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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (14 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is proposed to transfer any NCO’s currently stationed in Parkgate, Dublin to Newbridge, County Kildare or to any other location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7767/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Health if he will approve an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7860/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Inter-Country Adoptions (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the fact the HSE proposes to meet Helping Hands next week. However, I must say the Minister of State's response alarms me. The last thing we need to see happening in this country is that intercountry adoption becomes the sole preserve of those who are very well-off. Anyone who engages in an intercountry adoption, by virtue of the number of trips to the country of origin of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Inter-Country Adoptions (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise the important issue of international adoption, which affects hundreds of families across the country. I had thought the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, might be with us for this debate because she has had a long interest in this matter. Nonetheless, I am happy that the Minister of State, Deputy Costello, is here to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve an increase in rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve an application for rent supplement in respect of person (details supplied in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Health the way in which a person with significant health issues who held a discretionary medical card for several years could have had that card withdrawn in circumstances when his household income had in fact declined and his medical condition had not improved if in fact the guidelines for discretionary cards remain, as stated by him unchanged; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was only awarded a general practitioners card on foot of an application for a medical card;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7712/13]

Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It seems from the Taoiseach's earlier comments that the Government is moving towards a proposed resolution to the Magdalen laundries issue. Will the Government address the plight of the far smaller number of women who had symphysiotomies carried out on them, without their knowledge in some instances and certainly without their permission, and the far smaller number of people who suffered...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will be very brief.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If the Deputy wants to come back in, that is fine.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I join those who have commended the British Prime Minister for the selection of County Fermanagh as the location for this year's G8 summit. I also commend the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who was quick on the uptake when he linked the summit with The Gathering. That is a very positive.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is good that the Taoiseach will be at the summit as a guest. Does he envisage that he will seek formal bilateral meetings with other leaders in the course of the summit? Does he think he will have an opportunity to extend formal invitations to them to visit the Republic? In the aftermath of the announcement of this positive development, some media reports unfortunately suggested there...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We appreciate the Taoiseach's commitment in this area, but there is some validity in the points that Deputy Adams raised. We are looking for a clear indication from the Government that it is taking a systematic approach and maintaining constant pressure on the British authorities to achieve progress in the cases of Pat Finucane and the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. It is important to cite on...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is welcome that the Taoiseach has grouped just ten questions on the Northern situation as there were 13 last time. It is important that we have adequate time at Question Time to actively explore the plethora of issues arising in the Northern context that need to be debated. I thank the Taoiseach for not taking 25 questions from today's list which would have been possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On the de Silva report, the House must acknowledge the positive approach the UK Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, has taken to it. We must also acknowledge the demand of the Finucane family for a full public inquiry into the matter. Fianna Fáil supports the Taoiseach and the Government in their support for the family in adopting that approach. I am conscious that while Desmond de...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who applied for a derogation under the stocking density rules of the 2012 disadvantaged area scheme; the number who have been granted a derogation to date; the number refused and the number of outstanding appeals to be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6993/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is intended to fund the development of forestry from the next common agriculture policy programme; and if so, the effect this could have on agricultural payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6990/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an appeal is processed urgently by Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7267/13]