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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What does the Minister of State intend to do in response to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland's latest survey of people with neurological conditions, which found that 42% of medical card holders have had their medical cards withdrawn and 50% of those applying for medical cards have been refused?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the long-overdue establishment of the implementation group for the national policy and strategy for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services. Is there a timeframe for the work of that group? I have no doubt that the Minister of State is well aware of the huge challenges facing people with neurological conditions. In that context, is he concerned by the results of the latest...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is strong evidence. I was not aware that the Minister of State was a conduit in terms of appeals over the exercise of discretion regarding medical cards - that is certainly a point of interest to me. What will the figures be for 2014? The survey relates to last year. I specifically focus on people with neurological conditions, which is an area of major concern. The survey also...

Other Questions: Care of the Elderly Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given there is a little time left, I wish to ask a supplementary question.

Other Questions: Care of the Elderly Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be brief. Is the Minister of State aware that many workers in this particular area who work for companies which have contracts with the HSE for home care provision are being grossly inadequately paid? Some are on the minimum wage or barely above it. Is he also aware of the type of disgraceful contracts they are being asked to accept, whereby there is no certainty of work from week...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 108. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the development of the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14911/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 119. To ask the Minister for Health the actions that have followed the Health Service Executive report into maternity services at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; the further measures that will be put in place there and in other maternity units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14907/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 120. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the supports in place for persons (details provided) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14909/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 126. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether target ambulance response times are not being met and a full and proper service cannot be provided due to shortage of personnel, shortage of infrastructure and shortage of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14908/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to bring forward further legislation or other measures to protect consumers from the continuing over-pricing of drugs and medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14910/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his role in relation to the provision of supports and compensation to victims of institutional abuse; his plans to fulfil outstanding obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14009/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 320. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all housing retrofitting schemes; the process of application for same; if there are fully funded schemes or if all must be matched with applicant funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14744/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 347. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and guidelines that deal with the erection and minimum standards of chimneys for wood burning stoves in private residences in urban settings; if and when planning permission is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14760/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 349. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the details of the pyrite remediation scheme; if it is the case that those residents having work done on their home must pay for alternative accommodation for the duration of the works; if he will review this decision in view of the existing hardships on these residents; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 403. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce changes which would make mediation mandatory in family law cases prior to family law court proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14939/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 483. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 590 of 4 February 2014, if she will furnish a copy of the 2013 national survey into Health Service Executive-funded agencies providing child and family services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15020/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 492. To ask the Minister for Health the schedule for the introduction of Sativex or similar products; if it is envisaged that this product will be available for patients with multiple sclerosis and chronic pain; if he will outline the regulatory process of bringing such products to market and the standards which apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15510/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 502. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm if it is still the case, as outlined in the programme for Government, that as a statutory system of health insurance, guaranteed by the State, the universal health insurance system will not be subject to European or national competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14730/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 504. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 16 January 2014 when a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will receive an appointment for a hip replacement procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Apr 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 524. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has given a vaccine for meningitis B to any persons since it was approved in January 2013. [14822/14]