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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners insist on receiving a personal public service number for a deceased foreigner who is leaving a legacy to an Irish resident; and if he will ensure that the process for paying tax on such a legacy is simplified. [38716/15]

Travellers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: It is a tragedy this motion is before us. Like other speakers, I begin by expressing my sympathy with the Lynch, Gilbert and Connors families over the appalling tragedy in Carrickmines last month. There is no question there is absolute truth in the figures mentioned by Deputy Pringle in terms of life expectancy, to just take that one very blatant and obvious example of how the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will clearly outline the process for getting a personal public service number on her Department's website. [37330/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why the system of acquiring personal public service numbers for non-Irish citizens was changed recently, whereby such persons now have to pre-arrange an interview online; and the reason this change was not indicated beforehand on her Department's website. [38300/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 286. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason it is necessary to get a personal public service number for a deceased foreigner who is leaving a legacy to an Irish relative; and if he will ensure that the process for getting such a legacy is simplified. [37331/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 371. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action he will take to tackle the problem of zero hour contracts. [38302/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 528. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that persons visiting the Garda Síochána National Immigration Bureau offices receive information in the location of the processes involved, in terms of both getting work and getting a personal public service number. [37332/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 599. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the conditions under which a Kosovan national living in Germany may come to live here, in order to become a carer for a disabled Irish person. [38303/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 628. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding the mother and baby homes commission of investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37790/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources given that the quantity of bioenergy on the planet is inherently limited, the steps he has taken to ensure that energy planning for transition to a low-carbon society does not assume the unlimited availability of bioenergy. [37707/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policies he has in place, or is considering putting in place, to ensure bioenergy use is sustainable, both qualitatively and quantitatively. [37708/15]

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: I thank Mr. O'Brien and his officials for attending. I wish to make two or three points. In April, Mr. O'Brien outlined his serious concerns regarding the operation of St. Vincent's University Hospital. Is he in a position to comment on whether those concerns have been addressed or is this an ongoing issue?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: When is the report expected to be completed?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: When will the report be published?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: The public will, I am sure, be interested in its findings. Is Mr. O'Brien in a position to comment on whether the HSE is investigating any other section 38 agencies?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: Is Mr. O'Brien in a position to say whether he is satisfied with the overall compliance of section 38 agencies in terms of public sector pay policy?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: Does the phrase "substantial change" mean that these agencies are moving towards lining up with public pay policy?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: What does "red-circling" mean?

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: Presumably, that is because of legal obligations.

Public Accounts Committee: Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines (22 Oct 2015)

Robert Dowds: On the issue of payment to suppliers of drugs, I note from the report that there was an increase in spend from €315 million to €468 million between 2013 and 2014. Can the HSE explain that? In replying to me, can the deputation refer to the progress of the HSE in terms of trying to reduce the spend on drugs? It is also a Government aim to reduce the spend on drugs, given that...