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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Application (20 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the proposed property tax to be introduced next year will recognise and give credit to householders who are paying management charges in housing estates that have not yet been taken in charge by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39835/12]

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: I welcome the opportunity to express my confidence in the Minister for Health. This debate, to which I have listened, has been described by some of the Members opposite as being important and crucial. Let us be very frank about it: this is nothing but an absolute waste of valuable Dáil time. The motion was tabled by a party that has, on occasion, complained about not having enough...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Services Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the construction of terminal buildings at airstrips on Inishbofin and near Cleggan, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39255/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health the cost of an extracorporeal shockwave lithotripor machine purchased for University Hospital Galway in 2010; the current use and location of this machine; his plans to commission the machine for treatment of public patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37631/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the introduction of the neo-natal BCG vaccination programme in Galway; his views on whether there is a risk posed to public health by its absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37632/12]

Gaeltacht Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an díospóireacht agus an deis cúpla focal a rá ar an mBille thar a bheith tábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith liom tréslú leis an Aire Stáit faoin bhfuinneamh atá léirithe aige ó ghlac sé a oifig. Tá iarrachtaí leanúnacha a dhéanamh aige chun an teanga a chur chun cinn. I acknowledge the passion, energy and commitment the Minister of State has shown for the...

Gaeltacht Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Noímeád amháin; is the Acting Chairman allowing me cúig noímeád?

Gaeltacht Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: The Bill also amends the functions of Údarás na Gaeltachta and radically alters the way in which its composition is derived. The Fianna Fáil Party in opposition has been jumping up and down about this Bill but there is no member of that party present in Chamber. Deputy Ó Cuív was here earlier. The members of that party made a song and dance about the way this Bill is being put through...

Gaeltacht Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: This Bill institutionalises reform that will ultimately result in the reinvigoration of our language. I welcome the Bill and acknowledge the huge contribution the Minister of State has made in the short time that he has been in office.

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on progress made in relation to plans to merge the National Archives and the Irish Manuscripts Commission with the National Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32990/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Health if a decision in respect of an appeal regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be expedited. [32977/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of how additional funding of €24 million in excess of the €1,576 million allocation for disability services in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan was spent in 2011. [32974/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Courses: Higher Education Courses (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider reviewing the assessment process for a third level course application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway to allow this person to complete an assessment test in view of the fact that course assessments have already taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32904/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment process in respect of specialist diabetic nursing posts at Galway University Hospital, which were approved earlier this year; when he expects that the posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32518/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on a waiting list for insulin pump therapy in County Galway; the way he intends to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/12]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 714: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he proposes to expand the number of recognised States with which Ireland has an agreement for the purpose of driving-licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32198/12]

Written Answers — Tax Credits: Tax Credits (28 Jun 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the establishment of a compensation scheme in the form of monetary payments or future tax credits for taxi drivers wishing to leave the industry in view of diminished incomes as a result of an increase in the number of operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31517/12]

Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Brian Walsh: When will legislation come before the House to effect the changes arising out of the report of the boundary commission? Will it be possible to propose changes in that regard? I am not suggesting that we should seek to compromise the independence of the report, but there are issues to consider. For example, my own constituency has gained a part of Count Mayo and concerns have been expressed...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of the €359.5m capital allocation for 2012 under the school building programme that has been expended to date; and the percentage of the capital allocations for 2009, 2010 and 2011 that were expended at the same stage in those years. [31196/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Brian Walsh: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has taken measures to compile a contingent list of school building projects for advancement in the event that any of those included in the school building programme do not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31197/12]