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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Mr. Gallagher. I will now call on members to put their questions. I ask that members be as concise as possible in their questions to the witnesses. Members will be called in the following order; Deputies Fitzpatrick, Troy and Munster and Senator Ó Céidigh. After that we will come back to the remaining members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: I wish to note Mr. Gallagher's comments on the investment in destination marketing and production. The figure is serious. There might have been more investment had results not been so good over the past number of years. The topic stood out in terms of the presentations made here. What ideas do the witnesses have for winter tourism? I come from County Kerry so I know that in parts of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: That is everything covered. I thank the witnesses for attending, making their presentations and engaging with the members. The meeting was very informative and will certainly help the committee in its role and in making recommendations to the Government. It was quite a lengthy meeting so I apologise again for the delay in starting.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Exemptions (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance the length of time local property tax exemptions will remain for unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33884/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 159. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33971/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Pension Provisions (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a decision has been made on an application for benefits in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33504/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 225. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33491/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 308. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a dedicated obstetrics theatre at University Hospital Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33344/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 339. To ask the Minister for Health when a date for a cataracts operation will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33480/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 442. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a milking parlour grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33661/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Joint Labour Committees (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 501. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether the increased hourly rate to €10.05 for cleaning staff will affect the viability of small cleaning companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33603/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if surplus pension contributions will be reimbursed to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33207/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 20 October 2016, the position in respect of the minor works grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33228/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 87. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the terms and conditions of the new renovation scheme to bring uninhabitable residential properties onto the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will sanction works to alleviate silting and subsequent flooding of homes and agricultural working land at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Act Review (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 143. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for reform of matters pertaining to involuntary admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33215/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 145. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the increase in the mental health budget for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33219/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 146. To ask the Minister for Health when he will visit a home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (3 Nov 2016)

Brendan Griffin: 161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide full details of the terms and conditions of the new loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33208/16]