Parliamentary questions

Child and Family Support Agency Establishment

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

64. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the position in regard to the introduction of the necessary legislation to facilitate the establishment of the child and family support agency; when she expects to publish this legislation; the date from which she expects the new agency to be functioning under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56972/12]

Children in Care

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

81. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the institutions in which children with special care needs have been placed overseas by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56768/12]

National Children's Strategy

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

99. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will list the 20% of actions from the National Children Strategy that have not been completed; and the reason that they have not been completed [56767/12]

EU Presidency Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

112. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total cost of the EU Presidency 2013 on his Department and its agencies; if he will provide a full breakdown of same; the way this cost compares to the previous Irish Presidency; the specific sponsorship deals which have been entered into in respect of the EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56536/12]

Post-Leaving Certificate Courses

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

218. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the impact of changes to pupil-teacher ratios on PLC courses and the total number of teaching posts in the Cavan/Monaghan area in view of Budget 2013; if he will detail the impact assessment that was conducted in advance of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56479/12]

Student Grant Scheme Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

253. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 20 November 2012, if he will give assurances to students in receipt of a maintenance and top up grant for the academic year 2012/2013 under the category NA1-T, that second and subsequent instalments are guaranteed and will not be reduced as a result of Budget 2013; if he will, in addition provide details of postgraduate funding options and for prospective students and details of the way these have been affected by Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56842/12]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

257. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made in respect of a Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he will process this application as a matter of urgency; when first payment will issue [56883/12]

Vocational Education Committees Amalgamation

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

268. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline and stages of plans to amalgamate Cavan and Monaghan vocational education committees; if he will confirm that the incoming newly amalgamated board is to have only two staff representatives, one from Cavan and one from Monaghan; his views on whether this is under-representative in view of the role of staff in the delivery of services; if he will commit to ensure that this will not be the case; the measures he will take to ensure appropriate staff and service user representation on the incoming board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56991/12]

Mental Health Commission Reports

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

621. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the date on which he received the 2012 Inspection Report from the Mental Health Commission; the steps he is taking to ensure that all issues raised in these reports are addressed; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56502/12]

EU Presidency Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

52. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total cost of the EU Presidency 2013 on his Department and its agencies; if he will provide a full breakdown of same; the way this cost compares to the previous Irish Presidency; the specific sponsorship deals that have been entered into in respect of the EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56159/12]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

71. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan received the amount of grant they got; if they are entitled to a larger grant; if they can appeal same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56031/12]

Student Grant Scheme Delays

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

73. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan has not received their grant; the reason there has been a delay in view of the fact that they had supplied all the necessary documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56071/12]

Child Care Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

154. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be seen by the Health Service Executive children and family services local social work duty service; when the family may expect dialogues, interaction and regular meetings with the service on this CSA case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56073/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

166. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the announcement in budget 2013, if she will provide the full detail of the funding allocation to the youth sector for 2013; if an impact assessment has been carried out on these cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56179/12]

Medical Card Eligibility

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

179. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of the new criteria/thresholds to be applied to medical card applications in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56169/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

180. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of the funding allocation to the disability sector for 2013; if an impact assessment has been carried out on these cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56170/12]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

181. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of changes to the funding of nursing home care/fair deal; the way this will affect individual service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56171/12]

HSE Planning

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

182. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the date on which he expects to receive the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56172/12]

Universal Health Insurance Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

183. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the date on which he received the Higgins Report; the date on which he will publish it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56173/12]

Medical Card Drugs

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

184. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013 the number of medical card recipients aged over 70 years who will have their full cards replaced with general practitioner only cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56174/12]

Home Help Service Redundancies

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

185. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide detail of the home help/home care package budget for 2013; the estimated number of home help hours funded; and the way these figures compare to 2012 and 2011 [56175/12]

Mental Health Services Report

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

186. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the way the ring fenced €35m for mental health was spent in 2012; the way the 2013 allocation will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56176/12]

Primary Care Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

187. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the way the ring fenced €20 million for primary care was spent in 2012; the way the 2013 allocation will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56177/12]

Medicinal Products Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

188. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding illness oriented prescribing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56178/12]

General Practitioner Services

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

189. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health in view of the announcement in Budget 2013, if he will provide the full detail of the proposed implementation of free general practitioner care; when the necessary legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56180/12]

HSE Staffing

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

190. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the proposed staffing reduction in the Health Service Executive in 2013 in terms of total number, staff grade, location, and so on; the way that this reduction will be achieved; the timeline and cost saving of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56181/12]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

75. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of announcements made in budget 2013, if he will give assurances to students in receipt of a maintenance and top-up grant for the academic year 2012-2013 under the category NA1-T, that second and subsequent instalments are guaranteed and have not been affected by budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55817/12]

Public Transport Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

260. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details and arrangements applying to all Bus Éireann wheelchair accessible routes within and serving County Cavan and County Monaghan; the details of any other wheelchair accessible public or private transport service operating in or to and from these counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55904/12]

Youth Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

75. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the new national youth justice strategy will be published. [54488/12]

Deportation Orders Data

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

94. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time it takes to provide decisions on applications for leave to remain; his plans to ensure that these applications are resolved in a speedy manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54487/12]

Passport Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

122. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the criteria pertaining to obtaining Irish language versions of passports; if it is the case that only the name on the applicants official birth certificate is acceptable and that this negates against those wishing to use the Irish version of their name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55504/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

162. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding disability services north east and disability services south west, both co-funded by the Health Service Executive and FÁS; if it is the case that disability services in these areas are being put out to tender; the reason for same; the consultation that has taken place with service providers across both areas or with REHAB nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55124/12]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

168. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to parliamentary question No. 323 of 27 November, 2012, when the Student Universal Support Ireland application will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the date on which first payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55201/12]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

210. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; when first payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55673/12]

Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

246. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting time for processing of applications for family income supplement at Longford social welfare; the number of persons waiting more than six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55321/12]

Illness Benefit Appeals

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

253. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an illness benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55361/12]

Asylum Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

325. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the case of two persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will review this case; if he will outline the possible avenues of appeal available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55200/12]

Adoption Records Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

437. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fees being charged by a company (details supplied); if these fees have been approved by the relevant authority; the efforts she is making to contain and reduce costs for those seeking inter-country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55456/12]

Hospital Trusts

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

447. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 28 November 2012, if the report has been received by him; the date on which he will publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55068/12]

Primary Care Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

448. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of the 255 primary care posts announced last July that have been filled to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55070/12]

Hospital Services

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

449. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have had hospital appointments cancelled at less than 48 hours notice; if he will provide a breakdown of same by reason and hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55071/12]

Health Services Reform

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

450. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the date on which he will publish the 2012 reviews of financial management systems in the Irish Health Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55072/12]

Health Care Infrastructure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

451. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the way primary, social and community care will be funded in 2016; if he will confirm that it will be through general taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55073/12]

Health Services Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

452. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to introduce patient level costing across the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55074/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

456. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding disability services north east and disability services south west, both co-funded by the Health Service Executive and FÁS; if it is the case that disability services in these areas are being put out to tender; the reason for same; the consultation that has taken place with service providers across both areas or with Rehab nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55123/12]

Health Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

458. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55133/12]

Health Professions Admission Test Administration

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

462. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 638 of 13 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55169/12]

HSE Properties

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

463. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55170/12]

Care of the Elderly

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

464. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55171/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

465. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55172/12]

Hospital Bed Data

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

466. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55173/12]

Health Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

477. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of audiology services at Cootehill, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55276/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

478. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive an appointment for Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 [55279/12]

Nursing Home Accommodation

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

483. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will detail current and planned Health Service Executive nursing homes facilities in Ballinamore County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55322/12]

Ambulance Service Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

486. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will outline air ambulance services in place in this State; if he has plans to extend this service;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55330/12]

Hospital Services

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

491. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if he will immediately review the care this person received at Letterkenny Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55346/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

513. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposed primary care centre at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, including if the Health Service Executive has completed the local consultation and site assessment ; the target timeframes for completion and operation; if he will give details of the discussions and agreements with local general practitioners to date; site identification; services to be provided at site and any other matter considered relevant [55530/12]

Employment Rights Issues

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

521. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has fully implemented the Protection of Employee (Temporary Agency Work) Act; if he will provide a progress report on same based on Health Service Executive region, staff grade and work location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55552/12]

Health Services Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

522. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 656 of 13 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55557/12]

Patient Safety Agency

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

164. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment to establish a Patient Safety Authority incorporating the Health Information Quality Authority; if he will outline the basis on which the Patient Safety Agency will be established; its role, function and authority; the difference between it and the Patient Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55014/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

165. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the primary care centre in Longford town; if his attention has been drawn to any planning difficulties associated with sewage facilities, or any other facilities, some of which have been highlighted by residents of an estate (details supplied); if the site is fully compliant with all necessary building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55015/12]

Medical Aids and Appliances Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

131. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the reason a sensory dynamic orthosis lycra suit has not yet been provided by the Health Service Executive in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54739/12]

National Minimum Wage

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

117. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach the number of employees on the minimum wage; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are male and the number who are female; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are under 25 years and the number over 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53942/12]

Youthreach Programme

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

188. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of Youthreach participants at year end 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53962/12]

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

189. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of those pursuing the VTOS programme at year end 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53963/12]

Post-Leaving Certificate Courses

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

190. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of participants on PLC courses in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53964/12]

EU Presidency Expenditure

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

191. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to hold a conference, seminar or other event on further education and training policy in the context of the Irish Presidency of the European Union in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53965/12]

Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

192. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the establishment of SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53966/12]

FÁS Training Programmes

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

193. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location of all local training initiative funded projects; the total funding provided per project; the number of participants on each local scheme in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53967/12]

FÁS Training Programmes

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

194. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of participants on the local training initiative in 2011 who are under the age of 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53968/12]

Consumer Protection

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

259. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 302 and 303 of 21 February 2012, when he will introduce the Statutory Instrument to give effect to Article 19 of the Consumer Rights Directive limiting credit and debit card surcharges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53972/12]

Consumer Protection

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

260. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made towards implementing the recommendations of the sales law review group report published in October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53973/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

285. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged between 18 and 21 years who are in receipt of the full rate of jobseeker's allowance of €188; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53955/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

286. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged between 22 and 24 years who are in receipt of the full rate of jobseeker's allowance of €188; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53956/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

287. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged between 18 and 21 years who are in receipt of the reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance of €100; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53957/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

288. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged between 22 and 24 years who are in receipt of the reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance of €144; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53958/12]

Jobseeker's Benefit Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

289. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age, in receipt of jobseeker's benefit for less than six months; for more than six months and less than 12 months; for more than 12 months and less than 24 months; and those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53959/12]

Jobseeker's Benefit Payments

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

290. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age, in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for less than six months; for more than six months and less than 12 months; for more than 12 months and less than 24 months; and those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53960/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

297. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details provided) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54016/12]

Electoral Commission Establishment

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

379. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made towards the establishment of an Electoral Commission as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53974/12]

Electoral Divisions Establishment

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

380. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to carry out research to ascertain the impact of Saturday voting in the recent Children’s Referendum and to inform future policy decisions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53975/12]

Liquor Licensing Laws

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

447. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to make decisions regarding commencement of section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 following the review of the voluntary code of practice for the display and sale of alcohol in supermarkets, convenience stores and similar mixed trading outlets commenced last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53969/12]

Liquor Licensing Laws

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

448. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received the fourth Compliance Report on the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol in Mixed Trading Premises; when same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53970/12]

Charities and Voluntary Organisations

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

449. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the recently announced consultation on the implementation of the Charities Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53971/12]

Detention Centres

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

474. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is pressing for action, including prosecution if appropriate, against those officers responsible for the ill-treatment of young offenders detained in St. Patrick's Institution, as recently exposed by the Inspector of Prisons report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46760/12]

Detention Centres

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

475. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to address the situation described by the Ombudsman for Children when she reported to senior personnel in his Department last year her concerns for children detained in St. Patrick's Institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46757/12]

National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan Issues

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

476. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his response to the appeal by nine leading disability organisations issued on 17 September 2012 calling on him to show leadership on an implementation plan for the National Disability Strategy in keeping with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [48969/12]

Youth Enterprise Initiatives

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

541. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered the report by Indecon for the National Youth Council of Ireland on the Economic Assessment of the Value of Youth Work; if she will ensure that the findings are taken into account in the 2013 budgetary allocations to the youth sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53943/12]

Youth Enterprise Initiatives

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

542. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has discussed the findings of the National Youth Council of Ireland Economic Assessment of the Value of Youth Work report with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the context of the 2013 budgetary allocations to the youth sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53944/12]

Youth Enterprise Initiatives

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

543. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the proposal in the submission by her Department to the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure in November 2011 to impose cuts of 10% in 2013 in the following funding schemes, special projects for youth, young people’s and facilities fund round 1 and 2, youth service grant, local drugs task force projects and the youth information centres which on top of cuts of over 20% to date will severely impact the capacity of the sector to meet the needs of young persons, especially the most disadvantaged; if she will give a commitment to protect these funding lines from cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53945/12]

National Youth Work Advisory Committee

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

544. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will appoint the National Youth Work Advisory Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53946/12]

Youth Enterprise Initiatives

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

545. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding in each of the following schemes; special projects for youth, young people’s and facilities fund round 1 and 2, youth service grant, local drugs task force projects and the youth information centres that is funded through the National Lottery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53947/12]

Substance Misuse

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

601. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the action plan to implement the recommendations in the report of the national substance misuse steering group published on 7 February 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53948/12]

Substance Misuse

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

602. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the proposal from the National Youth Council of Ireland contained in their pre-budget submission to his Department to introduce a 1% social responsibility levy on the turnover of the drinks manufacturers which could generate a fund to replace the sponsorship of large sporting and cultural events by drinks industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53949/12]

Substance Misuse

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

603. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the action he has taken to progress the commitment made at the conference on alcohol misuse in Armagh in January 2012 to work with the Northern Executive on the introduction of minimum pricing on an all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53950/12]

Substance Misuse

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

604. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to hold a conference, seminar or other event on alcohol misuse policy in the context of the Irish Presidency of the European Union next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53951/12]

Alcohol Advertising

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

605. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he has received the sixth report of the alcohol marketing communications body; his plan to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53952/12]

Alcohol Advertising

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

606. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings held by the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53953/12]

Alcohol Advertising

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

607. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide detail of the payments made to the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland to oversee and monitor the Alcohol Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship Codes since the establishment of the Alcohol Marketing, Communications Monitoring Body in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53954/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

263. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive an appointment for a consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53646/12]