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Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 435: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the continuing delay in establishing an ambulance base in the Mulranny, Achill and Ballycroy areas of Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the dangerous situation whereby the health of persons residing in these areas is at a serious risk due to the unacceptable time lapse that exists between when an...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 441: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the DHSSPS advice in its report on the costs and benefits associated with the introduction of a dedicated HEMS service that its priority at present is the need for further investment to improve the ground ambulance service, when the people of Achill, Mulranny and Ballycroy, County Mayo, will see the...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 436: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the short-listing, fee negotiations, interviews and completion date are available for the BreastCheck extension; the discussions which have taken place regarding staffing requirements; the date the women of the west can expect this service to commence in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2153/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 437: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the long-awaited care for the elderly home in Ballinrobe, County Mayo; her views on whether this is an essential service which has been promised to the area for more than 20 years; her further views on whether, owing to the huge catchment area this home will service, it will alleviate pressure on both the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 438: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans in relation to the Hanly report; if same will be implemented; if same will be withdrawn; the reason for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2155/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 439: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a second child psychiatrist will be appointed to the Health Service Executive western area; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a two-year waiting list for this service in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2156/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a right for childminders to link a new scheme to PRSI and to enable these childminders to avail of the scheme which will entitle them to make voluntary social insurance contributions and following budget 2006 can avail of a tax allowance of €10,000; his views on whether this step is necessary; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 728: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was not allowed the weekly ceiling rate of €600 for a redundancy payment, which came into effect on 1 January 2005 in accordance with relevant statutory provisions, and was only allowed the old rate of €507.90; his views on whether this was an unfair assessment of...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 766: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the Disability Act which claims to protect and develop services for people with disabilities; if he is aware that it is unsatisfactory that the most vital and basic services are being delivered by community employment scheme participants; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the use of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 817: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will extend free travel to older Irish emigrants, at the very least to Irish pensioners living in the UK, when they return here on their holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2138/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Transport the situation regarding freight services in Ballina, County Mayo which were cancelled in the middle of 2005 and were supposed to re-start under new management in August 2005 and then in December 2005; his views on whether this is an essential service in view of the fact that his Department has not provided the essential roads infrastructure in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 923: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding will be awarded to case number 96426 (details supplied) to enable this group to supply a meals on wheels service to persons in need in their community; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that same was applied for in May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1605/06]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 941: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if bogland at Kilbride, County Sligo is under the ownership of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40330/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 1143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of times he has been contacted directly by a person (details supplied) in connection with Garda activity relating to the Corrib gas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1449/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 1144: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the taxpayer here of the ongoing Garda operations in the Rossport-Ballinaboy area in north Mayo; his views on whether the high level of Garda activity is a waste of Garda time and manpower; if Garda resources will not be better employed elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1451/06]

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: A 24 year old girl, Fiona Gallagher, is in Mayo General Hospital in status epilepticus for the past six days.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Dr. Lavin, the consultant in Mayo General Hospital and Dr. Hennessy, the neurologist in Mayo General Hospital wish her to be in UCHD because she has already lost power due to lack of oxygen to her brain. She cannot be treated adequately in Mayo General Hospital. She has been waiting for the past six days.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Is there anything in legislation to ensure the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste or somebody in the Government takes some responsibility for this girl who urgently needs this treatment which is not there for her?

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: It is simple arithmetic. If one does not provide enough beds for emergencies people will not be guaranteed operations.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Jerry Cowley: She cannot have that treatment because there is no bed for her in the neurology unit in UCHD. It is a total disgrace. How can this go on? Can somebody take responsibility for this girl?