Parliamentary questions

Tourism Promotion

Billy Timmins

270. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding spent on overseas advertising by statutory bodies on tourism; the breakdown for the years 2011 to date in 2014; the products, areas or attractions it was promoting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38574/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Billy Timmins

47. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38531/14]

Foreign Earnings Deduction

Billy Timmins

67. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend foreign earnings tax deduction for short-term workers, commonly known as journeymen, to encourage them take up short-term work overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38525/14]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Billy Timmins

157. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to expand the number of apprenticeships available in the trades; if she will consider offering a basic welding course separate from the inclusion of coding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38526/14]

Driver Licence Renewals

Billy Timmins

239. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding persons who have had to emigrate for employment and need to have their driving licence renewed and have now been informed that they need to travel home to Ireland from Australia, Canada and so on to apply in person to the National Drivers Licence Service in order to get an international licence they need to have a valid driving licence; the steps in place to facilitate such applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38529/14]

Defence Forces Deployment

Billy Timmins

96. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to change the triple lock policy with respect to the deployment of Irish Defence Force personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37610/14]

Diplomatic Representation

Billy Timmins

109. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider appointing a number of non-diplomatic corps personnel to ambassador positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37609/14]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications

Billy Timmins

249. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged areas payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/14]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

316. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental services (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37757/14]

Insurance Coverage

Billy Timmins

397. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding indemnity cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38288/14]

School Funding

Billy Timmins

446. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding fair funding for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37689/14]

Ambulance Service Provision

Billy Timmins

104. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the ambulance service in Counties Wicklow and Carlow; if he will provide details of the service available in County Wicklow; if changes to same are being examined; if he will provide details of the service available in County Carlow; if changes to same are being examined; the way the service caters for the black spot area of Carnew-Tinahely in south County Wicklow; the position regarding a call (details supplied) made to the service on 25 August 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37261/14]

Health Services

Billy Timmins

114. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a person suffering from Huntington's disease who wishes to access the service at Blooomfield, Rathfarnham, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37308/14]

Medicinal Products Availability

Billy Timmins

115. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health his plans to make publicly available treatments for life-threatening reactions to treat anaphylactic shock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37309/14]

Departmental Funding

Billy Timmins

116. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the funding available in his Department to assist families in assisting children with dyslexia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Billy Timmins

158. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available in her Department to assist families in assisting children with dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37311/14]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

472. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the number of registered gynaecologists and registered psychiatrists here; the number of these that have indicated that they wish to be available under the terms of the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Act; the numbers that have indicated that they wish to be excluded on the grounds of conscientious objector or other grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37164/14]

Inter-Country Adoptions

Billy Timmins

6. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding an adoption agreement between Ireland and Russia; the concerns the authorities in Russia have raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35732/14]

Education Policy

Billy Timmins

10. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the input he has into children's education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35733/14]

Proposed Legislation

Billy Timmins

127. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking (details supplied); when this Bill will be taken as it is now over a year since the Justice Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality issued its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36364/14]

Cabinet Committee Meetings

Billy Timmins

33. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to detail the number of times the Cabinet committee on establishing a new Garda authority has met; the number of times she attended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35367/14]

Beef Industry

Billy Timmins

15. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to address the beef crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35166/14]

Animal Diseases Issues

Billy Timmins

32. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to address the concerns of farmers that the increase in deer population may be adding to the number of herds with TB; the discussions he has had with other Departments regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35167/14]

National Children's Hospital Status

Billy Timmins

387. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health when the planning application for the children's hospital will be lodged; the estimated completion date; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35780/14]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Billy Timmins

466. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding class sizes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35853/14]

Fee Paying Schools

Billy Timmins

467. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35854/14]

Semi-State Bodies Remuneration

Billy Timmins

532. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the bonus payments that have been paid to the semi-State companies under his responsibility since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35781/14]

Iarnród Éireann Staff Remuneration

Billy Timmins

542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the pay scale of the management at Irish Rail; and the other benefits received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35782/14]

Health Services

Billy Timmins

821. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding an association (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33159/14]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Billy Timmins

996. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding for a service (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33843/14]

Medical Qualifications

Billy Timmins

1029. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if a qualification for chiropodists obtained in Britain from the National Health Service is recognised here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33984/14]

National Lottery Funding Disbursement

Billy Timmins

1131. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the level of funding and the source of the funding to elderly/senior citizens organisations, both on a national, county and local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34767/14]

School Transport Eligibility

Billy Timmins

1243. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 1 July 2014, the position regarding school transport in respect of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32984/14]

Local Authority Housing Maintenance

Billy Timmins

1467. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the position regarding funding for tenants of Wicklow County Council for urgent renovation and improvements to their houses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32977/14]

Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility

Billy Timmins

1537. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the rental accommodation scheme in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33912/14]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Billy Timmins

1607. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on the level of funding and who provides the funding to elderly-senior citizens organisations, on a national, county and local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34768/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Billy Timmins

425. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the roll out of broadband in rural areas; if Valleymount, County Wicklow is included and what this investment means for the villages listed and the timeframe for the roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32017/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Billy Timmins

426. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the announced investment of €500 million in rural broadband of 26 April 2014; when and the way in which this work will commence, if it will cover Valleymount, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32033/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Billy Timmins

452. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll out of broadband in rural areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32814/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Billy Timmins

453. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of broadband in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32815/14]

Departmental Funding

Billy Timmins

293. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding core funding in respect of an association (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31959/14]

School Funding

Billy Timmins

305. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding reduction that has been applied to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the way this will impact on the service; the basis of the cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31390/14]

School Funding

Billy Timmins

309. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding cuts to core funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the decision to cut funding needs to be reversed as a matter of urgency as this will impact on the vital services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31406/14]

Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Billy Timmins

612. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the drug Fampyra for MS sufferers who are on a trial with this drug; if sanction will be given for the continuation of this drug in view of the benefits to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30682/14]

Departmental Funding

Billy Timmins

660. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the funding reduction that has been applied to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the way this will impact on the service; the basis for the cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31175/14]

Departmental Funding

Billy Timmins

667. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31278/14]

Departmental Funding

Billy Timmins

671. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding cuts to core funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the decision to cut funding needs to be reversed as a matter of urgency as this will impact on the vital services provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31407/14]

School Transport Eligibility

Billy Timmins

73. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a child who will start post-primary school in September where there is no school transport to the nearest second level school; if special concessions will be made to ensure a place on a school bus to an alternative school that passes this person's home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30473/14]

Hospital Trusts

Billy Timmins

202. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the hospital groupings; the chief executive officers of each and when they were appointed; and when the legislation underpinning establishment of the groups will be published. [30512/14]

Departmental Staff Retirements

Billy Timmins

203. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the senior staff, by appointment, that have retired or resigned from the Health Service Executive and his Department since 1 January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30513/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Billy Timmins

228. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the allocation of funding for a centre (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29709/14]

Legislative Process

Billy Timmins

304. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position is in relation to the Valuation Bill 2014 (details supplied) regarding sport clubs, community groups and voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29023/14]

Library Services Provision

Billy Timmins

518. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the closure of the local studies library (details supplied) in Ballywaltrim, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29414/14]

Library Services Provision

Billy Timmins

520. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the closure of a library in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/14]

Legislative Programme

Billy Timmins

614. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2013, which states that there are other areas where progress remains slow and is a cause of frustration; the fact that the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill, published in July 2013, has not been passed; the fact that Ireland’s name remains absent from the list of signatories of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29207/14]

Mental Health Services Report

Billy Timmins

677. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health his views of correspondence (details supplied) regarding mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29019/14]

Mental Health Commission Reports

Billy Timmins

694. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the chairman's forward to the Mental Health Commission annual report 2013. in which he states that, since 2007, staffing in mental health services has been reduced by the implementation of recruitment embargoes and employment moratoriums; the medium and long-term effect of such policies is to endanger the delivery of confident and responsive community-based services as envisaged in A Vision for Change; this situation needs to be reversed by the continued allocation of new revenue for the full development of community mental health teams and concomitant services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29202/14]

Mental Health Commission Reports

Billy Timmins

695. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the chairman's forward to the Mental Health Commission annual report 2013 in which he states that mental health services are designed to assist in a person’s recovery rather than simply to manage their illness; in that context, that the concept of recovery is now well understood but implementation of it is uneven; that the information provided in this report points to a serious deficiency in the development and provision of recovery-oriented mental health services; that service delivery is still largely delivered by medical, psychiatric and mental health nursing staff; that there is still a significant absence of psychology, social work, occupational, and other multidisciplinary team members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/14]

Mental Health Commission Reports

Billy Timmins

696. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the chairman's forward to the Mental Health Commission annual report 2013 in which he states that in order for a fully developed recovery-oriented service to be delivered, there needs to be a cultural shift in how we deliver services away from a linear medical model towards a more holistic biopsychosocial one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29204/14]

Mental Health Commission Reports

Billy Timmins

697. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the chairman's forward to the Mental Health Commission annual report 2013 in which he states that the commission is also concerned regarding a number of specific areas of service provision which impinge on human rights and where, in 2013, standards fell below what is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29205/14]

Mental Health Services Report

Billy Timmins

698. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2013, Chairman’s foreword in which he states in relation to younger service users, there is still a most unsatisfactory situation whereby children are being admitted to adult units, there were 91 (22.3% of all child admissions) such admissions in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29206/14]

Mental Health Commission

Billy Timmins

699. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Mental Health Commission annual report 2013 (details supplied) and the chairman’s foreword to same regarding the delay in filling essential posts in the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29208/14]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

Billy Timmins

700. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the 477 persons who were to be employed in the mental health services in 2013; the number that were employed in 2013 and have taken up their posts in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29209/14]

HIQA Inspections

Billy Timmins

768. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Health Information Quality Authority findings from a number of inspections on disability services for children and young persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29719/14]

Hospital Transfers

Billy Timmins

781. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be transferred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29828/14]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

876. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding Tallaght Hospital crèche (details supplied). [29699/14]

School Transport Eligibility

Billy Timmins

189. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28401/14]

Road Safety

Billy Timmins

400. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a Go Safe mobile speed and safety camera on the N11 outside a garden centre which was operating in an area not listed as a safety zone (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28036/14]

Private Schools

Billy Timmins

604. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a pilot training college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27995/14]

Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme

Billy Timmins

605. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Irish airline superannuation scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27996/14]

Hospital Procedures

Billy Timmins

210. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic procedures by type that have been carried out at Cappagh Hospital for the years 2011 to date in 2014; the amount of funding provided to the hospital for each of those periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27678/14]

School Holidays

Billy Timmins

199. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding primary schools which finish earlier than the advised year end (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26872/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Billy Timmins

295. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement payments for families (details supplied) as rent levels in parts of County Wicklow are on par with Dublin without payments reflecting the true cost rental accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/14]

Medical Research Regulation

Billy Timmins

519. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the status of stem cell research (details supplied) as agreed in the current programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Billy Timmins

85. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26251/14]

Commemorative Events

Billy Timmins

78. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the commemorative events he will hold in September 2014 to mark the centenary of the signing of the Home Rule Act into law on the 14 September 1914; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24873/14]

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Billy Timmins

152. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the records he has with respect to the recently discovered mass grave at Tuam, County Galway; the details contained in these; if similar sites exist here; if so, the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24894/14]

Departmental Staff Grievance Procedures

Billy Timmins

280. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the mechanism in place in his Department to deal with concerns or complaints that staff under his responsibility may have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24765/14]

Medical Card Eligibility

Billy Timmins

507. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding letters sent from the medical card section of the Health Service Executive to parents of children with Down syndrome; the number of letters sent asking parents if their children still had Down syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24380/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

546. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24624/14]

Medical Card Data

Billy Timmins

567. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the cost of the average medical card, including the direct cost to the general practitioner; a breakdown of the indirect cost, to include the cost of drugs and other schemes which the medical card permits exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24752/14]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Billy Timmins

568. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 631 and 632 of 17 December 2013, the position regarding the number of groups which made applications under lottery funding for health scheme; the persons he met; where he met them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24778/14]

Education and Training Boards

Billy Timmins

45. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding section 32(2) of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013 (details supplied); if he will amend the legislation accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24048/14]

Private Residential Tenancies Board

Billy Timmins

118. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding registering with the Private Residential Tenancies Board in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23870/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Billy Timmins

174. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23654/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

184. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if an MRI scan will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [23719/14]

Tax Credits

Billy Timmins

87. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a new PPSN being available on the system in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22226/14]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Billy Timmins

192. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding Student Universal Support Ireland grants where the student is in receipt of a grant and back to education allowance, their spouse is on a disability payment and they are above the threshold to receive full fees, if consideration will be given where there are dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22142/14]

Proposed Legislation

Billy Timmins

705. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding legislation (details supplied) which would protect women and girls from exploitation and trafficking into the sex trade and putting pimps and traffickers out of business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23394/14]

Farm Safety

Billy Timmins

989. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider the necessity for vintage tractors to have roll bars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23271/14]

Preschool Services

Billy Timmins

1006. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding Tallaght Hospital crèche (details supplied). [22879/14]

Nursing Home Accommodation

Billy Timmins

220. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding private nursing homes and their admission criteria; the basis on which they may reject an applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21865/14]

Nursing Home Services

Billy Timmins

240. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the provision of physiotherapy as a necessity rather than an optional extra in the care plan for elderly residents; if the provision of physiotherapy falls within the definition of long-term residential care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/14]

Seniors Alert Scheme

Billy Timmins

120. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a monitoring fee in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21648/14]

Legislative Measures

Billy Timmins

225. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the outcome of the children's referendum; if one case has been heard in the Supreme Court yet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21635/14]

Property Tax Administration

Billy Timmins

159. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding letters from the Revenue Commissioners regarding property tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Billy Timmins

397. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding increasing rent supplement for families in order that they reflect rents and that families can hold on to their homes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21439/14]

Health Services

Billy Timmins

647. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a brace-cast in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21470/14]

Citizenship Applications

Billy Timmins

30. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20818/14]

Water Supply Contamination

Billy Timmins

299. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there is a shortage of water supply in north Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20083/14]