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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Data (19 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 74 of 30 November 2017, if the portion of the Exchequer capital spending in 2019, 2020 and 2021 per Table 3.1 is in addition to that previously allocated and so would not be accounted for in the net fiscal space referenced (details supplied); the adjusted net fiscal space for each of the three years accounting for the...

Other Questions: Road Network (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: There are not three years left on the agreement.

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: I wish to raise the issue of the recent closure of MIDOC out-of-hours GP service facilities in Birr and Edenderry, which were closed earlier this month. I disagree with the substance of that decision and indeed the manner in which it was carried out. When the HSE informed the public it was abrupt, uncaring and showed a huge disregard for the local communities where these facilities were...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: I beg time on this, as two of us are sharing, if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle does not mind. The review quoted by the HSE last week and the Minister's response to my parliamentary question were underhanded. The public had no say in this review. We do not support this review because we think it has no credibility. Therefore I have just three questions. Do the Minister of State and the...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his response. He sought to reassure the House that there had been no reduction in funding. I assure him that despite the commitment in the programme for Government, Midoc services and facilities in Birr and Edenderry have been closed - period. I assure him also that it is not acceptable to cite a report that contends the service could be closed because it...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: It was not an inclusive process.

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: The Minister of State has not answered my questions.

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: In the meantime, the services will be closed.

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: I am disappointed the Minister of State did not answer my questions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 297. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda retirements from each Garda station in counties Laois and Offaly in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18074/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 336. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) [17419/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 377. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [17583/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 403. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17805/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 119. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [18109/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (25 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 144. To ask the Minister for Health the FEMPI cuts that were made to general practitioners pay since 2008; the estimated full-year cost of reversing each of these cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18225/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (25 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 145. To ask the Minister for Health if he has consulted the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform about the cost implications of reversing FEMPI cuts for general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18226/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (25 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 146. To ask the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners receiving funding from the State; the number that is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18227/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 164. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment with the neurology department, Temple Street Hospital, Dublin. [18273/18]

Public Private Partnership on Capital Infrastructure: Statements (26 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: It is interesting to hear the Minister of State talking about the review and the recommendations emanating from it in respect of how public private partnerships should work into the future. Unfortunately, that review has not been published; I would have hoped it would have been in advance of this debate, if not earlier. I implore the Minister of State to use his good offices to ensure it is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (26 Apr 2018)

Barry Cowen: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff allocated to the infrastructure projects office; the number anticipated by year end 2018; the allocated budget for 2018 and 2019, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18472/18]