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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Enterprise Development Fund (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 76. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when successful applicants under the 2018 regional enterprise development fund will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30277/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 85. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps IDA Ireland is taking to increase job creation in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30276/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be granted an extra teacher it is now entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 403. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the transitional care funding works, which funding is in place to bridge the gap in the interim for fair deal applicants who are occupying a bed in an acute facility but can be admitted to a nursing home; the definition of acute facility in this context; the person who pays for the bridging loan; the way in which it is recouped; if there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if he or the HSE have plans to develop a new health centre or community health facility in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 751. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a premises (details supplied) will receive high-speed broadband; if this will be prioritised due to the urgent business need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30126/18]

Other Questions: Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the delay in the approval of the employment and investment incentive scheme in view of the fact that it is hampering investment in the business sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/18]

Other Questions: Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: This is to ask the Minister for Finance to address the delay in the approval of the employment and investment incentive, EII, funding. This is critical for the small business sector. I know that state aid rules have been an issue and the Minister has conducted a review in the Department. I am interested to hear his views on it.

Other Questions: Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: I welcome the response from the Minister. The delay in this funding getting approval is significant because when a small business is trying to raise finance, it needs certainty for those who might put money into the scheme. I am aware of one example in south Longford, which has the capacity to employ 30 people, Everyone's tax return is due at the end of October. People have to plan in...

Other Questions: Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: I welcome the response from the Minister and the updating of the new format. It is important that it is simple to apply for it. Obviously rules must be strict in terms of the qualifying criteria but when a firm can avail of this relief and when a taxpayer can put money in and avail of the scheme, it is a vital tool for business because the taxpayer gets relief and there is a chance to grow...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent June 2018 EU Council meeting. [30960/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the shortage of staff and resources at the Tax Appeals Commission to ensure it can underpin a transparent and fair taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 433. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) who is waiting nine years for orthodontic treatment [31604/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (11 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 466. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the implications of a declaration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31458/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (12 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is considering to support a strong and viable suckler herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Fund (12 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 23. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to use the horse and greyhound fund to support the equestrian and sports horse sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31072/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 664. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interaction his Department has had with Westmeath County Council in relation to the advancement of a project (details supplied); if he expects a positive outcome in relation to these talks and the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32245/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2018)

Peter Burke: 751. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the interaction his Department has had to date with Westmeath County Council on financing a project (details supplied); if he expects a positive outcome from these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32243/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Peter Burke: 840. To ask the Minister for Health if the addition of asthma to the list of conditions covered by the long-term illness scheme has been considered in view of the significant medical costs incurred by the families of those who have the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Sep 2018)

Peter Burke: 911. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [36639/18]