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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (14 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 570. To ask the Minister for Health the position in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49678/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 946. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to prioritise the rapid roll-out of high-speed broadband to all areas of rural County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49491/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 947. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to prioritise the rapid roll-out of high-speed broadband to all areas of rural County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49492/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Grid (14 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 948. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to initiate a capital programme to supply natural gas to County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49493/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (14 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 1039. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the Bronze Age walkway in Mayne bog, County Westmeath, was not listed by the Irish monuments service when it was notified; if it will now be listed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49606/14]

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: I would like to outline a proposal that could be used to alleviate overcrowding in the midlands. According to trolley watch yesterday, the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar had three individuals on trolleys in the emergency department and a further nine in wards. I have been informed the three individuals in the emergency department were there from 8 a.m. and were cleared by lunchtime....

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: If he fails to do this, I ask the Minister to intervene and ensure the establishment of St. Joseph’s as a set-down clinic.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: A step-down clinic. We have the facilities, the location and the staff and we need the political will to make it a reality.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: If St. Joseph’s becomes a full-time step-down clinic it will benefit patients and staff and free up those beds in our regional hospital. I will ask the Minister to strongly consider this proposal. It is a local solution for the midlands that could be used throughout the country. I hope the Minister will take this on board if the HSE does not do so. I thank the current Minister and...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: The issue of farm safety must be tackled by necessary incentives and legislation because if countries such as Denmark can record zero fatalities from farm accidents, it is clear that Ireland's approach to farm safety and health is not working. When is the environmental liability Bill expected to be brought forward? Perhaps this legislation might go some way towards addressing the issue...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Levels (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 181. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action she will take to deal with the high level of unemployment in County Longford; her views on the effect it is having on the wider community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2619/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 195. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2475/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 271. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the funding allocated to Longford and Westmeath local enterprise offices since their establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 273. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to encourage foreign companies to set up in Longford and Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2670/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 274. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of small businesses in counties Longford and Westmeath that have availed of the microfinance scheme for small businesses since it was initiated in 2012; the total number of firms approved; the number of jobs envisaged that will be created in total by these firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2671/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 328. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to refuse the right of citizens of other EU member states and beyond with serious criminal records from travelling into and remaining here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2551/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 329. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on proposals to increase the numbers of gardaí in Longford town in view of its increasing population and a number of recent serious incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2552/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the plans the Health Service Executive has for the future development of services at the county clinic, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2445/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 412. To ask the Minister for Health the length of the waiting list to see each specialist at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the number of persons on each waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2446/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Jan 2015)

James Bannon: 413. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an up to date report of the Health Service Executive service plan for the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2449/15]