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Written Answers — Trade Union Sector: Trade Union Sector (26 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the protection in existing legislation for rank and file union members when there is evidence or a reasonable suspicion that corporate governance within a trade union is weak or inadequate; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is growing concern among the members of at least two unions...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding that is available to medical card holders who cannot obtain the drug macushield on the medical card and cannot afford to purchase it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43663/09]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (24 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance if tax relief relative to the purchase of a vehicle for use by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny with a disability will be granted. [43225/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the contact her Department has made with a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny regarding their child and their need for counselling during the period June 2008 and November 2009; if social workers or any other professionals from the Health Service Executive visited the family; if supports were provided for the family during...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal lodged with the Health Service Executive in respect of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be expedited; if the card will be renewed based on the medical history of the case and the need for the card. [43230/09]

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (19 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Parliamentary Question No 216 of 3 November, if she has concerns with the number of trade unions who have not submitted annual returns to the registrar of friendly societies for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; the action being taken by the registrar of friendly societies to protect the members of...

Written Answers — Veterinary Offices: Veterinary Offices (19 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the district veterinary office will be retained in Carlow in view of the fact it is essential for the three exporting companies located in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42494/09]

Written Answers — Knackery Industry: Knackery Industry (19 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in granting a licence for the slaughtering of horses to a company (details supplied) in County Carlow on foot of an application lodged in February 2008; if he will expedite a response. [42495/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans regarding the use of a site (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will allow the buildings or site to be used for community use; if so, the locations to which submissions should be sent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42493/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal against a decision by the Health Service Executive not to grant a medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved. [42311/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if funding for the sports disability officer programme will be continued after 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41992/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the use or sale of a vacant building (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will accept a proposal for its use from a community group. [41383/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance if the work required at the weir at Thomastown, County Kilkenny, has been assessed and costed; if the Office of Public Works will carry out this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41830/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card which has been approved will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [41381/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 375: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application from Kilkenny County Council for funding relative to the Castlecomer serviced land initiative in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [41993/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 388: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for the serviced land initiative at Castlecomer, County Kilkenny; the status of the application from Kilkenny County Council; when a decision will be made; if he will expedite a response. [41382/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a college grant will be expedited and approved by Kilkenny Vocational Education Committee in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [41829/09]

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when and if the post-leaving certificate cap of 183 will be reviewed in the context of a college (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will review the cap and allow 350 to 400 places in view of the public demand for places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41831/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made to commence the building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41833/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (12 Nov 2009)

John McGuinness: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the payment of benefit to parents who have separated and have joint custody of their children; if the payment of benefit should be split between both parents; the reason benefit is paid to one parent only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41241/09]