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Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if funding or grant opportunities are available to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to enable them to continue their studies in a third level institution. [23544/11]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he must take to designate Lough Ree as a special protection area for wild birds; the way this designation might impact on residents living near the lake and also on flood relief maintenance. [23512/11]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the universal service obligation of An Post; the length of time for which this obligation will apply; and his views on the importance of An Post as a postal operator. [23526/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a procedure in place for public representatives to contact the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland on behalf of grant applicants with a view to requesting information and application updates. [23527/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Development: Tourism Development (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will examine the possibility of developing the transmitting centre at Moydrum, Athlone, County Westmeath, which houses an original Marconi transmitter from 1932, into a technological and communication tourist location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23528/11]

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views regarding jobs at the Eircom call centre in Athlone; if consolidation plans are being made for Athlone call centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 574: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will comment on the difficulty facing businesses in paying rates; if any changes to the way rates are calculated will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23510/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 575: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a procedure in place for local councils to reclaim money spent on demolishing and restoring ghost estates in their respective areas; and the further procedure to ascertain who owns and is responsible for each development. [23514/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 576: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the replacement of water mains at Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath is due to commence; when the further 12 km of water mains repairs will take place in Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23515/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 577: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the process of discharging raw sewerage into the River Shannon at eight locations in Athlone, County Westmeath, during times of heavy rainfall; and if an alternative method of dealing with sewerage will be used. [23516/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of garda stations that are operating in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number of staff at each station and the opening hours of each station [23523/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 658: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding plans for an extension and refurbishment of Athlone Garda station, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23525/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 767: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on proposals from the EU Commission to introduce EU flat payments by 2019; and his further views on proposals to distribute the single farm payment on a uniform per hectare basis within a region. [23511/11]

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 768: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on recent centralised movement monitoring system, CMMS, data showing the reduction of 177,000 cattle in the country; his further views on the tight nature of finished cattle supplies at present; and the impact that this is having on prices for farmers. [23519/11]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 769: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposals by a proposal by the Irish Grassland Association for farmers to consider re-seeding as a practice; and his further views on the economic benefits this may bring to the farming community. [23522/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the 1,000 REP four scheme farmers, who have not yet received their payment of 2010, will expect to be paid; when the 2,000 REP four scheme farmers who are awaiting a final 25% will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23524/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 924: To ask the Minister for Health the overall budget allocation for Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath, in 2011; and if he will provide a breakdown of this allocation. [23513/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 925: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding of MiDoc services in the midlands; his plans to reorganise services and expand services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23517/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 926: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the implications for Saint Vincent's Hospital, Athlone, County Westmeath in view of the fact that a residential unit is to be built at Saint Mary's Care and Rehab Unit, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23518/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Nicky McFadden: Question 927: To ask the Minister for Health the list of the acute psychiatric services available for young persons in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23530/11]