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Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government took it back.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis na Teachtaí Robert Troy, Dara Calleary agus Charlie McConalogue. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil áthas orm deis a bheith agam páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht seo, díospóireacht atá tábhachtach agus muid ag druidim anois leis an chéad cáinaisnéis don Rialtas nua seo. There have been some very positive contributions to the...

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is satisfied that adequate general practitioner cover is available to meet the health needs of a rapidly growing population at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/11]

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reasons he closed the Irish embassies to the Holy See, Iran and Timor Leste; the measures he has taken to continue representation there; if and when he informed those countries of the decision to close the embassies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/11]

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. When he took office, I congratulated him in the House for developing the concept - it was already in existence - of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and our embassies abroad playing a critical role in the area of promoting trade. I am, therefore, concerned about this matter from a number of perspectives. In supporting and actively encouraging...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Tánaiste's indication that he is prepared to revisit this matter. It is important that he should do so. I again put it to him that there is a political imperative in the context of our trading relationships with foreign countries. We should consider expanding our diplomatic and trade footprints in Indonesia, South America and elsewhere. On 21 July, the Tánaiste, when...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to change his policy and engagement since the conference of 1 June that he undertook with Irish ambassadors and Heads of Mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33775/11]

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. On the face of it, his initiative on 1 June was positive, but where is the beef? Has there been an obvious change in the diplomatic stance of our ambassadors and heads of mission across the world? Will the Tánaiste point to specific measures operating to the benefit of the country that are now in place that were not in effect before 1 June? The...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I intend no disrespect to our diplomats. I have much respect for them, but surely the Tánaiste agrees that the restoration of our reputation abroad derives from the implementation of the previous Government's four-year plan and that many of our reputational difficulties derived from the negative comments made in this Chamber and this country. I wish the Tánaiste well with his efforts to...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: So do I.

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am happy with the Tánaiste's reply.

EU Developments (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I acknowledge that some of this subject matter was dealt with, by way of a tour de force, at the meeting of the joint committees earlier today. The prospect of treaty change, certainly treaty change that may require referenda, strikes fear into the hearts of all those who are pro-European. I commend the Minister of State on what she said on the need for us to continue to maintain very...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of any contacts, he has had with the National Roads Authority or with Kildare County Council on to the proposed southern distributor road for Athy, County Kildare; if meetings are planned or foreseen on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33773/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34073/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34627/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34667/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34091/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (15 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Health the number of fair deal applications submitted from County Kildare in 2011; the number that have been approved; the numbers awaiting approval; the average time taken to approve an application; the number of applications refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34623/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an oral hearing on an appeal against a decision in respect of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35902/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Health if he will approve an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35803/11]