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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Certificate Applications (10 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 473. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6105/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (10 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 479. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the home help service in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6129/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (10 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 588. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will include chartered architectural technologists in the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR) process, in view of the fact that they are suitably qualified technical experts in the building construction field. [5932/15]

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to this debate on child care. Participation in high-quality childhood care and education results in better outcomes for children. Access to affordable high-quality care for younger and school-going children is essential for development and future opportunities in education and training and, afterwards, in occupations. Research...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (11 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the representatives and thank them for appearing before the committee and wish them every success. We know how time consuming and difficult the presidency is for all sections of government. Russia has been mentioned. Can the ambassador see any approaches that would improve relationships with Russia, outside of the issues in relation to concerns in Ukraine, as the dialogue between...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a jobseeker's allowance payment will cease in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6382/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (12 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of farmers who have about 90 acres and 34 cattle and who would be in receipt of single farm payments under €10,000, his plans to assist these persons; if a national reserve could be built up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6454/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 183. To ask the Minister for Health if a motorised electric bed will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 285. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a payment under the single farm scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7123/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (17 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 339. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents admitted to adult psychiatric care beds in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6602/15]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I also welcome the passing of the Bill, as it is very important for our people's health. It has been recognised for decades that tobacco products are a serious danger to health and the lives of people. I welcome the Bill's passage through Committee Stage.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (18 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 48. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a widow's contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7229/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (18 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax relief and tax breaks available to a two-income household where both parents are pay as you earn workers and three family members are in college, which puts the household over the thresholds for the Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7324/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: GOAL Programmes in South Sudan: CEO of GOAL (18 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I thank Mr. Andrews and Mr. Elliott for their presentation. This is a serious humanitarian issue. We have neglected Africa's humanitarian crisis for too long. If such a crisis took place in a western country the response would be totally different and that amounts to discrimination against African states which are in difficulty. Are the witnesses satisfied that Europe is doing what it can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: 400. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7673/15]

Income and Living Conditions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is important that, given that the economy is improving, those on lower incomes see the benefit proportionately more than those on higher incomes. The difficulty up to last year was that the economy was stagnating. We had growth of 4.7% last year and it is forecast that this will continue over the coming years. We should ensure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Interaction of GAA with the Diaspora: GAA (25 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Duffy and thank them for their very informative presentation. Many of us would not be as aware of the extent of the international presence of the GAA. Have the witnesses ever approached a television station to broadcast information on what is happening abroad, because it would be an extremely interesting programme? It could perhaps show matches or snippets of...

Children and Family Relationships Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Children and Family Relationships Bill. It is long overdue. I commend the Minister on bringing the Bill to the House. The Bill will modernise the law in respect of children living in diverse family forms. It is intended to address the security needs of those children and their family situations, whether they are living with married parents,...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (3 Mar 2015)

Dan Neville: I thank the Acting Chairman for facilitating me in raising this matter. Lyme disease, known as Lyme borelliosis, is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of hard-bodied ticks. Not all ticks are infected but vigilance is recommended where ticks are present to reduce the risk of transmission to humans and pets. Lyme disease can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild to...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (3 Mar 2015)

Dan Neville: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. He highlighted that prevention is better than cure. This can be an issue for people who travel abroad, in particular for those who participate in mountaineering and outdoor activities. They can return home feeling ill and sometimes it is difficult to identify that Lyme disease is the cause, as the Minister outlined. I welcome the fact...