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Public Accounts Committee: Vote Management and Budgetary Situation in 2012: Discussion with Department of Health and HSE (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: That would be useful. A range of organisations, including Comfort Keepers, received just over €1 million from the HSE in 2007, and that expenditure has climbed to €3.267 million, which is a significant rise. Clearly that organisation is very active in terms of the HSE contracts. Can Ms McGuinness advise how commission is calculated and what amount of commission a private care...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Agencies Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update in relation to the proposition to merge the forensic laboratory into the State laboratory; if he will present his rationale for doing so; if he will indicate the anticipated savings if this merger proceeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42687/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action the Office of Public Works will take to permanently deal with the persistent flooding threat posed in Northlands, Bettystown, County Meath; in view of the fact that the flood relief work carried out at the end of 2011 has regrettably not been successful, if the OPW has recently visited the site; if he will indicate a timeframe...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a redundancy payment will be made to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42635/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details, through the Courts Service in relation to a timeframe for the completion of the Drogheda Courthouse development, County Louth; if he will confirm the site which has been selected; the date on which he expects the courts building to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43136/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding two recent announcements on primary care centres (details supplied); if site locations have been announced for the developments; if agreements of any description have been entered into between the Health Service Executive and interested parties; if he will set out the process involved in the completion of these projects; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive plans for the laundry service at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, County Louth; when a decision will issue on the matter; the potential impact on staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43135/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide figures and details by consultant specialism on the number of missed outpatient appointments in each major acute hospital in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43143/12]

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I am grateful for the opportunity to share my observations with the House concerning the issue of philanthropy and the arts. I know only too well from my work as a director and manager of a range of different theatre companies, arts organisations and so on that funding is an issue that never goes away and it becomes even more critical in times of national financial crisis. Arts...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I am glad the Minister has taken the opportunity to reiterate his support and the support of the Government for centrally funded supports for the arts going forward.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: That tells us all we need to know about the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with European External Action Service (3 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I welcome Mr. Vimont to the committee. I recently met him in Brussels as part of a delegation on the Palestine issue and was impressed by his grasp of the situation and with some of the views he expressed on behalf of the European External Action Service. Establishment of the European External Action Service has allowed Europe to act in a more coherent fashion in terms of the application...

Topical Issue Debate: Election Management System (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive outline of the situation. I am pleased he has taken the opportunity at this juncture to remind returning officers of their responsibilities. We are in a time of national crisis and we as Government have always attempted to prioritise the needs of the unemployed or underemployed. As I said earlier, €400 would mean a world of difference to...

Topical Issue Debate: Election Management System (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: None of us needs to be reminded of the appalling unemployment figures that were inherited from the previous Administration and with which the Government continues to grapple. In that context, it makes sense to award any State work available, where possible, to people on the live register. While I accept the guidelines issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Schemes (2 Oct 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications received for the competitive start fund on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41445/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Gerald Nash: I am glad to have this opportunity to wholeheartedly welcome the forthcoming referendum to enshrine the rights of children in our Constitution. As many speakers indicated, we have waited too long for this day. The Minister is to be congratulated on taking the bit between her teeth and delivering the wording contained in the proposed new article so soon into the Government's term of office....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Sep 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the implementation of further measures announced in Budget 2012 with respect to the treatment of non-residents for tax purposes; the revenue that has been raised from these measures to date; the amount of revenue that he expects these measures to yield; the number of non-residents for tax purposes that these measures have affected...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (25 Sep 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to ensure that local authorities take measures to engage people on the live register to work as polling clerks and count centre staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40636/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme (25 Sep 2012)

Gerald Nash: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding his commitment to extend the Neary redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40176/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Palestine and Israel: Discussion with EAPPI (19 Sep 2012)

Gerald Nash: Yes. To enhance the issue relating to the European Council, we should consider this matter in the context of the forthcoming EU Presidency. We should also request that the Tánaiste examine it from that perspective.