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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 320. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue from the Social Welfare Appeals Board regarding the appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan [6736/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Community Care Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 559. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding plans for the Health Service Executive to establish a child well-being centre at the former Ráth na nÓg premises at Castleblayney, County Monaghan; when she expects this new catchment-specific service to be fully functioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54119/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 583. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details of the supports available to patients suffering from narcolepsy; if he will update the long-term illness scheme and ensure the inclusion of narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 586. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the current provision of ambulance and pre-emergency care in Cashel, County Tipperary; if this service has been reduced in the past 12 months or if there are plans to reduce it in the time ahead, including a possible reduction in staff members and the loss of a second ambulance; if he will immediately review this situation; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 660. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the public bus transport service to and from Kentstown County Meath. [6488/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also raised that matter and I am enthusiastic about it. Unfortunately, I must leave because I am due to attend another meeting. I apologise for this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not believe it would be appropriate, honest or helpful if what emerged from these proceedings was a "them and us" view. I reiterate what I said, namely, that we have a great deal in common. There will be those who will report on these proceedings and it would be completely dishonest if it were to suggest people in the retail sector and members, as the elected representatives of their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no doubt that Mr. Sweeney will be in agreement with me on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the witnesses. I am encouraged that there is not outright opposition to the purpose of the legislation. Even though people are coming to the issue from a variety of experiences and responsibilities in life, I believe there is a shared acceptance that we have to work towards the best situation possible, not only for the current generations but also for the future of humankind. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I simply wish to record my sincere personal thanks to the coronary care unit in St James's Hospital. However, I note that Dr. O'Connell's sentence, "this Bill represents an important further step on the road" did not complete the sentence with "to a tobacco-free Ireland". I emphasise that is something to which we all are agreed. I have one minor point in respect of Professor Clancy's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I very much welcome the panel of experts who have addressed us and attended the meeting this morning. The exercise is unchallenging because every member of the committee here present shares the view and outlook of the witnesses. They have no project to peddle to convince us. I do not know if anyone will take up the role of devil’s advocate and try to argue the contrary position. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Yield (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the total sum of local property tax collected in the year 2013; and if he will provide a county breakdown of same. [6072/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the services available for school children with autism and ASD in the south Kildare area, with particular reference to a school in County Kildare; the services provided by a company (details supplied); the median waiting time for initial assessment in south Kildare; the numbers waiting for initial assessment; his plans to address the duration...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Book Rental Scheme (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Meath is not eligible to receive funding under the book rental scheme; if he will revisit this decision in view of the fact that this is a new school and has associated increased costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6070/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total sum of car tax collected in the year 2012; and if he will provide a county breakdown of same. [6071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the services available for children with autism and ASD in the south Kildare area, with particular reference to a school in County Kildare; the services provided by a company (details supplied); the median waiting time for initial assessment in south Kildare; the numbers waiting for initial assessment; his plans to address the duration of waiting times and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 193. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of a report (details supplied). [5956/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 194. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 636 of 21 January 2014, in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Longford, the protocols that are in place to assess the medical impact and side effects of the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix; the supports and assistance available for persons adversely affected by same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 195. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide separate breakdowns in tabular form of all moneys allocated to Cavan General Hospital, Monaghan General Hospital, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and Louth County Hospital from 2007-14. [5962/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (6 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the level of funding to Cavan General Hospital, Monaghan General Hospital, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and Louth County Hospital in 2014; and the way it compares with 2013. [5963/14]