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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged payment for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54626/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Numbers (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current staffing complement in the disadvantaged area scheme office; and if there is any plans to add additional staff to assist processing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54741/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health if medical cards will be provided to mature students who are over the age of 25 years and return to education and have no source of income. [54636/12]

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I had almost finished and was saying the agency would advise the Government on policy areas.

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: One does not need to wait for oil to start flowing for the money to start flowing as in itself, exploration is a major industry that offers a massive spin-off to local communities. For example, airports, seaports - as were mentioned - and local hotels could benefit greatly from such exploration. Now is the time to be proactive in this regard and to put in place a one-stop shop for the...

Topical Issues Debate: Gas and Oil Exploration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this matter. I call on the Government to consider establishing a State body to co-ordinate and develop the oil industry. I am anxious to see a proactive State effort to ensure the Irish people will derive the greatest possible benefit from our oil reserves. Recent significant oil-related developments off the Cork and Kerry coasts signal major...

Other Questions: EU Directives (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revisit the issue of restrictions on slurry spreading times, taking account of the implementation method in other jurisdictions, with a view to easing the difficulties that the current calendar based system is causing for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54409/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for derogation 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53717/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2012 agri environment option scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54210/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated time the DAS Appeals Committee will take considering individual appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health if additional audiology services detailed in response to Health Forum motion (details supplied) have been implemented in County Kerry [54289/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health when a hearing aid will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54292/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54496/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date for this project; if he will ensure that the project continues to be a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (29 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the proposals for the new commonage framework in view of the adverse affect it will have on County Kerry farmers. [53399/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will seek an extension of VAT reduction to the small pub trade in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53204/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Nov 2012)

Brendan Griffin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the expansion of VAT reduction to the small pub trade, in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53097/12]