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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recourse or assistance available to the family of an Irish passport holder who is found dead in a foreign country and whose manner of death as outlined by that country's police is contradicted by a highly regarded and competent investigator; if there is any requirements on the Irish Government to take up the case on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 408. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his position regarding the designation of the south east NUTS 3 region for regional state aid since the region clearly meets both the GDP and unemployment eligibility criteria as outlined under the European Commission's new guidelines on regional state aid for 2014-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46962/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobBridge Programme (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 470. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person on JobBridge is not entitled to fuel allowance when the income is low (details supplied); if she will consider extending this payment to those on JobBridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45833/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Registration of Deaths (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 580. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to amend the Civil Registration Act Part 5 in order that the death of an unborn child or children can be registered where their death has occurred and has been confirmed by a registered medical practitioner to be as a direct result of the death of the mother. [47036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 656. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead power lines on the environment and wildlife in south Tipperary in view of the fact that south Tipperary is the stronghold of the barn owl in Ireland and that this endangered species has been declared in need of habitat protection by the South Tipperary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 828. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the application process for members of the public to join An Garda Síochána to prioritise those members of the Garda Reserve whose members are fully attested and have completed their two year probation period. [47039/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 869. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead powerlines on the agriculture, livestock and blood stock industry in south Tipperary in view of the numerous studies highlighting the negative impact of overhead lines on these industries where bloodstock in particular are well known to react negatively in the vicinity of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 901. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment and disadvantaged area payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46365/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 1153. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is taking almost two months for the medical card office to complete a review of a decision; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulties that this is causing persons with medical needs; the efforts he has made to address these waiting times; if he will ensure that a satisfactory turnaround...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 1227. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to implement the national asthma programme in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46876/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 1259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead powerlines on the tourism industry in south Tipperary in view of the fact that Ireland's scenery has been a cornerstone of international tourism marketing campaigns for decades, and a Fáilte Ireland visitor attitudes survey in 2007 showed that 80% of overseas holiday...

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Aer Lingus or Ryanair?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach is leaking badly.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: He is going around the Houses.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In the context of the electricity (supply) (electronic communications networks) (amendment) Bill and on the issue of pylons, I refer to the lack of engagement on the part of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, who has just left the Chamber.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I tabled questions on this issue, but the Ceann Comhairle ruled them out of order and stated the Minister had no responsibility in the matter.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: EirGrid will not meet anybody.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: This is similar to the position which obtained when the British were still here and landlords thought they could do as they liked. The Minister will not take responsibility and will not answer questions.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the measures announced in the budget which have left many people throughout our country in a far worse financial position. While there was welcome relief for some sectors of our society many other sectors, including the elderly and the young unemployed, will face a very difficult year in 2014. Some of the measures contained in the Finance Bill have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the crisis in obtaining orthodontic treatment for children in the south east who on average are waiting three and a half years before they are seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47225/13]