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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Flood Relief (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 213. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to deploy the Army to the worst-affected areas of counties Cork and Limerick to help residents after the recent floods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8765/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 241. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken at Beaumont Hospital to deal with overcrowding in the accident and emergency department and to deal with an outbreak of flu; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8851/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 242. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to embrace the medilife card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (20 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 243. To ask the Minister for Health if any fees or charges will apply regarding free GP care for under fives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/14]

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Like previous speakers across the House I very much welcome this Bill. Any move by the Minister to reform the health system is welcome, particularly the inclusion in this Bill of the establishment of a new financial governance system for the HSE. The HSE has had some bad press since it was established but particularly over the last number of years. Politicians and the public have been...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: The problem with Iarnród Éireann is the 24 hours’ notice that the wheelchair user must provide.

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: If it is being used.

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important issue, that is, the need for accessibility ramps to be provided on all DART trains. The current position in respect of wheelchair accessibility on trains is that a portable wheelchair ramp is located at each station. The problem with these ramps is that a member of staff must be present to ensure the ramp is safely...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations Upgrade (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. We are dealing with a real issue here. It is unsatisfactory that disabled persons are not in a position to board a train at a moment's notice. That is a major issue and a matter of concern for many people. In his response, I understand the Minister of State to say that there is...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I wish to ask the Taoiseach for an update on the criminal justice (cyber crime) Bill. Attacks against their information technology systems are costing companies millions every year in addition to reputational damage.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 148. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding mandatory self-certification of building works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8597/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permit Application Numbers (19 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a cap in place for the number of work visas granted each year; if he will provide details of the number of work visas that have been granted in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8415/14]

Order of Business (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: The Coroners Bill which contains legislative changes for coroners has been stuck in the Seanad for the past two and a half years. Why is it delayed and when does the Taoiseach expect it to be brought before the Dáil?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in the Central Bank coming to agreement with a credit union (details supplied) regarding the building and value in use; when he expects that agreement to be reached which is stopping the credit union from having an annual general meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7750/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Levy (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a general levy on insurance companies in order to pay for flooding incidents rather than having taxpayers footing a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 319. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the financial support that will be given to Dublin City Council to address the potential risk of flooding around the River Naniken in Dublin North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8008/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 320. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the implementation of the 2005 Royal Haskoning report on flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8009/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 322. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm the level of engagement he has had with the Irish Insurance Federation regarding flood protection measures that are being implemented nationwide; if he will ensure that the federation is aware of improvements that have been made so that householders are not being denied home insurance; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Reform (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 415. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding pension trustees (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8328/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 455. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of meetings his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) in relation to Saorview; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7572/14]