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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (21 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 1231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific initiatives he plans to introduce to address the issue of serious disimprovement in road safety in 2016; the timeline for the introduction of these new initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13866/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (22 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific transport projects and infrastructure he will seek to have added to the capital plan to help alleviate a worsening traffic situation in Dublin, in the context of the Government's capital plan review in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13994/17]

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

John Curran: The Tánaiste, the Taoiseach and our party leader all spoke of the seriousness of this issue and in particular about the public perception and confidence in An Garda Síochána. One of the reasons for this is that the Garda seems to be continually embroiled in issues such as this. The Tánaiste said she was aware last summer of the fixed charge notice issue and the...

Money Advice and Budgeting Service and Citizens Information Centres: Motion (28 Mar 2017)

John Curran: I thank Deputy Marc MacSharry for giving me the opportunity to contribute.

Money Advice and Budgeting Service and Citizens Information Centres: Motion (28 Mar 2017)

John Curran: As the Minister is aware, this issue is before the Joint Committee on Social Protection. We have had an opportunity to meet representatives of the Citizens Information Board, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, the National Development Managers Network of MABS and the National Association of Citizens Information Services. We have examined the analysis and the rationale for a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (28 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 31. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to restore funding to the youth services and facilities fund back to 2011 levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15202/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2017)

John Curran: Deputy Gerry Adams referred to the review of public transport. I apologise for having to raise this issue. Having raised it in the normal way, through written and oral questions and topical issue debates, I quite honestly believe the answers I have received have been absolutely pathetic and devoid of any factual material. The reason I raised the question as to when the review will take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (29 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 159. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities awaiting respite beds in County Dublin, in tabular form; the number waiting six months, 12 months and more than 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15716/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans and the timeframe for planning and delivery of a western Dublin orbital route link between the N4 and N7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15713/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans and the timeframe for planning and delivery of the Fonthill Road junction improvement works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15714/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans and timeframe for planning and delivery of a Rathcoole bypass in Dublin mid-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15715/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2017)

John Curran: I would not rely on those figures either.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (30 Mar 2017)

John Curran: 51. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with the level of security and policing on the Luas red line; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15687/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (4 Apr 2017)

John Curran: 423. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to his response when taking questions on promised legislation on 29 March 2017, the details of the projects and programmes regarding public transport which have been submitted to him for consideration by the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to the mid-term capital review; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (4 Apr 2017)

John Curran: 553. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost to the Exchequer of carers supporting family members living with severe intestinal failure due to the lack of a dedicated national adult centre being in place; his plans to change this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16637/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Apr 2017)

John Curran: 661. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects and programmes regarding public transport which have been submitted by him to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for inclusion in the mid-term capital review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16639/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

John Curran: There is a young lady in the Gallery today, Ms Jillian McNulty, who suffers with cystic fibrosis and has been a long-time campaigner for Orkambi. However, her visit here today is on a slightly different and more positive outlook. Having been in hospital for many years and unable to work, she is now in a position, as a result of Orkambi, where her life is changed and she is trying to get...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

John Curran: On behalf of my colleague, Deputy John Lahart, I would like to ask the Minister why St. Killian's junior national school in Tallaght is being unduly penalised with regard to its special needs teaching allocation under the new departmental circular.

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for the reply. I am looking at the figures he quoted. To be specific, he mentioned that the figure for last year was 80 hours and that it will be the same next year. He makes the point that this is not a reduction. The problem is that in this particular school in 2016 and 2017, the information is that there were 30 hours. However, if one looks back to 2015 and 2016,...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Apr 2017)

John Curran: I welcome that there is an appeals mechanism. The exceptional profile in this case was that the resource teaching hours for the single year in question dipped to 30. It had been 60 hours in the previous year and the average over five years had been 50 hours. The exceptional circumstance was the dip. That is the concern with this general allocation model. One particular year is being...