Parliamentary questions

Water Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he and-or his Department has identified the full extent of capital investment required to augment-upgrade and or otherwise improve the sourcing, transmission and storage of domestic water supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34109/13]

Water Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total capital investment in the augmentation of drinking water supplies in each of the past five years to date; when he expects the existing faulty pipe systems to be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34110/13]

Water Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total investment in waste water management in each of the past five years to date; the expected expenditure in this area over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34111/13]

Air Pollution

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which air pollution continues to be monitored on an ongoing basis throughout the country; the number of such points currently operational; the degree to which a rise and fall in any particular air pollutants has been recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34112/13]

Waste Water Treatment Issues

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total expenditure on waste water treatment approved for County Kildare in each of the past five years to date; the extent of any such required expenditure in the future in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34113/13]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Status

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when consideration will be given to the approval of the group/small sewerage scheme at Kilmacraddock, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34114/13]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Status

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number and location of small or group sewerage schemes submitted to his Department for approval; when such approval is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34115/13]

Immigration Policy

Andrew Doyle

172. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances in which a citizen of the United States of America may attend schools in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/13]

Prisoner Data

Clare Daly

173. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners in each institution serving sentences of greater than five years; the number of prisoners in each institution serving sentences of greater than seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33943/13]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Finian McGrath

174. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans that are in place to deal with anti-social activity during the hot weather. [33963/13]

Policing at Concerts

Thomas P. Broughan

175. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of revenue that was provided to An Garda Síochána from the RDS, FAI, GAA, IRFU and any other body towards the cost of policing at large events in 2012 and to date in 2013. [34002/13]

Garda Training

Thomas P. Broughan

176. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have completed the intoxilyzer course in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013. [34003/13]

Sentencing Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

177. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners that have applied for enhanced remission since its introduction; the number of prisoners whose applications have been refused; the number of prisoners who have been granted enhanced remission; the way the Government intends to legislate for commitments made in the programme for Government regarding remission for violent and sexual offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34006/13]

Prisoner Releases

Maureen O'Sullivan

178. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners who have participated in community return schemes from each institution; the number of prisoners from each institution who have successfully completed community return schemes; the number of prisoners from each institution who failed to complete community return schemes and were returned to prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/13]

Prison Medical Service

Maureen O'Sullivan

179. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if standard audit tools to measure health care equivalence in the prison system have been developed; if these tools have been implemented and audits carried out; the results of these audits; if changes have been made to health care in line with audit recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34008/13]

EU Treaties

Andrew Doyle

180. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the implications for Ireland as a result of the decision by the British Home Secretary, Rt. Hon. Theresa May, on further opt-outs by the United Kingdom on EU justice and home affairs, announced on 8 July 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/13]

Crime Prevention

Paschal Donohoe

181. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions that are open to An Garda Síochána in respect of begging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34081/13]

Immigration Policy

Pearse Doherty

182. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on plans to progress the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill; if this will substantially simplify and streamline the existing arrangements; if the reorganisation of the protection application processing framework will remove the current multi-layered processes and provide applicants with a final decision on their application in a more straightforward and timely fashion; the date on which this system will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34120/13]

Garda Transport Data

Dara Calleary

183. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Garda vehicles permanently located for normal police duties, excluding any vehicle that may be in the county as part of a specific policing operation, to County Mayo at 30 June 2013 and that were permanently assigned to County Mayo on 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011; the number of new vehicles due to be assigned to the county for 2013 and the number actually delivered up to 30 June 2013; the reason there has been a delay in locating the assigned number of vehicles in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34130/13]

Asylum Applications

Brendan Ryan

184. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers of persons who have been granted leave to remain annually for the years 2008 to 2012, inclusive, and to date for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/entitlement to consideration for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34138/13]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding progress in determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34139/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in regard to examination of residency credentials prior to determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34140/13]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34141/13]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to include a child, now aged 17, on an application for naturalisation and or provision of Stamp 4 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34142/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34143/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 13 June 2013, the position regarding residency status/eligibility for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34144/13]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the necessary visas for two days visits of musical groups will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34145/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34146/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34147/13]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34148/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to the fact that failure to update work permit was not the responsibility of a person (details supplied); if retrospective provision will be made in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/13]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-determination of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34151/13]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when Stamp 4 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/13]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-eligibility for consideration for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34153/13]

Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the eligibility for residency based on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34159/13]

Agriculture Schemes Eligibility

Éamon Ó Cuív

202. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person who was renting their land to another person and has not been actively farming for the last 10 to 12 years and who will not be submitting a single farm payment application until 2014 will be entitled to any single farm payment entitlements under the new common agricultural policy; if alternatively they may apply to the National Reserve for entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34014/13]

Aquaculture Licences Applications

Michael McNamara

203. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the licensee of the salmon farming site (details supplied) has paid all arrears for this licence up to date and if not, what are the outstanding arrears associated with the said licence and if he will permit the restocking of this site prior to the full payment of licence arrears. [34038/13]

Aquaculture Licences Applications

Michael McNamara

204. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date the licensee of the salmon farming site (details supplied) applied for a renewal of the said licence; and if he has made a decision regarding its renewal. [34039/13]

Aquaculture Licences Applications

Michael McNamara

205. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he revoked the licence in respect of salmon farming site (details supplied) as per section 69 (2) of the Fisheries Amended Act 1997, given that the site in question has not been stocked with salmon since 2004; if he did not revoke the licence, the reasons for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34040/13]

Aquaculture Licences Applications

Michael McNamara

206. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm when he was informed of the decision of the licensee of the salmon farming site (details supplied) to reopen this site; if he is aware that the licensee has recently moved equipment onto the site in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34041/13]

Aquaculture Licences Applications

Michael McNamara

207. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware when the licensee of the salmon farming site (details supplied) intends to stock this site; if it is the licensee's intention to keep salmon of the same generation or different generation from fish that are grown in the neighbouring site. [34042/13]

Forestry Grants

Michael Healy-Rae

208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the planting of forestry in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34067/13]

Trade Agreements

Andrew Doyle

209. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to monitor the agricultural elements of the EU-Canada trade deal that is currently being negotiated; if officials from his Department are currently involved in the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34070/13]

Child Care Services Regulation

Finian McGrath

210. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding supervision at an establishment (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [33962/13]

HSE Reports

Ciara Conway

211. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the findings of the investigation following the absconsions from Gleann Álainn special care unit in October 2011 will be available; if she will provide an update and a timeline for publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34082/13]

Child Care Services Funding

Andrew Doyle

212. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a county breakdown of the total funding she and her Department have allocated for the second round of child care capital grants in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33947/13]

Departmental Funding

Paudie Coffey

213. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total amount of capital funding provided by her Department in the constituency of Waterford for the years 2010 to 2012, inclusive, and to date in 2013; if she will provide this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33951/13]

Child Care Services Funding

Finian McGrath

214. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason a playgroup (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was not granted funding in the recent €2.75 million grants. [33960/13]

Child Care Services Funding

Brendan Griffin

215. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason capital grant aid was not provided for a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34035/13]

Health Insurance Regulation

Michael McGrath

216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the timetable his Department has had from European Union officials to seek permission for an injection of capital into the VHI; if such an injection of capital would impact on the general Exchequer balance for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34119/13]

Sunbed Usage

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

217. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the date on which the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33942/13]

Speech and Language Therapy

John Paul Phelan

218. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate concerns regarding provision of speech and language services to pupils of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin since the Health Service Executive ceased the effective model of provision of services on-site in the school. [33944/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Seán Fleming

219. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33949/13]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight

Andrew Doyle

220. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health when he will bring forward a transparent framework for negotiations for nursing home care under the fair deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33950/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

221. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position regarding future plans for the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

222. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to provide an update regarding engagement with staff and trade union representatives in regard to the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/13]

Hospital Facilities

Gerald Nash

223. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has embarked on a national review of the provision of laundry services in hospitals across the State; if he will provide information on the terms of reference for any such review; the extent of engagement and consultation with staff and their representatives; when any such review may be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33954/13]

Medical Card Applications

Finian McGrath

224. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33961/13]

Mental Health Services Provision

Nicky McFadden

225. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Health if a permanent secure psychiatric unit will be established in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33966/13]

Community Care Issues

Pat Deering

226. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown in allocation of primary care posts in community care services on a regional basis and within the regions over the past two years. [33969/13]

Community Care Issues

Pat Deering

227. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health the number of staff who have left the community care services, on a regional basis, over the past two years; the number that have been replaced; and the number of vacancies that are waiting to be filled in the following categories: public health nurse, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, other. [33970/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Ciaran Lynch

228. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33976/13]

Medical Card Reviews

Brendan Ryan

229. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was withdrawn on review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin despite there being no change in this person's medical condition and a decrease in their income since the card was issued; if he will have this medical card application re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33986/13]

Medical Card Numbers

Brendan Ryan

230. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide statistics for the number of medical cards awarded on a discretionary basis where the application exceeded the means test for the years 2011, 2012 and the first half of 2013. [33987/13]

Medical Card Applications

Martin Heydon

231. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the processes that are in place to allow persons coming up to their seventieth birthday to make their applications for a medical card in advance of their birthday to ensure that they have the card in place by the time they turn 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Thomas P. Broughan

232. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant ophthalmic surgeons currently working in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the number of persons on the waiting list for an appointment to see a consultant ophthalmic surgeon; the average waiting time for a patient to see a consultant; and the active steps being taken to tackle the waiting times. [34005/13]

Home Care Packages

Paschal Donohoe

233. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to allow for a home care package to be put in place following a recent discharge from hospital in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34011/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Kelleher

234. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be given an appointment for a knee replacement at Waterford Regional Hospital. [34012/13]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight

Andrew Doyle

235. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned with the disconnect between the Health Information and Quality Authority, the body responsible for the regulation and inspection of nursing homes and the National Treatment Purchase Fund as the purchaser of care on residents behalf, in view of the fact that the NTPF may be taking a narrow definition of long-term care services and not taking into account the private and voluntary nursing home statutory responsibility under the national quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34013/13]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Brendan Griffin

236. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical device will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/13]

Hospital Admissions

Patrick Nulty

237. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has the highest rate of hospital admission in the OECD for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; the actions he is taking to reduce this very high level of hospital admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34046/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Patrick Nulty

238. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health the action he is taking to curb escalating hospital waiting lists in 2013 especially the number of patients waiting over six months for elective procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34047/13]

Hospital Procedures

Patrick Nulty

239. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his Department, the Health Service Executive or the Health Information Quality Authority has plans to monitor, collate and report on a regular basis on the death rates of patients undergoing major surgery at hospitals to identify variations if they exist, to address such variations with corrective action and to improve standards in hospitals by publishing such data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34048/13]

Hospital Procedures

Patrick Nulty

240. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that according to a study of mortality after surgery in Europe, Ireland has one of the highest rates of post-operative mortality among 28 European countries surveyed; the action he is taking to reduce our high levels of post-operative mortality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34049/13]

Health Insurance Cover

Patrick Nulty

241. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that according to information published on a regular basis by the OECD, multi-payer health systems cost more in terms of expenditure as a percentage of GDP than single-payer health systems; if he will consider introducing a single-payer universal health insurance system rather than a multi-payer system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34050/13]

HSE Properties

Joanna Tuffy

242. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding plans for the land at Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, between the drug treatment centre and the houses in Whitethorn Estate; if there will be any new planting of trees or erection of a wall to protect the privacy of the residents following the felling of the existing trees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34062/13]

Pharmacy Regulations

Michael Healy-Rae

243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will consider removing the part of the Pharmacy Act that prohibits a bankrupt person from registering as a pharmacist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34065/13]

Sunbed Usage

Joe McHugh

244. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health his views on the decision in July 2009 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer to place sunbeds in the highest cancer risk category and its rating of sunbeds as carcinogenic together with tobacco and plutonium; if plans are being developed to regulate sunbeds here; the increase in incidence of skin cancer here that has been observed between 1994 and 2010; when the relevant legislation will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34080/13]

HSE Staffing

Andrew Doyle

245. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that any career breaks offered by the Health Service Executive are targeted in areas where there is an excess supply of labour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34086/13]

Hospital Appointment Delays

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

246. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is given an appointment date with a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34096/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

247. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in full detail of the process for the awarding of the contract for a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Dublin; if the latest contract was agreed as a result of a fully competitive tendering process, the detail of same; the current stage of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34122/13]

Medical Card Applications

Bernard Durkan

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a review of refusal of medical card will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34136/13]

Nursing Home Services

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a reduction in nursing home charges may be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34137/13]

Medical Card Reviews

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical card may be retained in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34160/13]

Medical Card Applications

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34182/13]

Driving Licence Issues

Jerry Buttimer

252. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason an Irish driving licence is not accepted in Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/13]

Taxi Licence Numbers

Thomas P. Broughan

253. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi drivers registered in the Dublin 5, Dublin 13 and Dublin 17 areas in the years 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013. [34004/13]

Public Transport Provision

Brendan Ryan

254. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the most recent proposals for timetable changes for a Dublin bus route (details supplied); if this proposal was accepted; if consideration is being given to organising the timetable to coincide with the train timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34015/13]

Public Transport Provision

Brendan Ryan

255. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the most recent proposals for a Dublin bus route (details supplied) in order to meet capacity requirements at peak times; if he will provide an update on plans for this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/13]

Driving Licence Issues

Andrew Doyle

256. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that between 19 January 2013 and 5 July 2013, 263,936 plastic card drivers licences have been issued by the Road Safety Authority, if he will provide a breakdown of the total number of persons who have opted in to be an organ donor and those who have not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/13]

Road Improvement Schemes

Michael Healy-Rae

257. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action that can be taken to improve road conditions at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34066/13]

Road Projects Contracts

Catherine Murphy

258. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to the proposed road project in County Kilkenny known as the Kilkenny central access scheme, the contracts, if any, that have been entered into; the commitments or undertakings that have been given to any prospective or agreed tender parties; if preferred bidder status has been announced in relation to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34091/13]

Road Projects Contracts

Catherine Murphy

259. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to the proposed demolition of Nos. 20-22 Vicar Street, County Kilkenny under the Kilkenny central access road scheme, which form part of the medieval complex of St. Canice's Cathedral, the proposed timeline for the works envisaged; the specific heritage obligations that are necessary in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34094/13]