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Topical Issue Debate: Election Management System (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: None of us needs to be reminded of the appalling unemployment figures that were inherited from the previous Administration and with which the Government continues to grapple. In that context, it makes sense to award any State work available, where possible, to people on the live register. While I accept the guidelines issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local...

Topical Issue Debate: Election Management System (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive outline of the situation. I am pleased he has taken the opportunity at this juncture to remind returning officers of their responsibilities. We are in a time of national crisis and we as Government have always attempted to prioritise the needs of the unemployed or underemployed. As I said earlier, €400 would mean a world of difference to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Schemes (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications received for the competitive start fund on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41445/12]

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: That tells us all we need to know about the Deputy.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I am grateful for the opportunity to share my observations with the House concerning the issue of philanthropy and the arts. I know only too well from my work as a director and manager of a range of different theatre companies, arts organisations and so on that funding is an issue that never goes away and it becomes even more critical in times of national financial crisis. Arts...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I am glad the Minister has taken the opportunity to reiterate his support and the support of the Government for centrally funded supports for the arts going forward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with European External Action Service (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I welcome Mr. Vimont to the committee. I recently met him in Brussels as part of a delegation on the Palestine issue and was impressed by his grasp of the situation and with some of the views he expressed on behalf of the European External Action Service. Establishment of the European External Action Service has allowed Europe to act in a more coherent fashion in terms of the application...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Agencies Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update in relation to the proposition to merge the forensic laboratory into the State laboratory; if he will present his rationale for doing so; if he will indicate the anticipated savings if this merger proceeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42687/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action the Office of Public Works will take to permanently deal with the persistent flooding threat posed in Northlands, Bettystown, County Meath; in view of the fact that the flood relief work carried out at the end of 2011 has regrettably not been successful, if the OPW has recently visited the site; if he will indicate a timeframe...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a redundancy payment will be made to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42635/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details, through the Courts Service in relation to a timeframe for the completion of the Drogheda Courthouse development, County Louth; if he will confirm the site which has been selected; the date on which he expects the courts building to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43136/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding two recent announcements on primary care centres (details supplied); if site locations have been announced for the developments; if agreements of any description have been entered into between the Health Service Executive and interested parties; if he will set out the process involved in the completion of these projects; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive plans for the laundry service at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, County Louth; when a decision will issue on the matter; the potential impact on staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43135/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide figures and details by consultant specialism on the number of missed outpatient appointments in each major acute hospital in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43143/12]

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I welcome Mr. O'Brien and Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin to the meeting. The two representatives have a long track record of commitment to public service and I look forward to working with them. I will confine my remarks, observations and questions to home care packages and the home help service. Do the representatives have figures available indicating the number of home help hours in the system...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: Does Ms McGuinness have an idea of the balance between public and private provision in the Dublin north-east region or the Dublin region in general?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: That is 70% in terms of private provision.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: We have seen a huge growth in the provision of services by private care companies in recent years. The figures I have available, and Ms McGuinness can correct me if I am wrong, suggest that, for example, in 2007 expenditure from the HSE on private care contractors was approximately €2.5 million, and such expenditure has climbed to €19.14 million in 2011, the year for which...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: Where is the saving then?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: Can Ms McGuinness describe the type of contract enjoyed by a person directly engaged by the HSE to provide the home help service? What kind of contract would that person have?