Parliamentary questions

Ambulance Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

187. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the emergency medical service provided to residents of East Cork; his views on the circumstances of a recent incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5848/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Data

Ciaran Lynch

81. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals currently lodged with the scope section; the average time taken to decide an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4559/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Ciaran Lynch

82. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to her Department's scope section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4563/14]

Tax Credits

Ciaran Lynch

36. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the merits of the proposal (details supplied) regarding single parent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/14]

Disability Allowance Applications

Ciaran Lynch

408. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4033/14]

Immigration Controls

Ciaran Lynch

584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the 1,890 persons refused entry into the State in 2013, the number and the categories for refusal at each port of entry; the nationality of persons refused leave to land; the number and nationality of persons who subsequently applied under the Refugee Act 1996 and were permitted to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3819/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

Ciaran Lynch

92. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the step that have been taken towards implementing a harmonised rate for merchant agreements across all Departments; the potential savings to the Government and to the public from negotiating a reduced rate applicable to all Departments that accept payment by debit-credit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3278/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

219. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card reviews carried out in 2013; the number of cards cancelled as a result; the number of cards that were cancelled for failure to complete the review process in time; the number of these subsequently reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3253/14]

School Textbooks Rental Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

283. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance available to a school (details supplied) in County Cork with an existing book rental scheme to enable it to continue the scheme into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/14]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Ciaran Lynch

889. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that funding raised by an independent charity is to be used to refurbish 20 isolation beds at Cork University Hospital and that there is an agreement in place (details supplied) that eight of these beds are to be ring-fenced for cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1572/14]

Mortgage Interest Relief Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

164. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for mortgage interest relief in regard to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54760/13]

Primary Medical Certificates Applications

Ciaran Lynch

226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made in an application for a primary medical certificate under the disabled drivers regulations in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54526/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

289. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for invalidity pension following a recent oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53684/13]

Book Rental Scheme

Ciaran Lynch

71. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of the proposed book rental scheme; if he will give consideration to the concerns of a school which has already taken the initiative in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53494/13]

Charitable Donations Administration

Ciaran Lynch

357. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the regulations that control the percentage of each charitable donation that may be applied to administration purposes; if all charitable organisations are required to report the percentage of each donation spent on administration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52579/13]

National Postcode System Establishment

Ciaran Lynch

90. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to introduce the postcode system; when is it expected to come into full operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52081/13]

Medical Card Reviews

Ciaran Lynch

419. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will alter the system of review for medical cards in order that card holders are given a warning before cut off (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51548/13]

Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration

Ciaran Lynch

98. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the present status of the provision to allow the sale of local authority flats to their tenants as provided for in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; the progress that has been made by local authorities in implementing the provisions of the Act; if it is planned to modify the Act in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51165/13]

Health Services Provision

Ciaran Lynch

159. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a step down bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51171/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

129. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Taoiseach the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50141/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

135. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50135/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

149. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50134/13]

Property Taxation Administration

Ciaran Lynch

182. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will resolve the anomaly whereby, since 1 November, the vendor is liable for local property tax on a property they no longer own or occupy whilst the buyer/occupier is exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50603/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

212. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50132/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

280. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50139/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

303. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; and if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department. [50137/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

325. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the value of services provided to the public by her Department and entities reporting to her Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50140/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

427. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50128/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

434. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50130/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

453. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department [50133/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

495. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50138/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

515. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50131/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

518. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50127/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

563. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the value of services provided to the public by her Department and entities reporting to her Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50129/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

578. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50136/13]

Departmental Banking

Ciaran Lynch

671. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50142/13]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Ciaran Lynch

215. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if an appointment in the radiotherapy Department of CUH will be brought forward on grounds of age and the severity of the patient's condition in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49929/13]

Redundancy Payments

Ciaran Lynch

50. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the effect of changes to top slicing relief as applied to a redundancy package being offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49637/13]

Carbon Tax Implementation

Ciaran Lynch

59. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick regarding the issue of carbon taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49727/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48631/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

199. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47986/13]

Road Projects Status

Ciaran Lynch

512. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N40 Bandon Road and Sarsfield Road flyovers project will be completed; if this project was carried out on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47953/13]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

212. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an appeal for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47497/13]

Medical Card Applications

Ciaran Lynch

216. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an application for a medical a card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47514/13]

Tax Reliefs Application

Ciaran Lynch

227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the specification of the type of works and materials covered by the home renovation tax relief system; the works and materials that are excluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46955/13]

Adoption Issues

Ciaran Lynch

978. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made regarding an adoption agreement between Ireland and India; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46931/13]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Ciaran Lynch

1238. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if a special chair will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46963/13]

Tax Credits

Ciaran Lynch

61. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance how the single-person child carer tax credit will be applied where, by court order or de facto, a 50-50 split in caring is in place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45363/13]

Hospital Services

Ciaran Lynch

557. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork may expect to be treated at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44577/13]

School Staffing Appeals Mechanism

Ciaran Lynch

86. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is intended to reduce the number of teachers in a school (details supplied) and, if so, the reason for the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43997/13]

National Lottery Regulator Establishment

Ciaran Lynch

96. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will make an appointment to the office of the regulator of the national lottery; the selection criteria and terms and conditions to be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43934/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Ciaran Lynch

394. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a new cardiology appointment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43047/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ciaran Lynch

196. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be treated at Navan orthopaedic unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42872/13]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Ciaran Lynch

197. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made regarding a mobility aid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ciaran Lynch

227. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting treatment at Navan orthopaedic unit; the waiting time required for an initial consultation at the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41565/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

232. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2012; the number of these patients that had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41632/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

244. 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 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41719/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

245. 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 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41720/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

246. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of full and partial lower limb amputations that were carried out in 2012 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. [41721/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

247. 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 2010, 2011, and 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41722/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

248. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, treated for foot ulcerations, which do not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41725/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

250. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, who had full and partial lower limb amputations procedures in the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number of persons under 65 years of age; the number of these patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41734/13]

Hospital Procedures

Ciaran Lynch

251. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital bed days required by patients, by county, of persons under 65 years of age treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial limb amputation in the years 2012, 2011, 2010; the number of those patients who had diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41735/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

379. 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. [40611/13]

Teacher Training Provision

Ciaran Lynch

69. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty experienced by newly qualified teachers who, because of the oversupply of teachers, are unable to gain the diploma within the requisite three years (details supplied); the strategy that is in place to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38852/13]

Home Tuition Scheme Provision

Ciaran Lynch

349. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that, in some circumstances, home tuition is provided even where a school placement is available to a child; the criteria that apply in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38012/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

410. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the refusal of a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38591/13]

Live Register Data

Ciaran Lynch

644. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that formerly self-employed persons are not registered as unemployed unless they qualify on means and thus are excluded from FÁS and other schemes that might help them to gain employment; if she will outline her plans to change this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37873/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

653. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38111/13]

Jobseeker's Benefit Payments

Ciaran Lynch

673. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is compulsory that jobseeker's benefits are paid through the post office and the reason for same; if there are circumstances in which a client may opt to have payments made to a bank account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38245/13]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

679. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in 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. [38308/13]

Air Pollution

Ciaran Lynch

936. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is permissible to sell smoke-emitting fuels in areas where it may not be burned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38019/13]

HSE Funding

Ciaran Lynch

1536. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the assistance available to a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Cork to provide training in the emergency services area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/13]

Mobility Allowance Applications

Ciaran Lynch

1572. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of mobility allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38588/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

224. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the refusal of a Student Universal Support Ireland grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36233/13]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

668. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an appeal 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. [36080/13]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

144. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made in an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35806/13]

Septic Tank Inspections

Ciaran Lynch

195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grant assistance available for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/13]

Medical Aids and Appliances Applications

Ciaran Lynch

266. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a determination will be made on an application for a special chair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/13]

Home Help Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

271. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the home help hours provided to a person (details supplied) in County Cork [35820/13]

School Staffing

Ciaran Lynch

89. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the employment conditions of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33955/13]

Hospital Appointment Status

Ciaran Lynch

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

Tourism Revenue

Ciaran Lynch

257. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value to Ireland of fishing tourism under the headings of game, sea and coarse fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/13]

Prison Building Programme

Ciaran Lynch

192. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the improvements that have been implemented since the Committee for the Prevention of Torture which visited Cork Prison in 2010 found visiting conditions at the prison to be wholly unsuitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/13]

Prison Inspections

Ciaran Lynch

193. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following its visit to Cork Prison in 2010, if a review of the operation of the segregation unit at Cork Prison has been carried out; if the deficiencies observed by the committee regarding material conditions in D Unit have been rectified; if he will indicate the changes that have been made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/13]

Prison Investigations

Ciaran Lynch

194. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following its visit to Cork Prison in 2010, if he will indicate if the investigation into the death of a prisoner in the prison in 2010 has been concluded; if the relevant information has been forwarded to the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32619/13]

Prison Accommodation

Ciaran Lynch

195. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following their visit to Cork Prison in 2010, he will indicate if there has been an increase in the frequency of showers taken by prisoners since 2010; the current average frequency of showers taken by prisoners in each part of the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/13]

Prison Accommodation

Ciaran Lynch

196. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the report by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture following their visit to Cork Prison in 2010, he will indicate the number of occasions on which the 7.5 m² cells were used to accommodate more than one prisoner; the number of occasions on which the 9 m² cells were used to accommodate two or more prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/13]

Mobility Allowance Applications

Ciaran Lynch

632. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the refusal of a mobility aid to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31481/13]

Respite Care Services

Ciaran Lynch

669. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused respite care; if he will confirm that male patients are at a disadvantage compared to female patients seeking respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31830/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Ciaran Lynch

691. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on an urgent orthopaedic outpatient waiting list since 6 December 2012 will be treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32077/13]

Defence Forces Reserve Issues

Ciaran Lynch

226. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the changes that are planned regarding the annual fitness test for the Reserve Defence Forces; if any changes proposed for 2014 have been brought forward; where RDF personnel are in full time employment if it is feasible to arrange the fitness test outside of normal working hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31264/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Ciaran Lynch

96. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30880/13]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

140. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection the way any proposed changes to the treatment of the self-employed for PRSI contributions or benefits will apply to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when the proposed legislation will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30964/13]

Security of the Elderly

Ciaran Lynch

179. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a scheme to reimburse the purchase and running costs of a panic alarm system for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/13]

Home Help Service Provision

Ciaran Lynch

221. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health if he will review the home care hours provided to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that the current provision is not sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30869/13]

Student Universal Support Ireland Eligibility

Ciaran Lynch

111. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made in respect of a person's appeal to be provided with a grant on foot of the provision of additional information as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28658/13]

National Lottery Regulator Establishment

Ciaran Lynch

332. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Regulator of the National Lottery will be put in place; if he will give details of the remit of the regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26775/13]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals

Ciaran Lynch

450. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27677/13]