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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (24 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 483. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 342 17 February 2015, the way very elderly or disorientated patients make the necessary applications for refunds; his views that the refund system itself should pick up such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8194/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (24 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 484. To ask the Minister for Health the policy position in place within the Health Service Executive to deal with the issue of patient transfer by taxi; if taxi use is carefully co-ordinated; if a budget for this mode of transportation is clearly identifiable; the cost of such services in 2014; if such costs are incurred across regions, health services, and / or hospitals; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (24 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 601. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if landowners who are subject to a historic land sterilisation order have a right to have the order partially lifted by means of a review of that order, in view of the fact that the agricultural land in question is protected under designated zoning in a county development plan; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Programmes (24 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 640. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her Department and an agency under its aegis, (details supplied), have recently been forced to abandon involvement in a major European online collections project, resulting in significant financial and reputational loss, and the necessity to return funds drawn down; if she has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (25 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 30. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the increase of five years, in the age range for BreastCheck, will take six years to be fully rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8038/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (25 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 53. To ask the Minister for Health the excessive length of time considered for a person to be on methadone treatment; his views that more than 1,300 persons have been on methadone treatment since the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8039/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (25 Feb 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 107. To ask the Minister for Defence the way the numerical strength of Ireland’s Permanent Defence Force compares, on a per capita basis, with other neutral European Union member states. [8391/15]

Order of Business (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In the light of the Children and Family Relationships Bill that is wending its way through the Houses, will priority be given to the family court Bill which will be an important aspect of the changed environment Members hope to create? Second, I refer to the proposed Red Cross (amendment) Bill. The print media have been reporting on governance issues of late within the Red Cross. What is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 302. To ask the Minister for Defence if it is possible for the military authorities to organise the delivery of light goods or materials sent by families to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9259/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 428. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the funding difficulties affecting Camphill Communities of Ireland; his views that Camphill Communities of Ireland has been disproportionately impacted by cuts in recent years; if he will take action to redress this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 429. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the extent of the school dental service in County Kildare; the centres from which the service is delivered; if full staffing of the service is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9257/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 508. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the development of new second level schools and the programme of school amalgamation that is happening across the country, if she will explain the current position in relation to such schools securing delivering equality of opportunity in schools status, where the profile of the student cohort clearly meets the requirements of the...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the Chairman asking us to comment in a general way or will we go through the subheads?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am conscious of the fact the meeting is under time pressure and I understand we need to complete the business by 5 p.m. I would not be so ambitious as to think we would be able to go through the entirety of the subheads between now and 5 p.m. Perhaps all the time will allow is a few general questions. I want to welcome the inclusion of the additional €2 million for the cultural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Ceisteanna Óige: Díospóireacht (3 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ar an gcéad dul síos ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an triúr atá tar éis sár cur i láthair a chur os ár gcomhair. Tá an-jab déanta acu. Ritheann sé liom gur mór an trua é nach gcloisimid i bhfad níos mó ón aosóg ag na coistí seo. Dhéanfadh sin an-chuid maitheasa, dá mbeadh...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 116. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the provision by the Health Service Executive of a piece of equipment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9409/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (4 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 174. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form for 1 February 2014 and 1 February 2015 for each local health area, the number of medical cards in circulation generally and also for the over 70s; the number of general practitioner cards in circulation for those categories; and for each of these the number of which were issued on a discretionary basis. [9561/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 18 November 2014, the progress that has been achieved in identifying space for community use at the building developed by Newbridge Credit Union; the form of community engagement that has taken place, or will take place, on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9653/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policy being pursued by his Department to progress the facilitation of effective modes of rural and inter-urban transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9626/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policy being pursued by his Department with regard to the need to progress effective modes of rural transport; his plans to ensure that pick-up, drop-off areas and bus shelters are provided within towns, villages and at other strategic locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9625/15]