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Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Ciara Conway: It is better to keep them on.

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (30 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the block exemption for modified rate contributors in view of the fact that these workers pay PRSI on earnings derived from their civil or public service employment but do not pay PRSI on any other stream of income; if she will consider abolishing or changing this exemption in light of the fact that removing the...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Deputy O'Donovan.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: The Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 was passed some time ago in the Seanad with cross-party support. When will it reach Committee Stage in the Dáil? It is an important Bill for women's health and I would like to see it expedited as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any plans to reinstate a Christmas bonus for persons in receipt of certain social welfare payments after 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35744/11]

Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (22 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to abolish the 50 cent prescription charge for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35742/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 19 April 2011, regarding the pensions insolvency payment scheme in respect of a company (details supplied) if a decision has been reached on this issue; if not, when may we expect a decision and the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34787/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding pension payments for workers of a company (details supplied); if a decision has been reached on this issue; if not, when can we expect a decision; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34788/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in establishing a community nursing unit to replace St. Brigid's Ward at St. Patrick's Hospital in Waterford city; if he will report on any developments with regard to a replacement community nursing unit; the number of beds this replacement unit might have; when we may expect to see this unit up and running; and if he will make...

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: This is a worthwhile Bill. The GMS scheme has been in operation since Rory O'Hanlon was Minister for Health in 1989 and, like many other things, it is about time we took a fresh look at it. It is high time we re-examined the scheme. It is a shame in a way that it has taken the pressure of the troika to achieve this but perhaps this is a patch of silver lining in a dark cloud that has been...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (9 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will supply an official definition as to the qualifications that are required for a literacy and numeracy teacher as same is being queried by a person (details supplied); if he will clarify the requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33689/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school building project (details supplied ) has not progressed at the same pace as the other schools on the 2011 schools building programme; the date on which the tender for the building contract for the project will be released and awarded; the date on which construction on this project will commence and the expected...

Written Answers — Consultant Contracts: Consultant Contracts (8 Nov 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has received back 20% of moneys owed by hospital consultants who failed to keep to a commitment to limit numbers of private patients treated in order to prioritise public patients; the amount of this money that has been paid back by the 15 September deadline; when the balance is expected to be paid in full; the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the transfer of Health Service Executive personnel, particularly regarding if transfers have been stopped, even if a post has been filled in the current area where a worker is, and a vacancy is available in the area they have requested to be transferred to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30936/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 29 September 2011, if he will provide figures to explain the small number of consultants as referred to in the last line in this question's reply; the number of consultants who have failed to rectify the breach in question and have been informed that they may no longer conduct private practice in...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 29 September 2011, the measures in place to ensure that the consultants in question have definitely stopped private practice in public hospitals; the action he will take against those who persist in breaching their contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30329/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 29 September 2011, the sum or sums of money owed by hospital consultants to a research and study fund or funds; if overdue moneys will be subject to interest; if so, the rate of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30330/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 29 September 2011, the amount of money derived from private practice excess that has currently been collected and deposited in a research and study fund or funds; how this fund, or funds, is administered; the further way this money is to be used, with details of proposed or active projects; and if he...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding funding for youth cafés, in view of the fact that this is a good model for engaging with young persons; if funding will be sustained at current levels; when a decision on same will be made; her plans for youth cafés; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29876/11]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (18 Oct 2011)

Ciara Conway: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a working group has been set up for the development of the child protection agency; the persons on this working group; if any non-governmental organisation that works with women and children who are victims of domestic violence has been included in the group, in view of the fact that such experience would be invaluable; if a...