Written Answers Nos. 236-240
236. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health in respect of the C case, the number of girls in care in State care that were taken to Britain or elsewhere for an abortion following a court decision, following testimony from a psychiatrist for the State that she was suicidal for each year from 1998 to date in 2013; the psychiatrist involved on each occasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22108/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a matter for the Minister for Children, I have asked my colleague to reply directly to the Deputy.
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he continues to monitor activities at St Bridget's Nursing Home, Crooksling, County Dublin, with the objective of ensuring that the full scale of activities previously provided there continues, that the maximum utilisation of the facilities thereat remain intact and that endeavours be made to ascertain to the extent to which further services can be provided in what is an ideal institution; if he will report on the extent if any to which services have diminished in the past twelve months and make provision for the immediate restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22110/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
238. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding crisis pregnancy agencies; the amount the State has given in funding to these agencies for each year from 2003 to date in 2013; the names of the agencies that have received funding; the amount each agency received for the years 2003 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22112/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested that my officials compile the information for each of the years from 2003 - 2013. When it is compiled I will write to you directly with the information.
239. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of travel and subsistence both foreign and domestic claimed by each junior Minister and Secretary General in his Department for the period 2007 to date in 2013; the number of staff appointed by each Minister and junior Minister in his Department or constituency office and their relevant cost including travel and subsistence in each case for the period 2007 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22043/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.
240. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if construction works are likely to commence on the N3 north of Kells to Cavan, the N59 Moycullen bypass and the N71 Bandon to Inishannon in 2013. [22051/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
