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Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: I thank Deputy Calleary for providing me with the opportunity to make a contribution on this important issue that has been swirling around in the political arena for some time. To paraphrase, the Minister, Deputy Burton, said two months ago that middle Ireland cannot take any more. As some of the previous speakers have indicated, there are approximately 200,000 small businesses employing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge (24 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the estate known (details supplied) in County Meath is exempt from paying the household charge, due to the fact that the estate is unfinished and the developers are in receivership; if he will outline the estates in Laytown, County Meath which are not eligible to pay the household charge; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (24 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a quota arrangement exists for entry into Ireland from recently joined EU States; the detail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46551/12]

Other Questions: Property Taxation (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the impact of differing property tax rates on the revenue base of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46164/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a more flexible system in relation to the farm slurry spreading period, having regard to the erratic weather over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46552/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if epilepsy and epilepsy medication will be exempt from the Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods Bill, taking into account the fact that a change to a generic medication may impact negatively on persons who suffer from epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45913/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Epilepsy Incidence (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the number of epilepsy sufferers here, by county, age and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45914/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a more flexible system in relation to the farm slurry spreading period, having regard to the erratic weather over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46552/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if epilepsy and epilepsy medication will be exempt from the Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods Bill, taking into account the fact that a change to a generic medication may impact negatively on persons who suffer from epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45913/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Epilepsy Incidence (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the number of epilepsy sufferers here, by county, age and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45914/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a more flexible system in relation to the farm slurry spreading period, having regard to the erratic weather over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46552/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if epilepsy and epilepsy medication will be exempt from the Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods Bill, taking into account the fact that a change to a generic medication may impact negatively on persons who suffer from epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45913/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Epilepsy Incidence (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the number of epilepsy sufferers here, by county, age and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45914/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health if epilepsy and epilepsy medication will be exempt from the Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods Bill, taking into account the fact that a change to a generic medication may impact negatively on persons who suffer from epilepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45913/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Epilepsy Incidence (23 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Health the number of epilepsy sufferers here, by county, age and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45914/12]

Other Questions: State Airports (18 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in his plans for the separation of State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45183/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that will be taken regarding the threat of chalara found in imported ash trees; the measures he is taking to deal with the issue, having regard to the serious economic impact of such threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45542/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that will be taken regarding the threat of chalara found in imported ash trees; the measures he is taking to deal with the issue, having regard to the serious economic impact of such threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45542/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (17 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions that have been held with Albania on the accession talks with the EU; the outcome of the talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44892/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (17 Oct 2012)

Séamus Kirk: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps the EU has agreed to help achieve progress in the Israeli - Palestinian conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44901/12]