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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this topic. North Dublin mental health services provide a range of adult mental health services within the specialties of general psychiatry and psychiatry of old age and a rehabilitation psychiatry service within the settings of service user homes, acute in-patient facilities, day hospitals, day centres and supported community residences. The delivery of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I again thank the Senator for raising this important issue. The Minister has allocated an additional €35 million to mental health services in 2013 and a further 400 staff will be recruited. As such, the Senator's concerns are being addressed. I suggest she send a copy of the letter to which she referred directly to the Minister, with whom I will also raise the matter. As stated,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I assure the Deputy that that will be done.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: The good news is that a location for a new primary care facility has been identified. Obviously, the buy-in to that from local GPs is important. I reiterate that the HSE has examined all State assets locally. I suggest the Senator should conduct a due diligence process in Portumna to see if a more suitable premises is available for utilisation as a health centre. I would be astonished if...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I suggest again that there is huge community involvement in Portumna and that this is a huge community regeneration project. The Minister is prepared to facilitate the location of the facility in a suitable property. With the amount of property that is now vacant in Portumna, I am certain there must be some location the Senator could suggest to the Minister on which agreement could be got...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: We cannot get something more short-term than that. The Senator and the people of Portumna should come up with a location and inform the Minister.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Departmental Investigations (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for affording me the opportunity, on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, to clarify the position in respect of the matter raised. The investigation conducted by the Department of Education and Skills relates to an analysis of files held in that Department. This was done on foot of recent media reports concerning...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Departmental Investigations (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I will raise the Senator's concerns with the Minister and ask him to reply directly.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. I welcome the opportunity to address the plans for the provision of primary care services in Portumna, County Galway, and in the wider context. Portumna health centre is the main centre for the Portumna primary care team, which is situated in south-east Galway. The team provides...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (18 Jun 2013)

John Perry: 220. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28873/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (11 Jun 2013)

John Perry: 456. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27753/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Recognition (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and I thank Deputy Conlon for providing me with the opportunity to outline to the House the position on the need to protect the future viability of Monaghan Collegiate School. The Government has protected frontline services in schools to the greatest extent possible in...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Recognition (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I assure Deputy Conlan that the school to which he refers has been in contact with the Department. I have no doubt that its board of management will work actively with the Department. A range of issues has been discussed and further meetings will be held. An arrangement exists for fee-charging Protestant schools, whereby funding is provided by the Department to the Secondary Education...

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I can raise that issue directly with the Minister. I said clearly in my initial reply that "additional supplementary clothing and footwear may be issued where extreme conditions are to be encountered". The Deputy said clearly that there is an issue with the supply of footwear. There is no issue with the standard of the boots that have been provided. If the wrong set of boots was issued -...

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I will raise the Deputy's concerns with the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl for raising this matter. The Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, asked me to apologise for his unavailability. The Department of the Defence has not received any requests from the Defence Forces for the provision of additional clothing. In any event, the procurement of such clothing is a function delegated to the Defence Forces. I am advised there is no...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)

John Perry: Athenry Castle dates from the early 13th century. It was constructed originally by the de Bermingham family and survived until the 1640s when it was effectively destroyed by Cromwellian forces. The castle is a national monument and one of 70 heritage sites where the OPW provides guide services to visitors. Last year an impressive total of 9,455 people visited the castle. The OPW is keen...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I can assure the Senator of that. The Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, stated in the reply that this was a unique opportunity and a fantastic idea. Ballymote Castle dates back to the 1300s and a similar event was held there using a marquee adjoined to the castle. The main requirement for Athenry Castle involves the logistics of hiring a marquee and installing facilities which are important...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I may take the Senator up on her offer.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)

John Perry: I have no further input. I thank the Senator.