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Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

John Lyons: I could stand up and make faces when Deputy Healy speaks but some of the Deputies present would not be happy. I thought the Deputy was a nice man but he has set me right. To return to the serious issue under discussion, a mainstream housing programme is being introduced. While it is not sufficient, it is as much as can be delivered at this time. To echo the comments of Deputies Eric...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number, geographic distribution and use of joint policing committees in tackling anti-social behaviour; if additional resources have been provided to the Garda, particularly for community policing in tackling anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19069/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in tackling cyber-crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 371. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 412. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the reopening of the Royal Canal towpath from Jones Road to Drumcondra Road which has been closed for nine months due to flooding damage; if the timeline for works to be completed by Waterways Ireland is still prior to summer 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 864. To ask the Minister for Health the implications for the PRSI system from the introduction of universal health insurance; if citizens will continue to pay PRSI in the same fashion when UHI is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19334/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 952. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review of the platform length at Croke Park train station will be undertaken by Irish Rail and National Transport Authority with a view to extending it to improve public transport options to the stadium for matches and other events. [19323/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 953. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will discuss providing additional park and ride facilities close to Croke Park with Irish Rail and other parties to provide improved public transport options to the stadium for matches and other events. [19324/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Investment Commitments to SME Sector: National Treasury Management Agency (8 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: I have one brief question relating to the PPP model. Both Deputy Michael Conaghan and I would have been members of Dublin City Council before being elected to the House. Although we had some positive experiences of PPPs, of which there are many throughout the country, we also recollect one quite significant negative PPP, where people were waiting for houses to be built, that fell through...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (8 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 407. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the 5,000 social housing units being delivered each year through a variety of sources, including regeneration, direct construction, leasing and the securing of National Asset Management Agency units. [16716/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (3 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 154. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the further expansion of a new funding model for social housing which involves the transfer of housing stock to voluntary housing associations who can use private funding, as was seen recently in the refurbishment of housing stock in association with Fold Ireland in Ballygall, Dublin 11. [15861/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (1 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 245. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans for a one-stop shop website for small and medium-sized enterprises to allow access to all information on supporting their business such as access to finance and other Government schemes; and when this website will be completed. [15176/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (1 Apr 2014)

John Lyons: 574. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider a review of the long-term illness scheme to include a wider range of conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15240/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (26 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: 218. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a full independent review of emergency ambulance provision in Dublin is undertaken that has representation from fire-based EMS experience as part of the review body. [14417/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: I appreciate the Minister's comments. Unlike a lot of Deputies, I do not go running around the House shouting concern too often, but on this matter I genuinely feel concerned. I am concerned that we are going to throw the baby out with the bathwater here. Dublin Fire Brigade, as I stated already, is the most impressive and exemplary fire service in the country, operating a fantastic,...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: In the short time available to me I wish to speak about the valuable service provided by Dublin Fire Brigade in our capital city and the ongoing review of ambulance services. Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service has operated since 1898. Dublin Fire Brigade performs a dual role, which means that either an ambulance or a crew on a fire appliance will arrive at a scene and stabilise a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: When we had people from Linked Finance before the committee, we asked them what was the best advice they could give to businesses. They said it was all about business plans. People often fail because they do not have the most robust business plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee today. I met one of the InterTradeIreland representatives some months ago. I wish to follow up one aspect which is not altogether related to today's discussion on access to finance. It is more related to the initiative that InterTradeIreland runs for businesses on both sides of the Border to help to create the first experience of an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: I am in favour of the idea of a one-stop-shop on the Internet for the island of Ireland available to any business. I was with somebody recently who set up a formal wear clothes shop when the black-tie market was falling apart in Ireland after a major black-tie company moved out. He is singularly busy setting up his business. There must be multitudes like him. The one-stop-shop online is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (25 Mar 2014)

John Lyons: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a feasibility study has been carried out by his Department for a second-level Educate Together school on the north side of Dublin due to the increase in Educate Together primary schools in the north Dublin area and strong support from parents for such second-level provision. [12850/14]