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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 644. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding occupational and speech and language therapy in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14939/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 698. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding students with mild general learning disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14148/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (15 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 741. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding reading equipment in a school, in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14940/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (15 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 776. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding waste collections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14142/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Criteria (15 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 895. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the criteria used in designating a Special Area of Conservation; in designating the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation; if specific studies were undertaken in this process; the specific measures used in studies carried out to designate a Special Area of Conservation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14701/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services Funding (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure there are no further cuts to ChildVision services for multi-disabled and blind children in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14804/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services Funding (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I ask the Minister of State to ensure there are no further cuts to ChildVision services for multi-disabled and blind children. For those who do not know, ChildVision is the national education centre for blind children and is based in Grace Park Road in Drumcondra, Dublin 9. It is an excellent service and over the past six years it has had to take cuts of some €821,000 or...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services Funding (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for her response and I hope the commitment to no reduction in funding in 2015 will be kept. I hope that is on the Dáil record. ChildVision is an excellent service, as the Minister of State has indicated, and the work and dedication of Mr. Brian Allen and the staff is above the highest standards. I visited the facility recently and was very impressed by...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services Funding (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have been told by ChildVision that the shortfall for the 2015 budget is in the region of €120,000. We should focus on these issues. We can see the work the service is doing and it is delivering on efficiencies, reform and administration of services. ChildVision still needs basic services. It has a waiting list of 45 children, which must be dealt with in 2015. I urge the Minister...

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 11. To ask the Minister for Health if he will pursue the implementation of agreed measures, targets and timelines for disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14659/15]

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I ask if the Minister of State will pursue the implementation of agreed measures, targets and time lines for disability services. I ask this question in the context of the crisis that exists in many disability services. There is a lack of planning and targets with regard to the provision of services for people with disabilities. One example of this is that adult services for 30 young...

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I hope the Minister of State is right in that regard. I am putting down a marker now with regard to the provision of services next September. The Minister of State should note that parents have been told by St. Michael's House services that there is no guarantee that the required buildings will be available for use in September. Furthermore, the HSE has said that it will not fund transport...

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: I hope that will be the case and that they will not be left without back up and support. Finally, on the broader question of people with intellectual disabilities, the Minister of State will be aware that there are 27,256 people with disabilities here, of whom 2,271 are looking for residential places or places in a community setting. There are only 197 people who need day care services now...

Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: Do not forget welders.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 12. To ask the Minister for Health if he will act urgently to deal with the crisis of patients being on trolleys in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14658/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 17. To ask the Minister for Health if he will prioritise funding for disability services, in line with the Taoiseach's pre-election commitments regarding disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14656/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 46. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the maximum support to all persons with a disability in day and residential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14655/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a mortgage issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15075/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Issues (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a Vesting Certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15069/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (16 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: 131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support the provision of a 20-room unit for cystic fibrosis patients at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14805/15]