Written answers

Thursday, 12 January 2012

  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
    • Cycle Facilities
      Question 14: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a strategy for the promotion of cycling as a mode of transport and to develop safer more accessible...
    • Public Transport
      Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of service reductions in public transport services provided by CIÉ for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to support tourism in the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/12]
    • Road Safety
      Question 18: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the number of road fatalities in 2011 on a county basis will be available; and his priorities to further...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in developing new routes and additional capacity to airports here; the estimated impact that this will have on...
    • Olympic Games
      Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure the Olympic torch passes through Ireland in the run up to the London Olympics in 2012; and if...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 21: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on The Gathering 2013 project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1356/12]
    • Road Safety
      Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of his stated intention to reduce funding for local and regional roads in Budget 2012, the details of any safety audit...
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the number of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2011; and his targets for 2012. [1339/12]
    • Public Transport
      Question 26: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of State-owned or contracted public transport vehicles which are wheelchair accessible; and his plans to ensure...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will open a new round of applications for the capital sports grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Public Transport
      Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been allocated to Bus Éireann for its 2012 public service obligation provision; if he will outline the PSO...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate funding for the grants to support sport in disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Sport and Recreational Development
      Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role he sees for sport in the promotion of the national image in 2012; the way he intends to ensure that role is realised;...
    • Road Network
      Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that was raised by e-flow from Irish road users since its founding; the amount of this that was raised from...
    • Capital Expenditure
      Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his reaction to recent reports of criticism from the European Commission over the front loading of capital spending cuts in...
    • Road Network
      Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that State owned public transport companies paid in road tolls in the years 2007 to date in 2012. [1576/12]
    • Tourism Revenue
      Question 37: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funds that have been made available for tourism capital projects over the coming years; if he will provide details of funds...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to date in securing properties under the control of the National Assets Management Agency that...
    • Aviation Sector
      Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timeframe for when there will be a proper aviation policy put forward to ensure that we have joined up...
    • Official Engagements
      Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with his ministerial counterpart in the Stormont Assembly and other interested parties to discuss a plan for the...
    • Telecommunications Services
      Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the provision of free wifi on public transport networks. [1577/12]
    • Sports Funding
      Question 45: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the capital sports funding figure for 2012 will be announced; the amount of money that will be available and the criteria...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to maximise the tourist dividend form the [i]Titanic[/i] anniversary in 2012; the budget available to promote the...
    • Public Transport
      Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he made a poverty impact assessment on the recent fare increases in Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the tourists visiting the west Cork region during 2011; the major attractions that...
    • Olympic Games
      Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work of the high level co-ordinating group which is identifying opportunities that might...
    • Road Network
      Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding being provided by the State for the A5 Dublin to Derry road and progress in its construction....
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure a viable and sustainable bed and breakfast sector here; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Public Transport
      Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the effect of cuts to Dublin Bus; the way that this is affecting services throughout the city; and his plans to...
    • Industrial Disputes
      Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take in the current dispute between a company (details supplied) and its permanent workforce in Dún Laoghaire...
    • Parking Regulations
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his intentions with regard to the regulation of clamping; and his plans in this area. [1495/12]
    • Cycle Facilities
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a public bike scheme will be operational in County Galway by summer 2012; if a decision was made to roll out such a scheme...
    • Departmental Strategy Statements
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate the extent to which the specific targets identified in his Department's statement of strategy have been met;...
    • Road Network
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the proposed dual carriageway from Adare to Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, and of the Adare bypass; and if...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy regarding tourism marketing for the west of Ireland, including Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Air Services
      Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the minority stake the State still holds in Aer Lingus. [1538/12]
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 68: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the report published recently by the Dublin City Business Association on tourism in Dublin entitled Rejuvenating...
    • Public Transport
      Question 69: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of recent and planned increases in public transport fares in the 2011-2013 period; and his view...
    • Taxi Regulations
      Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to introduce a requirement for taxi licence holders to have an acceptable knowledge of the roads of an area in...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the developments in outdoor tourism including off-road biking tourism; his views on the work...
    • Road Network
      Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail any commitments he has made regarding the A5-N2 road project. [1779/12]
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    • Diplomatic Representation
      Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is correct that the closure of the Vatican embassy and others will now not save €1.2 million and may in fact...
  • Department of Finance
    • Disabled Drivers
      Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria upon which a primary medical certificate may be awarded, and in specific, if there is any mechanism under which chronic illnesses, which...
    • State Property
      Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if all Government offices in County Kerry will be retained; if current staffing levels will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Tax Collection
      Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the letter from the Revenue Commissioners regarding the Department of Social Protection weekly pension was not, as reported,...
    • Tax Clearance Certificates
      Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a tax clearance certificate in respect of a company (details supplied). [1760/12]
    • Tax Code
      Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance when the living alone allowance became taxable for persons on the widow's contributory pension and the old age contributory pension; and if he will...
    • Bond Markets
      Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects Ireland to return to the international sovereign debt markets; and the latest date, based on current projections, by which Ireland...
    • Banks Recapitalisation
      Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance when the 2012 stress tests of Irish banks will be carried out; the arrangements that will apply to the appointment of consultants to work on the...
    • Tax Code
      Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent it is expected that the income of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is likely to be affected by the recent decision of the...
    • Tax Collection
      Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is exempt from the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Tax Code
      Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of forms IT 38 filed with the Revenue Commissioners from 2001 to 2011. [1845/12]
    • Tax Audits
      Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of IT 4, IT 32, IT 38 and CA 24 forms examined by staff of the Revenue Commissioners with a view to carrying out an audit; the number of...
    • Tax Code
      Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of deceased in the State in each of the years 2005 to 2010 for whom no CAT return of any type was received. [1851/12]
    • Tax Yield
      Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will publish his Department's methodology in calculating the expected yield tax profile for capital acquisitions tax for 2011 and 2012. [1855/12]
  • Department of Education and Skills
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale behind the exclusion of persons in receipt of the disability allowance from labour activation and further education...
    • Languages Programme
      Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of non-national pupils in primary schools over the past five years; the number at the present time needing English tuition;...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason no special needs assistants have been assigned for this school year for children with behavioural needs; the number of SNA...
    • Home Tuition Scheme
      Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the annual cost of providing home tuition to students at both primary and secondary level; if he will give a breakdown of the figures...
    • Schools Amalgamation
      Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria he will use for the amalgamation of small schools and the amount of money he expects to save by the amalgamation; if these...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give details of plans he has announced for the building of a second level school at his Department's site at Kingswood...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to instances in which schools are limiting the attendance of children with special educational needs on...
    • School Accommodation
      Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide for more post-primary school places in Droichead Nua, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 116: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received an application for a new school building from a school (details supplied); the status of the application; and if he...
    • Site Acquisitions
      Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in relation to the provision of a secondary school in Claregalway, County Galway; and if he will make a...
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate whether any higher education grant or assistance is available in respect of a person (details supplied) in...
    • School Staffing
      Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the full-year expenditure saving arising from his decision to implement from 2012 a phased withdrawal of supports in some schools from...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding payments to subcontractors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1773/12]
    • School Staffing
      Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current teacher allocation for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1840/12]
  • Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
    • National Lottery Funding
      Question 128: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will direct the board of the An Post National Lottery company to compile and publish a report which will identify each...
    • Pension Provisions
      Question 129: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if in view of the decision of the electorate in the recent referendum on judicial pay, he has considered using similar methods...
  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
    • Grocery Industry
      Question 130: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to address the issue of below-cost selling in supermarkets which is having a serious, negative impact on both...
    • Job Creation
      Question 131: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he is taking to create jobs in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1676/12]
    • Employment Rights
      Question 132: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the EU directive on temporary agency work, now in effect, and when he expects it to be implemented;...
  • Department of Social Protection
    • Redundancy Payments
      Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she has taken to resolve the dispute between the former employers of a company (details supplied) and its former employees in...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the labour activation measures available to persons in receipt of disability allowance; if there is any mechanism by which the additional...
    • Jobs Initiative
      Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rationale behind the exclusion of persons in receipt of the disability allowance from labour activation and further education...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for disability allowance for each of the years 2007 to 2011; if these figures will be broken down to indicate...
    • National Internship Scheme
      Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the proposed evaluation of the JobBridge national internship scheme; the persons who have been appointed...
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to those unemployed persons who do not qualify for social welfare payments to re-enter the workforce; and if she...
    • Social Welfare Code
      Question 143: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of unemployed persons who did not qualify for social welfare payments in each of the years 2007-11; and if she will make a...
    • Pension Provisions
      Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to expedite the introduction of the total contribution/credit system for the assessment of applications for State pension from...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Social Welfare Code
      Question 148: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the budget measure whereby carer's allowance is now to be considered as assessable means in the calculation of...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 149: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will...
    • Redundancy Payments
      Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a rebate on redundancy payments has not issued (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1723/12]
    • Employment Support Services
      Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider increasing the number of Tús places available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1747/12]
    • Redundancy Payments
      Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications by employers, including the number of individual employee payments involved, to the social insurance fund...
    • Tax and Social Welfare Codes
      Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she transferred information to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners relating to 560,000 pensioners that resulted in 115,000...
    • Social Welfare Appeals
      Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which it was determined by a medical referee that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was no longer entitled to...
  • Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
    • Broadcasting Services
      Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to put in place a waiver system in cases of hardship where people are unable to afford the cost of...
    • Household Energy Schemes
      Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of qualified applications under the warmer homes grant scheme that are awaiting completion...
  • Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
    • Private Rented Accommodation
      Question 168: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out, in tabular form, the number of cases of anti-social behaviour in private accommodation which...
    • Departmental Bodies
      Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the remuneration packages for each of the members of the board of the Private Residential Tenancies Board....
    • Private Rented Accommodation
      Question 170: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to enable residents in private accommodation to lodge complaints to the...
    • Planning Issues
      Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to address the situation whereby planning applications for an extension of time are being refused,...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the amount collected from commercial rates levied on Irish businesses by...
    • Local Government Reform
      Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the programme for Government commitment to abolish the position of county...
    • Building Regulations
      Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter regarding self-regulation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Appointments to State Boards
      Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the vacant positions on An Bord Pleanála will be filled; when a qualified architect will be appointed...
    • Dormant Accounts Fund
      Question 181: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will direct the Dormant Accounts Board to compile and publish a report which will identify each of...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 182: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration will be given to making a concession in the household charge to home owners who paid high...
    • Housing Management Companies
      Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct each of the city and county managers to compile in 2012 a comprehensive register of...
    • Social and Affordable Housing
      Question 184: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a status report on a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) will be liable to pay both the household charge and second home tax in...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a property tax will apply to vacant residential properties, that are not rented and are up for sale....
    • Local Authority Services
      Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the issuing of bin waivers for low income households; and if he will make a statement...
    • Local Authority Housing
      Question 191: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 139 of 9 November 2011 and 221 of 15 December 2011, if his attention...
    • Local Authority Charges
      Question 192: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason behind a recent increase in landfill levy rates; when the increase was introduced; the amount by...
  • Department of Justice, Equality and Defence
    • Proposed Legislation
      Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to publish a Bill on mental capacity; if he intends that Ireland will ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People...
    • Residential Institutions
      Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to issues relating to the former Bethany Home, Dublin and the practicality of addressing the issues...
    • Departmental Offices
      Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to transfer any current functions and related staff from the Department of Justice offices in Killarney, County Kerry; and if...
    • Garda Stations
      Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has had any contact with South Dublin County Council in respect of the decision of the council in the Fortunestown local area...
    • Garda Recruitment
      Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered giving priority to applicants who are members of the Garda Reserve in any future recruitment drives; and if he...
    • Garda Transport
      Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will quantify the number of marked patrol cars available for use in each of the Garda divisions as of 9 January, 2012; the number...
    • Legal Judgments
      Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that matters in relation to the entitlement of citizenship will be determined in the case of the child of a person...
    • Prison Medical Service
      Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which a medical condition is being monitored in the case of a person (details supplied) currently serving a sentence in...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date and or procedures to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is resident...
    • Asylum Applications
      Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when citizenship or residency status is likely to be determined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 15 December 2011, if he will examine the case for residency and citizenship in the case of...
    • Citizenship Applications
      Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures to date and yet to be followed in the matter of examination of entitlement to citizenship in the case of a person...
    • Pension Provisions
      Question 206: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is the case that Irish Air Corps pilots can retire after 15 years service and receive a pension payable from the date the pilot leaves the...
    • Defence Forces Personnel
      Question 207: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to pardon Irish soldiers who fought with the Allies during World War II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1764/12]
  • Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food
    • Grant Payments
      Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a REP scheme 4 payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a...
  • Department of Health
    • Departmental Agencies
      Question 209: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total sum expended by the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the provision of those...
    • Child Abuse
      Question 210: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the significant increase in calls to the childline help line on Christmas Day; and if she will make a...
    • Children in Care
      Question 212: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 471 of 27 September 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [1811/12]
    • Child Care Services
      Question 213: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 27 September 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [1812/12]
    • Children in Care
      Question 214: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 3 November 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [1813/12]
    • Hospital Waiting Lists
      Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health if he will seek to have urgently required surgery expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a...
    • Services for People with Disabilities
      Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing the programme for Government commitment to put the standards for residential care in respect of persons...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a hip replacement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a...
    • Hospital Staff
      Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health the disciplinary procedures that are being taken against hospital consultants who did not sign off on health insurance claim forms in a timely...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his recent visit to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin; the discussions he had with management and board in respect of funding and...
    • Health Services
      Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the possibility of whether or not cuts to palliative care were contained in the health budget. [1757/12]
    • Mental Health Services
      Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider the possibility of putting in place a director for mental health with budgetary authority and accountability. [1758/12]
    • Health Insurance
      Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on recent reports in the media that there is to be an increase in the health insurance levy; the anticipated impact this...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1771/12]
    • Health Services
      Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the failure over the past number of years by Galway primary community and continuing care to remain within budget and following the...
    • Medical Cards
      Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received a decision on their appeal for a medical card. [1800/12]
    • Hospital Services
      Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the steps he has taken regarding the future of a hospital (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he will appreciate the...
    • Medicinal Products
      Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 595 of 22 November 2011, the position regarding same; if there is a timeframe; and if he will make a statement...
    • Health Services
      Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health the rehabilitative supports, programmes and funding that the Health Service Executive provides to older patients who have suffered strokes or similar...
  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
    • Parking Regulations
      Question 247: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way applicants for parking permits for the disabled are assessed; the person who determines eligibility for this scheme; if...
    • Disabled Drivers
      Question 248: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce mechanisms to reduce the abuse of disabled driver parking spaces by non-disabled drivers; and if he will...
    • Road Safety
      Question 249: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider making changes to current driver licensing regulations for holders of foreign licences, in particular...
    • Park Regulations
      Question 251: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will legislate to allow for partial parking on footpaths in dense urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 253: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of spectators who attended the Irish Open 2011 broken down by country from which they are from; and if he will make...
    • Rail Services
      Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the National Transport Authority will begin to examine the structure of commuter rail fares, in order to...
    • Air Services
      Question 256: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which air freight costs here are competitive and in line with the such costs in adjoining jurisdictions; the...
    • Road Network
      Question 257: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to provide adequate funding to meet the remedial work arising from the...
    • Tourism Promotion
      Question 258: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made and or increased to attract major sporting events to this country over the next five...
    • Public Private Partnerships
      Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number if any of public private partnerships likely to be involved in new capital projects promoted by him over the next...
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with his counterparts in the EU and the US with a view to enhancing tourist traffic...
    • Road Traffic Accidents
      Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the study that has taken place on the issue of the increased number of motor accidents on motorways with particular reference...
    • Sport and Recreational Development
      Question 265: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to take any specific measures to encourage the maximisation of benefit from the sport and recreational sectors in...
    • Rail Services
      Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has evaluated the degree to which the rail services can be enhanced with a view to making it possible to...
    • National Car Test
      Question 268: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cars in the period 2009 to date in 2012 which have received NCT examination that have failed; the proportion of...