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Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 Apr 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 736: To ask the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to using St. Frances Community Nursing Home, Galway City, as a step down facility for the Galway and Roscommon hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/12]

Written Answers — Medical Negligence Claims: Medical Negligence Claims (24 Apr 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 751: To ask the Minister for Health the cost to the State of medical negligence claims in terms of both compensation awards and legal costs for the past ten years; the number of such claims per year; the type of negligence involved; the number of hospitals and health practitioners involved each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20370/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 772: To ask the Minister for Health the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his aegis; the number of these persons that are on a permanent contract, short-term contract, or working in a temporary capacity; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Apr 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of compliance with Circular 0031/2011 which was issued last July to discourage retired teachers getting new posts; if whistleblowers can be facilitated with respect to reporting such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20835/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints made to Gardaí in each county in relation to anti-social behaviour over the past five years; the nature of the complaints made; the action that was taken to tackle each complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21814/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of behaviour warnings, good behaviour contracts, anti-social behaviour orders that have been handed out to adults and children since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21815/12]

Order of Business (2 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: It was excellent having the Taoiseach in Galway for the announcement of 115 jobs at Cisco on Monday, which was great news for the Galway region. I ask the Taoiseach about the Science Foundation Ireland (Amendment) Bill which will allow Science Foundation Ireland to invest more money in applied research and create the kind of environment where we can have more high-tech, high quality jobs...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school building projects that have completed stage 2b Detailed Design; the number of schools that have been included in the school building work programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22943/12]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason funding has been refused under the emergency works scheme for roof replacement at a school (details supplied) in County Galway, which consultants have said is literally falling apart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22944/12]

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: The other four Labour councillors are voting for it.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 84, if whistle blowers can be facilitated with respect to reporting appointments of retired teachers; as set out in Circular 0031/2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23858/12]

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (15 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the report on the practice of fur farming to be completed; the actions he is will take if the report recommends a complete ban on fur farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23896/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (15 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive National Clinical Programme on Diabetes is progressing to plan, particularly in relation to the funding allocated for the recruitment of diabetes nurse specialists (details supplied) in County Galway, if these posts will be filled this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23927/12]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form statistics of drug seizures in Galway in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012, by type of drug, amount seized and street value of seizure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24436/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (16 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the resources that have been allocated to the Garda Drug Squad in Galway; if this number has decreased in recent years; the measures being taken to address the drug problem in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24437/12]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (16 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a centre (details supplied) has cancelled its general practitionrer services; the action being taken to rectify the system problems being experienced in the centre; the length of time that they will be without GP services; the contingency arrangements that have been put in place in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the...

Services for People with Disabilities (23 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic and in particular I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to reply. She will be familiar with the issue, as she has responded to a previous Topical Issue question on the matter. Some 700 children with disabilities - some moderate and some profound and severe intellectual disabilities - in the education sector...

Services for People with Disabilities (23 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: I acknowledge the Minister of State's comment that she is on top of the brief and is acutely aware of the position. Having discussed the matter personally with the Minister of State, I was aware of that. However, these services are due to end within a month and while, as the Minister of State noted, consultation is ongoing on a continuous basis between the service providers and the...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: Lots of waffle.

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: I wish to share my time with Deputy Alex White.