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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (17 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 459. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has to wait 18 months to have an operation at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40631/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (17 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 460. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive an appointment for a surgical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40633/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (17 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 544. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to ensure the person receives the due entitlement under the remote area grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40636/15]

Order of Business (18 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: Our national monuments are a very important part of our heritage.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: There are artifacts belonging to the regions and counties lying in vaults in Swords in County Dublin. When can we expect the national monuments Bill to be published? It is on the clár for nearly ten years.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: The same old people are at it again.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: Representatives of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA, attended yesterday's meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to outline the plight of people in rural areas in the face of increasing rural crime levels. Scrap and precious metal thieves are roaming the countryside taking lead from people's homes and sheds. The scope of this scourge is widespread. A large number...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: Will the Tánaiste indicate when we will have legislation on the sale of scrap metal?

Roads (Criminal Activity) (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: Who closed the college in Templemore?

Roads (Criminal Activity) (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: I have never heard such waffle in the House. The Deputy should sit down.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister for Health. The €6 million he gave for the new accident and emergency facility at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar means work is progressing there in a very satisfactory manner. Another issue I have raised with him time and again is the development of step-down facilities at St. Joseph's hospital in Longford. It would take great pressure off the...

Developments in Mental Health Services: Statements (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. I acknowledge the fact that this Government has ring-fenced €125 million for mental health funding. Mental health is a private illness with public consequences. It is devastating when people's lives collapse around them. In addition, mental illness does not discriminate and can affect anybody at any time;...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Assessments (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: The Minister of State will understand the importance of having a child's development assessed before he or she enters primary school in order for the school to cater properly and professionally for the child's needs. She will also be aware of the procedure of the early intervention team and its vital role in ensuring a child is properly assessed. An early intervention team consists of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Assessments (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for her reply, even though I cannot stress enough the importance of this issue. I have spoken to a number of parents who, essentially, are banging their heads against a brick wall because the assessments of their children have simply been placed on hold for the duration of the period of leave. The Minister of State's reply contains information which is contrary...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Assessments (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for her positive response.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied) from County Longford to Student Universal Support Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40920/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Longford to Student Universal Support Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41127/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (24 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 188. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the provision of funding to a project (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41547/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (24 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 290. To ask the Minister for Defence the status of the provision of capital funding to secure permanent Civil Defence accommodation and training facilities in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41544/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (24 Nov 2015)

James Bannon: 393. To ask the Minister for Health when a Health Service Executive child psychologist will be appointed to County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41485/15]