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Other Questions: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: This is a similar question. It is whether the people of Sligo can have confidence that the recorded crime statistics for the area are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area, whether all Garda stations in Sligo and Leitrim have access to the PULSE system and, if not, if the Tánaiste can provide details of the stations without access. It would also be remiss of me not...

Other Questions: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I know, but there is no question that the man's life is in danger. I ask the Minister to consider rescinding that deportation order until such time as this case can be investigated properly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 102. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in counties Sligo and Leitrim on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34730/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the programme for BreastCheck at Sligo University Hospital in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35008/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 621. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the changes to the nursing home support scheme in budget 2017, particularly in respect of farm assets; when the new measures are to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35191/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (15 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 705. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the likely cost associated with changes specifically for small retailers with regard to proposals in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015; if she engaged with small retailers on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35145/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I welcome the increase in the State pension, something for which Fianna Fáil fought and secured. A key commitment for us in our manifesto was to increase the old-age pension by €30 over five years, and we stipulated that in the confidence and supply arrangement. I also welcome the changes for the self-employed. Many...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I want to raise an issue on behalf of young farmers who were encouraged into farming, to get their green certs at a cost of €3,000 and who leased very expensive land on six year leases to qualify for what they thought were the entitlements that were going to be given to them. The scheme was opened in 2015 but even though it was supposed to be open again in 2016, that has not happened....

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: It is in the programme for Government.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (8 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 450. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the national reserve and young farmers scheme will be open again for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33735/16]

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I would have imagined that Red C, which was charged with the responsibility of appointing people to the Citizens' Assembly, would have selected at least two people from each county, with the rest being weighted in favour of the urban centres, but that has not happened. This is of particular concern in my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim because there is no representation on the Citizens'...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I ask the Taoiseach to address this situation. These people are entitled to a voice in the same way as people from Cork, Galway or wherever else.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I ask the Taoiseach to address this anomaly so that people from these areas have a voice at the Citizens' Assembly.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I cannot agree with that.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 344. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 18 October 2016, if he will clarify that mammography services will only be provided at Sligo University Hospital for two weeks during 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32838/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (2 Nov 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 435. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in relation to the proposed installation of traffic lights at the junction at main street in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, and the N16. [32759/16]

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016. The Bill seeks to provide for the prohibition of hydraulic fracking. This is particularly relevant on the day that the House approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement. I am pleased that the Government withdrew its amendment today. If the amendment had...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: Fianna Fáil supports the passage of this Bill to Committee Stage. The main purpose of the Bill is to give a basis to one of the core planning reform recommendations of the Mahon tribunal. The recommendation in question calls for the establishment of an independent planning regulator to oversee and assess decision-making and other processes in planning authorities. We are committed to...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: My colleague and Fianna Fáil spokesperson on agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue, raised the issue of slurry spreading yesterday morning. The Taoiseach said that individual cases could be looked at and facilitated, particularly in areas where conditions had been very severe. Yesterday, a memo was sent by the Department to all county councils in the country reminding them that the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Oct 2016)

Eamon Scanlon: 52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development to replace prefabs with permanent rooms; when they can expect a decision on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/16]