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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1080. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of a vaccine damage compensation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1141. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's campaign to raise €12.5 million for 12 inpatient isolation rooms in Beaumont Hospital for persons with cystic fibrosis; his views on whether these rooms are urgently needed to provide the necessary care to cystic fibrosis patients; if his Department will assist with funding for the rooms...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1143. To ask the Minister for Health the facilities that are currently provided in Beaumont Hospital for cystic fibrosis patients; his plans to improve facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13816/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1142. To ask the Minister for Health the investment that has been made in community-based services for persons with chronic illness and disability; the future investment plans there are in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13815/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1144. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of services for persons with neurological conditions in line with clinical programmes in stroke, epilepsy, neurology and rehabilitation neurology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13817/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (25 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 1231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding eye tests for driving licences for older persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12914/14]

Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Can the Taoiseach update the House on the position of the human tissue Bill, which deals with the recommendations of the Madden report on post mortems in hospital? I also ask the Taoiseach to update us on the status of the juries Bill, which deals with a report from the Law Reform Commission.

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Speeds (26 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: My issue follows on the one raised by Deputy Michael Moynihan. I thank the Minister for his presence and I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this issue. I am concerned that some of my constituents in Dublin Bay North and people on the northside of Dublin are not able to access fast and consistent broadband services. Residents in Bettyglen, Maywood and on the Howth Road in...

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Services Speeds (26 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister for his thorough response. I am happy that the Minister has indicated his willingness to discuss with the county councils the cases in which planning permission has been refused to service providers wishing to upgrade their networks to provide a better service to their customers. The real issue is the cost of broadband, which must be looked at. There is also a problem...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (26 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 196. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that the cost of living is rising for older persons with cuts being introduced to the household benefits package, an increase in passport fees for older people, an increase in prescription charges and so on, the initiatives that have been introduced since 2011 by his Department to improve the standard of living for older persons; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure books and educational materials are provided in accessible formats for students with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14549/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure academic personal assistance programmes are provided in schools and universities for pupils with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures in place to ensure that the admissions process for schools and third level educational facilities does not discriminate against students with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14576/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the alternative forms of testing and evaluation in place in schools and third level educational facilities for students with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 93. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to promote the employment of persons with Down's syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14575/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Fines (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 134. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of fines that have been issued by local authorities nationwide for a dog fouling offence in the past five years; and if he will provide a breakdown as to the number of fines that have been issued by Dublin City council/Fingal County Council-South Dublin County Council-Dun Laoghaire County Council for a dog...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Fines (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 135. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the duties of a dog warden; the reason a dog warden is not able to fine a person on-the-spot for a dog fouling offence; if there are any plans to enable dog wardens to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14511/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Fines (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 136. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration has been given to extending the current legislation in relation to dog fouling to include a name and shame policy for offenders and for dog walkers found to be without dog foul removal equipment and bags to be penalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (27 Mar 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 148. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review existing employment legislation to ensure that it is favourable to persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14523/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Energy Conservation (1 Apr 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 494. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date that has been made by the Health Service Executive in carrying out an audit of energy usage in its buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14693/14]