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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Complaints Procedures (8 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 707. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the number of complaints received in respect of the psychiatric services on physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse and over-medication; the number of these that relate to Grangegorman Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29240/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 708. To ask the Minister for Health if he, his officials or the Health Service Executive met representative groups of patients that have received physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse or over-medication while in the care of psychiatric hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29241/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 827. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding his Department provides for library services for persons with a visual impairment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29584/14]

Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Reform Act 2014.This is a simple Bill to amend section 66 of the 2014 Act. It would change the date from 31 March 2014 to 31 December 2016. That would enable the four local authorities in Dublin to restart the process of dealing with the proposal for a directly elected mayor of Dublin. If the...

Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (3 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 213. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill; the provisions it will cover; when it will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28891/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I will hold the Minister of State to that.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: That is the concern of Irish Water.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister of State indicated this is a complex issue but I will put it in simple terms. Do not try to rip off Dublin.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: This is not a debate; I am replying to the Minister of State. Do not try to rip off Dublin. Since 2013, home values in the Dublin area have nearly doubled. This is another problem that needs to be addressed. The shortage of housing in the Dublin area has driven prices up. Dublin residents and householders cannot be punished for this. Local councillors need to be given the power to vary...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: As the Minister of State is aware, next year local authorities will receive 80% of the local property tax raised in their area, most of which will be raised in Dublin. It is estimated that Dublin City Council will receive about €60 million from a yield of €80 million from property tax in the city area alone. That is ten times more than will be paid in Louth, where...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: -----I expect him to ensure that Dublin gets its fair share, which is has not up to now.

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: We are in the midst of a housing crisis and it would be lunacy to continue this discrimination. Dublin is at the heart of it. I expect a high standard from the Minister of State, who should defend Dublin and ensure the city gets its fair share.

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: The Minister should not go too far down that lane.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 209. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 89 to 91, inclusive, of 3 April 2014, if he will provide a further update on when flood protection works on the River Poddle at Tymon Park will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28409/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 210. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform since 1 June 2014 if he will list the areas that are covered under the memorandum of understanding between the Office of Public Works and insurance companies; if the OPW is monitoring the implementation of its terms; if it has been confirmed that homeowners can now access flood insurance in these areas; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 245. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the projected cost of increasing the weekly fuel allowance by €1 and €2, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28368/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 246. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the projected cost of restoring the social welfare Christmas bonus payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28369/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 247. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has had any discussions with the Department for Finance regarding extending the home renovation tax incentive to the private rented sector for landlords who commit to accepting rent supplement tenants for a period, the tax incentive being only available if tenants are retained for a specific period; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (1 Jul 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 334. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if any discussions have been held with the Department of Finance regarding extending the home renovation tax incentive to the private rented sector for landlords who commit to accepting rent supplement or housing assistance payment tenants for a period, the tax incentive being only available if tenants are retained for a...