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Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I just want the Tánaiste to know this. I can give him chapter and verse.

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: This is not the type of policy that any Labour Party member would pursue.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of test purchases which have been undertaken by An Garda Síochána under section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 since the launch of the guidelines on 1 October 2010; the number of successful convictions which have arisen from test purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19599/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the 213 extra Garda vehicles that were purchased last year have been delivered to their divisions; if not, the number of vehicles that remain outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19600/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotions at the rank of Sergeants, Inspectors, Superintendents and Chief Superintendents that have been approved and filled since 1 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Forms (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the PSNI Road Collision Report is being examined in the context of the current review of the CT68 form; if the revised CT68 form will record the incidents of hit and run collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 202. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of registered creches that were inspected in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the frequency of such creche inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19604/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Numbers (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 203. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers in Community Care Area 8 in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of vacancies currently unfilled; her plans to fill these vital posts as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19605/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant orthopaedic surgeons at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the number of persons on the waiting list; the average waiting time to see the consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19597/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons that have been refused either a medical card or a general practitioner only card in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the main reasons for being refused a card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Dublin Bus to increase their frequency of bus services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19602/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (25 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus have spent on developing a wifi services on its fleet; the projected final costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19603/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Certificate Applications (24 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 236. To ask the Minister for Health when an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13, will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19208/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which speech and language services are allocated in respect of young citizens who have a severe phonological disorder; if he will indicate the number of hours on a weekly or monthly basis that citizens with speech and language support needs are usually allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18381/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which speech and language services are allocated in respect of young citizens who have a severe phonological disorder; if he will indicate the number of hours on a weekly or monthly basis that citizens with speech and language support needs are usually allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18381/13]

Other Questions: Estimates for Public Services (18 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I strongly agree with Deputy Fleming about the nonsense that is discussing last year's Estimates this year. Deputy Howlin is the Minister with responsibility for reform and one of the issues that was often discussed at meetings of the finance committee and the Committee of Public Accounts was the need for the Oireachtas to have a meaningful input into the development of the budget in any...

Other Questions: EU-IMF Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: On the same subject, why do we hear the mantra of €300 million for 2013 given that an agreement was made until the middle of 2014? In addition, we have had a series of financial reports such as the one from the advisory council over the two weeks the Dáil was not sitting which indicated that will have a primary balance in 2015 and that because of the horrific sacrifices ordinary...

Other Questions: EU-IMF Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: -----there was an attempt to rewrite history the night of the promissory notes but we know the history. The Minister and I and a few others stood against it. Given those circumstances and given the fact that we have an earlier budget this year because of the two pack, is there not a case for giving public servants and the rest of the population a bit of a break, and to give them some kind...

Other Questions: Departmental Staff Training (18 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: What about coaching for Ministers?

Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I commend the Ceann Comhairle on the remarks he made with regard to the ordering of business for tomorrow. I congratulate him on the way he has attempted to defend the rights of ordinary Members of the House. Since they were introduced, the Friday morning sessions have worked outstandingly well. A great deal of important legislation - introduced by ordinary Members from all parties - has...