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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: My suggestion is that in the same fashion that the post office facilitates the issuing of passports, it could be done for driving licences. That would give more business to post offices. I ask that the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Seán Canney, could come before the Seanad to speak to the issue of flood defences and particularly the minor...

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: Many contributions have been made. We are looking at a multifaceted approach and there are just a couple of points I would like to make. My first point is around the issue of local authorities. We would expect that the local authorities provide all possible incentives to development, both residential and commercial. There is a need for that. However, I understand that in 2013, when Phil...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: I join with all the words of congratulations to the Cathaoirleach, commiserate with my Mayo colleague, Senator Rose Conway-Walsh, and congratulate Senator Jerry Buttimer. I look forward to working with Senator Buttimer, who will make a very fine Leader. I understand the Cathaoirleach holds the distinction of having spoken for 28 hours on a piece of legislation, the Harbours (Amendment)...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: That topic is close to my heart. I wish the Cathaoirleach, his partner and his family well. I hope it will be a very enjoyable tenure for him and I know he will do a very fine job.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 69. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the review of the emergency department at Mayo General Hospital; when the recommendations will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3889/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 86. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he it taking to address the issue of patients on trolleys at Mayo General Hospital, including the capacity problem that sees the emergency department at the hospital dealing with 36,000 patients as opposed to 20,000 patients, for which it was designed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3890/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who receives a payment under the illness benefit scheme receives an additional payment for a dependent child. [4022/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of mobile testing laboratories for on-the-spot analysis of contaminated fuel the Revenue Commissioners have commissioned, including the purchase cost per laboratory; when they were commissioned and became operational and where they have been used for the analysis of samples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4046/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 170. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 16 June 2015 regarding the use of mobile equipment for on-the-spot analysis of fuel samples, what does the analysis by this equipment detect and are the tests carried out on the roadside, in forecourts, or in controlled environments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4047/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of tests the Revenue Commissioners carried out for contaminated fuel using mobile testing laboratories; the locations where these tests have been carried out; the outcome of each test; the number of prosecutions made or pending as a result of tests made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4048/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 388. To ask the Minister for Health why an application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo under the fair deal scheme was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4345/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 461. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her short-term and medium-term plans for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4031/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 514. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the domestic pay-by-weight waste management charges scheduled for introduction in July 2016 that will be imposed on commercial waste customers as of the same date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4051/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (2 Feb 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 515. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the consultation process being undertaken in the development of the charging mechanisms which will be introduced for commercial waste collections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4053/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (28 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of an application for repayment of excise duty on fuel used in motor vehicles, for the transport of drivers with disabilities by a person (details supplied) including if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3481/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: There is one brief point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: I have asked the question already. I have encountered several cases in which Mayo County Council has not taken an estate in charge. If CCTV is used and problems are found with water pipes or surface water drains and there is no money available, either by way of a bond or a deposit, who will foot the bill to finalise the estate in order that it can be taken in charge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: That is most welcome. The local authorities need to be pressed to utilise their powers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: The local authorities have had these powers for a number of days.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Michelle Mulherin: We are open and transparent, a Chathaoirligh.