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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop a national strategy (details supplied) regarding maintenance of rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26244/11]

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: I acknowledge that the Minister for Justice and Equality is in the Chamber to hear this matter. Up to 200 Garda stations could possibly face closure after this year's budget as the Government seeks to cut funding. The Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, has asked chief superintendents around the country to draw up a list of stations that could be closed as the force prepares for Government...

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister should deal with the questions raised.

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister. I mean this in the most respectful way but people's patience is running very thin when they see Ministers referring to the previous Government. That song is worn out at this stage and I ask the Minister and all his colleagues to give it up. They all wanted to be the Government and that is where they are now.

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Shatter is the Minister with responsibility for the Garda Síochána.

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: I respectfully ask the Minister to give an assurance-----

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: -----to the gardaí who are keeping law and order in these stations which are in place and which have been paid for. An investment has been made in these stations. It will not cost the sun, moon and stars to keep them open. Like my colleague, I have serious concerns when I hear talk of stations in places such as Barraduff, Kilgarvan, Lauragh and Beaufort, being closed. It would be a huge...

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister is also getting value in the rural Garda stations.

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister for the Trojan effort he has made over the past six months on behalf of the public at a difficult time historically and it would be a mean person who would not acknowledge his work and the personal effort he is putting in, which we all appreciate. I am not purposely critical of anything when people are trying to do their best but I have grave concerns because the...

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: There is an air of despair among our young people. They are highly educated, highly skilled, yet with no prospect of gainful employment. Unemployment creates many issues, not least of which is the low morale of those who are unemployed. It also creates many health and family issues. The list goes on and on. As legislators, we have a duty to ensure that no measures we enact will impair...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the 50-bed community hospital in Tralee, County Kerry; when this hospital will open; and if he will provide an assurance that when this hospital opens that all 50 beds will be active immediately. [23123/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if in excess of 57,000 families are now in arrears with their mortgage repayments; if not, if he will provide a figure for same; his plans for families who find themselves in dire circumstances at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26718/11]

Written Answers — Roads Funding: Roads Funding (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding expenditure on roads (details supplied) in this year's budget. [26724/11]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to introduce legislation to make it illegal for manufacturers to put loop cords in window blinds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26845/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26678/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding access to dental treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26720/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the overall mental health service staffing level is maintained and that funding for posts is preserved at the level of budget 2011 to allow recruitment of staff to reconfigure services towards a Vision for Change model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding mental health reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26669/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health if he will adequately resource the directorate for mental health services to ensure that it contains the necessary change, management capacity and skills to drive implementation of a Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26674/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that reduced welfare spending does not negatively impact on the mental health of the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26675/11]