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Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: That will not happen.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach's tone has changed since the last time I raised this.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his assessment of the 2013 leaving certificate results; if there were any aspects of these that caused him concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contacts his Department has made with South Dublin County Council in respect of proposals for the development of two new schools on community lands at Firhouse, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a campaign of opposition to the site chosen is gaining momentum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Implementation (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 278. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has brought in new guidelines to allow for a record to be kept of ministerial involvement with an issue and any decisions taken as per the commitment made in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30044/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Rehiring (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made in his programme for Government on senior public servants including political appointees not working in the private sector until two years have elapsed after they have left public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30040/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government Implementation (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 280. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the programme for Government commitment on overhauling the Top Level Appointments Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39074/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Code of Conduct (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 281. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the policy of senior public servants not taking part in political or referendum campaigns is worthwhile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39075/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 382. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which the €250 million allocated in 2012 for the refurbishment of social housing was spent; the local authorities to which funds were allocated and the number of housing units owned/managed by each local authority to which funds could potentially be applied; the criteria used to determine the allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 388. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding that has been spent on the senior alert scheme from January 2013 to date; if he expects the full allocation of €2.45 million to be used this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 432. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current opening hours of Cabinteely Garda station; and if it is intended to or if any consideration is being given to either limit those opening hours or close the station at any point in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41915/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (8 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: 433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact number of Gardaí assigned to District F Dublin as of the 1 June 2012 and the number currently stationed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/13]

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: More than two weeks ago, I again raised with the Taoiseach the policy of consistent withdrawal of discretionary medical cards from adults and children with chronic and lifelong conditions. The Taoiseach denied this policy was in place and stated the opposite was the case. This week, my party tabled a Private Members' motion specifically on the policy of cutting back and withdrawing...

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: I beg the Taoiseach to listen for once to what is being said by Deputies in this Chamber and members of the public outside it. His answer is incredible and does not tally with reality. As I stated, I received a letter at the weekend from a woman who wrote to the Taoiseach on 23 September. I will not name the person who wrote it but if the Taoiseach reads it, he will see that what I have...

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: A 69 year old with a very complex life-threatening conditions as per a doctor's letter to the authorities had their card revoked having had one since 2005. A 67 year old in end-stage renal failure lost the card following a review. Another woman aged 48 lost the card in a review. Again, it was a very complex case.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: Last evening in the House many other cases were itemised. The bottom line is that this is happening and is real. It is not good enough to come in here and deny the reality experienced by many people throughout the country. I appeal to the Taoiseach to listen to what is going on and stop this disconnect between what is said in here and the reality as experienced by people throughout the country.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is a fundamental need to change what is going on. People with serious conditions are being denied medical cards.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach claims they are all getting medical cards. Why are we having so many appeals? The only reason is that cards are being taken from people. It is not that thousands-----

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: -----are getting the cards in lieu of the discretionary card. The discretionary medical card is being taken from them.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Micheál Martin: We need a change of policy.