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Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 445. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address problems with overcrowding at Beaumont Hospital accident and emergency department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37109/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Proposed Legislation (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed admissions Bill (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36814/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 537. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration has been given to introducing a driver's education class to the secondary school curriculum, particularly to be taught in transition year, similar to classes offered in US high schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37118/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 571. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding non-disclosure of information to Irish Water (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36925/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 572. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on increasing the free domestic water allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36936/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 576. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on concerns regarding tampering with a water supply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36973/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 584. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the responsibility for paying a water tax bill falls on a landlord when the tenant defaults on payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37115/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 585. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding plans for the Dublin docklands strategic development zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37116/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 586. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the laws regarding succession of tenancy in council housing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37117/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 606. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update regarding the geo coding project; when he expects it to be operational and the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37032/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 615. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding sports grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (30 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 633. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the deferred members of the pension fund in Aer Lingus will be put under the protection of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37111/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Water Meters Installation (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am very concerned that Irish Water may not be fully complying with the EU Measuring Instruments Directive. I ask the Minister of State to confirm that the Department has checked and ensured that we are in full compliance. The aforementioned directive states that no tools should be needed in order to be able to read the meter but one needs a...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Meters Installation (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: I congratulate Deputy Farrell on his elevation to the Chair and wish him well in his new role. I am disappointed that the Minister, Deputy Kelly, is not available today. Obviously, it is not always possible for Ministers to be present when certain issues come up in their Departments. I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for the opportunity to bring my concerns regarding access to water...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: A mediation Bill has been promised to deal with disputes between neighbours on issues such as overgrowing trees blocking light and so forth. At the moment, people in such disputes must go through the civil courts process and the mediation Bill is intended to deal with such cases. Can the Tánaiste indicate the progress made on that legislation? I also wish to ask about the building...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Thank you, Acting Chairman, and congratulations on your elevation to the acting chair. I wish you well in the new role you have taken on.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: Like previous speakers I welcome the Bill, which will bring about a merger between the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority. Any merger which will result in efficiencies, improvements and shared services, in particular at a time when money is scarce – as the Minister of State is very well aware – is to be welcomed. I congratulate the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish VAT on standing charges for utility services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36206/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (25 Sep 2014)

Terence Flanagan: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a teaching position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36163/14]