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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 378. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure adequate resources are provided to St. Vincent's Hospital in Athlone in County Westmeath, which is extremely understaffed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40190/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 428. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who worked for 40 years at the Midland Health Board dispensary at Kilbeggan, in County Westmeath, is entitled to a pension from the Health Service Executive. [40474/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 455. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria for patients to be referred to Nua Healthcare. [40577/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 482. To ask the Minister for Health if the promised additional nurses and midwives at Mullingar Regional Hospital in County Westmeath have been appointed; if the reconstituted embargo has had an effect on the additional positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40730/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 483. To ask the Minister for Health when the service improvement team engaged to examine the future funding of a school (details supplied) in County Longford will give its report, given it is now 12 months since it commenced its work and it indicated it would report within three months; if he will make the necessary funding available to bridge the shortfall and ensure this crucial service is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 484. To ask the Minister for Health if the current level of psychological service of two days per month at a school (details supplied) in County Longford is adequate for 160 plus persons availing of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve an application for a laptop for a child (details supplied). [40306/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (17 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene with the special educational needs organisers to ensure a school (details supplied) in County Longford retains the two special needs assistants it is due to lose as a consequence of the loss of three children in 2014, as this decision does not reflect the fact three new students, who have more profound needs, have...

Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is actively pursuing plans to force banks to reduce variable interest rates for mortgage customers; if he is concerned by the high rates charged by banks that are no longer active in the new mortgage market, and are therefore not subject to competition pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40357/15]

Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister continue to pursue plans to force the banks to reduce the variable interest rates charged? Is he concerned about the high interest rates being charged by banks no longer active in new mortgage markets and, therefore, are not subject to competition pressure and will he make a statement on the matter?

Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his response. He is right, it is a very big issue because 300,000 households with young families are being screwed and crippled by interest rates. In some instances, the interest is twice the rate of that in other EU member states. Some people are paying €4,000 a year on a €200,000 mortgage more than is being paid in Northern Ireland. That is not...

Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: There are 300,000 households on variable interest rates. Only 700 people switched their mortgages to date this year. That is minimal. People do not switch because of the charges associated with switching, legal fees, valuation and other professional fees that are involved. People in negative equity and those in mortgage arrears cannot change because no financial institution wants to deal...

Other Questions: Mortgage Interest Rates (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: What balance did they have? It cost £4,000 to buy a house.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy O'Dea is ruled out of order.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: I am sorry, Deputy. The Ceann Comhairle has ruled that the amendment is out of order. If he wishes to contact the Ceann Comhairle's office he will-----

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Thank you, Deputy, except at the end of the month.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: It is ruled out of order, Deputy O'Dea, so we cannot-----

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Deputy Pringle. We have agreement that Deputy Mick Wallace can move that amendment. Amendments Nos. 2 and 4 are related and may be discussed together.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Does anyone wish to speak to the amendment?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report Stage (18 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Amendment No. 3 is out of order.