Parliamentary questions

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

463. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53695/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

497. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53698/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53083/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

545. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53696/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

593. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53693/12]

Mental Health Services Report

Billy Timmins

706. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the promised investment of €35 million annually in community mental health (details supplied) [52952/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

712. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/12]

Departmental Agencies Issues

Billy Timmins

755. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the number of new State agencies, forums and task forces that have been established in 2012; the number of new employees there are as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53704/12]

Human Rights Issues

Billy Timmins

54. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the need to stop the crime of organ harvesting in China (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51997/12]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Billy Timmins

107. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51935/12]

VAT Rates Application

Billy Timmins

191. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a refund of VAT in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51080/12]

Child Benefit Rates

Billy Timmins

372. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51127/12]

Health Services Provision

Billy Timmins

571. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a profile bed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50894/12]

Home Care Packages

Billy Timmins

610. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home care cash grant reduction in the Bray area, County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51291/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Billy Timmins

611. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a hip operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51363/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Billy Timmins

133. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50575/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Billy Timmins

134. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50576/12]

Arts Council Funding

Billy Timmins

153. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position in relation to the need to maximise support for funding to the Arts Council and to local government (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50585/12]

Local Government Fund

Billy Timmins

162. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position in relation to the need to maximise support for funding to the Arts Council and local government (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50584/12]

Hospital Procedures

Billy Timmins

218. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a nerve conduction survey procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50591/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Billy Timmins

270. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be arranged as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [50527/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Billy Timmins

270. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding scooter user access for students who need to use scooters to get into lecture halls at a university (details supplied) but are finding it almost impossible to access their lecture theatres on their scooters; the steps that have been taken by the university to ensure that all students can attend the university regardless of disability and the plans they have to enable scooter users to access their lecture theatres without the present difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Billy Timmins

271. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding scooter user access for students who need to use scooters to get into the student accommodation at a university (details supplied) but are finding it almost impossible to access the student accommodation on their scooters; the steps that have been taken by the university to ensure that all students can access the student accommodation at the university regardless of disability and the plans they have to enable scooter users to access their accommodation without the present difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49643/12]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

198. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding surgery in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48856/12]

Site Acquisitions

Billy Timmins

309. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a site for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47703/12]

School Staffing

Billy Timmins

310. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a vice-principal for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47704/12]

Fee Paying Schools

Billy Timmins

358. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding fee paying schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48306/12]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Billy Timmins

367. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a refund in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Billy Timmins

563. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48143/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Billy Timmins

588. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48593/12]

Exploration Licences Approvals

Billy Timmins

646. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the fracking planned for Ireland (details supplied) and the concerns raised in relation to the awarding of petroleum licensing options to three companies in areas in the north-west and mid-west of the country, which gives the companies, Tamboran, Langco and Enegi, the right to apply for an exclusive exploration license over the areas concerned in an industry that is not regulated and also the points raised re Northern Ireland who have just awarded a large contract to a state body in the Republic of Ireland to develop wave energy to meet a large percentage of energy needs over the next years, while a different form of energy, it still speaks to a demonstrated commitment to using natural resources in a sustainable way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/12]

Garda Stations Refurbishment

Billy Timmins

812. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding improvement works to the cells in a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48358/12]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Billy Timmins

818. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a vetting application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48429/12]

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Billy Timmins

64. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding resource teaching hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46630/12]

Vocational Education Committees Staff

Billy Timmins

267. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the filling of the position of education officer with Wicklow Vocational Education Committee. [46338/12]

Visa Applications

Billy Timmins

486. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [45876/12]

Hospital Appointment Status

Billy Timmins

586. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45699/12]

Hospital Appointment Status

Billy Timmins

587. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45700/12]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

224. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45462/12]

Dental Services Provision

Billy Timmins

225. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dental service for pupils from schools in the West Wicklow area who attend Athy health centre, County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45463/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

226. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a hip replacement consultation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45464/12]

School Transport Provision

Billy Timmins

249. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a bus pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44380/12]

Television Reception

Billy Timmins

393. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Saorview box (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44649/12]

Local Authority Funding

Billy Timmins

434. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's accessibility funding which was provided to local authorities but has ceased since 2010 in view of the fact that this was used to provide vital improvements in accessibility; his plans to reinstall this payment as local authorities are not now in a position to provide funding for such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44732/12]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Billy Timmins

598. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44149/12]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Billy Timmins

647. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44426/12]

General Practitioner Services

Billy Timmins

648. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of free general practitioner care to everyone; when free GP care will be provided for patients with long-term illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44427/12]

Medical Card Drugs

Billy Timmins

672. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding availability of drugs on a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44689/12]

State Examinations Issues

Billy Timmins

58. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the leaving certificate art, in which the number of A/A1 is 1%, lower than the results in any other subject; the reason this is so low; if the leaving certificate art correctors are given instructions to keep the number of A/A1's at 1% each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/12]

School Funding

Billy Timmins

70. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding grant aid in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44017/12]

Offshore Exploration

Billy Timmins

117. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Dalkey Prospect oil rig and the concerns of citizens from County Wicklow on this issue, the position in relation to the Green Party's call on him to hold a public inquiry into plans for the seismic survey and drilling; the position in relation to the Oireachtas committee report calling for the terms for Ireland's shares of revenue from our oil and gas to be radically overhauled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43878/12]

School Curriculum

Billy Timmins

101. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Leaving Certificate art curriculum which has not been updated for approximately 40 years; his plans to update the Leaving Certificate art curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43810/12]

Mortgage Interest Rates Issues

Billy Timmins

174. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the increase in mortgage rates by AIB in view of the hardship another increase will cause for persons already facing hardship; the action he will take in order to stop this increase in view of the billions the State has put into this bank; the way in which the money put into AIB by the State has been used to assist persons in trouble with their mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43211/12]

Farm Assist Scheme Applications

Billy Timmins

319. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding farm assist in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42615/12]

Crime Prevention

Billy Timmins

464. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the White Paper on Crime Process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42960/12]

Ambulance Service Provision

Billy Timmins

560. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the bus/ambulance to the day Hospital at St Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, Dublin which brings patients to the day hospital for physiotherapy from all areas (details supplied); if this will be examined and reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42863/12]

Speech and Language Therapy

Billy Timmins

575. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding speech and language therapy in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42676/12]

Insolvency Payments Scheme Applications

Billy Timmins

282. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding minimum notice and holiday pay in respect of a person (details supplied in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41455/12]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

527. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for a hip replacement consultation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41446/12]

Home Help Service Provision

Billy Timmins

555. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding correspondence from the Health Service Executive Bray to recipients of the home care cash grant informing them that this grant is to be reduced by 10% effective immediately in order for the HSE to operate within its financial allocation from Government in 2012; if this decision will be reversed in view of the essential services that the grant is used to pay for, that is, to enable persons to remain in their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41752/12]

Sports Funding

Billy Timmins

590. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41274/12]

Social Welfare Code

Billy Timmins

96. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student who is in receipt of the back to education allowance can also qualify for rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41071/12]

Tax Yield

Billy Timmins

58. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the addition in tax that would be collected by an increase of 2% on the top rate of tax and the addition of tax that would be collected by an increase of 2% on the bottom rate of tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40948/12]

Tax Yield

Billy Timmins

59. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the estimated tax take that would be on a 1% tax rate on all welfare benefits including child benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40949/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Billy Timmins

200. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding primary care centres; the number of primary care centres that have commenced the planning process from April 2011 to date in 2012; the number of primary care centres in construction since April 2011 to date in 2012; the number of primary care centres that have been completed and where they are located from April 2011 to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40946/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Billy Timmins

201. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding primary care centres; the number of primary care centres that have been completed and are open to the public from April 2011 to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40947/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Billy Timmins

236. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40477/12]

Mental Health Services Report

Billy Timmins

393. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health following recent reports (details supplied) that the bulk of the €35 million promised in Budget 2012 for the development of community mental health services was going to be used to offset the Health Service Executive deficit, the way this will effect the implementation of A Vision for Change; the position regarding the implementation of a A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40069/12]

Hospital Services

Billy Timmins

464. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) who is a patient in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40534/12]

Consular Services Availability

Billy Timmins

32. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Justice for Mark and Andreas Campaign [39990/12]

Social Welfare Benefits Applications

Billy Timmins

122. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the assistance available to a person on one parent family payment who is anxious to start their own business and work approximately two days a week; if they can still receive the payment; the assistance available to assist them to move into running a business and still retain all or part of their payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39943/12]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications

Billy Timmins

198. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the position regarding the disadvantage scheme for 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if this will be paid as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/12]

Departmental Contracts

Billy Timmins

70. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the company that has the contract in respect of internet and broadband support for primary schools in counties Wicklow and Carlow; the details of this contract, including the costs and if the company is providing a satisfactory service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39522/12]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Billy Timmins

191. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the position regarding the single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason a portion has been withheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/12]

An Bord Pleanála Appointments

Billy Timmins

75. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the composition of An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36901/12]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility

Billy Timmins

779. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38461/12]

Social Insurance Refunds

Billy Timmins

797. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a refund of contributions in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38576/12]

Health Services Staff Issues

Billy Timmins

1858. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the moratorium on recruitment in the Health Service Executive and the effect this is having on dental services in Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39269/12]

Tax Credits

Billy Timmins

118 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[35149/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme

Billy Timmins

280 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34645/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme

Billy Timmins

284 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[34683/12]

Penalty Points System

Billy Timmins

904 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the penalty points review (details supplied).
[35078/12]

Tax Collection

Billy Timmins

55 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding medical expenses in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[34159/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme

Billy Timmins

217 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if it will be granted as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[32984/12]

Rent Supplement Scheme

Billy Timmins

268 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[33481/12]

Non-Principal Private Residence Change

Billy Timmins

312 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[33733/12]

Motor Taxation

Billy Timmins

314 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position in relation to commercial tax on a crew cab when a farmer who farms with his brother and father but they are not his employees and they have out farms he has been informed by Wicklow County Council that he cannot tax his crew cab commercially even though the three travel together to farm; the action he will take in order to tax his crew cab commercially as it is used commercially for farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32991/12]

Local Authority Housing

Billy Timmins

340 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a new scheme regarding local authorities and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[33723/12]

Animal Welfare Issues

Billy Timmins

411 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 27 June 2012, the position regarding same.
[33266/12]

Professional Qualifications

Billy Timmins

538 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding CPC courses in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32980/12]

Tax Yield

Billy Timmins

74 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the estimated increase in tax revenue if the higher rate of tax was increased by 1%.
[32763/12]

Tax Yield

Billy Timmins

75 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the estimated increase in tax revenue if earnings of €100,000 or greater were taxed at a rate of 50% on the portion of their income over €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32764/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Billy Timmins

109 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the savings made to date under the Croke Park agreement; where these savings were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32765/12]

Public Sector Pay

Billy Timmins

110 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of increments in the public sector for 2012; the cost of same in 2011 and the projected cost in 2013; the number of public sector employees, if any, who receive no increments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32767/12]

Litter Pollution

Billy Timmins

189 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the legislation on litter in order to assist businesses that wish to display further advertising for special events; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32762/12]

Local Authority Staff

Billy Timmins

190 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by grade of the annual leave entitlement for members of local authorities under the Croke Park agreement; what said entitlements were previous to the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[32766/12]

Medical Negligence Claims

Billy Timmins

257 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health if the hospital manager at Clonmel Hospital, County Tipperary and the Caredoc manager for Clonmel will contact a person (details supplied).
[32761/12]

Road Network

Billy Timmins

266 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road schemes, their cost, submitted to him by Wicklow County Council for 2012; and which schemes were funded.
[32768/12]