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Topical Issues: Suicide Prevention (8 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to raise the recently published report, Connecting for Life: Ireland's National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2020. It is an important report, widely accepted nationally and internationally and warmly welcomed by the head of the mental health services in the World Health Organization at the launch by the Taoiseach in Dublin. For a number of years, we have...

Topical Issues: Suicide Prevention (8 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: I thank the Minister for his reply. I also thank him and the Minister of State for their investment in developing mental health resources. I congratulate and recognise the work of the NOSP under Mr. Gerry Raleigh, who has done a good job. I commend the Government on increasing the amount of money that is given to the NOSP from €4.3 million to €8.7 million. I wish to ask...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (8 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a claim for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27735/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (8 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 153. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding home help hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27750/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (8 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a primary medical certificate will be prioritised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27837/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome Mr. Kelly and Mr. Murphy. I find this extremely interesting, because I was unaware of this development. When the witnesses say this drug is freely available, what do they mean. Is it is in shops or where do people get it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: Where do people get this substance? We know the sale of illegal drugs is underground, yet they are freely available. However, the impression given in regard to these drugs is that they are perfectly normal and without side effects. This is obviously not the case. Has research been done in other countries into these products? Our witnesses are based near the Border, but what are the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: Is it in shops?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: Previously in the health committee I was chairman of a sub-committee on suicide which presented two extensive reports. I suggest the co-chairmen might consider whether a joint sub-committee with its own chairman could examine this area.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for a death grant by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [28211/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 214. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a qualified adult allowance by persons (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28722/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 404. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the bovine viral diarrhoea eradication scheme in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29029/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a wheelchair to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 556. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment for orthopaedic surgery at the orthopaedic hospital in County Limerick will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 650. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the provision of spectacles for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28911/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 756. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application under the higher education access route by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28300/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (14 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: 922. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include the Ballyhoura area of County Limerick, which has a rich ancient cultural heritage and a thriving rural tourist product, in the Ireland's Ancient East concept. [28547/15]

Social Services and Support: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. I am pleased that the Government has decided not to oppose it. There have been many improvements in the nursing home situation under fair deal scheme. The waiting time has halved in the past year from eight weeks to four. At one stage it was up to 15 and 16 weeks. The number on the waiting list has fallen from 1,265 in May 2014 to 557...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Services for People with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Discussion (16 Jul 2015)

Dan Neville: I apologise that I could not be here earlier. I read the submissions, which we received in advance of the meeting. Given that I have a family member who suffers from dementia, I am familiar with it, and it is sad to see the deterioration at an early stage. They try to get involved in family conversations, and get in and out of it. In a one-to-one situation they are only able to cope and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Sector Staff Redeployment (22 Sep 2015)

Dan Neville: 200. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding FÁS clerical officers who transferred to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31165/15]