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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (6 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 147. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to subhead A6 capital allocations 2013 and in particular in relation to the scheme to assist local and regional museums, the date on which the application process commenced; the administrative process that supports his decision making; if he will confirm that as the decision maker he has personally read and assessed the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (5 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 136. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made on enforcing the Litter Pollution Acts, particularly since the 2012 introduction of the once-off litter enforcement grants scheme; the number and location of local authorities that have purchased CCTV equipment or other materials under this scheme to allow for effective monitoring of litter black spots;...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Living City Initiative (5 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 137. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress to date in setting out a living cities initiative; what this entails and what is envisaged; if he plans to disincentivise the hoarding of land that could otherwise be used for housing; the funding available for the renovation of old houses not subject to preservation orders; and if he will make a statement...

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: So says the boy who bankrupted the country.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 16. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he plans to take after the passage of the anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda; if he will consider withdrawing our foreign aid that goes into the country; his plans to withdraw our ambassador or close the Embassy in Kampala; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10809/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 19 February 2014, the price that National Assets Management Agency realised for the site of five acres on the Merrion Road beside Booterstown Nature Reserve when it sold it in March 2012, and what was the value of the underlying loan on the property at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects work to start on increasing the attenuation capacity of the Tymon Park ponds to address flood issues on the River Poddle; the reason for the delay in the works; when part 8 planning permission will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10451/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural and Heritage Centre (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 211. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the proposed Cultural and Heritage Centre for College Green, the person who will be responsible for operating the centre; the person who will be responsible for the provision of historical content; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural and Heritage Centre (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 212. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the proposed Cultural and Heritage Centre for College Green, if there will be any new positions created and will they be publicly advertised; the person who will be responsible for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10578/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 266. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the funding provided to Dublin City Council for a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the Pembroke-Rathmines drainage scheme; the amount of funding made available in 2013 for same; if he will arrange for the procurement process set in train by the city...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 415. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ban the use of e-cigarettes indoors and in public places due to the untested short and long-term health effects of the emitted vapour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10518/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 416. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the demolition of several buildings on the campus of the old Meath hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10519/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 417. To ask the Minister for Health his or the Health Service Executive's plans for Baggot Street hospital; if he will confirm that it is not suitable for use as a primary care centre; his plans to dispose of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10520/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 418. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects planning and then construction work respectively to begin on the new National Maternity Hospital building at the Elm Park campus of St. Vincent's; the amount of money he has budgeted for this project in 2014 in the Health Service Executive service plan; and if he will arrange for quarterly updates to local Deputies on project progress; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (4 Mar 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 419. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the plans for primary care centres at locations (details supplied); the specific location address for each; if a lease has been entered into; how advanced the proposals are for each and the amount of money his Department has made available for each in capital costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10522/14]

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the amount spent on and nature of the stimulus projects introduced since 2011; their importance for the national economy; the breakdown at local and-or regional level of the various projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/14]

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I am trying to get a handle on how the stimulus proposals have impacted on a regional basis, how they have affected the national economy and the number of people who have been employed in each region.

Other Questions: Capital Programme Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: The national children's hospital is welcome, as is the construction of new classrooms to replace prefabricated buildings. I acknowledge that a great deal of work is being done and welcome the 3,000 additional jobs. We are currently experiencing a housing crisis in the private sector and in the social housing area. I recently read in a report that there is pent-up demand for 80,000 units in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: 26. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the next phase of the proposed financial management shared services project for the Civil Service, defence and justice sectors; the savings and efficiencies expected; the proposed location for the financial management shared services centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Kevin Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter along with Deputy Ryan. No one wants to see a strike in Dublin Airport or in Shannon or Cork. I hope the pensions dispute can be resolved by agreement as otherwise it would greatly affect the tourism industry. I discussed this matter today with Deputy Ó Ríordáin and we were looking at the figures. When one takes into...