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Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I thank the Minister for being here to answer the question. I was shocked to discover before Christmas last year that there are no leaving certificate applied options available for secondary school students in all of County Leitrim. Since it was brought to my attention, I raised the issue initially with the Taoiseach on December 13 during Questions on Promised Legislation. I submitted...

Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I am calling on the Minister for Education and Skills to rectify the situation and ensure all students have access to the leaving certificate applied irrespective of where they live.

Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I thank the Minister for his response. I understand his point and have read the answers to my parliamentary questions. Officials write those answers, but the Minister, like me, must consider the human side of this matter. We meet the people who attend our clinics. The case in question involves a single mother with a young child for whom a psychologist has recommended a leaving...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commercial Property (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 297. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to tackle commercial vacancy rates, particularly in the north west and County Sligo, which has the highest rate of vacant commercial property here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14437/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Strategies (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 298. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the targeted strategies the IDA and Enterprise Ireland are developing and implementing in counties Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Cavan to entice clients and investment in view of Brexit negotiations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14438/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 299. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department and the IDA have identified a client to invest in the new facility at the Finisklin industrial estate in County Sligo; when an announcement is expected regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14441/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Initiatives (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 300. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the solutions the Government and its agencies have in place to tackle unemployment in rural Ireland in view of the delay in awarding of contracts under the national broadband plan. [14528/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Initiatives (22 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 301. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she is working to attract jobs and SMEs in the north west, thereby encouraging an overall balanced economy with consequent economic benefits for Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14529/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (23 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 151. To ask the Minister for Health if an Irish citizen currently working in the UK can use their European health insurance card, EHIC, for medical treatment in the UK; if an Irish citizen's EHIC covers medicines post treatment here and in the UK; if the same criteria and rules will apply under the scheme post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14660/17]

Money Advice and Budgeting Service and Citizens Information Centres: Motion (28 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I am very concerned about the potential implications of restructuring the Money Advice and Budgeting Service and the Citizens Information service from local companies into a regional model. I am particularly concerned about the lack of dialogue and clarity surrounding the restructuring process. It reminds me of community welfare officers who were taken out of the local community where a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (28 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 346. To ask the Minister for Health if the position of dental hygienist as advertised in May 2016 in CHO2 has been filled by the HSE. [15016/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 563. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a sports capital grant application by a club (details supplied); when an announcement of funds allocated is expected under the sports capital programme; the number of the 2,320 applications it is envisaged will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15439/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (29 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a capital sports grant application by a company (details supplied); when an announcement of funds allocated is expected under the sports capital programme; the number of the 2,320 applications it is envisaged will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15576/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to the Sligo-Leitrim Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the Sligo-Leitrim Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15768/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (30 Mar 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the Garda stations closed in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2012 and 2013 are included in the six stations being examined for reopening under the pilot programme. [15769/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Supreme Court Rulings (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Supreme Court will give a judgment on an appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16038/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; the funding available through his Department that a local group (details supplied) can make an application...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 404. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the turnaround time for online passport applications for adult renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16776/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 438. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there was no ambulance available for dispatch on the night of 18 March 2017 from Sligo University Hospital; the availability of ambulance services at Sligo University Hospital; if there are periods for which there is a reduced service or areas in which a service is not provided; when and the location these occur; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Data (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 557. To ask the Minister for Health if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; the funding available through his Department that a local group (details supplied) can make an application for; and if he will make a statement on the...