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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 393. To ask the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists employed in the public health system in County Sligo; if there are any vacancies for occupational therapists in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5544/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 433. To ask the Minister for Health when works are due to commence on the new extension to a building (details supplied) in County Sligo; the proposed completion date of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5713/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 434. To ask the Minister for Health when works are due to commence on the new acute mental health building at Sligo University Hospital; the proposed completion date of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5714/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the associated costs to his Department in terms of landscaping for locations (details supplied), for each of the years from 2013 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5985/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 609. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to ensure that unlawful discrimination is not being undertaken or facilitated at Irish airports through the application of President Trump's policy in preclearance areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5846/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures the Government is taking to ensure that international refugee law is not subverted through the application of President Trump's policy in preclearance areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5847/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the mechanisms in place to ensure Ireland’s obligations under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Convention on Human Rights and other applicable international law are fully complied with in preclearance areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5848/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 612. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedures for withdrawal from the preclearance agreement and basis upon which withdrawal would be contemplated by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5849/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 632. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the body or agency under the aegis of his Department which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here. [5563/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (7 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 633. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated by his Department in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5565/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 75. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be any increase in the number of home help hours provided in 2017 in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4686/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 127. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a catheterisation laboratory at Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4253/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I wish to add something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: It is. I raised it in private session. I was of the same opinion as Deputy Bríd Smith. It was debated in the Dáil on 27 October. The Bill was voted down. The Government withdrew its amendment and the Bill was voted down. My understanding was that fracking was not on the agenda any more. It is unfortunate------

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I take the Chairman's point as well-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I am in the same position as Deputy Kenny. I thank the Chairman for allowing me-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Policy Issues arising from the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and the EPA report on Hydraulic Fracturing: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: -----to contribute to the meeting. I am not a member of the committee. As somebody who comes from the north west of Ireland, I have a significant interest in this matter. I visited sites in America where shale gas was extracted. This is not a new industry; it has been going on for the past 20, 25 or 30 years. Some of the sites I attended are environmental disasters, quite honestly. I...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: I wish to raise the issue of promised legislation to deal with insurance companies that are ripping off the people at this point in time. I have been contacted by a number of constituents. One lady who has a ten year old car had it tested under the NCT procedure. She was told by the insurance company that she would have to take it to the main dealer to get it certified as being roadworthy....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will implement a tax break or part exemption from taxation in respect of the reimbursement of expenses for employees who have to travel from their home to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4060/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (31 Jan 2017)

Eamon Scanlon: 621. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an oral hearing in the case of a person (details supplied) is due to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3789/17]