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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (31 May 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 733. To ask the Minister for Health when a person with special needs (details supplied) who will be leaving school in June 2016 will be given details of their post-school services; his plans for the setting up of a hub for school leavers with special needs in June 2016 in Dundalk; why no premises or details are available for the families of school leavers four weeks before their children will...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: National Treasury Management Agency and Department of Finance (31 May 2016)

Brendan Ryan: On that point, when the credit union representatives came before the committee they confirmed that the problem is with their regulator and not the availability of funds. They have to get past the regulator first.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Association of Irish Local Government (31 May 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the representatives from the AILG for appearing before the committee and helping it with its work. This committee would not exist were it not for the fact that there is a housing supply issue. As a committee, we are trying to address, as quickly as possible, the issue of how to deliver housing in a year to 18 months while people are waiting for the existing strategy to come into...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Sonas (31 May 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I thank Ms Fiona Ryan and Dr. Stephanie Holt for coming in to help us with our work. This is an important element of it. They have described how the problem of homelessness changes the crisis of domestic violence into a disaster when the two are combined. Previously, they indicated that before the homeless crisis there was safe accommodation and accompanying services. If we could...

Restoration of Bills to the Order Paper: Motion (1 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I would like to speak briefly to the amendment.

Restoration of Bills to the Order Paper: Motion (1 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I move amendment No. 1:To add to the Schedule: "Educational (Admissions to Schools) Bill 2015 - Order for Second Stage." This is a very important Bill. It is a year since Deputy Jan O'Sullivan published a Bill that will bring an end to charging fees for applications for admission. It is one year since the then Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, published a Bill...

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (2 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 91. To ask the Minister for Health if he will restore urgently ring-fenced funding for mental health services in 2016; and if he will return to the model of funding that has been in place since 2012, where funding is specifically ring-fenced in the mental health area. [13738/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy (2 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 108. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the process of approving vital medication for the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer is expedited, and that drugs such as Pembrolizumab and Nivolizumab are made available to patients in as timely a manner as possible. [13745/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering permitting those who have paid into private pension funds to release moneys from those funds in certain circumstances before they reach 65 years of age, particularly in the context of debt issues and difficulties experienced by the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14732/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 305. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a rent allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14654/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been assessed with earnings on a family income supplement claim of €171 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14656/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 474. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the use of hyperbaric chambers as a treatment for fibromyalgia; if the treatment is used in public hospitals to treat fibromyalgia; if this treatment is offered by private insurance providers in the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (8 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 643. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the transfer of ownership of Dún Laoghaire Harbour from Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to the local authority; if he prefers a shareholding option or a total transfer to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14776/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he will make to address the concerns of Fingal residents living in the vicinity of the proposed north runway at Dublin Airport, specifically regarding increased noise pollution; if he discussed this with the Dublin Airport Authority directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15833/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: My question relates to the proposed north runway at Dublin Airport, which will now proceed after a long period on the shelf. The benefit of this runway to the local, regional and national economy is beyond argument and it is to be welcomed. There are valid concerns from residents in communities such as Portmarnock, Kinsealy, Balgriffin, south Swords, St. Margaret's, the Ward and Kilreece...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: State Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I know the DAA is making efforts to meet residents' groups. I have met and spoken with Mr. Kevin Toland. I appreciate the work that is ongoing in this area. I would like it to be continued and expanded. I ask the Minister, as the democratically elected person who is representing the public in this brief, to represent the residents to the best of his ability. We must ensure an appropriate...

Other Questions: Public Transport Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: Tá sé ag teacht.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: 18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the current recruitment programme for the Defence Forces; the stated objectives of the new campaign to recruit more women and to engage with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, minority communities and new citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17138/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)

Brendan Ryan: I ask this question to seek further detail from the Minister of State on his plans to recruit members of the Permanent Defence Force from the LGBT community, minority communities and new citizens and to increase the percentage of women in the Permanent Defence Force from 6% to 12%. The Defence Forces have a proud record at home and abroad and I am sure this tradition would benefit from...