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Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: This is an issue of equity for people in County Wicklow. As I indicated, spending on palliative care in the county is €3 per head of population as opposed to €30 per head of population in counties Donegal, Sligo and Limerick. While we do not begrudge people in these counties such expenditure, some degree of equity is required. The lack of equity was evident when palliative...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: I am thankful for the time to raise in the Dáil today the need for the provision of a hospice in County Wicklow and to seek an update on where plans for such a provision are currently within the Department of Health and the HSE. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, for her attendance for this topical issue. The people of County Wicklow, relative to other parts of the country,...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: The Deputy already has it arranged.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: Would the Deputy do that?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Initiative (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to overcome the issue of unemployment within the construction sector; if there are any supports in place for young apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54113/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young people aged 18-25 who are availing of the Jobsbridge scheme; the metrics in place to measure the success of this scheme in tackling youth unemployment and in young people leaving the scheme upon completion to take up paid employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54109/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the pathways to work scheme is successful in targeting youth unemployment; if it is being used by young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54110/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Work Placement Programme (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection he number of young graduates who have taken part in the work placement programme; if they have been successful in gaining further employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54111/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the incentives are available for employers who hire a young unemployed person, currently receiving Social Welfare benefits; if there is an inclination for employers to use these incentives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54114/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way a person who is self employed and who works with persons under 18 years of age can obtain Garda vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53858/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Psychotherapy and Counselling Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Family Support Agency or any under agency under her remit provides funding to ensure that lower income families may avail of services such as psychotherapy and counselling; the level of funding available for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53900/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on advancing the commitment in the Health Service Executive Service Plan 2012; if he will enhance access to psychotherapy and counselling service for those eligible for the GMS; the level of funding set aside in the health budget for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53751/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on advancing the commitment in the Health Service Executive Service Plan 2012; if he will enhance access to psychotherapy and counselling service for those eligible for the GMS; the level of funding set aside in the health budget for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health the way psychotherapists apply to provide subsidised therapy to patients eligible for the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53823/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health if he has given consideration to studies and reports regarding the fluoridation of water supplies and the way the fluoridation of water here differs from other countries; if he has a view or recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53865/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Services Regulation (29 Nov 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a central database or register of estates under the management of management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53527/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Nov 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issues around the provision of generic anti-epileptic drugs; the action he intends to take to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Moran report regarding AEDs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53526/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health when a package of supports will be put in place for families whose children have been affected by unique narcolepsy disorder arising from vaccination with pandemrix; if he will give details of this package of supports; when this package of supports will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53346/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health the implementation status of the final report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53347/12]

Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Simon Harris: The Taoiseach will be aware of the national substance misuse strategy, which made a number of recommendations with regard to tackling misuse of substances, particularly alcohol. A number of legislative commitments arise from the strategy. What is the current status of the report and where stands the legislation on minimum pricing for alcohol? Also, when does the Government intend to...