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Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I ask the Minister to deal with Question No. 31, which has a very short answer. We have only three minutes remaining, so I will allow one supplementary question but no introduction.

Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It is about a school in Monasterevin.

Traveller Ethnicity: Statements (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Now that we have concluded statements, I have been in the House for many years and the sound of applause from the Visitors Gallery was never customary. However, this is not an ordinary debate but a very special one. I applaud and say, "Well done," those in the Visitors Gallery and all involved with the Traveller community for the dignified manner in which they have conducted themselves.

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I understand Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin is sharing time with Deputy Eugene Murphy.

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Before I call the Minister, I note that Deputy James Lawless has indicated that he would like to make another contribution. Unfortunately, the Standing Orders do not provide for a second contribution.

Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 34.

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Tá an Teachta Jim O'Callaghan ag roinnt a chuid ama leis an Teachta Jack Chambers.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the non-inclusion of certain schools in County Donegal that were unsuccessful in obtaining DEIS status following the recent designation; the process used in determining the designations and the appeals mechanism open to those unsuccessful schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10121/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the non-inclusion of certain schools for DEIS designation while at the same time designating adjoining schools within the same communities and districts; the appeals processes open to the school authorities regarding their failure to obtain DEIS status; his plans for further designations in the near future; and if he will make a...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is the Bill opposed?

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: First Stage (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is the Bill being opposed?

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: First Stage (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Topical Issue Matters (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Martin Kenny - payment delays under the GLAS and AEOS schemes; (2) Deputy Brendan Griffin - the need for progress on cystic fibrosis drugs, Orkambi and Kalydeco; (3) Deputy Carol Nolan - the ex gratiascheme of compensation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 241. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce medical cards for the children of parents in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; if primary legislation is required to allow this; if so, the timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11113/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 242. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his plans for the appointment of a second endocrinologist at Letterkenny General Hospital; if no changes occurred in the staffing of the endocrinologist services at Letterkenny in a specific time period (details supplied) in either the treatment of adult patients or children; if the service is appropriately staffed for the demands placed on it;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 243. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his plans to extend the long-term illness scheme to include those persons who currently suffer from Crohn’s disease and asthma, in view of the fact that currently they are not covered by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 306. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an areas of natural constraint, ANC, payment will issue to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 320. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an areas of natural constraint, ANC, payment will issue to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11175/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Tá cúig nóiméad fágtha agus tá ceithre go leith nóiméad ag an Taoiseach. Ina dhiaidh sin ní bheidh ach leath nóiméad fágtha. Mar sin, is é seo an freagra deireanach ón Taoiseach.