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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1100. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent consultant posts in acute stroke medicine in each acute hospital; the number of posts which are vacant in each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34963/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1101. To ask the Minister for Health the current payment structure for a consultation on acall by a consultant; the annual cost to the Exchequer; the corresponding payment structure and annual cost for a remote consultation via the use of telemedicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34964/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1102. To ask the Minister for Health the total cost of purchasing remote presence solution robots for the telemedicine rapid access for stroke and neurological assessment programme; the number of robots purchased; the number presently in use; the current storage costs for the remaining robots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34965/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1103. To ask the Minister for Health the current thrombolysis rate for each acute hospital; the number of patients presenting with stroke in each acute unit in the last available 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34966/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1104. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in relocating long term psychiatric patients from acute units in Roscommon and Ballinasloe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34967/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1142. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the meeting with Roscommon/Galway primary, community and continuing care services of 4 July regarding mental health services in the area and the provision of an psychiatric intensive care rehabilitation unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35464/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 1143. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include new medical stoma appliances on the list of reimbursable items under the GMS scheme; when the list of reimbursable items was last revised to include a new stoma product; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship both medical and financial caused to persons by delays in approving such products; and if he will make a statement on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cochlear Ear Implants: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the witnesses. I have a number of brief questions, as most of my questions have already been asked by other members. Mr. Shay Kearns mentioned the introduction of the newborn screening test for hearing. That is a great step forward, but we need to be able to say with confidence to the parents who have children with identified hearing difficulties that there is a clear pathway...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cochlear Ear Implants: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: Are the witnesses satisfied that this is not just a medical argument to persuade people to go for the bilateral implant?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Gas Grid (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Western Development Commission paper, Why Invest in Gas, which outlines the clear benefit of extending the natural gas distribution network to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to support the maintenance of the Post Office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to support the maintenance of the Post Office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if compensation paid by the State to child victims of abuse is assessed as means for jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35659/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she can explain the way, when under the Medical Protocols on the Department's website under the prognosis for Fibromyalgia it states that Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, although symptoms may vary in intensity, the condition is unlikely to completely resolve, a decision can be made to refuse invalidity pension on medical grounds to a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 142. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which a person who has submitted correspondence form a consultant stating that they suffer from profound fibromyalgia has been refused invalidity pension on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35673/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 154. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of bog relocations that have been completed; the number where alternative locations have been sourced that will meet the demand for relocation; the number where alternatives have yet to be sourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35697/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 155. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will review the content and conditions of contracts issued to turf cutters under the cessation scheme; the number of contracts issued and the numbers returned to date; the number under each compensation relocation category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35698/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Appeals (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: 160. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 348 of 30 April 2013, when the special area of conservation appeal will take place; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35788/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Young People in Detention: Discussion with the Ombudsman for Children. (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the Ombudsman for Children and apologise for being late. The matter is difficult. The Child and Family Agency Bill is before the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Young People in Detention: Discussion with the Ombudsman for Children. (17 Jul 2013)

Denis Naughten: I accept that. The agency is relevant to the issues that we are discussing, a pointed made by Ms Logan. I wanted to put on the record that the other meeting has led to today's smaller than normal attendance at our meeting on this important issue. I compliment Ms Logan on her role. She has addressed numerous issues. Our paths have crossed many times on various issues. I commend her and...