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Written Answers — Military Barracks: Military Barracks (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of his plans for the future of Dun Uí Neil Barracks, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26310/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in appointing an additional methadone dispensing general practitioner in Drogheda, County Louth; when the appointment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25646/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Health the total amount paid in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 by the Health Service Executive to private employment agencies to engage staff in the health services both on a long term and contract basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Health the number of doctors engaged by the Health Service Executive through private employment agencies in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the average commission paid to such agencies per doctor engaged through those agencies in those specific years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health the number of nurses engaged by the Health Service Executive through private employment agencies in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the average commission paid to such agencies per nurse engaged through those agencies in those specific years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Health the number of radiographers engaged by the Health Service Executive through private employment agencies in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the average commission paid to such agencies per radiographer engaged through those agencies in those specific years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists engaged by the Health Service Executive through private employment agencies in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the average commission paid to such agencies per physiotherapist engaged through those agencies in those specific years in tabular form. [25694/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Health the number of laboratory technicians engaged by the Health Service Executive through private employment agencies in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the average commission paid to such agencies per laboratory technicians engaged through those agencies in those specific years in tabular form. [25695/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the future of the Cottage Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to open up a new round of applications for the capital sports grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25698/11]

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: I welcome the opportunity to respond to the motion. The second paragraph lays an implicit charge of dishonesty at the Government's door. Even on a cursory analysis, this charge does not amount to much. It is more of the unfortunate, empty rhetoric and bogus claims we have come to expect from Members on the benches opposite, albeit with some notable exceptions. From day one of this national...

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: What we get from the Members opposite is more akin to the constant cries of "We are doomed" by Private Frazer in "Dad's Army". I accept that the Opposition has a duty to perform. All I ask is that it do so constructively and honestly. Even a cursory perusal of the motion leads me to the sad conclusion that a large number of Members on the benches opposite, with some exceptions, inhabit...

Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Gerald Nash: The Tánaiste is only too well aware of the uncertainty and anxiety experienced by many thousands of lower paid workers in sectors of the economy such as the hospitality sector when Mr. Justice Feeney struck down the statutory wage-setting mechanism as unconstitutional. The many thousands of citizens who depend on the joint labour committee system for a fair and decent wage for them and...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he plans to convert the Money Advice and Budgeting Service into a strengthened personal debt management agency with strong legal powers as described in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21633/11]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (20 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance when mortgage interest relief will be increased to 30% for first time buyers between 2004 and 2008 as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21631/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance if all financial institutions in receipt of State support have provided cost-cutting plans to him to avoid increases in interest rates as described in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21632/11]

Written Answers — Roads Network: Roads Network (20 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to continue the local improvement scheme; if existing schemes will continue to be supported in the event of its withdrawal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21448/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: As a contribution to the challenge we face over the need to protect and secure the wages and conditions of those employed in areas governed by the JLC and ERO system, I welcome the publication of this Bill and the opportunity to speak on its provisions. Elements of the Bill attract my support and that of the Labour Party and Government in general. The basic principals are philosophically...

Written Answers — Flower Sector: Flower Sector (13 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he or the relevant State agency has carried out an analysis of the flower propagation, production and export industry; his views that this area could be further exploited and developed from an economic point of view; his plans to further develop this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20172/11]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (13 Jul 2011)

Gerald Nash: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the apparent increase in the use of glucose fructose in food products; if he is concerned at claims that the ingredient contributes to weight gain, obesity and other major public health problems; if he will take action to limit the use of the ingredient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20140/11]