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Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (19 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister's honesty in the reply disappoints the object of my raising this particular issue. We have to emphasise that this is not a regional or local issue. It is a strategic issue in terms of the development of the second city. We talk about access to the port, which it is proposed to move further down the harbour in Ringaskiddy, the opening up of the north side of the city for...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (19 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: I note that were the north ring road and the M20 to be built, the Minister and I could meet a lot quicker to address other concerns. At the outset, I raise this issue because it is a national priority and more importantly, in the context of the development of Cork, progress must be seen in respect of the north ring road itself, which will link the M8 to the proposed M20. When one...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (19 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 319. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of BreastCheck for women of 65 to 69 years of age; how many women availed of this service in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1875/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (19 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 379. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children who have received a medical card on the basis of a cancer diagnosis since 1 July 2015. [2253/16]

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister of State's party vehemently opposed them when it was in opposition.

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: All of these commitments were made by Fine Gael-----

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: -----but nothing has happened. We must accept that our health services are in crisis. There is a deficiency of funding and a lack of capacity. We must increase the number of front-line staff. That will require additional resources and funding. There are also the other failures in dealing with the problems that manifest themselves in the emergency departments. There are simply not...

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: No, but I will take possession if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle so wishes. When the Minister came to the House it was quite obvious he bypassed the Department of Health and went straight to the Fine Gael press office. He more or less read a Fine Gael press release into the record of the House. Time and time again health services and emergency department overcrowding have been debated in this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: School Meals Programme (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if some pupils in schools with DEIS status have an entitlement to a school meal, while others do not; if so, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1045/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection regarding the humanitarian fund, if she will allow residents (details supplied) in County Cork to purchase preventative equipment such as pumps and sandbags in order that the community can immediately take preventative measures to avoid flooding. [1380/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the assistance available to residents who cannot obtain flood insurance for their homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1385/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reverse the increase in excise on spirits imposed in 2014 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46871/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the planned flood relief scheme for the Glanmire area (details supplied) in County Cork including the timeline for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1388/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 283. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Office of Public Works buildings in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown local authority area in County Dublin that are not currently in use, or are only partly in use, and if he will provide the address and location of these. [1569/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Accommodation (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 463. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will meet with a group (details supplied) in County Waterford which has concerns regarding the decision to convert Clonea Strand Hotel to an emergency reception and orientation centre. [46511/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 487. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will promote collaborative practice to resolve disputes and free up court time; the measures she is taking; the timetable involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46870/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Recreational Facilities Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 528. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a grant or funding is available to assist an organisation (details supplied) [46886/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 596. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will make Orkambi available to patients with DDF508 cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46803/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Promotions (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 549. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a recruitment process for a social work team leader and if those who went through the process were informed soon after that the requirements of the post had changed (details supplied) and in order to be considered for that post they had to re-apply but that they would be placed behind a pre-existing panel; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Register Administration (13 Jan 2016)

Billy Kelleher: 602. To ask the Minister for Health if he will tighten controls on medical professionals who are connected to adverse incidents but who leave the State before formal investigations and possible sanctions can be imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46815/15]