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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 469. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda strength, broken down by rank and including Garda reserves, based at each station in a Garda district (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1322/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 476. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of short-stay C visa applicants awaiting a decision; the expected waiting period from the submission of an application to the decision date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1518/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 477. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a different visa system for persons visiting here on business as opposed to the system involving the current short-stay C visa, which also applies to certain holidaymakers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1519/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Investments (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 504. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of cumulative redeemable convertible preference shares Enterprise Ireland holds; the value of the investments; the number of companies that are supported in this way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54505/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cervical Screening Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 704. To ask the Minister for Health the backlog of cervical cancer screening smears awaiting examination; the wait time; the steps he is taking to clear the backlog in view of the anxiety the waiting time is causing for many women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1093/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 618. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a specific call (details supplied) made to the ambulance service in County Cork; the reason the response time was so slow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54361/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Youth Services (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 662. To ask the Minister for Health the plans of the HSE to ensure the continuation of services to young persons availing of the youth health service which is being transitioned into the HSE social inclusion portfolio; if young persons using the service will continue to have a service in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54508/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Debt Collection (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements used by the HSE for the collection of outstanding bills; if it uses a third party for the collection of outstanding debts; the procedures and policies in place governing the collection by third parties of debts owed to the HSE; the amount owed to the HSE at the end of 2017; the estimated amount owed at the end of 2018 by relevant category;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 736. To ask the Minister for Health the clinical guidelines and methodology used to determine whether an applicant qualifies for a primary medical certificate; the policy in place to ensure all applications are dealt with on a consistent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 742. To ask the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) in County Cork on the waiting list for a residential placement; when he expects a place will be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1379/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 744. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application for homecare support to assist in the care of a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused by the HSE; if he will examine the circumstances that apply in this particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 768. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the HSE, his Department or an agency under the aegis of his Department to become directly involved in the development of retirement villages or to support the private sector in the development of such villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1479/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 798. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department and agencies under its aegis have taken to address the issue of elder abuse; his plans for further policy initiatives in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1651/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radon Gas Levels (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 852. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports available to homeowners and tenants that wish to carry out a radon test at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1106/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 905. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54431/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 992. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on adoptees being given the right to access their personal file from Tusla and-or the Adoption Authority; her plans to implement this as part of the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1066/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 1135. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the policy of the Housing Agency on the requirement for a mortgage applicant to have demonstrated a pattern of saving; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applicants that have the required deposit are being refused mortgage approval due to the lack of a savings record even though they are paying a substantial...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Data (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 1152. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social housing construction completions in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1107/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 1178. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for his Department, local authorities or an agency under the remit of his Department to become directly involved in the development of retirement villages or to support the private sector in the development of such villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1480/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry Regulation (19 Dec 2018)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. To be frank, it is very worrying. I would like to know whether the change in Danish law is compliant with EU law. That is something the Department of Finance should follow up on. That needs to be dealt with because the Danish authorities are simply passing on the bill in respect of a company that was principally regulated there. My main...