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Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: Symphysiotomy was a barbaric and unnecessary medical procedure in the 20th century in a supposedly civilised society. Ireland was the only country in the developed world in which these high-risk procedures were carried out in the past century. Approximately 1,500 procedures were done in this country. Fewer than 200 of those who underwent them survive today. Down through the years, they...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (17 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take the increased enrolment figures into consideration as a matter of urgency and grant developing school status which would necessitate a mainstream class teacher and accommodation in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17921/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a call for an MRI scan in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/13]

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: My matter relates to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, negotiations and the need for legislation.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: There is a need, given the fact that climatic conditions are not included in the criteria-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: We in Kerry are devastated-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: -----by a shortage of fodder for farms, which is influenced by climatic conditions. The importation of fodder from the eastern part of the country-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: Will the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine intervene in this urgent matter? There have been financial losses.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: Many farmers will go out of business.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: Provision should be made within the CAP negotiations. County Kerry is getting 80% rainfall, but the east coast is only getting 40%.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: I compliment the Minister of State on the very high level of disability access which is available on the rural bus system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition): Motion (18 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: We will give the Minister of State the plaudits in any event. The rural bus system has set an example for all transport providers. I am of the view that there is a great deal to be done and perhaps the position with the sectoral plan should be monitored in the coming months. There is a need to put in place the necessary legislation and to ensure that it is implemented. There are many...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 284. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 368. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a domiciliary care allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18676/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 431. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government If he will review the Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 whereby separated persons who are the joint owners of properties are currently deemed ineligible for social housing support unless they are separated under an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or by a deed of separation, in view of the fact that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Funding (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 451. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review Kerry County Council's 2013 housing grant allocation that has been reduced by a massive 56% on the 2012 allocation; if he will allocate an additional €250,000 from the capital reserve for this scheme to County Kerry and take into consideration the volume of priority one applications that cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 531. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make funding of €90,000 approximately available to Kerry County Council as a matter of urgency to upgrade Dooks Slipway, Glenbeigh, County Kerry; if he will take into consideration the current and potential usage of this slipway, that is, commercial fishing/aquaculture/deep sea fishing/ leisure activity and so on;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 603. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report in respect of the proposed closure of a hostel (details supplied) in County Kerry, the setting up of a forum as agreed at the meeting with him of 7 November 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18522/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 605. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the National Treatment Purchase Fund to renegotiate and agree a fair price for the continuation of high quality long-term nursing home care in respect of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18533/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (23 Apr 2013)

Tom Fleming: 531. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make funding of €90,000 approximately available to Kerry County Council as a matter of urgency to upgrade Dooks Slipway, Glenbeigh, County Kerry; if he will take into consideration the current and potential usage of this slipway, that is, commercial fishing/aquaculture/deep sea fishing/ leisure activity and so on;...