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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: Yes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: To clarify, if party leaders secure the agreement of their Members to withdraw the delaying amendments, can we take the Bill tomorrow night? I do not see any reason the legislation would not go through in the hour that was allocated for it, or in ten minutes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: No.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: It is not agreed to on two counts. I understand on the time allowed for statements on the Scally scoping inquiry that there will be eight ten-minute slots. The standard practice for statements is that time is allowed for a Minister to respond. Given the seriousness of the issue, one would expect that half an hour would be provided for questions and answers. However, there is no opportunity...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason no funding is available to establish ASD special classes in secondary schools but funding for similar classes in primary schools can amount to €682 per student; the steps he will take to correct this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37212/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the reason inflammatory bowel disease is not included under the long-term illness scheme in view of the fact that it is a long-term illness; if the list will be updated to include this condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37211/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 438. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent report that highlighted the fact that no area here meets a minimum basic standard for dementia care; the steps he will take to address this issue in the context of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37213/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 576. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 157 of 13 December 2017, 121 of 24 January 2018 and 242 of 5 July 2018, if a report in respect of removing the venesection inpatient day case charge for hereditary haemochromatosis patients has been received following his recent meeting with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37800/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (18 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 686. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she plans to take regarding the anomaly that exists in the ECCE scheme further to correspondence (details supplied); the timeframe in which she plans to have this matter examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37204/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the jailing of persons (details supplied) in Myanmar for reporting on the killing of civilians in Inn Din; the steps he will take to raise this issue with the government of Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36859/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Administration (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the home renovation incentive scheme for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35646/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance the financial or other incentives that exist for the construction and delivery of commercial development. [36317/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 221. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the OPW's estimated attendance figures at the recent Papal mass in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36862/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 222. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of the recent Papal visit; the estimated economic benefit of the visit; the estimated economic impact of the significant travel restrictions imposed on Dublin city during the visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36863/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 383. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the outstanding moneys owed by religious bodies in respect of the 2002 indemnity agreement; the steps he is taking to ensure payment of these debts; the timeframe to which he is working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36860/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the outstanding moneys owed by religious bodies in respect of the 2009 redress agreement; the steps he is taking to ensure payment of these debts; the timeframe to which he is working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36861/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 396. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the right of residence here after Brexit of US citizens married to British citizens here; and his plans to legislate for the issue if needed. [35647/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 508. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact there is no Garda inspector in the Ballymun area; if this appointment will be made as a matter of urgency in view of high levels of criminal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36778/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 510. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the overspend of An Garda Síochána primarily due to overtime and related costs; the steps he is taking to address this issue; his plans to ensure that such steps do not impact front-line services. [36864/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Sep 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 733. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to improve drug approval times for medicines associated with the treatment of multiple sclerosis; the further actions he will take to reduce the waiting times faced by persons to access new medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35934/18]