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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: Deputy O'Callaghan made some comments on this but another recommendation from the O'Higgins report relates to the computer crime unit, the resources available and the delays around investigations. Has that been addressed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My next question relates to the divisional drugs units. Two constituencies or areas are relevant in this regard. One happens to be in the constituency of the Chairman, in Cavan-Monaghan. There appears to be no members of the drugs unit there. We have seen a haemorrhaging of numbers. Have there been active attempts in recent months to fill that gap?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My final question relates to morale in the Garda. Members of the Garda Representative Association, GRA, have outlined how morale is in the gutter. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, maintains the majority of members have said morale is either low or very low, according to a survey. We know there is interaction with Government on pay and conditions. Is there...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 35. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the consideration which has been given to the adverse effects changes to State contributory pensions entitlements are having on parents who took time off work to raise children and are now of retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29951/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 67. To ask the Minister for Health if ambulance protocols incorporate the transport of patients to the hospital where they might be currently receiving ongoing care and treatment which might not be the nearest hospital to the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29969/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a walkway being developed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29279/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of a new secondary school (details supplied); if he will update the issue of patronage of the new secondary school planned for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29369/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) receives a wheelchair and the necessary assessments to receive a wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29281/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 379. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the perilous financial position of a disability service (details supplied); his plans to increase funding for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29370/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 437. To ask the Minister for Health if he has examined funding options for a centre (details supplied); if he will speak to the HSE regarding a funding partnership between Soilse and the centre for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29610/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 449. To ask the Minister for Health the considerations that are being made to ensure any increases in pension payments for those aged over 70 will not result in these persons losing their entitlement to a means tested medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29681/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 464. To ask the Minister for Health if he will convene a national health consultative forum, as allowed for under section 8 of the Health Act 2004, to gather knowledge, insights and expertise from health experts and interest groups involved in the area of health service provision, particularly in the area of services for children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (11 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 573. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the capital project on the Royal Canal in Dublin 15; when the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29280/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Adoption Registration (6 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider changing the layout of adoption certificates in order that they are more similar to birth certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (6 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 209. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of all non-management nursing positions in each hospital here over the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29078/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (6 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 210. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of all vacant nursing positions in each hospital here over the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29079/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My question relates to the programme for Government and the commitment to investing in the schools capital programme. The programme stated the Government is committed to:... extensions/refurbishments, additional school places, and eliminating the use of prefabs. Significant funding has been secured as part of the Capital Plan. The Taoiseach visited my constituency at the end of 2015 to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (5 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My first question relates to the Policing Authority. Ms Josephine Feehily was before the committee last week, as the Minister is aware, and she outlined the collaborative co-operation ongoing between her authority and An Garda Síochána. Does the Minister believe it is appropriate that the Policing Authority is engaging in workshops and an active collaboration with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 100. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for Irish citizenship by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28201/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: 107. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for long stay (join spouse) visa submitted by a person (details supplied) more than year ago; the reason for the delay in this case; the reason the person has not received any information relating to their case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28319/16]