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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (5 Dec 2017)

Noel Grealish: 237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 21 November 2017, the steps being taken to have CCTV cameras erected on motorways in an effort to counter the activities of roaming criminal gangs preying on vulnerable persons and businesses in rural areas aside from the community based CCTV grant aid scheme which would not be...

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: Now that the Government has apparently survived its own health scare, perhaps it can turn its attention to the far more pressing matter of the health of the nation as a whole. There appears to be a lack of urgency in the Government's response to the Sláintecare report, produced by the cross-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare. The report, with its far-reaching recommendations...

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: My own local hospital, University Hospital Galway, UHG, which is the busiest in the country, is an example of the woes of the current health system, with its growing waiting lists and overcrowded emergency department. The situation has been made worse by the fact that leaking roofs over the operating theatres in Merlin Park Hospital have resulted in some procedures having to be carried out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: As I am speaking on Leaders' Questions I will have to leave early. I congratulate Deputy Cannon on his appointment as Minister of State. He referred in his speech to the delegation that recently visited two countries in Africa. I was part of the delegation to Malawi and Mozambique. I am sure Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan and the Chairman will elaborate more on that. The clerk travelled with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 192. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the ongoing backlog in the Probate Office is a factor in the number of vacant homes; the data in regard to the number of homes affected by the backlog; when the backlog will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50814/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the prescription patch Versatis, which was previously available under the medical card scheme for all persons prescribed this patch, is now only available under the medical card scheme for those being treated for shingles despite positive and essential results for other persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51167/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 290. To ask the Minister for Health the policy regarding surrogacy and the rights and entitlements of new parents via surrogacy to avail of social welfare and health services support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50813/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Leave (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 495. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the policy regarding maternity leave and adoptive leave for women who become mothers through surrogacy in cases in which the mother has their name listed on the birth certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50812/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties Data (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 537. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the number of vacant homes is related to the ongoing backlog in the Probate Office; the data in regard to the number of homes affected in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50815/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (29 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 543. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the income of an elderly person is taken into consideration when the discount under the tenant purchase scheme is being calculated in view of the fact that this person cannot purchase the house in their own right; the timeframe for when the report on the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be released; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (22 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at University Hospital Galway; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49568/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (22 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 166. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting cataract surgery at Sligo University Hospital; the length of time they have been waiting; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49569/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the community optometry project in County Sligo; if the project is operational; if it will be rolled out to other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49570/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Superannuation Schemes (21 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 170. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of both civil and public servants who retired and-or received their relevant Civil Service or public sector pension in 2015 and 2016; the number in both categories who were granted added years; the average salary for both categories on retirement; the estimated annual and long-term cost of these added...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 264. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to have CCTV cameras erected on motorways in an effort to counter the activities of roaming criminal gangs preying on vulnerable persons and businesses in rural areas, in addition to the community-based CCTV grant aid scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48786/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 158. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology services in County Galway (details supplied); the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48536/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (16 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 159. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting lists for ophthalmology services in County Galway; the expected timeframe for the service to return to normal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48537/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ferry Services (15 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 141. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the awarding of the ferry contract to service the Aran Islands from Rossaveal is delayed; the number of operators that responded to the tender by the closing date on 12 October 2017; when she expects to award the contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48431/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (15 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 176. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (15 Nov 2017)

Noel Grealish: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting list for child scoliosis surgery at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48433/17]