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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 333. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of new cases referred to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2012; the number referred during the tenure of the current ombudsman; the number referred during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19995/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 334. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made in 2012; the number referred during the tenure of the current Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; the number referred during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19996/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 335. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of new cases referred to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; the number of final reports containing adjudication and final recommendations made during 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19997/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 336. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2012; the number received during the tenure of the current ombudsman; the number received during the tenure of his predecessor during that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19998/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 337. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints initiated by former members of the Defence Forces that were received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19999/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Redress Procedures (6 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 338. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints under section 114 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended, by serving members of the Defence Forces that were handled internally through the Defence Forces' redress of wrongs procedure in 2011, 2012 and in 2013; the number that had progressed to the satisfaction of the complainant within 28 days of the complaint being made; and if he...

Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (1 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I recognise that the writs are being moved in very difficult circumstances and my party does not oppose their being moved. We are very conscious that it is only a number of weeks since the death of Deputy Nicky McFadden who, as the Tánaiste and Chief Whip have indicated, was a highly regarded Member of the House. Members on all sides extend their sympathy to her family who are feeling...

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government deservedly won many plaudits on the publication of the McAleese report on the plight of those people who had been incarcerated in the Magdalen laundries. What progress has been achieved in implementing the recommendations of that report? Specifically a restorative justice Bill was promised arising from that process. Where stands that restorative justice Bill? Where is the...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Istanbul Convention is the first legally binding instrument that creates a comprehensive legal framework and approach to combat violence against women. It is a Council of Europe convention which will come into force on 1 August and has been signed by 33 countries. Is it the Taoiseach's intention that our Government will sign this convention? Does the Taoiseach intend to establish a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Gallery (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 407. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the National Gallery of Ireland removed the magnolia trees just inside their Merrion Square entrance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19026/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 638. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of the Reserve Defence Force discharged, resigned or retired by rank since 1 December 2012; the number posted non-effective since that date; the effective strength by unit as at 31 March 2014; the number of online applications received for membership of the RDF in the recent recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 719. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider urgent concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 777. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [18880/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 807. To ask the Minister for Health the procedures employed by the Health Service Executive, or his Department, to ensure that registered providers of nursing home care agree a contract with each resident, in accordance with Part 8 of the Health Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19043/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 848. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); the reason it has taken seven months to secure a meeting with the CAMH service in County Wexford for a person in residential care who has moved from County Kildare where they were in receipt of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19261/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 945. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if Kildare County Council has applied for funding for the safety measures referred to or if his Department will provide funding as a matter of urgency for such safety works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19208/14]

Topical Issues: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (17 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State's response is an indication of the level of difficulty we have. He said that the NCSE "is responsible through its network of local special educational needs organisers" for processing applications from primary and post-primary schools for special educational supports, "including the establishment of special classes". In other words, it would appear that the NCSE is...

Topical Issues: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (17 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am happy the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, is in the House.

Topical Issues: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (17 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I reserve the right to return to this issue at some stage in the future when the Minister for Education and Skills can be present. I must declare a personal interest in this issue on the provision of autism spectrum disorders units and special education units in post-primary schools throughout the country because I am the chairman of the board of management of a particular school which has...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am loth to interrupt Deputy Higgins-----