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Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: The Taoiseach spoke earlier on housing. He spoke specifically about those who want to build their own houses and to develop their own properties. He was talking about regional development within rural Ireland. Is the Taoiseach aware that it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to obtain planning for one-off houses throughout the country? All over rural Ireland, this is becoming...

Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: One-off housing?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 568. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the grants for refurbishing old buildings in rural communities that were announced in the Action Plan for Rural Development will be available; the details of the scheme; the grant assistance which will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3027/18]

Section 39 Agency Staff Reimbursements: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: I commend Deputy Dara Calleary for tabling the motion and welcome the opportunity to speak about this very fundamental issue. I know that the Minister of State met representatives of St. Joseph's Foundation in Charleville on 12 January 2017 when they outlined to him the issues involved in pay restoration. I will speak specifically about how the issue is affecting St. Joseph's Foundation and...

Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Valuation Act 2001 to make provision whereby all licensed premises shall only be liable to be charged property rates on that part of the premises which is licenced to sell alcoholic beverages excluding function rooms or community halls and to provide for related matters. The Bill is a short one to amend the...

Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Moynihan: There are various commitments given in the programme for Government and various others outside it to address the rising cost of insurance. The Tánaiste's colleague, Brian Hayes, MEP, took a cut off the Department and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the issue of motor insurance. Businesses across the country are facing increased insurance costs. People are considering...

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Dec 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The programme for Government includes several commitments to protect home owners from repossessions by banks. I am working through a very serious case on behalf of a constituent where problems have emerged as consequence of the backlog in the Property Registration Authority. We have fought might and main to get the case through but to no avail. Is the Taoiseach aware of the shortage of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategy Statements (6 Dec 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Department of the Taoiseach's strategy statement commitment on the Action Plan for Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Dec 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in north Cork as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51639/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Dec 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 394. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52021/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (5 Dec 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the provision of a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors following last week's meeting of the forum dealing with this matter; when she expects this issue to be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51758/17]

Social Welfare Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: That is correct. The Deputy will use five minutes of my time. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairlefor the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare Bill 2017 and to address a number of issues. There are many people involved in the area of social welfare. Much has been made in the Bill about the benefits for self-employed people. This is particularly relevant after the 2008 crash, when many...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategy Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 19. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his Department's strategy statement commitment on rural development. [49420/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his Department's strategy statement commitment on implementing the all party Dáil Éireann motions of 2008 and 2011 relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombing. [49421/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the staffing appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be reviewed; his views on whether the appeal criteria do not take enough consideration of the issues facing small schools and multigrade classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50357/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 452. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting dental surgery in County Cork under the medical card scheme; the expected waiting time for persons on this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50613/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 453. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting orthodontic treatment in County Cork to date; the expected waiting time for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50614/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 454. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders referred to the UCC dental school for treatment by a HSE principal dental surgeon in HSE south to date in 2017; the number of these referrals that took place in each of the years 2014 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50615/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The programme for Government gives a commitment that medical cards will be given to cancer patients. This is not happening. I am aware of two people who have been given serious cancer diagnoses who have applied for medical cards and are going through the rigours of the system to get them. It is difficult enough for a person who has received the serious diagnosis of cancer to cope with that...