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Hospital Services. (24 Oct 2007)

John Perry: The HSE is proceeding with the planned removal of oncology services from Sligo General Hospital. This week the Minster of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Devins, stated publicly that he condemned the HSE plan to downgrade Sligo General Hospital. Later that same day the Minister, Deputy Harney, endorsed the HSE plan for centres of excellence. I tabled this matter to...

Hospital Services. (24 Oct 2007)

John Perry: I sincerely hope that the Minister of State's reply will clarify the position because a large public meeting will take place on this matter in Sligo tomorrow night and the people will certainly need answers.

Hospital Services. (24 Oct 2007)

John Perry: She was absent on the last occasion as well.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm that an organisation (details supplied) in County Sligo has charitable status which is necessary to obtain derogation on stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25532/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will liaise with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and bring to his attention the hugely detrimental impact on tourism of the high level of crime directed against tourists in this country and specifically the impact on language school tourism resulting from the recent appalling murder of a young girl; and if...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (25 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will appoint an arts adviser to advise him on issues in relation to the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25625/07]

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (31 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the statement by The Combat Poverty Agency in its annual report that over one in ten children are living in consistent poverty, that Ireland's level of child poverty remains high by European standards and that Ireland has a relatively low level of service provision for families and children; the measures he plans to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of oral hearings for social welfare appeals held each year, by county; the way the locations are determined for each hearing; if there are mechanisms in place to speed up the process where delays are experienced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26176/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a long stay repayment claim for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25944/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (31 Oct 2007)

John Perry: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarification on the new regulations within the school transport scheme that may come into effect from September 2008, in relation to the pull test; if it will result in prohibitive costs; the details in relation to the guidelines for the pull test for all school bus providers; if this is a DOE requirement; and if he will...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

John Perry: I welcome the publication of the Charities Bill 2007. In particular, I welcome the definition of the term "charitable purpose" to include the advancement of community development, including rural or urban regeneration. My involvement in national politics stems from my participation in local voluntary organisations. I appreciate the critical role such organisations can play in maintaining a...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will intervene with the Office of Public Works in the matter of the withdrawal of funding for a prefab building at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26717/07]

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (6 Nov 2007)

John Perry: I very much welcome this motion and compliment Deputy Ring on tabling it. I welcome it not only because it has been proposed by Fine Gael but because it proposes the basis for a much needed solution to the problem of the undocumented Irish in the US. The undocumented Irish make a valuable contribution to the economic and social life of the United States. They have chosen to make their life...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the area aid and single farm payment for persons (details supplied) in County Sligo; when payment is expected to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27565/07]

Written Answers — Rural Renewal Scheme: Rural Renewal Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a rural renewal eligibility inspection will be carried out by officials from his Department for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27041/07]

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

John Perry: I am seeking clarification from the Minister, as I did not speak previously on this matter. Section 7 of the national cancer control strategy, dated September 2007, deals with the configuration of primary cancer surgery centres. It is stated on page 13 that about 2,000 breast cancers are managed surgically in the public hospital system in Ireland. Given the proposed number of 150 new cases...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (7 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the setting up of a dedicated missing persons unit under the aegis of An Garda Síochána having regard to the large number of unresolved missing persons cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27336/07]

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

John Perry: I compliment Deputy Shatter on bringing forward this important motion. I am also delighted that Deputy Devins is with us, having attended a large public meeting with child care providers at Dromahair, County Leitrim, last week. Deputy Devins was conscious of the clear message from that meeting. The purpose of this valuable motion is to achieve major improvements to the child care...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to an assessment that has been carried out in a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if she will give direct instruction for this work to be carried out; her plans to facilitate an extra teacher at this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29181/07]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (20 Nov 2007)

John Perry: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the carbon proofing of all fiscal measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29709/07]