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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 532. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding solar panels (details supplied). [8329/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 538. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update of his communication with the Stardust Victims and Relatives Committee; his views regarding the new evidence which has been placed in the public domain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 554. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent spate of burglaries in Sutton housing estates (details supplied); the discussions he has had with Garda authorities on the matter; the action being taken to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7691/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 555. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding payment for a certificate of registration in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7700/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 574. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding available to carry out a pilot project regarding community text alert for an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8083/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 703. To ask the Minister for Health if he will deal with a matter regarding rents in St. Michael's House (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7699/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Trials (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the trial of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7703/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 712. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deal with below cost selling of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7763/14]

Order of Business (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I wish to ask the Taoiseach for an update on the criminal justice (cyber crime) Bill. Attacks against their information technology systems are costing companies millions every year in addition to reputational damage.

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important issue, that is, the need for accessibility ramps to be provided on all DART trains. The current position in respect of wheelchair accessibility on trains is that a portable wheelchair ramp is located at each station. The problem with these ramps is that a member of staff must be present to ensure the ramp is safely...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. We are dealing with a real issue here. It is unsatisfactory that disabled persons are not in a position to board a train at a moment's notice. That is a major issue and a matter of concern for many people. In his response, I understand the Minister of State to say that there is...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: The problem with Iarnród Éireann is the 24 hours’ notice that the wheelchair user must provide.

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: If it is being used.

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Like previous speakers across the House I very much welcome this Bill. Any move by the Minister to reform the health system is welcome, particularly the inclusion in this Bill of the establishment of a new financial governance system for the HSE. The HSE has had some bad press since it was established but particularly over the last number of years. Politicians and the public have been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 148. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding mandatory self-certification of building works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8597/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permit Application Numbers (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a cap in place for the number of work visas granted each year; if he will provide details of the number of work visas that have been granted in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8415/14]

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I propose to share time with Deputy Peter Mathews. I welcome this timely legislation in the context of the recent negative events concerning the Garda Síochána and the bad treatment of a whistleblower. The Bill provides much-needed protection for whistleblowers. It is vitally important that those who witness wrongdoing in their place of work feel supported enough to bring these...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Like previous speakers, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, to the House. I too welcome this Bill, which is essentially a cost-saving measure. While it will initially result in additional costs, it will result in a saving of €3 million per annum in the future, which I am sure will be welcomed by taxpayers. It will also result in a reduction in the amount spent on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the reason banking is more expensive for customers of AIB and Bank of Ireland in the Republic versus Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8855/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he is taking to deal with the shortage of school teachers at secondary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8854/14]