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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: Hear, hear.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: Hear, hear.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: Does Deputy Durkan feel it?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: The real Opposition. The "others".

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to the Government's capital investment programme which committed to the construction of a Gaelscoil in Tuam, County Galway, if the site has been identified; when construction will commence; if the school will commence operations in the academic year 2015-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 1026. To ask the Minister for Health in reference to the statement (details supplied) which referenced the allocation of €20 million for investment in mental health in 2014, where she said, we, the mental health service, are getting €20 million this year and I have guaranteed that the additional €15 million will be available next year, if he will confirm that his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 1255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects work to commence on the construction of the M18-M17 Gort to Tuam motorway; the funding model being used that has been agreed with the National Roads Authority and other relevant stakeholders; if a contractor has been identified and, if so, who; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: I would have much preferred that the Minister had seen the amendment I proposed but which has been ruled out of order. It would have given her an opportunity to explain to the House the detail of the counter-measures that everybody disputes because there is no confidence in the House that the scale of the Minister's anticipated activation measures will meet the demand of the number of young...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: I support the amendment because it contains common sense in terms of giving people the opportunity to plan for a significant part of their lives. Like Deputy O'Dea, I oppose sections 5 and 6, simply because they are mean. The notion that we will take €32 per week from parents who want to take adoptive leave to enjoy spending time with a child they are about to adopt, thereby...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: The Minister is aware that I have great personal regard for her as a person. The Minister has many fine qualities and I must state it was the qualities she possesses that attracted me into politics. There is no doubt but that she and I shared much in common with respect to political beliefs and values. Unfortunately, I will not be able to continue sharing that tonight, because I will...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: To conclude, I reiterate that young people, lone parents and those who are left struggling through adjustments in maternity pay would tell the Minister clearly that the budget is an utter disgrace. While I do not envy the Minister her difficult task when she goes to Cabinet, it is clear that many people are suffering from this awful budget.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: Sure, there is not much left.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: I wish to acknowledge the work of all local authority staff and thank them for their dedication and commitment to delivering public services in our communities. Local government reform is one of those topics that can often secure broad agreement across the Chamber, but I have some reservations about the Bill. Nevertheless, I welcome the fact the Minister has introduced the legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (23 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the statement on page C 14 of Budget 2014, €0.6 Billion of the budgetary adjustment comes from additional resources and savings elsewhere, adding all of these to the €1.85 Billion in new policy measures outlined above gives a total adjustment package of €3.1 Billion in 2014; if he will clarify what the total budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (23 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 119. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged 25 or under in receipt of jobseeker's benefit; the number of persons aged 25 or under in receipt of jobseeker's allowance; the number of dedicated training placements she is making exclusively available to those aged 25 or under; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (22 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 559. To ask the Minister for Health the number, according to the latest data available to him, of children aged five or under who are currently holders of a medical card or of a general practitioner-only medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44586/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 566. To ask the Minister for Health regarding the €35 million ring-fenced for mental health in budget 2012 and budget 2013; the amount of the €35 million ring-fenced for 2012 which was spent in that year; the amount carried forward; of the portion carried forward from 2012 into 2013, the amount that remains unspent; the amount of the €35 million ring-fenced for 2013 that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (22 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 567. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the cost-benefit analysis performed on the proposal announced in budget 2014; if he will provide general practitioner-only medical cards to all children aged five or under; if he will provide details of any report or study conducted to support that choice as the best option for the extension of free GP care; if he will provide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (22 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 568. To ask the Minister for Health if he considered, as part of his preparations for budget 2014, extending general practitioner-only medical cards to all persons with serious long-term illnesses; if this is the case, if he will provide details of any cost-benefit analysis performed; if he will provide details of any report or study conducted to support that choice as the best option for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (22 Oct 2013)

Colm Keaveney: 569. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the decision announced in budget 2014 to increase the prescription charge by €1 to €2.50, if he considered any study on the effects of such a charge on the behaviour of persons taking medication in accordance with their doctor’s instructions; if he will provide details if those studies' standard academic citations will...