Parliamentary questions

Jobseeker's Benefit Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

248. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination for jobseeker's benefit will be made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28373/14]

Tax Code

Ciaran Lynch

40. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the taxation implications of the widespread practice, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, of persons being engaged on a self-employed basis to perform duties similar to their company employee colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26377/14]

Social Insurance

Ciaran Lynch

77. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the social welfare consequences for a person and the State of the wide-spread practice, especially in the pharma industry, of persons being engaged on a self-employed basis to perform duties similar to their company employee colleagues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26378/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

617. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 23 January 2014 and 259 of 3 April 2014, if the information requested has been compiled (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25280/14]

Medical Card Administration

Ciaran Lynch

723. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if the consultation cost is covered under the medical card scheme when a person who has a general practitioner visit card is referred by the GP to a hospital consultant; if it is intended to cover the cost of the drug daxas under the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25966/14]

Teacher Training Provision

Ciaran Lynch

90. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding the maths recovery support scheme for DEIS schools, in particular in regard to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25044/14]

Local Authority Housing

Ciaran Lynch

148. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the sale of flats to local authority tenants; if there is any further primary or secondary legislation required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25062/14]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Ciaran Lynch

372. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to detail the budgetary provision that has been made to enable local authorities to facilitate tenants who wish to downsize to more suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24172/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

81. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23562/14]

Capital Assistance Scheme Applications

Ciaran Lynch

96. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will fund the full extent of the refurbishment and redevelopment of Edel House in Cork under CAS; the funding stages involved; the way it is intended to manage the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23576/14]

Hospital Appointments Status

Ciaran Lynch

107. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be given a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23548/14]

Hospital Appointments Status

Ciaran Lynch

108. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be given an ophthalmology appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23554/14]

Tax Credits

Ciaran Lynch

54. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to extending joint assessment for tax credits to cohabiting couples with dependants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23523/14]

Medical Card Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

121. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in view of the fact that their condition is incurable and progressive and that a medical card was provided since diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23455/14]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Ciaran Lynch

826. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork referred to Cork University Hospital for orthopaedic treatment will be given an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22741/14]

National Parks Projects

Ciaran Lynch

131. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action being taken to protect the oaklands of Killarney National Park from the scourge of rhododendron bushes; if he will reinstate volunteer work camps which were deployed successfully in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21932/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

237. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will class ulcerative colitis and the condition ostomate as long-term illnesses; if he will consider the related concerns (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Ciaran Lynch

123. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if in regard to water charges the special allowance for children will be extended to children over 18 years who are in full-time education and living at home; if severe eczema will be a qualifying medical condition for which special allowance will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21628/14]

State Pensions Reform

Ciaran Lynch

338. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of reinstating the Christmas bonus for persons in receipt of the contributory and non-contributory State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20878/14]

Prisoner Data

Ciaran Lynch

559. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in prison and the number in each institution; the total number of prisoners not held in single cells or rooms; and the number of these in each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21369/14]

Prisoner Data

Ciaran Lynch

560. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners in total and in each institution that are in custody; the number required to slop out; the number required to use normal toilet facilities in the presence of others; the number that are sole occupants of a cell that has a normal flush toilet installed or have access at all times to normal toilet facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21370/14]

Prisoner Data

Ciaran Lynch

561. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of prisoners in total and in each institution that are locked up for 23 hours or more in a normal day; for 22 to 23 hours in a normal day; for 20 to 22 hours in a normal day; for 18 to 20 hours in a normal day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21373/14]

Prisoner Data

Ciaran Lynch

562. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners under 21 years of age; the number in each of the institutions in which they are held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21375/14]

Prison Education Service

Ciaran Lynch

563. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of workshop and work-training posts that are vacant in each prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21376/14]

Prison Library Facilities

Ciaran Lynch

564. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of hours the library in each prison is scheduled to open each week; the percentage of scheduled opening times that these libraries were actually open during 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21377/14]

Prison Education Service

Ciaran Lynch

565. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners actively following a course with the Open University at the present time, in total and in each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21381/14]

Prison Education Service

Ciaran Lynch

566. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a highly successful fine art programme run by the National College of Art and Design in Portlaoise Prison from 1987 to 2010 was terminated by her Department in 2011; if she has read the positive review of this programme conducted by a person (details supplied); if she has seen the RTE documentary regarding some of those who took part in this NCAD programme, transmitted on 30 April 2014; if she will ask her officials to engage in discussion with the NCAD with a view to having this programme restored in Portlaoise Prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21387/14]

Hospital Services

Ciaran Lynch

583. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the future of the gait clinic in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/14]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Ciaran Lynch

584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork may expect to be given a neurological appointment; the average waiting time from general practitioner referral to neurologist appointment in the Health Service Executive south area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/14]

Medical Card Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

176. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19793/14]

State Examinations Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

213. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that was given to the recommendations of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the opinions of the teaching unions when formulating the proposed change to school-based evaluation at junior certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19606/14]

Commissions of Investigation

Ciaran Lynch

628. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider, at the request of the family, the inclusion of a case (details supplied) in the investigation by Mr. Justice Fennelly into telephone recordings made by Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19634/14]

Hospital Services

Ciaran Lynch

812. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason a scheduled procedure was cancelled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork at very short notice; when an alternative date will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19051/14]

Nursing Home Repayment Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

884. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the payment requirements under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19421/14]

Alcohol Pricing

Ciaran Lynch

227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when he will introduce legislation to provide for minimum alcohol pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18287/14]

Medicinal Products Supply

Ciaran Lynch

229. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will continue payment under the DPS for a branded medicine in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork where the generic equivalent is unsuitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18264/14]

Medical Card Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

257. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review a refusal of a medical card to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18525/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

45. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Taoiseach the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when does the term end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15969/14]

Departmental Staff Safety

Ciaran Lynch

293. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection to set out the measures in place for the protection of staff in her Department's offices; if glass partitions are always provided; the training and support provided to staff to deal with customers who become physically or verbally aggressive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16268/14]

Human Trafficking

Ciaran Lynch

413. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a requirement for special training for airline staff to enable them to identify victims of trafficking among passengers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16203/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

36. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15739/14]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

56. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15738/14]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

78. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15736/14]

Banking Operations

Ciaran Lynch

92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15743/14]

Consultancy Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

100. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15741/14]

Consultancy Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

112. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15744/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

127. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15732/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

135. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15734/14]

Departmental Bodies

Ciaran Lynch

147. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15737/14]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

164. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15742/14]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the duration of the merchant agreement whereby payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15735/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

202. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under its aegis to members of the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15731/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15733/14]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

242. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15740/14]

Medical Card Administration

Ciaran Lynch

259. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 23 January 2014, if the figures are now available; if he has given consideration to the suggested adjustment to the medical card review system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/14]

Departmental Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

266. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department to the public; when the term will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15745/14]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Ciaran Lynch

92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that his Department will not pay any non-binding pay recommendations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15564/14]

School Patronage

Ciaran Lynch

103. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate a second level Educate Together school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15608/14]

Broadband Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

110. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when e-fibre broadband will be available to schools (details supplied) County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15661/14]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Ciaran Lynch

111. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made towards securing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15662/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Ciaran Lynch

132. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to discontinue the payment of dietary allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15488/14]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Ciaran Lynch

134. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if the refusal of some landlords to accept a rent supplement as payment is legally permissible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15504/14]

Hospital Appointments Status

Ciaran Lynch

216. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork referred to Cork University Hospital will be given an appointment for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15482/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

222. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2013; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15525/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

223. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2013; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15526/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients under the age of 65 years, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in 2013; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

225. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2013, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days required by patients treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15540/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

228. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients undergoing full and partial lower limb amputation procedures in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive, by county, on persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15541/14]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

229. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, under 65 years of age treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2011 to 2013, inclusive; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15542/14]

Driver Licences

Ciaran Lynch

254. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the means open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to make a formal complaint regarding the service provided by the national driver licence service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/14]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

192. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the change in grant payment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [14715/14]

Educational Disadvantage

Ciaran Lynch

224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the provision of long-term funding for the Life Centre in Cork and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15316/14]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

256. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14716/14]

Garda Recruitment

Ciaran Lynch

393. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his policy in regard to time served in the Garda Reserve when it comes to recruitment to An Garda Síochána; the number of members of the reserve force who have been interviewed for An Garda Síochána; the number that have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14713/14]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

560. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15190/14]

Banking Sector Staff

Ciaran Lynch

47. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance in regard to the pillar banks, the amount outstanding in loans to employees; the number of employees or former employees involved; the number and the value of these loans that are in arrears; the discount normally applicable to such loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14594/14]

Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Data

Ciaran Lynch

94. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been paid mortgage interest supplement since 2008; the total amount paid in each year; the average payment to each recipient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14599/14]

IBRC Staff

Ciaran Lynch

258. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in reaching agreement regarding redundancy terms for the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation employees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13947/14]

Student Grant Scheme Expenditure

Ciaran Lynch

297. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the support funding available to assist a person (details supplied) pursuing dance-theatre opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13018/14]

Recognition of Further Education and Training Programmes

Ciaran Lynch

379. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way and where a person (details supplied) can receive a decision regarding accreditation of prior learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/14]

Inland Fisheries

Ciaran Lynch

628. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce a rod licence or a compulsory angler charge; if legislation is in preparation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13953/14]

Child Care Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

937. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if any funding is available to support a crèche project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12992/14]

Universal Health Insurance Provision

Ciaran Lynch

1011. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if changes are contemplated in the provision of health services to UK pensioners resident here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13057/14]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Ciaran Lynch

1172. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available under the fair deal scheme to provide care for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13969/14]

Online Business Voucher Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

167. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on the online voucher scheme for businesses; the level of uptake by businesses in respect of the scheme; the nature of those businesses and their geographical distribution; his plans to advertise the scheme further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11212/14]

Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration

Ciaran Lynch

168. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on the better energy and the retrofitting schemes; if targets have been achieved; if it is intended to continue these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/14]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

201. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10898/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ciaran Lynch

435. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo an implant pain management procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10624/14]

Unfinished Housing Developments

Ciaran Lynch

160. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds that have been allocated for the completion of unfinished estates; the estates that will benefit; the criteria that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10004/14]

Care Services

Ciaran Lynch

243. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a care package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10000/14]

Severe Weather Events Response

Ciaran Lynch

194. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take in regard to providing compensation for fishermen who suffered losses as a result of recent adverse weather conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9795/14]

Hospital Appointment Delays

Ciaran Lynch

223. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been referred to South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital for orthopaedic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9791/14]

Bank Branch Closures

Ciaran Lynch

215. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with his counterpart in the UK regarding the largely State-owned RBS Bank and its plans for its subsidiary Ulster Bank; if it is intended to close branches and reduce staff and services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9475/14]

Health Services

Ciaran Lynch

678. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to provide for the urgent care needs of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9314/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

104. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration he has given to the proposal for a school for deaf children (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8638/14]

Severe Weather Events Response

Ciaran Lynch

155. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has sought EU funding for repairs to infrastructure following recent storm damage; the prospects for such funding; the threshold requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/14]

School Staffing

Ciaran Lynch

107. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his decision to suppress a legacy post at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8486/14]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Ciaran Lynch

61. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered offering tax relief incentives to encourage householders and business owners to undertake flood prevention works to protect their premises from future weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7168/14]