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Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Beverley Flynn: -----and which, as a result, finds itself in a position where it could not get into the appeal process in time. I ask the new Minister, who is familiar with special needs, when she looks at it to give us a genuine appeal mechanism.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Beverley Flynn: From what has been stated in the House, it seems unusual. We all spoke in tandem about this. We all felt exactly the same at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Science. This is an issue above and beyond politics.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Beverley Flynn: I understand the role Opposition Deputies must play and that they must bring these matters into the public domain. I feel just as angry and aggrieved as Members on that side of the House. Children with special needs in County Mayo are just as important as those anywhere else throughout the country and I feel equally strongly about it. To be honest, I do not have any great difficulty with...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2010)

Beverley Flynn: I thank Deputy Sherlock for giving me some additional time. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Over the last 18 months we have been in the middle of an economic nightmare. We have not since the 1930s seen anything similar to the collapse of the banking system, which was caused, as everyone acknowledges, by reckless lending and inadequate regulation. The consequences for the...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 May 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if applicants for the nursing home support scheme who have been in a nursing home for over three years before applying for the scheme will be subject to the 5% levy on their assets for the first three years they are in the scheme; if not, if they have to supply evidence of their assets other that their State pension with their...

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Beverley Flynn: I propose to share time with Deputies Darragh O'Brien and Chris Andrews.

Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. I begin by acknowledging the Damascus-like conversion my colleague on the other side of the Chamber has apparently undergone on behalf of his party. We welcome his support for the Bill and his comments on the examination of our budgets by a peer review group. Both Deputy Durkan, who is Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way the single farm payment entitlements were calculated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [22274/10]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (27 May 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 256: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if time spent working as a teacher in Youthreach will be taken into account for incremental credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22582/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 has not yet received notification of whether their renewal application for a medical card has been successful. [24682/10]

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Deputy Ring's moment has arrived.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on an application for pension increments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [26098/10]

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: I could say it will be hard to follow that but it is not. Coming from a county such as Mayo, which has a great number of tourist attractions, I realise Mayo can more than compete with Longford. With the manager of the Mayo team opposite me, I will definitely not agree with Deputy Kelly's statement. There is no doubt that Mayo will be victorious in Longford next Saturday. I welcome the...

Patient Safety: Motion (29 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Everyone wants full confidence in our health system, particularly women who have just discovered they are pregnant; it is both an emotional time and a vulnerable time when they place themselves completely under the expertise of those in the health service. It is vital they enjoy full confidence in that time. For a woman to be told she has miscarried, or that her baby has died in the womb, is...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (29 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria used when determining if a spouse or partner of a nursing home resident is entitled to claim under the vehicle registration tax refund for disabled drivers scheme; if there is a minimum number of times in a calendar year that the disabled person must be taken out of the home for a day or a weekend or to attend for medical...

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (29 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 600: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the years spent teaching in Youthreach can be taken into account for incremental credit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [28193/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be determined on an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied). [28595/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jun 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue on a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [28801/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder currently in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29266/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Beverley Flynn: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Social Protection If any children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are currently in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; and the number of same. [29267/10]