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Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the basis for his decision to allow 4,800 salmon to be caught and/or killed on the River Nore in 2012; the persons that advised him in this decision; the stakeholders that were consulted in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36271/11]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 353: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals, if any, he is considering relative to the waste market here; if any review of this market will include discussions with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35626/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the delay being experienced by applicants to the Garda vetting unit and that the delays in clearing applicants is affecting employment; if he will introduce efficiencies in the system; if he will fast-track applicants who are trainees and operating within a tight timeframe; the number of staff in...

Written Answers — Disposal of Contaminated Material: Disposal of Contaminated Material (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he has taken regarding the disposal of waste from a site (details supplied) in County Carlow, relevant to the dioxin crisis of 2008; if he will fund the disposal; if he is in consultation with other parties regarding the method and cost of disposal; if the EU funds will cover the cost; if the correspondence...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Health if a full medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite this matter. [35501/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will expedite the approval. [35617/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Health the occupational therapist services now available in the Carlow - Kilkenny area; if he will confirm the level of OT services provided by the Health Service Executive for students (details supplied); if these services will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a cancer operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny was cancelled three times in view of the urgency of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35623/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be issued as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [35625/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 146 of 21 April 2011 and 148 of 28 September 2011 and a separate reply from the Health Service Executive, if he will confirm the details or status of the special delivery unit; if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be dealt with through the unit as the case is urgent and the HSE...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 659: To ask the Minister for Health if he will insist that the Health Service Executive arrange an early date for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the operation will be dealt with by the SDU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36273/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Health if a bone density test will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36132/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the long delays in processing medical card applications; if he will take immediate action to clear the backlog; if he will explain the reason medical card renewals are taking so long to approve; if he will also investigate the delay in the appeals system and confirm the action he is taking to clear the backlog; if he will...

Commercial Rates: Motion (22 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: I am thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the motion because it is central to the survival of the small and medium-sized enterprise, SME, sector. It is fair to state the rates issue has been on the agenda and has been a contentious issue since 1979, when I first was a member of a local authority. At that time, the chambers of commerce nationwide would make a plea to...

Written Answers — Performance Management Systems: Performance Management Systems (17 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on reports that senior civil servants are scared of judging staff and that just nine out of 17,728 civil servants who were assessed were given the lowest rating on a five point scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35132/11]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (16 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the proposed new Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman campus; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34779/11]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (16 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide adequate funding to upgrade the Tallaght fire station, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (15 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the outcome of a health and safety audit carried out by him at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will fund the work required to be carried out arising from this audit; if an application under the essential works programme will be approved; if a grant will be made available for the purchase of...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (15 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that all of the monuments located on the site known as St Mary's Church, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, continue to be fully protected and available for viewing to the general public; if public access through the two gates to the site will continue to be maintained and operated in the interest of the public;...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2011)

John McGuinness: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance now under appeal will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if supplementary allowance will be paid while they await the outcome of their appeal. [33971/11]