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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (2 May 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 1385. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that has been spent under the capital plan on the Wild Atlantic Way; the amount expected to be spent in 2017; the funding which is available for the development and promotion of Tullaghan, County Leitrim's only coastal village along the Wild Atlantic Way; if Tullaghan is considered a discovery point in national...

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Service Staff (12 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I listened with interest to the Minister of State's response. What he said is fact but the case I am making is that these people are well qualified, well trained and keep themselves up to date on all the new ways of dealing with fire. Nobody truly appreciates the work they do until the fire service is needed. The efficient way they carry out their work deserves great credit. The rules...

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Service Staff (12 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to raise what I believe is a very important issue. With the increasing numbers of older people in the country, a demand for long-serving staff naturally increases. We need as many of our most experienced staff to stay in practice as long as possible. Surely, what we should be doing is incentivising them to work for longer. People...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the upgrade of Tubbercurry Garda station in County Sligo; if she has evaluated the proposals submitted to the Garda building unit; the extent of the facilities required; if she will issue approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18432/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (11 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding to purchase equipment for a person (details supplied) in accordance with circular 0010/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (11 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will adjust the income reckoner limits for the SUSI grant process to net reckonable earnings to make it fair on PAYE workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18265/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 442. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the development of flood relief measures and proposals in relation to individual property protection assistance to home owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18159/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (11 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 589. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of services at a respite centre (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (11 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 776. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the work of the IDA in marketing County Cavan as a jobs location in the past six years; the number of site visits that have taken place in that time; the other initiatives that have taken place to contribute to highlighting County Cavan as a destination for new businesses; the position regarding the IDA site at...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Library Services (6 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 34. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will reconsider plans regarding the national library procurement and make use of an exemption for cultural services in European Union procurement law in view of the importance placed on supporting SMEs; his views on whether a national tender process will harm small businesses and put them at a disadvantage;...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Library Services (6 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the procurement policy will force the closure of bookseller library suppliers and long established businesses with regard to the national library procurement tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14440/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund (6 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 220. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of dormant account moneys available to be disbursed to each Department; if a charity (details supplied) can be considered for funding under the dormant accounts fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17172/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 307. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a capital sports grant application by a school (details supplied); when an announcement of funds allocated is expected under the sports capital programme; the number of the 2,320 applications it is envisaged will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: The second paragraph on page 97 of the programme for Government mentions further investment in "New and refurbished Garda Stations throughout the country, which will be critical to delivering effective policing". I wish to raise one of those Garda stations, Tubbercurry in County Sligo, on the N17. It was built in 1960 and there was one sergeant and three gardaí, all male. Today, we...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: It is a matter for Government.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Supreme Court Rulings (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Supreme Court will give a judgment on an appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16038/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; the funding available through his Department that a local group (details supplied) can make an application...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 404. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the turnaround time for online passport applications for adult renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16776/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 438. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there was no ambulance available for dispatch on the night of 18 March 2017 from Sligo University Hospital; the availability of ambulance services at Sligo University Hospital; if there are periods for which there is a reduced service or areas in which a service is not provided; when and the location these occur; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Data (4 Apr 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 557. To ask the Minister for Health if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; the funding available through his Department that a local group (details supplied) can make an application for; and if he will make a statement on the...