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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is true.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That work was done by the broadcasting unit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Delaney. The committee's deliberations today are crucial in terms of its report, which we hope to launch prior to the summer recess. If the witnesses would like to attend the launch they are welcome to do so. Their views and recommendations are enlightening and they will help us in compiling that report. The JAM card, which people can show rather than having to speak, is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I assure the witnesses that every member of the committee takes this matter seriously. I hope that our report will meet their aspirations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Schools Facilities (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 73. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if matters raised in correspondence in relation to disconnecting energy supplies whilst schools are closed in the summer months will be responded to; if he will liaise with SSE and the OGP in order to re-establish this cost saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25754/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Facilities (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence in relation to disconnecting energy supplies while schools are closed in the summer months will be responded to; if he will liaise with SSE and the OGP in order to re-establish this cost saving initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25753/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 111. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to grant long-term medical cards to persons suffering from lifelong spinal injuries; if proposals have been received from an organisation (details supplied) in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of running each driving test centre by location; the year each centre was established; the number of staff that operate out of each centre; if the staff are headquartered at the centre or at a different base; if so, the additional cost involved per annum; the bases from which staff have to travel to and from; the person or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the location of each property owned, leased or rented by the Road Safety Authority; the purpose for which each such property is used; the number of staff working at each location; the annual cost of running, leasing or renting each property; if leased or rented, the length of time each such lease or rental agreement might run; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Data (13 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the bodies under the aegis of his Department which have yet to publish their annual report for 2017; when same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25849/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 440. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) seeking extra release days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25718/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Oideachas Gaeilge (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an dtabharfaidh sé freagra ar litir thíosluaite (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [25147/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 528. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 21 May 2017, if a meeting can be arranged between him and the person to discuss their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25270/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 618. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding each of the recommendations made in a report (details supplied) on a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24454/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 641. To ask the Minister for Health the number and location of paediatric vascular surgeons here; the number of operations carried out by location from January 2017 to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24498/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 646. To ask the Minister for Health the national protocols in place for the administration of psychotropic drugs to patients in nursing homes and other institutions in which persons are in care; the system of monitoring and inspection in place to ensure that persons are not administered these drugs improperly or illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24505/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Data (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 657. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the memorandum of understanding, co-operation and information sharing signed in June 2015 between Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, and the Office of the Ombudsman; the number of meetings that have taken place; the level at which they have taken place; the number of cases by HIQA and the Office of the Ombudsman in which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 734. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide alternative respite care whilst the renovations of the Boyne View Centre, Drogheda is being refurbished; the details of the project; his further plans to minimise the impact to service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24904/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (12 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 940. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the number of employees in the mental health service by location and grade in counties Louth and Meath; the number of vacancies in both counties by grade and location; the efforts that have been made to recruit staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25660/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (31 May 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If I may, I would like to respond.