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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (9 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will look favourably on a business plan which proposes that a community use be established for the Garda Barracks in an area (details supplied) in County Kerry;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21905/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: I compliment the Minister of State on his positive report today. There was a recent example at international level concerning one of our athletes, Derval O'Rourke, who was deprived in the European championships of the third medal. She came in narrowly behind and was only a fraction of a second from winning the event. As it turned out we learned last week that the winning athlete was on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 213. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1145 of 16 April 2013, when an admissions appointment will be issued for Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21609/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 218. To ask the Minister for Health when will he make funding available to the national treatment purchase fund; the facilities has he put in place to address the waiting lists and the large number of patients awaiting urgent treatment or procedures; his future plans for the national treatment purchase fund in view of the fact that he withdrew funding when he came into office; and if he will...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: The other point I make is that the scheme should be extended further. For example, there is real need for the French hay that is coming in through the efforts of the IFA. The transport scheme needs to be extended. I would like to have clarification regarding the marts. Last Thursday, I requested the Minister to extend the scheme to cover the other organisations we could use and which are...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: It is evident that this is a devastating time for the farming community throughout the country. There is huge negativity among those involved in family farms who have been striving against the odds in recent years to keep their small businesses going. I have spoken to a number of farmers of all sizes and categories who are contemplating the sale of up to half of their herds, which would be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants for third level education grants nationally; the number of students that have been paid grants and college fees to date; the number that were refused; the up to date position regarding the number of students who sought to appeal and are accepted as valid appeals; the number of students that have been requested to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 321. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will allow farmers to submit their single farm payment applications to their local District Veterinary Offices in view of the fact that it will speed up the process, as farmers are under pressure as a result of the fodder crisis, many of whom have to currently travel very long distances to be able to hand in their forms at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases Issues (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 345. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure his Department will provide the most up to date advice and guidance regarding an advance of the next breeding season schmallenberg disease in order to keep losses to a minimum as both sheep and cattle farmers mainly in the south of the country suffered considerable losses this year; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 346. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the closing date of the fodder transport subsidy scheme from 3 May 2013 at least to mid May; if he will extend the existing distribution network to livestock marts and private merchants to expedite the alleviation of the fodder crisis across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21440/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the closing date of the fodder transport subsidy scheme from 3 May to at least mid May; if he will extend the existing distribution network to lifestock marts and private merchants to expedite the alleviation of the fodder crises here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that the forthcoming single farm payment advance disadvantaged areas, agri environment option scheme, REP scheme payments are made at an early date in view of the current fodder and cash flow crisis by the farming community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21441/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 398. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a decision and issue a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21411/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (7 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: 419. To ask the Minister for Health if he will co-ordinate in arranging a meeting between the Health Service Executive management and National Ambulances Service management with the Save our Ambulance Kenmare Committee (details supplied) who are concerned regarding the future of the maintenance and enhancement of this vital service in their catchment area in view of the current review of...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (2 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: I thank the Minister for his reply. He has sent out a strong message to everyone involved in the industry that crises of this nature can be tackled if there is goodwill among people. The response to this crisis was organised very quickly and we must ensure that the momentum is maintained. I thank the Minister for responding positively to the parliamentary question I tabled on Tuesday last...

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: May I make a brief point?

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: Brian Boru went to school on Inishfallen Island on the lakes of Killarney. He used to pass my door on his way to and from school.

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (2 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: I am pleased the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, is present for this debate. I compliment him on intervening in the fodder crisis, which has reached extremely serious proportions. According to one school of thought, the crisis would have been avoided if we had experienced more sunshine earlier in the year. Grass growth is approximately six months behind...

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: I will be brief in summing up the debate. Some vital components must be put in place and there is no major cost to the Exchequer in dealing with some of these basic matters. For examples, the establishment of a national organ donor register would encourage more people to sign up and be willing to be a donor. It would be most effective in this technological age, providing a central database...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Tom Fleming: If this Bill is enacted it will open the floodgates to wholesale evictions and repossessions by the ruthless and unscrupulous banks which lit the fire in the first place with 100% loans and ill-advised mortgage arrangements. Customers who walked in the door of these institutions were practically blindfolded and ended up walking out with loans of up to 130% of the value of the house. Money...