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Hospital Services (30 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: With the closure of an additional 12 beds in Ballina together with the closure of 60 beds that has previously been announced, a total of 72 beds will be closed in homes and community care facilities in County Mayo. I do not know whether the Minister of State fully understands the geography of the county, which is the third largest in the State. The facilities are arranged in a way to...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: The result of the recent referendum on judicial pay was overwhelming but we should be clear on the nature of that message. The people sought for remuneration levels in the Judiciary to be reduced in accordance with those in the public service. However, they want and remain in favour of an independent Judiciary. I caught the end of Deputy Ross's remarks. He left the matter hanging. It is...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: That is welcome. It would make non-binding recommendations on the request. Decisions would not be binding because it is important that checks and balances are kept and the Judiciary cannot and should not get involved in a discussion with the Executive on its remuneration. If the Government chooses to ignore those recommendations it must set out the reasons why to a parliamentary committee...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current student-teacher ratio in primary schools; and if this number will be increased in budget 2011. [37380/11]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the live register figures for each social welfare exchange in County Donegal. [37439/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the progress of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [37005/11]

Written Answers — Gambling Regulations: Gambling Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans regarding the regulation of gambling events, including all forms of card games, in licensed premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the final documentation and application fee has been received by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the current status of the application. [37440/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive their area based payments. [37075/11]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo. [37272/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that all farmers with commonage lands who are leaving the REP scheme programme will be eligible for continued full payments under the single farm payment scheme for their commonage lands. [37437/11]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made since the employment development task force was established in Killybegs, County Donegal, on 3 June 2011; the number of new jobs that have been created in Killybegs since that date; and if he will provide details of each new job created. [37438/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Health when an over 70s medical card review will be processed; and when the card will be re-activated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [36945/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for St. Joseph's Hospital, Ballina, County Mayo; the number of beds that will be open during 2012; his plans for recruitment in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37736/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an ill health retirement payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [36675/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (24 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason grant assistance has been refused in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [36747/11]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the review of decentralisation projects that have been selected for review; when a final decision will be made on their progress and specifically on the review process involving the proposed Charlestown, County Mayo, location. [36803/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grant assistance towards fodder will be given in the case of a farmer's herd infected with tuberculosis, TB. [36740/11]

Commercial Rates: Motion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: I thank my colleague Deputy Niall Collins for giving us the opportunity to address this unequal system of taxation. Everybody in the House agrees the current rates model is exactly that. The business community, in particular the small and medium enterprise sector, is paying the burden of local government while many of those who benefit from its services are not currently making any...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the Bill and share Deputy Buttimer's concerns about the rush involved. However, I welcome the fact that the Minister is committed to introducing a much wider road transport Bill next year. I will address a few matters concerning that later. Given the importance of trade and the transportation of goods across Europe towards making that trading area work, it is surprising that we...