Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Child Care Qualifications

Michael McCarthy

1012. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the minimum qualification necessary for and training required by persons taking up positions in child care; the advice available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who was recently informed that their qualifications are no longer recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23331/14]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Michael McCarthy

111. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will issue on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21956/14]

Medical Card Applications

Michael McCarthy

232. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason there has been a delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21934/14]

Property Tax Administration

Michael McCarthy

174. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners' records to be amended in respect of a local property tax liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [21024/14]

Property Tax Administration

Michael McCarthy

175. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners' records to be amended in respect of a local property tax liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [21025/14]

Tax Collection

Michael McCarthy

179. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the mechanisms in place to assist a person (details supplied) in County Cork as they do not have the financial means to meet their tax liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/14]

School Transport Review

Michael McCarthy

228. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a review of the school transport system in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be carried out in view of the increase in student enrolment for 2014-15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/14]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals

Michael McCarthy

353. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork. [21016/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McCarthy

457. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position in respect of the charging for domestic water in circumstances where the quality is poor and the householder has to keep the tap running for a period before the water can be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/14]

Health Services

Michael McCarthy

594. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide specialist care here for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, EDS, patients; his plans to include the treatment for EDS under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21089/14]

Taxi Regulations

Michael McCarthy

679. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline changes to regulations regarding the transfer of taxi licences; the position regarding licensing and the purchase of a wheelchair accessible vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21328/14]

Taxi Regulations

Michael McCarthy

680. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grant assistance available for the purchase of wheelchair accessible hackneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21329/14]

Tax Clearance Certificates

Michael McCarthy

37. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners records to be amended in relation the tax liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will ensure that no further demands are issued by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of this matter. [20518/14]

Child Care Costs

Michael McCarthy

178. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider, in consultation with the Department of Finance, the implementation of tax relief or tax credit options for reducing the costs of child care; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20512/14]

General Practitioner Co-operatives

Michael McCarthy

200. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans for an out-of-hours facility (details supplied); the number of doctors currently on call; if any changes have recently been made to the normal operating hours of this facility; his plans to reduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20511/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Michael McCarthy

214. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grants will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20421/14]

Tourism Project Funding

Michael McCarthy

224. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding arrangements in place in relation to the restoration of a structure, (details supplied), in County Cork; when the contract for this project will be signed; if he will provide details of the architects or main contractors engaged in this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20591/14]

Property Tax Collection

Michael McCarthy

149. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners' records to be amended regarding a local property tax liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [20036/14]

Property Tax Exemptions

Michael McCarthy

43. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will confirm the situation concerning liability for local property tax in respect of an estate (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19783/14]

Property Tax Exemptions

Michael McCarthy

44. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will confirm the situation concerning liability for local property tax in respect of an estate (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19784/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

Michael McCarthy

60. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [19800/14]

Departmental Schemes

Michael McCarthy

125. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department will announce details of the next tranche of schemes to be approved under the capital assistance scheme; when funding will be provided to a group (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19857/14]

Foreign Conflicts

Michael McCarthy

34. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on proposing that there would be a referendum in Ukraine, including Crimea, on the same day as the European Parliament and Presidential Elections to resolve the current political impasse [18910/14]

Communications Masts

Michael McCarthy

426. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 11 February 2014, if he will facilitate a face-to-face meeting with both parties in order to ensure that a mutually acceptable resolution is secured [18909/14]

Post Office Network

Michael McCarthy

438. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 27 March 2014, when he expects a detailed response will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19715/14]

Local Authority Housing

Michael McCarthy

523. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19717/14]

Domestic Violence Refuges

Michael McCarthy

560. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the funding allocations from his Department for women's aid services in each county in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18826/14]

Garda Recruitment

Michael McCarthy

563. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in regard to the recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochána the expected time frame for new recruits to commence training in Templemore; when it is expected that attested trainees will be assigned to stations of employment; the number he expects will be attested during the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/14]

Human Trafficking

Michael McCarthy

572. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the national action plan on combatting human trafficking; when same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19079/14]

Human Trafficking

Michael McCarthy

573. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide training and awareness courses for airline staff to identify human trafficking victims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19080/14]

EU Directives

Michael McCarthy

593. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Ireland is not complying with the EU reception directive which provides for minimum conditions for asylum seekers, including the opportunity to work and be self-sufficient if their application is delayed through no fault of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/14]

EU Directives

Michael McCarthy

594. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the gross inequality of treatment of asylum seekers in the context of direct provision; the reason Ireland has opted out of participating in the revised EU laws which form part of the common european asylum system which ensure the consistent and equitable treatment of asylum seekers, consequently placing Irish immigration laws out of line with that of other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/14]

Proposed Legislation

Michael McCarthy

597. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for legislation on prostitution following the publication of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality report on prostitution in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/14]

Departmental Funding

Michael McCarthy

682. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown of the funding allocations from the Department for Women's Aid services in each county in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18827/14]

Health Services

Michael McCarthy

791. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop a national database for those diagnosed with coeliac disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18943/14]

Health Services

Michael McCarthy

792. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the guidelines and policy for coeliac disease diagnosis and management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18944/14]

Health Services

Michael McCarthy

793. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a screening programme for family members of those diagnosed with coeliac disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18945/14]

Health Services

Michael McCarthy

794. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the consultation process with the Coeliac Society of Ireland to provide more cost-effective treatment for those diagnosed with coeliac disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18946/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

Michael McCarthy

879. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a date for their operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19385/14]

Medical Card Appeals

Michael McCarthy

921. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an appeal against the refusal of a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19714/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Michael McCarthy

933. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grants will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18752/14]

Rail Services

Michael McCarthy

934. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of Dunleer, County Louth train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18815/14]

Rail Services

Michael McCarthy

935. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of re-opening Dunleer, in County Louth train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18816/14]

Driver Licences

Michael McCarthy

937. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was recently deemed not to have an entitlement to a category BE licence; the reason for same in view of the fact that there is no requirement that an applicant must have previously passed a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/14]

Airport Development Projects

Michael McCarthy

949. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had to date with the Dublin Airport Authority to ensure the viability of Cork Airport in view of the fact that US multinationals continue to establish themselves in and grow in the Cork area; his views on the absence of transatlantic flights from Cork which could possibly impede the ongoing recovery of the southern economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19298/14]

Road Improvement Schemes

Michael McCarthy

259. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of any pending improvements planned for a regional road (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18284/14]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Michael McCarthy

532. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment entitlement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for 2013 and to date in 2014; if this will be subject to financial penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17956/14]

School Services Staff

Michael McCarthy

51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 2 October 2013, if he will provide an update with regard to the case currently before the Employment Appeals Tribunal; if he will consider the implications of that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17128/14]

School Accommodation

Michael McCarthy

53. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the provision of accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17131/14]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Michael McCarthy

97. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made in respect of this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17185/14]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Michael McCarthy

101. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when disability allowance arrears will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16939/14]

Unfinished Housing Developments

Michael McCarthy

119. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when works will be carried out in a housing estate (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16922/14]

Seniors Alert Scheme

Michael McCarthy

369. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding available for the senior alert scheme in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16162/14]

Water Meters Installation

Michael McCarthy

377. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government regarding the roll-out of the water metering programme, if Irish Water is complying with international standards in the fitting of boundary water meter boxes and specifically, as per international standards, if the correct grade B boundary boxes are being installed in vehicle access locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16295/14]

Water Meters Installation

Michael McCarthy

378. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that Irish Water and their four main framework contractors have IS EN ISO 9001:2008 certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16296/14]

Unfinished Housing Developments

Michael McCarthy

387. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when he will instruct Cork County Council to take in charge an estate (details supplied); if the estate is now ready to be handed over to the local authority in view of the considerable work already undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16527/14]

Single Payment Scheme Administration

Michael McCarthy

495. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding single farm payment penalties; on foot of this correspondence the action he proposes to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16352/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Michael McCarthy

706. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grant will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/14]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Michael McCarthy

267. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will grant funding to a club (details supplied) in County Cork which applied under the 2014 sports capital programme; when grants will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15746/14]

Harbours and Piers Funding

Michael McCarthy

207. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will provide funding to upgrade a pier (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15666/14]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Michael McCarthy

195. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a student grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14745/14]

Farm Assist Scheme Data

Michael McCarthy

306. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has carried out an analysis on the impact of changes to the farm assist scheme; if she will consider reviewing the changes in view of the serious negative affect this has had on the income levels of already struggling farming families, the local economy and the agriculture sector as a whole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15355/14]

Asbestos Remediation Programme

Michael McCarthy

391. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any funding or grant aid available for the removal of hazardous asbestos; and if he will consider making such funding available in view of the known health risks associated with this material. [15376/14]

Legislative Process

Michael McCarthy

399. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. [14791/14]

HIQA Inspections

Michael McCarthy

503. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to set out the current status of the Health Service Executive's plans for Health Information and Quality Authority requirements for a hospital upgrade (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14732/14]

Roads Maintenance Funding

Michael McCarthy

618. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding that has been provided to Cork County Council to address the damage caused to the road network; if he will provide the extra moneys to deliver vital infrastructural projects such as key road upgrades especially in relation to vital tourist routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14719/14]

School Funding

Michael McCarthy

62. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if emergency funding will be made available to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14521/14]

Social Welfare Fraud Investigations

Michael McCarthy

101. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which allegations of social welfare fraud are investigated; and the penalties in place to deal with frivolous and malicious complaints against persons for alleged social welfare fraud. [14534/14]

Post Office Network

Michael McCarthy

125. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to ensure the future prosperity and sustainability of the post office network; the reason a post office (details supplied) in County Cork recently closed; the alternative arrangements that have been put in place for pensioners and other claimants who used the now closed post office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14459/14]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Status

Michael McCarthy

133. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on plans to connect homes in an area (details supplied) to the water mains supply in Riverstick, County Cork, as first proposed in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14470/14]

Vaccination Programme

Michael McCarthy

198. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made to introduce a vaccination for meningitis B; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/14]

School Enrolments

Michael McCarthy

293. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide full and complete details of the enrolment policy in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12953/14]

School Staffing

Michael McCarthy

386. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for a secondary school to be eligible to appoint a second deputy principal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13932/14]

Departmental Funding

Michael McCarthy

593. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are funding opportunities and bursaries available for Irish dancing schools that will represent their country in the Irish dancing world championships in London next month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13933/14]

Communications Masts

Michael McCarthy

613. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 11 February 2014, if he will provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/14]

Health Services Appeals

Michael McCarthy

1017. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the number of times the Health Service Executive appeals officer has requested a personal interview with an applicant in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13089/14]

HSE Funding

Michael McCarthy

1060. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health when he last received an audited set of accounts from an organisation (details supplied); if the set of accounts were thorough and in compliance with section 38 of the Health Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13315/14]

HSE Funding

Michael McCarthy

1061. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide or direct an organisation (details supplied) to provide detailed and itemised accounts for 2012 miscellaneous expenses listed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13316/14]

Health Services Staff Remuneration

Michael McCarthy

1062. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the full salary and remuneration package for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13317/14]

Health Services Staff Remuneration

Michael McCarthy

1063. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the full salary and remuneration package for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13318/14]

Ambulance Service Provision

Michael McCarthy

1216. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 602 of 11 February 2014 and 269 of 27 February 2014, if he will now ensure that a reply will issue in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14183/14]

School Accommodation

Michael McCarthy

75. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the provision of accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12551/14]

Taxi Regulations

Michael McCarthy

297. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding an application for a hackney licence. [12717/14]

School Transport Eligibility

Michael McCarthy

166. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision not to assist a student (details supplied) in County Cork with a travel pass to attend a school in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12063/14]

Food Harvest 2020 Strategy

Michael McCarthy

461. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with beef processors to push for a fair price for beef farmers in view of the current bull beef crisis; his views on the impact this will have on Food Harvest 2020 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11780/14]

European Fisheries Fund

Michael McCarthy

471. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be made available under Article 33(c)1 of the recently agreed European maritime and fisheries fund to compensate fishermen for economic losses caused by recent adverse weather conditions; when this fund will be formally put in place; if he will provide his assurances that payments will be backdated to 1 January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11990/14]

Health Services Staff Data

Michael McCarthy

579. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons currently employed in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12138/14]

Taxi Regulations

Michael McCarthy

598. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the transfer of a hackney service licence in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11748/14]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Michael McCarthy

67. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the establishment of the apprenticeship council; the proposed role and function of the council; the date on which he expects to appoint a chairperson and sectoral sub-committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11208/14]

National Treasury Management Agency Bonds

Michael McCarthy

51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance to outline the average length of time it takes to access funds from an An Post bond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/14]

Fisheries Protection

Michael McCarthy

161. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the present difficulty being encountered by scallop fishermen as a result of exacting standards being enforced by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/14]

Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Michael McCarthy

128. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the position regarding funding and construction of a new flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; the progress that has been made to date; if he will provide a prospective timeline of when he expects work on the scheme to get under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10364/14]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael McCarthy

187. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if officials in her Department have considered the lessons learned from the former fish assist scheme and the way this might inform a new scheme to help those adversely affected along the coast of Ireland by the storms of late, particularly to help low-paid fishermen who rely on inshore fleets and whitefish and are vulnerable to weather conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10639/14]

IBRC Mortgage Loan Book

Michael McCarthy

83. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, mortgage holders over plans to dispose of these mortgages as part of the wind-up of IBRC; the implications such a sale will have for the individual mortgage customers, including for the protections they currently have under the code of conduct on mortgage arrears and the mortgage arrears targets programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10304/14]

Summer Works Scheme Eligibility

Michael McCarthy

109. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a summer works scheme grant will be made available to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10301/14]

Ambulance Service Provision

Michael McCarthy

269. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 11 February 2014, if he will provide an update on this query; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10226/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

Michael McCarthy

94. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will change the current pre-qualified builders' tendering criteria for capital projects (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the exclusive nature of the existing criteria; and if it is his intention to review same as it potentially discriminates against builders who have both the competence and capacity to construct and who have a strong track record of providing valuable local employment. [9759/14]

Garda Training

Michael McCarthy

188. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the training available for gardaí in dealing with persons with suicidal ideation operating motor vehicles; the new training that will be made available to deal with suicidal ideation and driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9942/14]

Autism Support Services

Michael McCarthy

265. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to develop an autism specific database for children and adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/14]

Public Procurement Contracts

Michael McCarthy

274. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the current pre-qualified builders' tendering criteria for capital projects (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the exclusive nature of the existing criteria; and if it is his intention to review same as it potentially discriminates against builders who have both the competence and capacity to construct and who have a strong track record of providing valuable local employment. [9760/14]