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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32258/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 679: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive contribution towards the cost of a nursing home bed will increase in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32434/12]

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to share time with Deputies John Paul Phelan, Michael McNamara, Derek Keating, Michelle Mulherin and Jerry Buttimer. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this topic and I commend Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan for showing a great interest in the area. The future of small rural primary schools is an issue I feel strongly about. I come from,and live in, a small rural community on...

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32610/12]

Written Answers — Digital Television Service: Digital Television Service (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter regarding Saorview (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32520/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Oil Specifications: Fuel Oil Specifications (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing a higher sulphur content for agricultural diesel in view of the fact that reduction in sulphur in diesel is causing farm machinery not to perform to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32647/12]

Written Answers — Heritage Centres: Heritage Centres (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a heritage centre (details supplied) in County Kerry is under new ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/12]

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the 2 km rule on the non principal private resident charge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/12]

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I would like to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan. I would like to acknowledge the work Deputy Fleming has put in to the preparation of this Bill, which is very progressive. Accountability is so important, not just in these Houses, but across all public bodies, and across bodies that are in receipt of substantial public finance as...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I very much welcome the efforts made to bring this important matter before the House this evening. Last year's general election result was as much a call for reform as it was a change of political administration and personnel. I believe the constitutional convention will open the door to such reform. The constitutional convention will focus on many areas, including gay marriage, reducing...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33192/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has had their special needs assistant taken away; if the SNA will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33009/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the sole residence of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is being assessed as an income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33401/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33445/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the request by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry to have their appeal for disablement benefit back-pay reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33450/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33459/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33460/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33683/12]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33164/12]

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 341: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to implement guidelines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33730/12]