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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the provision made in the 2013 Estimate to purchase bog to facilitate the relocation of turf cutters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57589/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken to date to deal with the issue of election posters on foot of his predecessor's election poster consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57588/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Gardaí intend to publish data compiled by their road accident investigation unit into the cause of road accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57580/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons registered with the Gardaí who must comply with Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number actually complying with Part 2 of the Act of 2001; the steps being taken to trace those who are not in compliance with the Act; the number of prosecutions for offences contrary to Part 2 of the Act to date in 2012; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he intends to publish legislation reforming the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57585/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the drafting of the Legal Costs Bill and the Family Law Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57587/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Accident Investigations (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have completed their investigation into the heavy landing by the Air Corps air ambulance on 19 June last; the results and recommendations on foot of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57459/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rainwater Harvesting Scheme (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the details of the new water harvesting scheme including the level of grant and eligibility criteria; when the scheme will open up; the period of the funding programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57577/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to integrate access to and use of blood results both in primary care and acute hospitals; the estimated saving of such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57578/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sunbed Usage (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the regulation for sunbed use here; the regulations in place at present and the plans for reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57579/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the current processing time for medical cards and appeals; the number of persons in each county in receipt of a medical card and general practitioner card, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57581/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the misuse of drugs legislation to be updated to tackle the street sale of Benzodiazepines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57582/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the current cost of Benzodiazepines prescribing to the GMS system; the steps being taken to address over prescribing; the estimated cost to the GMS system of over prescribing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57583/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 21 September 2012, if he will furnish the data promised; if he will provide current figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57590/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the number of specific stroke units within the health system; the incidence of stroke; the number of rehabilitative consultants employed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57586/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Air Accident Investigation Unit has completed its investigation into the heavy landing by the Air Corps air ambulance on 19 June 2012; the results and recommendations on foot of this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57458/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: I thank all the witnesses for coming before the joint committee. As this meeting has shown, vaccines are an emotive issue. As Ms Paula Byrne noted, parents need to be given information to allow them to make an informed decision on whether to vaccinate. Sadly in this country, this basic requirement is ignored at times. Ms Hogan pointed out that adverse reactions to the HPV vaccine have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: As Senator Crown noted, the issue of enlightenment arises in respect of vaccines and a full and open debate is needed on the issue. For the record, I have three children, all of whom have been vaccinated with all of the relevant vaccines. While I have no hesitation in having my children vaccinated, parents need to be given all of the information to allow them to weigh up the decision on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: I thank the witnesses for their responses and thank Dr. Kelleher in particular for his response. I put it to him that he is correct in that the aforementioned recommendation regarding a no-fault compensation scheme was made 11 years ago. As he is aware, every other country in Europe and every other developed country in the world has put in place such a system. Nevertheless, Ireland still...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Denis Naughten: Dr. Bonner may want to come in concerning the report.