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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Boyle Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Castlerea Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8595/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Roscommon Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8596/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date the new consignment of Garda vehicles for the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division is scheduled to arrive; the number of vehicles in this new consignment; and the current allocations for the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division on a county basis. [8597/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the separate allocations in numerical terms of the new Garda vehicles allocated to Roscommon, Castlerea and Boyle Garda Districts. [8598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles currently attached to the Roscommon, Castlerea and Boyle Garda Districts; the breakdown for each of these Garda districts and the way in which these vehicle numbers compare to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8599/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amalgamate Boyle and Castlerea Garda Districts. [8600/13]

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Whether people like it or not, water is not free. To produce drinking water is costing this State vast amounts of money. Once again, the previous Government passed the parcel to this Government on the introduction of water charges. It is very disappointing that only 3% of the water produced is drunk, and that many households will face great...

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: I remember sitting in this House nearly five years ago and the blanket agreement to bail out our banks, which turned out to be probably one of the greatest mistakes any Minister for Finance has made. It showed that after 14 years, the then Government was more interested in winning elections than dealing with financial issues. We had an election less than two years ago. This country fell...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Sligo General Hospital; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7567/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to reduce the waiting times for patients awaiting a routine endoscopy procedure; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7544/13]

Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: When will the Legal Services Bill be before the House? Many people are waiting for the establishment of an ombudsman for professional services.

Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: As I wish to share time with other Members perhaps the Ceann Comhairle would remind me when my time has expired.

Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: I acknowledge the Government's interest in democracy. That it provides for an extra sitting on Fridays is an opportunity for Government backbenchers and many other Members to speak on issues in which they have an interest. Today is one such day. I acknowledge the work down by Deputy Catherine Murphy in bringing the Bill to the House. The Bill contains many new ideas which are close to my...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if she will provide an update on work at Boyle Abbey in Boyle, County Roscommon and when is it envisaged work will be completed in this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6496/13]

National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: Like others, I have fond memories of the introduction of the national lottery in 1986. The Government has decided that award of the new licence will be by way of competition. The successful bidder will in purchasing this licence make a major contribution, by way of an upfront payment, towards construction of the new national children's hospital. I was one of the first agents of the...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2013)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute. This important Bill seeks to abolish the board structure of the HSE and provide for a directorate to be the new governing body of the HSE in place of the board, headed by a director general; it provides for further accountability arrangements for the HSE; and it provides for related matters, including a number of technical amendments to take account...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Prisoners' Rights: Discussion with Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman (31 Jan 2013)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the deputation. Perhaps they could clarify one or two points. If a prisoner has a difficulty, what has the Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman put in place in order that he can contact the office directly? Many people, because of reading and writing issues, may be afraid to go through the process. Is there an open door for them to contact the office immediately?

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Frank Feighan: The Deputy never told the truth in his life.

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Frank Feighan: He is not used to the truth.