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Topical Issue Debate: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: Even in the worst days of the recession, we managed to retain the existing income limits in 2011 and 2012 and it is difficult to understand how three Ministers in the Department could allow two substantial cuts to take place. That was disgraceful at a time they were talking about improving access to medical services, especially for people with medical needs. The Minister of State referred...

Topical Issue Debate: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to address this topic. Apart from housing, the loss of medical cards for those over 70 years is the main issue that I am dealing with in my office at the moment. I imagine this is probably the case for most other Deputies as well. I need not remind the Minister of State that following the elections in May the loss of medical cards was...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 48. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the anomaly whereby parents of 18 year olds who are in full-time secondary education cannot claim child benefit and the enormous pressure this brings among poorer families in the retention of such students in education. [37227/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud Data (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the savings that have so far been achieved from the introduction of section 13 and section 14 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act, 2014; and when these sections of the Act were commenced. [37396/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners that pay the higher rate of the universal social charge. [37339/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners that pay the lower rate of the universal social charge. [37340/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners who are exempt from the universal social charge. [37341/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 105. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37265/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 122. To ask the Minister for Health the specific legislative basis on which a medical card may be withdrawn by the Health Service Executive in advance of the expiry date shown on the card when the person's income and medical circumstances have not changed, but where changes have been made in eligibility criteria. [37343/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 123. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was granted for only one year in respect of a person over 70 years (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [37344/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 125. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s decision to increase the annual retention fee; if he will intervene in view of the significant financial pressure many in the nursing profession are under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37347/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reaffirm Ireland's commitment to reaching the targeted 0.7% of GNP for oversees development aid by 2014; the measures his Department is taking to ensure this is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments Data (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school pupils at present; the number of these that are 18 years or over or will be 18 years or over by the end of their final year. [37228/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 180. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the contact Irish Water has had with the Data Protection Commissioner; the way Irish Water posted its data protection notice on its website without first clearing this with the Data Protection Commissioner; and if he will ensure that a compliant data protection notice is posted well in advance of the closing date for the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 187. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the methodology that is being applied to arrive at the assessed basis upon which unmetered homes are to be charged for water; if he will publish the research or any other documents relating to this methodology. [37393/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 189. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when it is proposed to remove the cap on charges that will apply to metered homes following the introduction of water charges. [37395/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 188. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when it is proposed to decide upon the list of medical conditions that will receive extra allowances for water usage; and the basis on which persons with such conditions will be charged for water in the interim. [37394/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Sep 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 376. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the influenza vaccine rates for the years 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 claimed by general practitioners and pharmacists. [36730/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 398. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an electric wheelchair in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36850/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (30 Sep 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 399. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the treatment of prize bonds in the over 70s medical card assessment; if they are considered savings in view of the fact they generate no interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36851/14]