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Waste Management: Motion. (20 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: I support the Minister in the work he has undertaken within the Department. I compliment him on the various initiatives he has taken to develop the green agenda. The Minister has made substantial funding available to local authorities to assist them in the work they are undertaking. The public response has been very positive and people are adapting to a green agenda. They are willing...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to a previous parliamentary question regarding a person (details supplied), if she will confirm the number of complaints made against them; the action taken relative to each; if they are still practising; if the patient was interviewed; the action taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22910/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of retired staff from the old health system being employed by the Health Service Executive south east as consultants or on a contract basis; the amount paid to these consultants over the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22911/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of promotions granted by the Health Service Executive south east in the administration at senior executive level; if senior positions within the HSE are open to outside competition; the number of successful applicants in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22912/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the process within the Health Service Executive south east to accommodate psychiatric patients to make a will; if independent legal advice is made available to patients or their representatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22913/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an occupational therapist's report has been furnished to Kilkenny County Council regarding a disabled persons grant application for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the matter will be expedited. [22914/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an audit has been undertaken to determine the value of each patient's account held in each of the old health board areas; if the account balance has been agreed with each patient or their representative; if a protocol has been agreed as to the way in which these accounts should be managed by the Health Service...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on a scheme to allow old age pensioners to have their cars tested at no cost or half cost through the national car test system; if funding and legislation will be considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22918/06]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a scheme to allow old age pensioners to have their cars tested at no cost or half cost through the national car test system; if funding and legislation will be considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22919/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an appeal for farm entitlements will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22908/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (14 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding which is available to individual students from the fund announced relative to fourth level education; if it is proposed to grant aid to students at this level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22909/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if their benefit will be increased. [22453/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an appeal for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [22377/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical officer's report has been submitted to Kilkenny County Council in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite the matter. [22393/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite the provision of home aids in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if occupational therapy will be provided for the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22622/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on reducing the VAT on courtesy vehicles used by pubs and hotels or exempting the vehicles from vehicle registration tax where it is proven that these vehicles are being used in the wider campaign to stop drinking and driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22418/06]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (13 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the amalgamation of two schools (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, in view of the fact that there is full agreement at local level; if the amalgamation will be approved in order that the administrative process can be completed while waiting on the technical reports on the sites; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Services: Drug Treatment Services (8 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the programmes or facilities which are available in the Health Service Executive south east region for female heroin addicts who opt to detox; the number of places for males and females; her plans to expand the service giving the increase in numbers seeking help; if funding is available to react to those needing the...

Written Answers — Civil Registration Service: Civil Registration Service (8 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appeal against a decision by the registrar general, civil registration service in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow regarding the registration of their son will be reviewed and a decision issued based on the documents submitted by the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (8 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide further funding to a programme (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to enable a second youth worker to continue to be employed beyond October 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22065/06]