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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an adjudication on an appeal in relation to payment of the 2012 disadvantaged area scheme has been delayed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11293/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a suckler welfare scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11304/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Discharges (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was discharged from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11292/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health when orthodontic treatment assessed as necessary three years ago will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford whose condition has deteriorated in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11295/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding an appointment for urgently needed hip replacement surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11300/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Service (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will allay fears of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath regarding further cuts to the disability sector by the Health Service Executive and Department of Health, following severe cuts over the past four years amounting to 15% in funding, which has seriously disrupted operational service at a centre in which a relation of theirs is residing; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not been issued a medical card on medical and hardship ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11306/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity in respect of the criteria regarding personal assistants for persons over the age of 65 years and the reason persons over this age cannot avail of this service, unless they have previously been assigned an assistant, as this is causing extreme hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11308/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a response to his objection to the changes to the driver and rental notifications for small public service vehicles, insofar as they discriminate against taxis operating in rural areas and also act against the interest of disabled persons living in rural areas with no broadband or smartphone coverage; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13023/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of an occupational therapist in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13022/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a reduction in a state non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds that their means are not as specified by the Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a reduction in a state non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds that their means are not as specified by the Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if she will review the refusal to pass a mini bus for use as a taxi in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds of the quality of the window screen, although this had been approved by the Department when they purchased the vehicle the factory fitted glass had subsequently had no alteration in any respect; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle in-patient and day case waiting lists for children in Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, County Westmeath; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle the number of patients on trolleys in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14285/13]

Other Questions: Public Transport (27 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I have said time and gain that it does not make economic sense to scale back road improvement programmes because jobs are created through getting those major infrastructural projects off the ground. A public transport network was closed down in Longford-Westmeath, namely, the rail link between Athlone and Mullingar. This serves two gateway towns and is a very important piece of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Whole-School Approaches to Mental Health and Bullying: Discussion (27 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Children's Mental Health Coalition and its various member organisations. It is very worthwhile. We need a more child-centred approach to this issue. Last year during the course of the debate before the referendum on the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill it was discovered and brought to our notice that over 30,000...

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I would like to be the first on this side of the House to congratulate Helen McEntee on her fine achievement in Meath East yesterday. She belongs to a new generation of politicians. I had the pleasure of canvassing with her last weekend in Meath and she proved to be a top performer. We will all see evidence of that in the months and years ahead in this Chamber. I extend my good wishes to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Numbers (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of unemployed in County Longford in February, 2013, giving percentage rate, including the numbers which were first time jobseekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16736/13]