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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Data (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 225. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of a carer's allowance; and the number of these who are in receipt of a general practitioner card; the additional entitlements that a carer may be able to receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28829/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Projects Status (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 333. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in view of the economic importance of the Ringaskiddy area and recent approval by An Bord Pleanála for the port of Cork to relocate its operations to Ringaskiddy, subject to improvements to the road network, he will prioritise the upgrading of the N28 in the Government's capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 334. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the implementation of new public service sick leave in 2014, the amount saved as a result of these measures; if the lost time rate was reduced as a result of these measures; if there has been a reduction in the average days lost per whole-time equivalent employee; the expected savings in terms of money and time from these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 464. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding the implementation of new public service sick leave arrangements in An Garda Síochána in 2014, the amount of money saved as a result of these measures; if the lost time rate was reduced as a result; if there has been a reduction in the average days lost per whole-time equivalent employee; the expected savings in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 621. To ask the Minister for Health as part of his Department’s capital expenditure plan, if he will provide funding for a new hospital in Cork, as recommended in the report Reconfiguration of Acute Hospital Services, Cork and Kerry by the non-executive advisory board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28813/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sick Pay Scheme Reform (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 625. To ask the Minister for Health regarding the implementation of new public service sick leave arrangements in the health services in 2014, the amount saved as a result of these measures; if the lost time rate was reduced as a result; if there has been a reduction in the average days lost per whole-time equivalent employee; the expected savings in 2015, in terms of money and time; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Carer's Allowance Payments (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 626. To ask the Minister for Health the numbers of persons in receipt of a carer's allowance; the number of these persons who are in receipt of a general practitioner card; the additional entitlements that a carer may be able to receive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28830/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 792. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of qualified teachers on panels for both primary and secondary schools; the number of teachers graduating this year who have no post served in September 2015; the number of teachers each year since 2011 that her Department has taken on; on the basis of demographics for the next three years, the number of teachers that will be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 805. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of funding provided to schools in north Dublin for capital works since March 2011; if she will provide details of what the funding was for; details of when construction was completed; or when it is forecast to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28918/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 806. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to the announcement of over 600 new special needs assistant posts, if she will provide details of the number that will be provided in the Fingal area of north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28920/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 935. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the economic importance of the Ringaskiddy area, and recent approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Port of Cork to relocate its operations to Ringaskiddy, subject to improvements to the road network, if he will prioritise the upgrading of the N28 in the Government’s capital plan; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (14 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 938. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form, the Sports Capital Grants awarded to organisations in North Dublin since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28919/15]

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that Deputy McGrath will accept the Government amendment.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: We are united in our aim on this issue. The banks must work with people. This is about people's lives, their dignity and their families. I hope the banks will work with people.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Deputy McGrath on introducing this Bill and I welcome the debate. The issue is one of contention and emotion because it relates to the ability of people to pay and, predominantly, to their family home. In terms of having a healthy, functioning banking system, and mindful of the fact that we are now seeing banks return to profitability, they have a duty to engage with customers,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 174. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of money that has been spent by the Health Service Executive in refunding persons in accordance with the cross-border health care directive in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27885/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 175. To ask the Minister for Health if funding for procedures under the cross-border health care directive is sourced from the overall annual budget allocated to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27886/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 176. To ask the Minister for Health how money is found to fund procedures under the cross-border health care directive when money for similar procedures here can be restricted due to funding restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (8 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the allocation of special needs assistants to a school (details supplied) in County Cork for the coming school year; if she will explain any changes in the number of special needs assistants allocated; the options available for reviewing the allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27884/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (7 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 231. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on a matter (details) before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal; the reason for the delay in dealing with the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27143/15]