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Select Committee on Social Protection: Message to Dáil (28 Nov 2019)

John Curran: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ended 31 December 2019: Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: The Minister of State indicated there were 10,300 people in receipt of methadone treatment, approximately 6,000 of whom have been on treatment for more than five years, 4,000 for more than ten years and 1,400 for more than 20 years, so some people have been on treatment for an extended period. The pathways to progression are not always very clear. I have met many people who have been on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: I acknowledge that a review is necessary, particularly in terms of the changing environment. I indicated my concerns for the individuals but I also have a general concern with the amount of methadone. I want to put the following point very clearly on the record because we sometimes do not recognise it. The last full year for which we have figures from the drug-related deaths index is 2016....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 45. To ask the Minister for Health if the methadone treatment protocols will be reviewed, in particular the length of time persons are on methadone treatment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48841/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: The Minister will be aware that more than 10,000 people are currently on methadone treatment, many of them for extended periods. Will the Minister advise the House when methadone treatment protocols were last reviewed, especially for individuals who have been on methadone treatment for a long time? What are their care and progression plans? How frequently are individuals offered those care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 93. To ask the Minister for Health the cause of the delay in the provision of the Rowlagh primary healthcare centre in north Clondalkin which was first announced in 2012; the timeline for the completion of the project which was granted planning permission in July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48840/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 340. To ask the Minister for Health the number of measles cases in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49093/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 341. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce similar legislation relating to the promotion of unhealthy, sugary and junk foods to children in view of the new advertising laws which came into effect recently regarding the promotion of alcohol in the proximity of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49094/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of a primary healthcare centre in Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49096/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 343. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that will be allocated to the HSE to commence a targeted national campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drug use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49097/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 431. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the various cycle network plans being implemented in major cities; the funding being allocated to the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49095/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 504. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are targets in place to increase the use of timber in the construction of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 522. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units purchased by each local authority, excluding Part V, to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49098/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 523. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of local authority housing units completed by each local authority to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49099/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (26 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 524. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units acquired by each local authority under Part V to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49100/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated and drawndown to date on the M50 enhancing motorway operation services project; the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48179/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date to legislate for the use of e-scooters in view of the fact that the public consultation period for the use of e-scooters has closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48178/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Powers (21 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional detection and support facilities made available to the Revenue Commissioners in view of the increased detection of illegal drugs being sent through the postal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48355/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take action to ensure a school building project (details supplied) which is at stage 2b progresses as quickly as possible; if the project will proceed to construction as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48451/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (21 Nov 2019)

John Curran: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 2,200 seizures of illegal drugs made by the Revenue Commissioners officials going through the postal service that have resulted in follow-up operations by An Garda Síochána; the number of persons charged with offences as a result of the operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....