Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Electoral Boundary Changes

Micheál Martin

314. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which the electoral boundary changes proposed for the new Dáil constituencies will be enacted into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55645/12]

Fishing Fleet Modernisation

Micheál Martin

405. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail the various schemes including hardship funds and their eligibility criteria for the decommissioning of fishing vessels as permitted by the relevant authority here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55401/12]

Fishing Fleet Modernisation

Micheál Martin

406. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available for decommissioning fishing vessels here; the eligibility criteria for the decommissioning of a fishing vessel (details supplied) in County Wicklow which has been deemed unfit to fish; if he will clarify the suitability of the vessel to avail of relevant funding in relation to its decommissioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55402/12]

Fishing Fleet Modernisation

Micheál Martin

407. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to a fishing vessel; if he appreciates the difficulties facing the person; if he will meet with the person to discuss their concerns; if he will clarify the way this person's concerns may be brought to a final resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55403/12]

Medicinal Products Licensing

Micheál Martin

476. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the reason a company (details supplied) in County Cork which is accredited by the Irish Medicines Board as a pharmaceutical wholesaler and which has made a total of 14 submissions to the Health Service Executive in order to be awarded GMS codes for the 14 products it is trying to register, has not received any definitive response from the HSE regarding its submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55275/12]

Hospital Services

Micheál Martin

524. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has had any contact with the Board of Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, regarding the challenging budgetary situation at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55595/12]

Hospitals Patronage

Micheál Martin

533. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the names of the hospitals in the greater Dublin area that are under the direct managerial control of the Health Service Executive; the managerial structures that are in place in other Dublin hospitals; the Dublin hospitals that are under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Church, Church of Ireland and any other Christian denomination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55648/12]

Diplomatic Representation Expenditure

Micheál Martin

1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he held any bilateral meetings on his recent trip to America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45688/12]

Constitutional Convention Agenda

Micheál Martin

11. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has approached persons to chair the Constitutional Convention and the responses that have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45693/12]

Constitutional Convention Agenda

Micheál Martin

14. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met the new Chairman of the Constitutional Convention; the areas that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48012/12]

Constitutional Convention Agenda

Micheál Martin

17. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the date on which the Constitutional Convention will convene its first plenary meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49611/12]

Rural Development Policy

Micheál Martin

99. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has a role in the new Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49607/12]

Educational Disadvantage

Micheál Martin

220. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that DEIS schools in Tallaght West, Dublin 24, will continue to receive special funding to allow the schools respond effectively to disadvantaged communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/12]

Teacher Training Provision

Micheál Martin

228. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reassure staff, students and prospective students of a college (details supplied) in County Sligo of the future of home economics initial teacher education at the college with reference to the recommendation contained in the recent report from the Higher Education Authority to remove this service from the campus in County Sligo; if he appreciates their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54570/12]

Unemployment Levels

Micheál Martin

330. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail options open to her, within the remit of her department, to respond to the serious unemployment figures in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54399/12]

Care of the Elderly

Micheál Martin

654. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on efforts to retain all services at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Brittas, County Dublin; if he will appreciate the concerns of the wider community on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54398/12]

Telecommunications Services Provision

Micheál Martin

8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether adequate nationwide coverage will be delivered under the new 4G spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53259/12]

Drug Treatment Programmes Funding

Micheál Martin

174. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that funding will be provided to allow the retention of the important estate management projects in areas (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the concerns of the local community in respect of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/12]

Community Development Initiatives

Micheál Martin

175. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the future of the Dodder Valley Partnership and CPLN Area Partnership; if he will also note that any new plans must ensure provision for strong community representation at board level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53556/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Micheál Martin

232. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent reduction in occupational therapy and speech language services to pupils at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53553/12]