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Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: Every week in the media we hear reports of overcrowding and congestion in accident and emergency departments across the country. Last year alone, 1.3 million people attended accident and emergency departments, with only 330,000 requiring admission for further treatment. The accident and emergency department in University Hospital Galway is one of the busiest in the country, with more than...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fire Safety Regulations (28 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 185. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a copy of the current standards produced by the National Standards Authority of Ireland for fire detection and fire alarm systems in buildings and for emergency lighting will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14376/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 145. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of cases from his Department before the conciliation and arbitration scheme; the number of years these cases have been before the scheme for hearing, by number and by year; the reason these cases have not been heard; the timeframe for these cases to be heard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 147. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has made a submission to the Public Service Pay Commission on behalf of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13879/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Budgets (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 148. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount that was spent of the overall budget allocated to his Department in each of the years 2014 to 2017 for all aspects of the budget; the amount that was returned to the Exchequer; the amount that was carried forward to future years by year and category of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13880/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 230. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the works which have been completed on the Clare river flood relief scheme, encompassing, Claregalway, Carnmore, Lisheenavalla and Caherlea; the flood alleviation works outstanding in the area; when these works will be completed in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14069/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a new residential nursing care unit at Merlin Park Hospital; when a planning application will be lodged for a new facility; when construction of this new facility will commence; the number of long-stay patients that will be catered for in this unit; if there will be a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit at this facility; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 431. To ask the Minister for Health the average time from registration to discharge for all patients presenting at the accident and emergency department in University Hospital Galway; the average waiting time from registration to discharge for patients presenting with minor injuries at the department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14070/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (27 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 432. To ask the Minister for Health when changes to cap the financial contribution that can be applied on family farms under the fair deal nursing home scheme will be introduced following the passing of a motion in Dáil Éireann on 1 June 2017; the timeframe for the implementation of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14071/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Safety Regulations (21 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 330. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the standards for fire detection in rented accommodation as set out by the NSAI and referred to in section 10, "Fire Safety", in SI 17/2017 will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13062/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance when the policy regarding VRT refunds under the VRT export repayment scheme was changed (details supplied); the date this policy change was implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12603/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to prevent vandalism and anti-social behaviour in a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12918/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 279. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the Department or organisation that has responsibility for monitoring the effects of over-exposure to EMF radiation on schoolchildren from primary level upwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12919/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the primary school capitation grant will be restored to the 2008 level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12920/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the increasing levels of fundraising parents must engage in to facilitate the running of primary schools; his views on whether this is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12921/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 673. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons admitted to accident and emergency departments in each month in 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of the persons subsequently admitted to hospital as inpatients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12922/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 674. To ask the Minister for Health when the new hospital for County Galway will proceed to planning; when construction will commence; when the hospital will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12923/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 739. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payments to farmers will be expedited in line with the terms of GLAS in view of the fact that over 700 farmers in County Galway are awaiting for GLAS payments since October 2017 and in further view of the harsh weather and the effect on farm income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12602/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (20 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: 814. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of valid learner permits by first, second, third, fourth, fifth and over; the age breakdown for each of those categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/18]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Army Pensions (Revised) (8 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: I will be brief. The question is about pension payments and payments to the Defence Forces. At the end of last year we saw many protests about the pay and pensions of Defence Forces personnel. The Minister of State said in his opening statement that he is trying to get extra funding for that so I presume he is not satisfied that the pensions of retired Army personnel are adequate. Does he...