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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 623. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients with diabetes who had a lower limb amputation classified as a major amputation; the number who were classified as minor amputations in each of the years 2012 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11493/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 677. To ask the Minister for Health when a determination will be made in an application for an over 70 medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11824/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Child Care Education (24 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 793. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the issues regarding early childhood studies raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11608/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments (24 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 872. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way a person (details supplied) in County Cork, who was awarded a housing assistance payment by Cork County Council, can obtain payment for the period between application and award; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11289/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála Appeals (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: 242. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if discussions undertaken by An Bord Pleanála in assessing an appeal are minuted; and if such minutes are subject to Freedom Of Information access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10867/15]

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I welcome everyone to the 15th public hearing of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis. In our sessions today we will focus on the theme of relationships between State authorities, political parties, elected representatives, supervisory authorities, banking institutions and the property sector. Later this morning we will hear from the former The Irish Timesjournalist Mr....

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank Dr. Byrne for her opening statement. Before I bring in the lead questioners, I have one question. Does the level of political donations received by political parties determine the outcome of elections?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Unfortunately, we do not have that luxury as we are here most of the time. Therefore, I ask Dr. Byrne to drive on with the answer.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: In examining the Irish experience, does Dr. Byrne see a correlation between the funding coming into political parties and their representatives and the outcome of elections during cycles of funding and election cycles themselves?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Have the adjustments on how funding is now made to political parties, and the caps and limits that have been put in place, had a measurable impact on how election outcomes are now arrived at?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: We had local elections last year.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank Dr. Byrne. I call Senator Michael D'Arcy and he has 15 minutes.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Will Dr. Byrne comment upon that?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I will allow Senator Barrett another question if I can.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Once you stay within the terms of reference you can go wherever you wish, Senator.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Thank you very much. That is one of the major findings of this inquiry.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: A final question, Senator.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I do not want Dr. Byrne to speculate.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I will ask Dr. Byrne to move to the more macro-scale of the point being made, rather than discussing individuals. In fairness to her, we cited a number of individuals this morning, but in terms of the macro-point-----

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (12 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: The Deputy should ask a question.