Parliamentary questions

Ambulance Service Response Times

Gerald Nash

804. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if the National Ambulance Service is satisfied that it has sufficient resources to operate the ambulance service in the Drogheda area to the accepted international standard in terms of emergency response times; if the service is satisfied that the resources available in Drogheda are analogous to those available in similar scale population centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1016/14]

Betting Legislation

Gerald Nash

161. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 to pass all Stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54226/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Gerald Nash

195. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider adding illness benefit to the list of qualifying payments for the special rate student grant as outlined in schedule 2 of the student grant scheme 2013 - Statutory Instrument No. 159 of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53859/13]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Data

Gerald Nash

400. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of persons who have registered and paid the non-principal private residence charge in each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013, with the total number of properties involved. [54003/13]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Data

Gerald Nash

401. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of persons who registered late and paid the non-principal private residence charge in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013, with the total number of properties involved. [54004/13]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Data

Gerald Nash

402. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the total amount received in respect of non-principal private residence for 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013, analysed by the year to which it referred and the amount of interest and penalties collected. [54005/13]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Data

Gerald Nash

403. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an estimate by his Department of the level of non-compliance with the non-principal private residence for each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 and the likely level of the charge outstanding. [54006/13]

Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Data

Gerald Nash

404. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a statistical analysis for 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 of the number of persons who have paid the non-principal private residence, by the number of housing units owned. [54007/13]

Departmental Properties

Gerald Nash

464. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Defence the organisation that purchased a site (details supplied) in the ownership of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53773/13]

Pension Provisions

Ged Nash

125. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider allowing for partial encashment of PRSAs in certain limited circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52484/13]

Universal Social Charge Exemptions

Ged Nash

127. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to providing an exemption to the universal social charge in cases where medical expenses are greater than taxable income, particularly for residents of nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52562/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

181. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52630/13]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Ged Nash

302. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the budget announcement, when extra staff will be appointed to assist with Garda vetting; the number of extra staff that will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51779/13]

Employment Rights

Ged Nash

92. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he intends to bring legislation forward on collective bargaining rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50870/13]

Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists

Ged Nash

188. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth for orthodontic service; if an exact date cannot be provided the length of time this person may expect to wait for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50902/13]

Fire Safety

Ged Nash

461. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if current legislation permits a business premises to continue to operate, pending obtaining a fire safety certificate or in the case of an ongoing appeal to An Bord Pleanála in respect of a refusal to grant such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50187/13]

Maternity Services

Ged Nash

582. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an explanation for the large variance between emergency caesarean rates on Mondays and Wednesdays, compared to Saturdays as reflected in an ESRI report 2011; the course of action the Health Service Executive is taking to address the growing rates of caesarean sections which stood at 50% in some maternity units during the summer months of 2013 in the case of first-time mothers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50194/13]

School Transport Provision

Ged Nash

243. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no public transport under the school transport scheme is available to students from Drogheda attending a school (details supplied) in County Louth; if efforts will be made by the relevant authorities to provide such transport in this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49152/13]

Employment Rights

Ged Nash

278. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of inspections undertaken by NERA to date in 2013 in respect of the enforcement of REA rates of pay at school construction sites; the locations of such inspection visits by county; the number of cases of non-compliance identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49342/13]

National Internship Scheme Data

Ged Nash

364. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have participated in the JobBridge internship programme to date broken down by county; the number who have progressed to paid employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49563/13]

Inland Fisheries Ireland

Ged Nash

399. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department, in consultation with Inland Fisheries Ireland, has completed a review of the provisions of the Fisheries Acts dating back to 1959, with particular reference to the licensing regime; if IFI has made any particular recommendations on future licensing regimes for all types of angling in respect of any proposed legislation; if he will confirm that the Government will not introduce a general angling permit, or rod licence by any other name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49185/13]

Orthodontic Service Provision

Ged Nash

634. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive intends to engage an additional orthodontist in County Louth to address waiting lists for orthodontic treatment for under 18s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48881/13]

Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists

Ged Nash

635. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form, waiting time periods for orthodontic treatment for under 18s in County Louth for the years 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48882/13]

HSE Agency Staff Data

Ged Nash

703. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the total number of agency staff engaged at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 in porter services, nursing grades, maintenance and cleaning; if he will provide in tabular format the total cost per annum under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/13]

Hospitals Expenditure

Ged Nash

704. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with transportation relating to the laundry service at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, within the hospital campus and from the hospital to facilities at Navan and Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49446/13]

Living City Initiative

Ged Nash

85. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider designating Drogheda, County Louth under the terms of the living city initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48009/13]

Tax Credits

Ged Nash

86. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider including in the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013 requirements around improvements to energy efficiency under the tax rebate on home improvements scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48010/13]

Tax Exemptions

Ged Nash

87. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring the eligibility criteria for the relief scheme for the long-term unemployed, 15 months in receipt of certain social welfare payments, in line with the eligibility criteria for the back to work enterprise allowance 12 months in receipt of certain social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48011/13]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Ged Nash

36. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will include Drogheda and Dundalk, County Louth, in the living cities initiative in the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47222/13]

Seniors Alert Scheme Issues

Ged Nash

122. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has secured additional funding for the seniors community alert scheme for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47383/13]

Tax Credits

Ged Nash

146. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that provision will be made in the forthcoming finance Bill to ensure that the single parent tax credit may be utilised by the parent with joint custody who earns the lower amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45629/13]

Water Meters Installation

Ged Nash

652. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the commencement date and targeted completion timescale for the programme of water meter installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45708/13]

Leader Programmes Funding

Ged Nash

680. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an appeal against a decision not to grant final approval for a Leader funding application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; when a decision will be made on the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46360/13]

Symphysiotomy Report

Ged Nash

1030. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when he will bring proposals in relation to the Walsh Report with regard to symphysiotomy to Government; when he will appoint a judge to meet with the women involved in order to facilitate a process to bring matters with regard to symphysiotomy further to a successful conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45646/13]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Ged Nash

1039. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when a paediatric urologist will be appointed to Temple Street Childrens Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45704/13]

Crime Data

Ged Nash

414. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent crime rate figures available for County Meath, broken down by local Garda station and under the classification of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44731/13]

Garda Deployment

Ged Nash

415. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to County Meath, broken down by local Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44732/13]

Crime Data

Ged Nash

416. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent crime rate figures available for County Lout, broken down by local Garda station and under the classification of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44733/13]

Garda Deployment

Ged Nash

417. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to County Louth, broken down by local Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44734/13]

Departmental Funding

Gerald Nash

100. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons an organisation (details supplied) in County Louth was denied funding from his Department to participate on a court accompaniment training programme funded by the Department [43708/13]

Tax Code

Gerald Nash

22. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Revenue Commissioners have undertaken research into the area of making child care deductible for tax purposes; if he has considered such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43093/13]

Court Accommodation Provision

Gerald Nash

276. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the new courthouse in Drogheda, County Louth to be fully operational; if he and the Courts Service envisage that the new development will facilitate sittings of the Circuit Court; the overall cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43596/13]

Adoption Services Provision

Gerald Nash

373. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider amending section 41 of the Adoption Act 2010 in view of the distressing situation in which a number of young families intending to adopt children from Russia find themselves, who have pre-2010 declarations and who were in the process with the relevant authorities of bringing matters to a conclusion before 31 October; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43048/13]

After-School Support Services

Gerald Nash

375. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce statutory regulation of the after school sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43090/13]

Youth Cafés Provision

Gerald Nash

376. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when an announcement will be made regarding awarding of grants to youth cafes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43091/13]

Tax Code

Gerald Nash

377. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has made submissions to the Department of Finance in relation to the area of making child care deductible for tax purposes; her views on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43092/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Gerald Nash

441. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the timeframe for completion of two primary care centre projects (details provided) in County Meath; the progress to date in advancing the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43595/13]

Joint Labour Committees Agreements

Ged Nash

287. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he intends to advance the establishment orders to provide for the restored joint labour committee system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42274/13]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Ged Nash

300. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider including those in receipt of a one parent family payment for consideration for participation under the momentum scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41860/13]

Garda Recruitment

Ged Nash

991. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to maintain the existing Garda Síochána panel in place since 2008 for the purposes of future Garda recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36824/13]

Tax Residency Issues

Ged Nash

110. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will establish, with the Revenue Commissioners, the number of high net worth persons who meet the domicile levy criteria with whom they has been in contact this year in order to ascertain the reason the persons have failed to pay the levy in 2013; the number of persons who are considered to be non-resident for tax purposes; the total tax take available to the State if all persons liable to pay the domicile levy paid in full; the actions the Revenue Commissioners will take against those who fail to pay the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36153/13]

Action Plan for Jobs

Ged Nash

282. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on progress on the production and implementation of the cross-departmental plan for the green economy under the Action Plan for Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35964/13]

Social Welfare Code Issues

Ged Nash

498. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the introduction of a system of collateral benefit reimbursement; if she will provide details on the total savings envisaged in her Department if such a measure was introduced in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34334/13]

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]

Schools Building Projects Applications

Ged Nash

185. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32878/13]

Education and Training Boards Funding

Ged Nash

195. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the support available from his Department to the Louth Meath Education and Training Board in its efforts to ensure the provision of playing pitches at the school campus in Laytown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/13]

Student Grant Scheme Administration

Ged Nash

214. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the administration of the Student Universal Support Ireland system, including the fact that the student payments system does not respond to inquiries other than to issue a standard email acknowledgement in view of the contrary evidence supplied in relation to his recent response to previous parliamentary questions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33289/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Ged Nash

477. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre in north Drogheda; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/13]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Ged Nash

478. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Meath; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32880/13]

Health Care Infrastructure

Ged Nash

526. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when work on the extension to the emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital will commence; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33303/13]

Compensation Awards

Ged Nash

538. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when he will take definitive action in relation to the extension of the Neary redress scheme as committed to under the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33353/13]

Road Projects Status

Ged Nash

571. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position in relation to progress regarding the provision of a bypass for Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33302/13]

Garda Vetting Applications

Ged Nash

204. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for Garda vetting in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32675/13]

Student Grant Scheme Payments

Ged Nash

342. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills when payment of a higher education grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth as same was approved by award letter on 1 May 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32026/13]

HSE Staffing

Ged Nash

224. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health his views on the need to establish a protected title of creative arts therapists in the Health Service Executive; if he intends to bring the profession under the aegis of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 in the interests of the profession and the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30960/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

242. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Ged Nash

260. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a final review following an appeal being upheld in respect of payment of a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30271/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Ged Nash

261. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of the decision not to award a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Louth on the basis that they were not attending a full time course when the college had provided confirmation that the course is in fact full time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30272/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Ged Nash

262. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30274/13]

State Properties

Ged Nash

105. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the Office of Public Works plans to redevelop the old employment exchange building at Barrack Street, Dundalk, County Louth; the plans the OPW has for potential future use of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29871/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

141. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed commencement date for a school building project (details supplied) in County Louth; the timeframe for completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29068/13]

Derelict Sites

Ged Nash

328. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the site of the old fishmeal factory at Crook Road, Mornington, County Meath, is secured; if he will outline his Department's plans to make this site safe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28908/13]

Schools Building Projects Status

Ged Nash

71. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a new school building will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28465/13]

Education and Training Provision

Ged Nash

377. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the criteria used in establishing the suitability of candidates for inclusion on Momentum programme courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27095/13]

Tax Clearance Certificates

Ged Nash

641. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering taking measures to prohibit those who do not qualify for tax clearance certificates from the Revenue Commissioners from taking their seats as elected members of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27930/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

854. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the Health Service Executive will appoint an inspector for developmental aspects of childcare facilities for the Louth area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27364/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

855. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare facilities private and public in County Louth inspected in each of the last four years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Health Service Executive; if she will provide the names of the facilities which have been inspected; if she will provide the information in tabular format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27367/13]

Child Protection Issues

Ged Nash

856. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare facilities private and public in County Meath inspected in each of the past four years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Health Service Executive; if she will provide the names of the facilities which have been inspected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27368/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Ged Nash

1010. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when patients transferred from the recently closed leg ulcer clinic in Slane, County Meath, will be given appointment dates for the clinic at its new location in Duleek; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27613/13]

Ambulance Service Provision

Ged Nash

1042. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the National Ambulance Service's plans for the roll-out of intermediate care vehicles in Drogheda; the process for the engagement of personnel to operate the service; if recruitment arrangements are currently open regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27928/13]

Health Services Provision

Ged Nash

614. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including a medical product (details supplied) on the list of reimbursable items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23733/13]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Ged Nash

618. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including Addison's disease to the list under the terms of the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/13]

State Examinations Issues

Ged Nash

249. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria used for the selection of persons employed to correct written leaving certificate exam papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20322/13]

Orthodontic Service Provision

Ged Nash

230. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available through the Health Service Executive to the Orthodontic unit of Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, County Meath, to allow them to treat grade four orthodontic cases and below; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19180/13]

Accident and Emergency Services Provision

Ged Nash

246. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the Health Service Executive plans to expand the Emergency Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18087/13]

Banking Sector Staff

Ged Nash

284. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that AIB is actively rehiring former staff who left the organisation under the terms of early retirement and severance schemes despite the fact that these schemes prevented former staff who left from returning to the bank for a period of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16630/13]

Health Services Provision

Ged Nash

1132. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the number of methadone dispensing level 2 general practitioners across the country, broken down by Health Service Executive region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16108/13]

Health Services Provision

Ged Nash

1133. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information in relation to the most up to date figures regarding waiting lists for methadone clinics; if he will provide figures in relation to the average number of months involved in waiting to access a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16109/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ged Nash

239. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when an orthopaedic outpatient's appointment at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15819/13]

Tax Code

Ged Nash

212. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out a cost-benefit analysis for the introduction of tax breaks or other forms of incentives to support local micro-breweries and distilleries; if he will consider such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15106/13]

Social Welfare Code Reform

Ged Nash

323. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on progress made in her Department in considering the issue of social welfare supports for the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14893/13]

Court Accommodation Provision

Ged Nash

420. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when construction work will commence on the new Drogheda courthouse; when the courthouse will be open and fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14742/13]

Foreign Conflicts

Ged Nash

432. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has raised the issue of the treatment of Palestinian children by the Israel military justice system in the West Bank at his recent meeting with the Israeli Justice Minister designate on his recent visit to that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14942/13]

Health Services Access

Ged Nash

549. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the reason the ante natal clinics in Dundalk and Navan are being discontinued; if he is concerned about the impact of these changes on disadvantaged women and those who do not have access to frequent public transport; if he is satisfied that the decision is in keeping with Health Service Executive service plan commitments to local access to safe and high quality essential ante natal services; if the decision can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14945/13]

Health Service Provision

Ged Nash

492. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14 will receive an assessment for behavioural issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13639/13]

Health Services Issues

Ged Nash

518. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference for any planned review into the provision of laundry services in the Louth Meath Hospital Group; if the Health Service Executive intends to carry out a review of laundry services on a national basis; if he will indicate the timeframe for such a review; the nature of engagement planned with staff representatives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13828/13]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Ged Nash

519. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the number of beds/residential places provided in a detoxification unit (details supplied); if this unit accepts clients from counties Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan; the admission criteria employed by the Health Service Executive; the average waiting times for admission to the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13831/13]

Banking Sector Regulation

Ged Nash

56. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has been consulted in relation to plans announced by Allied Irish Bank to outsource IT positions to an Indian company (details supplied); if his Department has signed off on such an agreement with the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13299/13]