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White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The White Paper is utterly unconvincing. It is a White Paper in name only and perhaps by virtue of the fact that it is printed on white paper. That is all that makes it a White Paper. A White Paper is supposed to be preceded by a Green Paper which sets out the broad thrust of an approach to a particular issue. A White Paper is intended to fill in the detail of the approach at a later...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 180. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to introduce a standing charge for water usage irrespective of the amount of water used by that household. [18466/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 181. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate the average charge that can be expected per household for water charges; the average allowance that will apply; and the way the allowance system will operate. [18500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 194. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will seek a report from An Garda Síochána in respect of the enforceability of road traffic legislation or any other legislation in respect of quad bikes which are driven dangerously on private land by children and persons without a licence and causing serious noise pollution to nearby residents; if he will seek an explanation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (16 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the system or protocols that are in place where a water leak arises from the installation of a water meter by contractors for Irish Water; if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays in having such leaks repaired due to delays in deciding who from Irish Water, the local authority or the home owner is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters (10 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in clarifying the commitment to provide the first-fix-free in the case of leaks from water pipes on private property following the installation of water meters; and if he will now provide clear guidance to Irish Water in this regard, in order that such leaks can be dealt with speedily by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the current actual interest rate applied to applicants for the medical card who are over 70 [17172/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Deferrals (9 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the 4% interest placed on deferred local property tax charges; if he considered means-testing the addition of this interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16913/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (9 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 47. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will contact a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding their local property tax payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16948/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 570. To ask the Minister for Health his estimate of the number and proportion of over 70s who stand to lose a GP visit card in 2014; his estimate of the number and proportion of over 70s who stand to lose a medical card in 2014 [16004/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 636. To ask the Minister for Health the timescale which he is working to for the abolition of the Health Service Executive; the agencies, existing and proposed, which will take over each of the functions of the HSE; the legislation that will be required for the establishment of those agencies; and the timescale in each case. [16447/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 667. To ask the Minister for Health if it is still policy that a medical card-GP visit card holder who genuinely engages with a review will not have their eligibility withdrawn before that review is complete; and the reason in some cases this policy is not being adhered to. [16655/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 721. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will respond to research (details supplied) and in particular to the allegation that road safety advice on stopping distances is not supported by evidence and is inadequate. [16507/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 722. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way advice on stopping distances as contained in much road safety documentation has been determined; the publications or research relied upon to determine minimum stopping distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16508/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 736. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that plans for Metro North are not abandoned in view of the new bus rapid transit proposals, in view of the importance of Metro North for the future of the Swords area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16703/14]

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The housing situation has become particularly acute in the Dublin area in the past 18 months. In previous years, those who experienced the greatest difficulties in finding accommodation would mainly have been single or separated people or those with addiction problems. In my constituency - I believe this to be the position across the entire greater Dublin area - there has been a noticeable...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: All talk and no action.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: Does Deputy Kehoe know anything at all?

Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The Deputy is displaying his ignorance.

Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister knows it is a numbers game.