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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the 1,000 REP four scheme farmers, who have not yet received their payment of 2010, will expect to be paid; when the 2,000 REP four scheme farmers who are awaiting a final 25% will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23524/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 924: To ask the Minister for Health the overall budget allocation for Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath, in 2011; and if he will provide a breakdown of this allocation. [23513/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 925: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding of MiDoc services in the midlands; his plans to reorganise services and expand services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23517/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 926: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the implications for Saint Vincent's Hospital, Athlone, County Westmeath in view of the fact that a residential unit is to be built at Saint Mary's Care and Rehab Unit, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23518/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 927: To ask the Minister for Health the list of the acute psychiatric services available for young persons in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23530/11]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 1067: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the Mullingar to Athlone railway line, County Westmeath; if he will suggest alternative uses for unused railway lines generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23509/11]

Written Answers — Tourist Attractions: Tourist Attractions (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 1068: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possibility of utilising the canal path between Mullingar and Dublin as a tourist attraction and for walking tours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/11]

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with Deputy Durkan that the Defence Forces are the victim of their own compliance. I am from a garrison town and my grandfather was a sergeant major in the Army. I know there is great concern about the number of non-commissioned officers who are above the age of 40. We must ensure that members of the Defence Forces are not too old to travel overseas. According to the White Paper,...

Overseas Missions (21 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: The Minister did not answer my question about the age of non-commissioned officers.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Yes.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Health when restrictions on admissions at the rehabilitation unit of a care centre (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26931/11]

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Since the foundation of the State, Fine Gael has been dedicated to the Defence Forces and our commitment will remain. As someone who comes from a garrison town, I am proud of the Defence Forces. I know first hand the contribution our personnel make to communities at local, national and international levels and their conduct as ambassadors abroad is second to none. Last week, I visited...

Farm Safety (6 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the recent initiatives in which he has been involved; and his views on the increased numbers of fatalities on farms this year. [27703/11]

Farm Safety (6 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I commend the Minister and the HSA for the initiatives taken. Some 1,500 deaths have occurred, all of which could have been avoided. Some 54% were caused by livestock, in particular bulls. The use of machinery and tree felling are also a source of serious concern. While I commend the Minister for the initiatives he has taken, I wonder about the undertaking of an awareness campaign in the...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (6 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the role that agriculture and the agrifood sector can play in economic recovery here with particular regard to the Food Harvest 2020 report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27713/11]

Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: This issue concerns the delay in the refurbishment of Athlone Castle due to the requirement for ministerial approval and the broader connotations the delay has for tourism opportunities. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter. It is an issue which has been ongoing for almost a year and a half and one that has serious implications for the potential of...

Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister for his reply. The funding for the art gallery is very welcome. His comment that the decision on the consent application being made as soon as possible afterward makes me anxious that we could lose another tourism season. The castle has been closed for two seasons and I ask that the decision be made as speedily as possible.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the restriction to just one annual examination for persons on the PRSI scheme under the dental treatment benefit scheme. [29525/11]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (18 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will commit to the future funding of Cumann na bhFiann Irish language youth service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29733/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Oct 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the scaling back of medical card holder entitlements to emergency dental procedures. [29525/11]