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Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (15 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance if herbal teas, vitamins and health supplements will continue to avail of the special VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30851/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 473. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding for advocacy services in respect of the deaf community to help them access a society that they are isolated from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30850/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (15 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons for delay in arranging a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; if he will expedite the matter. [30852/14]

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: I am delighted to speak on this motion. The free travel pass scheme is valued by everyone and I appreciate its importance and value to the 780,000 people, mostly elderly, who use it. Fianna Fáil is blatantly trying to scare older people by issuing completely inaccurate statements about the threat to the free travel pass. Despite assurances and confirmation from the Taoiseach and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Statistics (8 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 615. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to speed detection vans, the number of speed detection operations carried out in County Longford in the years 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29272/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Statistics (8 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 616. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to speed detection vans operating in County Longford in 2012 and 2013 the amount of revenue that was generated; the location that generated the most revenue; the amount and the number of visits made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29410/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (8 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 831. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff currently employed by the rural transport programme who will be made redundant due to the restructuring of the programme into the 18 transport co-ordination units; and the redundancy package being offered to those staff. [29707/14]

Mental Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: Mental illness is a private matter with very public consequences. It is devastating when people's lives collapse around them and it can tear families apart. The reconfiguration of mental health services is key to the implementation of A Vision for Change. I welcome the fact that this comprehensive change programme is underway within a number of the mental health areas around the country. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation in respect of a post-primary school transport scheme (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 267. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will ensure the Arts Council is adequately funded to support an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28203/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 323. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the current situation for science qualified staff working in local authorities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 517. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a discretionary medical card which was not due to expire until 2018 was discontinued and replaced with a general practitioner visit card in respect of a persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28197/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 518. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath are not entitled to a full discretionary medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 519. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a discretionary medical card which was not due to expire until 2016 was discontinued in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28199/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 520. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Longford may expect to receive a decision on a medical card review following the submission of proof of payment of their house insurance requested by the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28201/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 521. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal of a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28206/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail to ensure sufficient numbers of carriages are available on the Dublin to Sligo route at peak times, particularly at weekends, in the interest of passenger safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28202/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 614. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make provision for additional funding for search and rescue units and clubs in the midlands to modernise their equipment to support the rescue operations which they provide on a voluntary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28204/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (1 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 615. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the N4 motorway from Mullingar to Rooskey, as this project is crucial for Longford, Westmeath and the wider region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28205/14]

Beef Industry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: Given the proper support, the agriculture sector has the capacity to lead economic recovery. The previous Government, under the watch of Deputy Ó Cuív, slashed every available farm gate scheme, including REPS, the disadvantaged area scheme, young farmers installation aid, the early retirement scheme and forestry supports. I could go on and on. The effects of the cuts were...