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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 527. To ask the Minister for Health if he will place Addison's disease on the list of illnesses that are covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 536. To ask the Minister for Health if the necessary investment will be made for the refurbishment of St. Augustine's, McBride and D'Alton Community Nursing Units, County Mayo in order that they will meet the Health Information and Quality Authority standards after 2015, thus allowing these facilities to stay open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Expenditure (3 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 156. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht what consideration is being given by him to the re-introduction of funding the Heritage Council local community grants scheme in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41629/13]

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The effect of mortgage debt, the massive burden described by previous speakers, is terrible and tragic. I welcome the aspect of the Bill that seeks to deal with this issue. However, there is a need to put forward real solutions and this Bill, sadly, is questionable from a constitutional and from a drafting point of view. I agree we must...

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I have the floor. Such a policy is not helpful in the overall scheme of things. Every time a debt is written off it is ultimately paid by the taxpayer and citizens of this country. We have to be sympathetic and mindful of the distressing and life-changing situations for families. We have to be responsible in our response. We must hold the banks to account. They need to wake up and smell...

Topical Issue Debate: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (2 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I really liked the Minister's closing remarks. We all know the problem is caused by reducing budgets, but the people in question paid their contributions as far back as 2008 and 2009. If the CLÁR funding had been available in those years, the people in question would have been up and away because the shortfall would have been made up. They have been waiting since that time and there...

Topical Issue Debate: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (2 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the Minister. Members of every household in the country want clean and safe water when they turn on their taps. I commend the Minister on his ambition for this country that a uniform and satisfactory clean water supply should be available to all houses and businesses regardless of where one lives. The Minister will be aware that currently this is definitely not the case. The...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 183. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41236/13]

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: The Minister's indication that there will be no state aid for Shannon points us in the wrong direction. We are all hopeful that the new company at Shannon will be able to sustain itself. The airport's success has not come about by accident but as a result of the Government's using its authority to direct that certain things be done. Action in this regard is not being taken by some external...

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the progress being made to sort out the sustainable future of Shannon Airport, which is very important for the region. It needed attention and that attention is being given. However, I am otherwise concerned about the timing of legislation. I say this in the context of the report the Minister has signed up to with the board of management of Knock Airport, given we are coming to...

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding legislation to merge Shannon Airport Authority and Shannon Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy Review (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the aviation policy review; the next step in the process; his plans to develop a regional airport policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40527/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the withdrawal of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40454/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 385. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when a decision will issue. [40691/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (1 Oct 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 457. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application by a club (details supplied) in County Mayo to Mayo North East LEADER and when the approved funds will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40410/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Employment (26 Sep 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. According to the Irish Hotels Federation and the Restaurants Association of Ireland, there is a shortage of kitchen staff and other staff in the hospitality sector. The Minister of State has indicated that as apprenticeships are being reviewed, there may be scope to work with the tourism, food and hospitality industries. Does that confirm the...

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Employment (26 Sep 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: Today, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, announced that visitor numbers increased by 6.5% in the first eight months of 2013. Coupled with figures published by the Central Statistics Office which confirmed that 15,200 jobs were created in accommodation and food services between the second quarter of 2011 and the first half of this year, this is welcome news. The...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: When people consider the practicalities of our legal system and the way in which prisons are used, what irks them most is a person being sent to prison for non-payment of a fine when more serious offenders are not because of the capacity of our prisons to accommodate them. The Minister is to be commended in respect of much of the legislation he has introduced, in particular legislation which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (26 Sep 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils in County Mayo who have been assessed as eligible for the home tuition scheme for school year 2013/2014; the number who have received teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40204/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (26 Sep 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 123. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 695 of 18 September 2013, the additional documentation that is outstanding in order to process this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40137/13]