Parliamentary questions

Flood Risk Assessments

John McGuinness

356. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding an application for funding in respect of an area (details supplied) relative to a pilot scheme to solve local flooding at the rear; if he will expedite a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41770/14]

Restorative Justice

John McGuinness

510. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm receipt of correspondence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and the process involved to have this matter dealt with and the timeframe involved. [41342/14]

Midwifery Services

John McGuinness

736. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason indemnity insurance was withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41793/14]

School Transport Eligibility

John McGuinness

869. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the bus service to Ballinabranna, County Carlow will change its route slightly to facilitate persons (details supplied) in County Carlow to travel to Red Rock quarry and then onto Whelan's Cross. [41320/14]

Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration

John McGuinness

1042. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place a new tenant purchase scheme for local authority houses; if he will confirm if and when this is likely to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41769/14]

Tax Clearance Certificates

John McGuinness

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a tax clearance certificate has been issued to a community group taxpayer (details supplied); and if correspondence issued to the Revenue Commissioners will be responded to. [40217/14]

Tax Rebates

John McGuinness

244. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason a tax refund in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not been paid; if he will expedite the matter. [40419/14]

Defence Forces Remuneration

John McGuinness

311. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if the agreement to reimburse 10% of basic salary to contract soldiers will be honoured; if the payments will be backdated to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40202/14]

UN Missions

John McGuinness

312. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence his views on the proposal to erect a monument to acknowledge the service past and present of Irish UN peacekeepers; his views on the project; if he will meet with a person (details supplied) as requested in an effort to progress the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40225/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

John McGuinness

346. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the last time a tender was sought through the Garda tender system for towing and management services; the number of those that participated in the process; the timeframe for such a tender process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40412/14]

Passport Services

John McGuinness

488. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 1 October 2014, if he will review through the Turkish authorities the reasons a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny was refused entry to Turkey on an Irish passport on 5 November 2014 and was forced to return here; his views that a person holding an Irish passport could be treated in this way without explanation; if he will raise the matter with the ambassador; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40448/14]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

John McGuinness

98. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an appeal for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) will be expedited in view of the fact that the first term is now nearly over. [39326/14]

State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals

John McGuinness

35. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38633/14]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

John McGuinness

234. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment and disadvantaged areas scheme payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied|) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/14]

Autism Support Services

John McGuinness

317. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the autism team in County Kilkenny; the number of qualified professionals available to children with autism in County Kilkenny; the number of autistic children being serviced by the team; if there is a backlog for the service; if there is a plan to extend the numbers delivering the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37777/14]

Health Services

John McGuinness

318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a report drawn up by a private forensic psychology service in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has been completed; if his Department or the Health Service Executive now have a final decision on to long-term care; the costs associated with this care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37778/14]

Childhood Obesity

John McGuinness

355. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence sent to his Department in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny regarding a funding request for a targeted childhood obesity project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37992/14]

Health Services Provision

John McGuinness

370. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will work directly with persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to agree a care plan and immediate treatment for their child as yet undiagnosed mental health condition; if he will request the HSE to respond immediately to the family in view of the history and urgency of this case. [38094/14]

Health Services Expenditure

John McGuinness

371. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the procurement process in place in counties Kilkenny, Carlow and Waterford for the supply of lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and such like items; when the tender was last reviewed; if there is a number of suppliers; if the various Health Service Executive offices and hospitals in the area are obliged to purchase from suppliers based on best price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38095/14]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

John McGuinness

379. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been waiting almost four years for access to speech and language therapy in view of the fact their case is deemed urgent; if he will expedite an appointment and ongoing therapy to the required level; if funding will be approved for private sector services required by this child; the number of Health Service Executive speech therapists in this region; the number of persons waiting for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38133/14]

Health Services Access

John McGuinness

396. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding travel arrangements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [38286/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

John McGuinness

463. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made with the funding and construction of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the position regarding each project; the timeframe for completion of each stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37850/14]

Cycling Facilities Provision

John McGuinness

597. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of suppliers who tendered recently for the supply, installation, maintenance and ongoing operation of public bike share schemes in regional cities; if each of tenderers was interviewed as part of the process; if the equipment to be installed was examined by the National Transport Authority; if the NTA checked with each applicant if the equipment to be used was immediately available; the name of the supplier selected following the tender process; the value and-or cost of the contract; if the delivery of the project has a timeframe; if there is any delay to date in fulfilling the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37991/14]

Departmental Legal Costs

John McGuinness

75. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total legal costs to his Department for the past ten years in relation to the work of the special investigation unit; if he will confirm the settlements that were made arising from the work of the SIU; the number of court cases pending arising from investigations by the SIU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37244/14]

Departmental Legal Costs

John McGuinness

76. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total costs incurred to date by his Department relative to a person (details supplied); the costs for each year from the commencement of the case showing legal, Department and any other costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37245/14]

Departmental Legal Cases

John McGuinness

77. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action his Department has taken arising from the remarks made by Judge Reynolds, in the Fanning case; if a report was prepared by his Department relative to the case, the judge's remarks and the actions of the special investigations unit; if the report will be made public; if a copy will be forwarded to this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37246/14]

Ambulance Service Staff

John McGuinness

100. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if Health Service Executive South ambulance management is being investigated by the Health Information and Quality Authority; the number of cases of bullying being taken by staff in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/14]

HSE Legal Cases

John McGuinness

101. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of claims made by patients and others against the Health Service Executive where settlements have had to be agreed or settled in court over the past ten years for each year; the total amount paid out in each of the ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

102. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a bed will be provided at the rehabilitation unit, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will expedite the matter. [37247/14]

Passport Services

John McGuinness

134. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny was refused entry to Turkey on an Irish passport on 5 November 2013 and was forced to return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37248/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

John McGuinness

147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an appeal for disability benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [36726/14]

Disease Awareness

John McGuinness

352. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide help and advice to persons with Lyme disease; the information available through his Department and the Health Service Executive regarding this disease; his plans to meet a group representing those with Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36605/14]

Hospital Transfers

John McGuinness

409. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the transfer of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to a hospital in County Carlow as requested by their family. [36899/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

410. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date will be set for a hip operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as their case is urgent and they are assessed as a public patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36903/14]

Heritage Sites

John McGuinness

199. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reasons for the delay in rebuilding and repairing the boundary wall along of Kilkenny Castle along the canal walk; the timeframe for the work and the temporary fence to be removed; and if he will expedite the matter. [35252/14]

Equine Industry

John McGuinness

218. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to rule number 3.5.2 of the Show Jumping Ireland rule book and a newspaper article (details supplied); his views on the issues raised and the action he plans to take; if he plans to establish a database of such sport horses which have been imported; if he will introduce regulations for the importation and classification of sport horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35254/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

348. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be confirmed; and if he will expedite a positive response. [35253/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

John McGuinness

379. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date will be agreed for a hip operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as he has been deemed urgent by his GP and the consultant orthopaedic surgeon. [35693/14]

HSE Properties

John McGuinness

380. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the dispensary located at (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be made available to the local community for community use as the building has not been used for some years. [35696/14]

Health Services Provision

John McGuinness

381. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the assistance his Department or the Health Service Executive will give to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to travel to regular hospital appointments in Dublin given that they are wheelchair bound, have cancer and their only long-term option is public transport; if he will put in place a permanent travel arrangement for this person [35700/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

John McGuinness

395. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [35807/14]

School Placement

John McGuinness

461. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a place at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved for a person, as he is out of school due to the numbers applying for this school; and her plans for the future to accommodate the growing number of students who find it difficult to get places in Kilkenny city. [35702/14]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

John McGuinness

542. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 577 of 26 February 2013, if he will confirm the payment was made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny arising from the positive outcome of the review of their claim relative to two land parcels as stated in the reply to the parliamentary question; if he will confirm the amount, method and date of payment. [31084/14]

Services for People with Disabilities

John McGuinness

652. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will allocate an appropriate level of funding to provide a seven-day respite service for children with autism at 16 College Gardens, Callan Road, County Kilkenny, a unit operated by St. Patrick's, Kilkenny; if he will confirm what funding was allocated to this service at this location for the past three years; if funding will be allocated for the month of August to extend the current levels of the service provided; if the autism team in Kilkenny has been consulted on the level of service required to meet the request of parents; if the level of care has been costed; his plans to fund this service for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31083/14]

Respite Care Grant Applications

John McGuinness

711. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will provide funding for extra respite in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the level of funding allocated in the past five years for this purpose in the Carlow-Kilkenny area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31599/14]

Departmental Funding

John McGuinness

264. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork for each year since the commencement of the project; if his Department obtains a comprehensive financial report each year from the organisation; if the assets are listed in the name of his Department or the orgainsation; if the funding granted by her Department is allocated thereafter on the basis of set guidelines; if his Department is satisfied that these guidelines are being observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29543/14]

Departmental Funding

John McGuinness

533. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork for each year since the commencement of the project; if his Department obtains a comprehensive financial report each year from the organisation; if the assets are listed in the name of his Department or the orgainsation; if the funding granted by his Department is allocated thereafter on the basis of set guidelines; if his Department is satisfied that these guidelines are being observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29541/14]

Departmental Funding

John McGuinness

644. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork for each year since the commencement of the project; if her Department obtains a comprehensive financial report each year from the organisation; if the assets are listed in the name of her Department or the orgainsation; if the funding granted by her Department is allocated thereafter on the basis of set guidelines; if her Department is satisfied that these guidelines are being observed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29540/14]

HSE Funding

John McGuinness

667. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork for each year since the commencement of the project; if his Department obtains a comprehensive financial report each year from the organisation; if the assets are listed in the name of his Department or the orgainsation; if the funding granted by his Department is allocated thereafter on the basis of set guidelines; if his Department is satisfied that these guidelines are being observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29542/14]

Dental Services Provision

John McGuinness

687. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the urgency of the case and the length of time the patient has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29129/14]