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Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 777: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the mechanism by which care plans are drawn up by the Health Service Executive for young persons residing here under section 5 of the Child Care Act; the nature of these plans; if these plans are considered to be binding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40994/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 797: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of family social workers assigned to an area (details supplied); the number who were assigned to this area in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; when she expects such recruitment to commence; the number of persons who will be recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1068/12]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 798: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will establish a missing children's hotline here in line with a pan-European effort on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1072/12]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 799: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding she has made available for the provision of youth cafes in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; the amount of funding that will be allocated for this purpose in 2012; if a strategy for the roll-out of these facilities is in place; the number of such facilities currently in place; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 821: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline in detail per service provider and geographic area the way he intends to spend the €35 million earmarked for the development of community mental health services in Budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40833/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 822: To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to establish a Directorate for Mental Health Services with full budgetary authority and accountability for the provision of mental health services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40834/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the excessive waiting times faced by patients for speech and language therapy assessment, and their subsequent treatment, at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40853/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 931: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the waiting lists for speech and language therapy for children here; if he has had any discussions with the Health Service Executive regarding these waiting lists; his plans to reduce these lists as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1071/12]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 934: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to implement the European Directive on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products, 2004/24/EC; the controls exercised by the Irish Medicines Board in this area; the ongoing consultation process that the IMB engages in with suppliers, retailers and users of herbal medicinal products; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 935: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to implement the European Directive on Food Supplements, 2002/46/EC; the effect that this directive has had on the range and variety of vitamin products available to consumers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1103/12]

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 936: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to implement the European regulation on nutrition and health claims, No. 1924/2006; the impact that this regulation has on consumers wishing to purchase herbal and alternative remedies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1104/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 939: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing the commitments made in the programme for Government regarding funding and services for persons with disabilities; the time-frame for the implementation of the remaining measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1135/12]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 1024: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy regarding the need for large urban local authorities to have in place a cycling officer; if his attention has been drawn to the role that cycling officers play; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41253/11]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 1028: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the other public transport bodies that are to be included in the Leap card scheme; if Dublin Bikes is to be included in the scheme specifically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41421/11]

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important topic. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, was correct to point out in his speech last night the increasing demands facing the school system, most particularly the additional 70,000 pupils who will enroll in Irish schools in the next six years. Obviously, as the Minister will acknowledge, it also is a time in which...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria upon which a primary medical certificate may be awarded, and in specific, if there is any mechanism under which chronic illnesses, which relapse and remit, may be recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1653/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale behind the exclusion of persons in receipt of the disability allowance from labour activation and further education programmes such as Springboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to instances in which schools are limiting the attendance of children with special educational needs on health and safety grounds; his views that this situation is unacceptable; if he concurs that in such instances all necessary resources to ensure a child can fully attend school are in place; and if...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that documentation is produced for parents from either the National Council for Special Education or the special educational needs organiser outlining the way a decision was reached regarding the resources to be allocated to a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1726/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jan 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he is taking in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education to ensure a standardising of the decision-making process regarding resources allocated by special educational needs organisers; if he is concerned that standards can differ significantly from locality to locality; and if he will make a statement...