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Other Questions: Obesity Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sorry for the Deputy. It is tough luck.

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday's report in The Irish Times raises many questions, including, yet again, a question regarding the Minister's decision-making capacity. Why is it, some 18 months after the welcome announcement in January 2012 of €3 million in additional, much needed funding for autism services, that we find that only 10% of that allocation has been spent, all of it this year, with nothing at...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister knows personally, at least as well as anybody else, that there is an identifiable need in this area that does not need to be highlighted by an independent review. The information is undoubtedly within the system, within the HSE and within the Minister's Department. There is no excusing the fact that he did not use any of the announced funding in 2012. He has used only...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 589. To ask the Minister for Health the membership of the Steering Committee on the Walsh review of symphysiotomy; the terms of reference; the date on which they commenced work; if they have concluded their deliberations; if not, when he expects them to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30323/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 596. To ask the Minister for Health the membership of the Steering Committee on the Walsh review of symphysiotomy; the membership of same; when it commenced work its terms of reference; if it has concluded its deliberations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30532/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 107. To ask the Minister for Health if he will advise the now anticipated shortfall of non-consultant hospital doctors by hospital site as of 8 July; the specialist disciplines so affected by hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30387/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm his already signalled intent to provide funding in the health budget for the introduction of a bilateral cochlear implantation programme in 2014; his plans to meet the parents of the children affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30386/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 347. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to introduce the second tier of child income support payment reform without abolishing family income supplement as suggested by the End Child Poverty Coalition. [30008/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 376. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if it is the case that interns on the JobBridge scheme at Cavan Institute, County. Cavan, have been informed that they will be unable to work during the months of July and August; the reason for same; if she will immediately reverse this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30630/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 552. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make medical cards available to all children suffering with cancer; if he wil outline the current position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30121/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 584. To ask the Minister for Health if the income guidelines for a medical card for those aged between 66 and 70 have increased since 2003; if he will detail the current thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30304/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 585. To ask the Minister for Health the expected timeframe in which a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive their hip-replacement operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30307/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 623. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the Health Service Executive provides a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan with an orthopaedic seat which he has been advised will greatly assist them recover following a scheduled hip replacement operation [30742/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that waiting times for a consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon at Our Lady's Hospital Navan County Meath increased from eight months to 12 months between last October and November (details supplied); if he will provide in tabular form waiting times presently at January, July and December 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 644. To ask the Minister for Health if a Health Service Executive investigation is ongoing regarding the conduct of a care worker/personal assistant assigned to the care of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; if the care worker/personal assistant in question has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the recent protests and street demonstrations in Brazil; and if he has discussed the issue with the Irish Ambassador to Brazil. [30780/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is monitoring the on-going protests and street demonstrations in Turkey; if his attention has been drawn to allegations that the Turkish police have fired extra strong tear gas and used acid in water cannons aimed at protesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Audiology Service (26 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 232. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan is on a waiting list for a hearing examination; the length of time they are on the waiting list and when they may expect to receive an appointment [31104/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (27 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 265. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 688 of 28 May 2013, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31355/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (27 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland is funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31409/13]