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Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 Feb 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he will take to have a bog purchase deal completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [6152/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Feb 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application lodged on 23 September 2011 by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon for a general medical services card has not been decided; the reason it took three months to seek extra information, which was immediately lodged; and if he will ensure the GMS card will issue without further delay. [6155/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Feb 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application lodged on 23 September 2011 for a general medical services card by a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim has not been decided; the reason it took three months to seek extra information, which was immediately lodged; and if he will ensure a GMS card will issue without further delay. [6157/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Feb 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application lodged on 14 July for a general medical services card by a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim has not been decided; the reason the extra documents were requested and had to be submitted on at least three occasions; the reason it took months to seek extra information; and if he will ensure a GMS card will issue...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to close Cootehall, Loughglynn and Tarmonbarry Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41115/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (11 Jan 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 663: To ask the Minister for Defence when the value for money audit of the Army will be published; the effect that it is likely to have on local units who train and supervise the FCA; if he envisages any changes in the locations of these units in view of the fact that this could affect long term serving soldiers vis a vis pensions; the timescales involved; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

Frank Feighan: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the high cost of tooth extraction and the State subvention or health insurance assistance that is paid to dentists for the procedure in view of the fact that there still remains a cost to the public of €150 as an example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41199/11]

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (15 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of allocations from the funds available to his Department towards the refurbishment of the courthouse, a listed building in Ballinamore, County Leitrim, over the past ten years; the expenditure to date from such allocations; the amount left unspent; the reason such moneys were left unspent and by whom such...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (14 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38931/11]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (14 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reforms that are being undertaken by agencies under his remit over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38937/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the planning fee for self catering holiday homes when applying for full planning permission to a local authority. [39885/11]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: There is an extra €42 in VAT on it, Mattie.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Social Welfare Bill. As politicians, we have a duty to put the right arguments. Unfortunately, the media is interested in spin and worst case scenarios. The Government has taken over a difficult situation, in that the country is bust. The Government has a majority and a job to do. We must be fair, upfront and honest. Technical Group Members...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: The accident and emergency unit was unsafe and the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, would-----

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: -----not allow it to remain open. I have stayed in government to ensure patient safety and the hospital's future. All I ask is that, in a year's time, people driving by the hospital will recognise what happened. I appreciate Deputy Donnelly's comments, in that, if a mistake is made, one should put one's hands up and row back. This is not a question of admitting defeat, but of doing the...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: The majority of people are delighted and are voting with their feet. Sometimes, people such as Deputy Mattie McGrath should consider what is right instead of putting the fear of God into people.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: When the country became banjacksed four years ago, I decided to take a voluntary pay reduction, which I have maintained. My constituency colleague told everyone that he would take a 50% pay cut, but I do not know whether he did. We will know at the end of this year. The Government will wear the green jersey. Starting in Bertie Ahern's time, each Deputy gets an allowance of €42,000.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: It is the same for every party. Let us be honest.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: This is not annoying.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2011)

Frank Feighan: This will be unpalatable, but I will say it.