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Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (3 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employees with a disability being supported by the wage subsidy scheme; if she is satisfied with the uptake of the scheme; the measures in place to alert employers to the scheme and to encourage greater participation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26370/08]

Services for People with Disabilities (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I sincerely congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment as I have not previously had the chance to do so in public. Located some 50 yards from where I live in Blackpool is the Cork Centre for Independent Living. The staff there work in appalling conditions. They use the most awful office facilities even though some have a severe disability and need motorised wheelchairs. However,...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Ombudsman: Defence Forces Ombudsman (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the fact that the number of complaints lodged with the Defence Forces Ombudsman had more than trebled in the past year and the particular increase in the number of complaints relating to non-selection for promotion; the steps being taken to address the issues identified in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Ombudsman: Defence Forces Ombudsman (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by the Defence Forces Ombudsman that she did not have sufficient resources to meet the increase in demand for her services; if the Ombudsman will be provided with additional staff and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26017/08]

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I congratulate the Fine Gael Party on introducing the motion and thank my colleague, Deputy Broughan, for affording me speaking time. Those working at sea are employed in one of the most regulated sectors but among the poorest working conditions in the world. Approximately 12,000 people work in the fishing industry in Ireland. This figure, which includes those who work at sea, on the...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate being allowed ask a further question. What needs to be emphasised is that the people in the harbour area need to have confidence in the process. Up to this point they have not and I hope this can change. We must ensure people are confident that this situation will be dealt with adequately, properly and speedily. I asked a question, which the Minister did not answer, related...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: A crèche too.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Interest in this debate is wider than those who have spoken. An entire harbour community is interested and I was pleased the Minister met the residents last night. However, this issue goes beyond them. Town commissioners in Monkstown, Passage West and Cobh, as well as Cork county and city councillors, ultimately will be obliged to oversee and be responsible for what happens on this site....

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Where are they and can Members have them? My information is they date back as far as 2003. The Minister must have known about an issue that has the potential to be so hazardous. It must have been one of the priority issues when he entered government. As a matter of urgency, he should meet the local authorities involved.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister should not be so sensitive.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Irish Steel had been there for 60 years.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Who carried out that report?

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputies should behave themselves.

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the applications to the farm improvement scheme submitted in the last ten days before closure of the scheme from 21 to 31 October 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25558/08]

Written Answers — Sheep Sector: Sheep Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce a table of sheep prices similar to that produced for beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25559/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will quantify financially and in terms of bed days lost, the cost arising from the delay in the transfer of patients with a nuero-disability in the Health Service Executive south area to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25368/08]

Written Answers — Health Action Plan: Health Action Plan (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the members of the committee who are drawing up the action plan for rehabilitation services; the professional credentials of the appointees; when they were appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25369/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of appropriately trained professionals employed in posts specifically designated for the rehabilitation of patients with a neuro-disability in the 15 to 65 year age group in the Health Service Executive south area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25371/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason support funding has been refused to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who requires care in a day service capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25839/08]