pension entitlements, which have severely disadvantaged pensioners; if he supports the rights of these pensioners to engage in meaningful negotiations with their former employer and the trustees of...

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: In April Youth Work Ireland, representatives of youth clubs in every county, met Members of the Oireachtas to raise various issues and the concerns of youth organisations. Young people are our greatest resource. There is a need at parliamentary level to recognise and acknowledge their role in a modern society. I also wish to acknowledge the magnificent work done on behalf of young people by...

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: I endorse the Taoiseach's statement regarding the high calibre of youth coming out of third level education. This is helpful in attracting foreign direct investment. There is another aspect, however. It has recently been ascertained that 2,000 students drop out of secondary education after just two years, which is alarming. It is something we will have to address. One in five students in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (12 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 458. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18279/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (12 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 485. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18532/15]

Independent Planning Regulator: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: The new planning and development (No. 2) Bill proposes that the planning regulator should not be given powers to force local authorities to comply with national policy. The Minister will instead have powers to decide whether a city or county council is flouting the guidelines and force it to change its policies. The proposal that the regulator should not be independent from the Minister is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 49. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18728/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 57. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18811/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as all relevant information has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18848/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 160. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, as the person has submitted the necessary paperwork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18849/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (13 May 2015)

Tom Fleming: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine and expedite a remote area grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, for the school year 2014-2015, in view of the fact the person has submitted all relevant documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18729/15]