Written Answers Nos. 247-255
247. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will ask the Health Service Executive to intervene urgently in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will ensure that the person is transferred to the hospital most suited to meeting their health and psychological needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53353/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDecisions to transfer patients are made by treating clinicians if it is determined that the patient’s condition warrants a transfer to another hospital. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
250. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the total number of hours reduced since 1 October 2012 in the area of home help home care in counties Donegal, Sligo/Leitrim, Galway/Roscommon, Mayo and the mid west [53361/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
251. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a Sports Capital Programme application submitted by a club (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when a decision is likely to be made;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53127/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has received over 2,170 applications for funding under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme. This is the largest number of applications ever received under the Programme. Departmental officials are processing all applications and this process will take some time due to the volume of applications received. I expect to be able to announce the list of successful applicants later this year. All applicants, including the one referred to by the Deputy, will be informed of the outcome of their application at that stage.
252. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the events that are confirmed as part of the Gathering 2013 that will focus of our reputation in the arts and that will promote Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53167/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
253. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the services tender for the Dublin Bus maintenance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53232/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
254. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed role of the GAA, FAI and the IRFU in aspects of The Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53233/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
255. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contact the Chief Executive Officer of Dublin Bus regarding a bus service (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53234/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
256. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53319/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are two special advisers employed in my Department. Their salaries are €105,837 per annum and €83,337 per annum.
