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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 183. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive investigation into the death of a person (details supplied) under the national incident protocol addressed in its recommendations the fact, established during the inquest, that a previous abortion was a significant factor in her death; if these recommendations included measures to ensure that women are warned of the serious...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (27 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 184. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the Health Service Executive investigation into the death of a person (details supplied) under the national incident protocol; if he will list its full recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50880/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion Issues (27 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 185. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will be investing more in prevention measures in an attempt to cut our high levels of smoking and drinking following publication of the latest figures from the OECD in the report Health at a Glance, which shows that Ireland is among the top global smokers and drinkers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50885/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (27 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if he has concerns regarding the new study undertaken by NUI Maynooth that shows there has been a 60% increase in the prescription of drugs for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50887/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (27 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health if any extra medical training will be provided to medical professionals in order to ensure the correct implementation of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act; and if so, the type of training involved; the cost of same; the numbers undergoing this training; if this training will be conducted here or abroad; and if he will make a statement on the...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome this Bill. I am delighted that the Government is continuing to recognise the importance of the small business sector for the economy. This sector is the backbone of our economy. It provides a significant level of employment. It has the potential to create more employment in the coming years, thereby helping in our economic recovery. The measures contained in this Bill will help...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I wish to use my time to highlight the importance of lifting the derogation for the Irish language in order that it can be used as the official and working language of the European Union. As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is aware, Irish became an official and working language of the European Union on 1 January 2007...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome the Minister of State's response. I appreciate his good work in the area of the revival of the Irish language and in ensuring that the derogation will be lifted. A failure to lift the derogation would send out a bad signal and would result in a recruitment deficit when translators are needed. We need to put supports in place for the Irish language. I ask the Minister of State if...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 96. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding is available to establish a garden (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51164/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (28 Nov 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 133. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is available to meet with a group (details supplied) regarding the introduction of pay parking in Howth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51123/13]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 23. To ask the Taoiseach the number of officials in his Department that are receiving the cost of club membership fees, including sports clubs and professional bodies, as part of their contract of employment; the total cost per year to his Department of paying these fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51372/13]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department is paying for any of its employees to receive third-level qualifications; if so, the annual cost for each of the past five years; if the employee will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving this qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51386/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount that has been spent in overseas aid for each of the past five years; if he will provide a breakdown of the money spent in each country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51341/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of officials in his Department that are receiving the cost of club membership fees, including sports clubs and professional bodies, as part of their contract of employment; the total cost per year to his Department of paying these fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51367/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department is paying for any of its employees to receive third-level qualifications; if so, the annual cost for each of the past five years; if the employee will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving this qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51381/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of officials in his Department that are receiving the cost of club membership fees, including sports clubs and professional bodies, as part of their contract of employment; the total cost per year to his Department of paying these fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51366/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is paying for any of its employees to receive third-level qualifications; if so, the annual cost for each of the past five years; if the employee will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving this qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51380/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pensions Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the provision in the Finance Bill 2012 which allows early access to pensions for certain public servants; if he will list the categories of public servants to which this applies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51764/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of officials in his Department that are receiving the cost of club membership fees, including sports clubs and professional bodies, as part of their contract of employment; the total cost per year to his Department of paying these fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51364/13]