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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Independent Study into Ward Staffing Levels: Discussion with INMO (24 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: I thank Mr. Doran and members of the INMO for their presentation this morning. The most frustrating aspect of the health service, for those on the front line and for members of this committee examining the system is that we see the HSE managing the cents while, at the same time, haemorrhaging thousands of euros in the way in which it operates the system on a day-to-day basis. The report...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Independent Study into Ward Staffing Levels: Discussion with INMO (24 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: It is relevant in the context of staffing numbers in the hospital system. These were key posts that were part of overall staffing numbers. The presentation today was very much about decision making, about who makes staffing decisions and about the fact that it should be nurses who make them. Approval was given to fill a number of key nursing posts deemed to be critical to the day-to-day...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: As the Minister for Health was justifying the closure of their accident and emergency facility to the people of Roscommon, he was pushing through proposals for the upgrading of two further accident and emergency units in Wexford and Kilkenny. While I do not begrudge the people of Wexford and Kilkenny, the argument has now been made that the issues in Roscommon were different and that the...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: The Minister is correct in saying the number of trolleys has gone down, for which he is to be commended. He might, however, explain why up to 12 months ago there was no problem with trolleys in Portiuncula Hospital, while there has been a significant problem for the past 12 months because of the closure of the accident and emergency department at Roscommon. On the accusation that I am...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: What if one has a stroke or heart attack?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 8 November 2012, if she will outline the results of the fraud and error survey on the child benefit scheme; when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4432/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total control savings under each scheme in 2012; the corresponding target figure for 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4433/13]

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: Does the Minister find it acceptable after 16 years of the Department and officials considering this situation, that out of 53 bogs they have only sourced four alternatives? The Minister has said it will be November before he has the plan in place. Will November also be the deadline with regard to turf-cutting on the NHAs? It appears it is a resource and manpower issue that is delaying a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps that he is taking to implement the recommendations by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment report on Shannon Flooding published last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4266/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Cessation Scheme (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of alternative bogs which have been sourced for turf cutters forced to relocate; the number of turf cutters that have been accommodated; the number that will be accommodated before the commencement of the 2013 turf cutting season; the number of persons who will not be accommodated by the commencement of the 2013 season; and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive payment under the suckler cow welfare scheme; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (30 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the national emergency medicine programme report published in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland on a county basis; the number that have been processed, awarded, paid, refused or awaiting decision to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Investigations (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contacts that have taken place with Polish authorities regarding the inclusion of horse meat in beef product; the investigations which are taking place into the source of the contamination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Investigations (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are being taken at EU level to ensure the integrity of its licensing regime following the identification of horse meat in beef product sources in Poland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4895/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Investigations (31 Jan 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the projected cost of monitoring a company (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if the cost is to be covered by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4896/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (5 Feb 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will comment on the communications with the US authorities on the plans for comprehensive immigration reform announced last week; if progress had been made on the E3 Visa Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6069/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive an agri environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5116/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Feb 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health if he will furnish the latest Health Service Executive ED activity comparison and the corresponding one from 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (5 Feb 2013)

Denis Naughten: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide end of year figures; if he will further provide corresponding figures for other notifiable hospital acquired infections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6070/13]