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Energy Regulation (29 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: I welome the Minister's announcement that the energy regulator is putting in place new procedures for a marketing code of practice etc. This is not before time. There are four companies operating in the gas and electricity sector - ESB Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis, Airtricity and Flogas. These suppliers do not make it very clear that their headline offers are for new customers only, and...

Energy Regulation (29 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Energy prices have already increased by approximately 25%. Weather conditions this winter might be similar to those of last year and the previous year. Consumers have benefited from a reduction of 20% when they switch supplier and statistics show that about 50% of them have switched. If they get a 20% deduction, by next spring they could be facing an increase of 45% when these offers are...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will acknowledge the fundamental role played by the student grant schemes in supporting families; if he will refrain from increasing fees or reducing grants in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36749/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for appointments to the Legal Aid Board; when the new board is being appointed; and whether a non-legal person be appointed to the new board. [36946/11]

Report on Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Road projects which are advanced regarding planning and land acquisition and which are shovel-ready will have to be prioritised. They are vital to completing the jigsaw required to enable our economy to rise from its currently depressed state. Apart from jobs related to the transport and communications aspects, jobs generated in the construction of road network projects were never more...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: When will legislation be introduced in the House regarding the single tier health system proposed in the programme for Government? I note it is also proposed to establish a hospital fund within that system. Both yesterday evening and this morning there has been devastating breaking news about hospitals and one major nursing home, St. Columbanus Home in Killarney.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Moreover, three district hospitals-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: -----in Dingle, Caherciveen and Listowel are being hit, with 50 beds being lost. This is drastic action.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: I ask the Tánaiste to request the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: -----and his two Ministers of State, Deputies Kathleen Lynch and Shortall-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: I ask that this matter be looked at seriously.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: There is huge panic among senior citizens in County Kerry, as well the staff of these hospitals and nursing homes.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: The Tánaiste should respond positively because this matter is a source of great concern.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [36521/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give priority consideration to the necessary funding for a club (details supplied). [36661/11]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (22 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35768/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of May 2011, when he will address the health and safety issues pertaining to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry in which 120 students have to cross a very busy regional road every 40 minutes to attend class by providing the necessary funding for a new school. [35769/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 12 May 2011, when he will provide a replacement school (details supplied) in County Kerry. [35771/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will extend the existing primary school bus service to persons (details supplied). [36125/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2011)

Tom Fleming: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Health if he will secure the future of a hospital (details supplied) in County Kerry as a provider of long-stay care by reclassifying the hospital similar to public providers thus ensuring an increased level of State funding per bed which will make the service sustainable into the future. [35770/11]