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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (19 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 275. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Cork County Council is in breach of housing policy by not advertising a recent housing allocation through the choice base letting scheme at a location (details supplied). [44453/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (18 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 152. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to put all measures in place to reinstate nine respite care beds at a community hospital (details supplied) without delay to ensure that those in need of respite care can avail of same; if his attention has been drawn to the effect this is having on those who were scheduled to take up respite care in view of the fact they have been offered an...

Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I will be brief. I will make one point regarding the motion. The first line should be amended. It states: "there is an attempt by agencies in the private sector and State bodies to encroach on the county boundaries". Academics should be included in that list. Members will be aware of where I am coming from with that comment with regard to some of the proposed changes in Cork city and...

Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: For example, Cobh is a major town in east Cork. I remember a colleague going on about how the only access to Cobh was by the Fota road, which is badly in need of an upgrade. Under the proposal to add Carrigtwohill, Cobh would become more isolated. It was an insult to the people of Great Island in east Cork. I hope the Minister of State will give serious consideration to the whole process....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I thank the Chairman. At the beginning, the question was asked as to how Repak got the job. I have been watching proceedings and I do not think this question has been answered, unless I missed the response while walking to the committee room. On what basis was Repak appointed as the organisation to run this operation? Another question the Chairman asked was how the rates were struck....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Would we also pay out a cheque, if Limerick went ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Would we also pay a cheque to the operators in Limerick, if it is to go ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I have a question for the EPA. Has it had the power to gain access to retailers' or wholesalers' premises up to now? Has the EPA been doing its job in the context of monitoring and checking if people are compliant in how they dispose of tyres? Was there monitoring in operation before this system came into play? What role did the EPA have up to now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Why do we need the EPA if Repak can do the job? Why do we need two governing bodies to supervise this operation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Can Repak not do that under the current legislation?

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: We were building motorways.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 287. To ask the Minister for Health if a request for a public health nurse to call to a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be facilitated. [43479/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 288. To ask the Minister for Health if respite care will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [43480/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [43531/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 311. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in County Cork on a waiting list for occupational therapy; the number awaiting occupational therapy services for up to 12, 24 and 36 months and over, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43564/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 364. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be called for specialised treatment without delay in view of the fact that they have now been waiting 18 months for an appointment. [43815/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if an admission date will be put in place for a person (details supplied) who is now waiting over three years for a medical procedure. [43818/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 382. To ask the Minister for Health if an admission date for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [43895/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 452. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is likely to miss its EU 2020 targets to reduce emissions; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this will have serious implications for Ireland's 2030 obligations with regard to EU emissions targets; if fines of up to €1.5 billion for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the possible route the M20 Cork to Limerick may take; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of the construction of the motorway via Mallow, Charleville and Buttevant for social, economic and environmental reasons; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the construction of this...