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Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: We have been looking for the list for two years.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: I am seeking some clarity and transparency regarding the future of publicly-run nursing homes. There was a very strong article in last Sunday's Sunday Business Poston what is an impending crisis in terms of publicly-run nursing homes not meeting the standards set down by the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA. Some 21 of the biggest publicly-run nursing homes are now at risk of...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: That is not a straightforward, honest answer. We just want facts.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: People would like to know.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is not telling the truth to the public concerned. These are very important centres in the communities. I know that questions were asked last week by the Sunday Business Postand others. I have named 21 long-stay facilities. Can the Taoiseach answer a simple question? Have plans been submitted in respect of each one of those 21 hospitals, including Castletownbere, Bandon, Bantry,...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach should have that answer now. This has been public knowledge for a long time. That is the problem. He should have it now. There is too much fudging.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Measures (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 175. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the number, name and date of Bills initiated in his Department since September 2013. [2581/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Victim Support Services (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 347. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the announcement to appoint an official to co-ordinate the State's response to victims of sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45776/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 399. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government regarding legislation for stem cell research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44784/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 419. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop a national programme to deal with paediatric spinal conditions, in terms of providing personnel and operating theatres including a dedicated surgery theatre for paediatrics with scoliosis and other spinal conditions, particularly in view of the unacceptable delays at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2471/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 420. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo the urgent spinal surgery they require at Crumlin children's hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2472/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Programme for Government Implementation (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 495. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government regarding consideration to transfer the passport service to the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46767/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 496. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the 19th North South Ministerial Council meeting held on 5 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47704/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 497. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if corporation tax was discussed at the North South Ministerial Council on 5 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47705/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 498. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outstanding issues from the Good Friday Agreement that were discussed at the North South Ministerial Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47707/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 499. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recommendations from the Haass talks were discussed at the North South Ministerial Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47708/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 500. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the decision to refer the hooded men case to the European Court of Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47710/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 592. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his Department has concerns regarding an IAG monopoly if the sale of Aer Lingus goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2215/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 593. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his Department has concerns regarding the viability of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 Jan 2015)

Micheál Martin: 594. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he and his Department are taking to ensure that Cork Airport remains competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2217/15]