Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Property Tax Application

Brian Walsh

201. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement a recommendation of the Thornhill report that the local property tax should be a deductible expense in calculating a landlord’s taxable rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36952/14]

Banking Operations

Brian Walsh

205. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Central Bank regulations governing the type of employment and financial history required by lending institutions; if lending institutions will be allowed to accept employment and financial history from financial institutions outside of the State, the purpose being to allow returning emigrants apply for mortgages and not have to wait for six to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/14]

GLAS Payments

Brian Walsh

248. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for variance between the rates of payment per hectare under GLAS to farmers of commonage land and land in the ownership of a person; if he considers this variance equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36817/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Brian Walsh

378. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health his plans to include ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36751/14]

Tax Rebates

Brian Walsh

168. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of individuals who have successfully applied for tax rebates under the seed capital scheme in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and the total cost of these rebates to the Exchequer. [35644/14]

Seed Capital Scheme Eligibility

Brian Walsh

169. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the seed capital scheme to allow individuals to apply who intend to operate as sole traders or partnerships rather than incorporated companies. [35645/14]

Children in Care

Brian Walsh

336. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care in each county, the number of these with a care plan in each county; and the number of these in each county who have had a scheduled review of their plan within the target timeframe for such a review. [35595/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Brian Walsh

382. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the outpatient waiting list for the West North-West Hospitals Group at present; and if he will provide a breakdown of this figure according to the specialties for which these patients are awaiting an appointment. [35716/14]

Mental Health Services Provision

Brian Walsh

383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for access to mental health services at present; the number of these who have been waiting for more than 12 months. [35717/14]

Patient Deaths

Brian Walsh

398. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have died while in the care of psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; the number of these who had absconded at the time of their deaths. [35820/14]

Patient Data

Brian Walsh

399. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of instances recorded of patients having absconded from psychiatric inpatient facilities in the State in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive. [35821/14]

Health Services

Brian Walsh

402. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on a waiting list for insulin pump therapy in the western region; and the number of these children who have been on the waiting list for longer than 24 months, 12 months, nine months, six months and three months. [35828/14]

Home Help Service Provision

Brian Walsh

405. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/14]

Home Help Service Provision

Brian Walsh

408. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35846/14]

State Properties

Brian Walsh

410. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 15 April 2014, if negotiations pertaining to a lease of a property owned by the Health Service Executive West (details supplied) have concluded; the terms of that lease regarding rent and service arrangements. [35858/14]

Foreshore Licence Applications

Brian Walsh

506. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an application for a foreshore licence in respect of a project, details supplied, in County Galway; and when he expects a decision to be made in relation to this application. [35646/14]

Wild Atlantic Way Project

Brian Walsh

537. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Wild Atlantic Way initiative has been a success based on visitor numbers or other indicative metrics since its launch before the summer. [35651/14]

Rail Passengers Data

Brian Walsh

538. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a monthly breakdown of passenger numbers using the new train station at Oranmore, County Galway, since it opened in July 2013. [35653/14]

Commemorative Events

Brian Walsh

556. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress on plans for investment in Pearse's Cottage, Rosmuc, County Galway in advance of the 1916 centenary. [35648/14]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Brian Walsh

770. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32930/14]

Medical Card Applications

Brian Walsh

799. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/14]

Treatment Abroad Scheme

Brian Walsh

1000. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of applications under the treatment abroad scheme refused by the Health Service Executive in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive; and if he will provide a breakdown of these figures in accordance with the type of treatment that was sought. [33873/14]

Pension Provisions

Brian Walsh

1004. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a statement of pension benefit or preserved pension entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be provided by the Health Service Executive; and if this statement will cover all periods of employment with the HSE and former health boards. [33886/14]

Health Services Provision

Brian Walsh

1157. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway may be considered for insulin pump therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32945/14]

Child Care Services Provision

Brian Walsh

1237. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will extend eligibility for the child care employment and training support scheme to include access courses and third level college courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brian Walsh

1383. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress in respect of a school building project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34013/14]

Road Projects

Brian Walsh

1677. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed works on a road (details supplied) in County Galway; if funding will be provided for the project and when he envisages completion of same. [33107/14]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Brian Walsh

166. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for funding for an organisation (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/14]

Passport Applications

Brian Walsh

30. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps required to regularise matters to facilitate the processing of a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28771/14]

Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

Brian Walsh

117. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning the different time limits for community employment participation in respect of persons over 55 and persons under 55; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28893/14]

Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

Brian Walsh

118. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the rules governing eligibility for community employment schemes to permit persons aged under 55 years to apply for an additional three years of CE, as is the case in respect of persons over 55 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28909/14]

Hospital Appointments Administration

Brian Walsh

179. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28746/14]

Nursing Home Subventions

Brian Walsh

472. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the State on the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009; the number of participants to whom this expenditure pertained in respect of each year; and the total amount of their contribution towards the care provided. [27975/14]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data

Brian Walsh

473. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount collected from ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009. [27976/14]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data

Brian Walsh

474. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount due to the State in respect of ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme that has yet to be collected; and the length of time that has elapsed since the oldest of these debts fell due. [27977/14]

Local Authority Staff Data

Brian Walsh

135. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of seasonal staff employed by each local authority to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/14]

Auctioneering Licences

Brian Walsh

158. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners last issued an auctioneer's licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is possible to obtain a copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27239/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Brian Walsh

563. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway may be considered for a medical card on medical grounds; the position regarding medical card reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/14]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Brian Walsh

55. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances in which an applicant is considered estranged for the purposes of a grant application; the documentation required as proof of estrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26383/14]

Health Services

Brian Walsh

173. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken on foot of a complaint submitted to the Health Service Executive on 10 June 2014 (details supplied); when he expects the HSE to engage with the complainant on this matter; if he will personally seek a report on the investigation in view of the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26396/14]

VAT Rate Application

Brian Walsh

145. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to consideration by the Revenue Commissioners of a submission made by representatives of the health food industry regarding the application of VAT on herbal teas vis-à-vis regular tea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/14]

Thatching Grants Eligibility

Brian Walsh

469. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant assistance will be provided to assist in the replacement of a pitched thatched roof at the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/14]

Ambulance Service Staff

Brian Walsh

620. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a transfer request in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Galway employed in the ambulance service will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Brian Walsh

621. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath awaiting an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Brian Walsh

645. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a medical card review will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25403/14]

Road Safety

Brian Walsh

772. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider availing of an option provided to member states under Directive 36 of 2012, whereby drivers who have passed a test for vehicles of categories C, CE, D, and DE with an automatic transmission to drive vehicles with a manual transmission, provided they also have a licence to drive vehicles of categories B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, D1 or D1E; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/14]

Road Safety

Brian Walsh

773. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that forthcoming regulations requiring lorries used for the purpose of the driving test to have eight forward gears are prudent and necessary, despite the burden of cost that will be imposed on driving instructors in having to upgrade their fleet of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brian Walsh

263. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway to have a new building included in the new schools building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24793/14]

Architectural Heritage

Brian Walsh

357. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if grant assistance will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24791/14]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Brian Walsh

359. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his plans to improve the broadband service as per the national broadband plan in the area of Galway (details supplied) to ensure businesses will have access to high-speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24089/14]

Driver Licences

Brian Walsh

580. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make provision for the transposition into Irish law of Directive 2012/36/EU, which eliminates the requirement for lorries and buses to have manual gear boxes. [24374/14]

Driver Licences

Brian Walsh

581. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the differences in the application of regulations relating to driving tests in Ireland and Northern Ireland (details supplied); and if he is concerned that this may result in competition issues for driving instructors operating in Border counties. [24375/14]

Driving Test Waiting Lists

Brian Walsh

597. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an early appointment to complete a rigid truck driving test can be facilitated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24800/14]

School Enrolments

Brian Walsh

36. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a section 29 appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23986/14]

Tax Code

Brian Walsh

29. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the current tax liability on a social welfare payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if the person is eligible for a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23704/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

Brian Walsh

183. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a rheumatology appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23703/14]

Insurance Industry

Brian Walsh

170. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding motor insurance companies and their policy holders who were involved in pending court cases in which Setanta Insurance was a defendant when the company recently collapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23317/14]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Brian Walsh

288. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the availability of special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23120/14]

HSE Expenditure

Brian Walsh

790. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the amounts paid to private companies for pest control services by the Health Service Executive during the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and if he will provide a breakdown of the figures citing the amount paid in respect of each HSE acute hospital in each year. [22614/14]

Treatment Benefit Scheme Application Numbers

Brian Walsh

246. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have applied to receive treatment abroad under the E112 scheme in respect of eating disorders in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number of these persons whose applications were approved; and the cost of the treatment funded by the Health Service Executive in each case. [21988/14]

Health Services Data

Brian Walsh

247. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have availed of addiction services in each LHO area in each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, specifying the type of addiction service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21999/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Brian Walsh

590. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on outpatient waiting lists for Mayo General Hospital, and if he will provide a breakdown of this figure according to the specialties for which these patients are awaiting an appointment, in each case stating the number of patients who have been waiting more than one year, two years and three years. [21052/14]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Brian Walsh

591. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were on outpatient waiting lists for Mayo General Hospital on 1 January 2013, with a breakdown of this figure according to the specialties for which these patients were awaiting an appointment. [21053/14]

Passport Applications

Brian Walsh

28. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20409/14]

Health Insurance Company Payments

Brian Walsh

185. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount currently owed to acute hospitals in the State by private health insurance companies pending the submission of documentation by hospital consultants required for payment to be processed; and if he will provide a breakdown of this figure in respect of each individual hospital. [20406/14]

Property Tax Collection

Brian Walsh

160. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are erroneously seeking to collect household charge arrears in respect of a person and property (details supplied) in County Galway. [20161/14]

General Medical Services Scheme Administration

Brian Walsh

407. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid to medical doctors under the medical card and general medical services schemes by the Health Service Executive in 2013; if he will provide a breakdown of that figure in tabular form citing the names of the top 100 recipients under the schemes; and the amounts paid to each of these persons or companies. [20164/14]

Treatment Abroad Scheme

Brian Walsh

409. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid by the Health Service Executive for patients to receive treatment abroad under the E112 scheme in each of the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014; and if he will provide a list of the specific treatments to which these payments pertained, including details of the total amount paid in respect of each type of treatment. [20166/14]

Certificate of Irish Heritage

Brian Walsh

39. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of certificates of Irish heritage issued since the introduction of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19361/14]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Brian Walsh

392. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19652/14]

Television Licence Fee Payments

Brian Walsh

425. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any provisions to allow for a partial refund of a TV licence fee where the licensee was in possession of a TV set for only a portion of the relevant year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18754/14]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Brian Walsh

904. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including a medication (details supplied) on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19503/14]

State Properties

Brian Walsh

578. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if a lease regarding the Health Service Executive west (details supplied) was renewed upon its expiry in June 2013; if the terms of the lease were renegotiated regarding rent and service arrangements; if he will outline those details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17396/14]

Medicinal Products Availability

Brian Walsh

587. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the steps involved in having the medicinal product (details supplied) included under the GMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17529/14]

Primary Care Centre Provision

Brian Walsh

624. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including the medical product (details supplied) on the GMS and DPS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17773/14]

Tax Rebates

Brian Walsh

88. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of deductions for universal social charge and PAYE in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason in view of their income level this person is liable for USC and PAYE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16015/14]

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Brian Walsh

554. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if inner ear hearing aids are available under the GMS scheme; if a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be considered for replacement inner ear hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15955/14]

General Practitioner Services

Brian Walsh

601. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will specify the evidential source of research relied upon by his Department in concluding that access to free primary care, disease surveillance and health promotion for children under six years of age will improve health outcomes and-or effect savings in the primary and acute sectors in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16282/14]

Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

Brian Walsh

641. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a decision was made to relocate an addiction treatment clinic (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for this decision; the type of services provided at the clinic; and the number of persons who availed of services at the clinic during the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [16476/14]

Mountain Rescue Service

Brian Walsh

381. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline details of all funding provided by his Department to mountain rescue organisations over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15288/14]

Mountain Rescue Service

Brian Walsh

646. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of all funding provided by his Department to mountain rescue organisations in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15287/14]

Mortgage Resolution Processes

Brian Walsh

208. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his strategy for dealing with more than 30,000 buy-to-let mortgages that are currently more than 90 days in arrears; if he envisages that the number of repossessions in this area will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13189/14]

Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme

Brian Walsh

582. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 22 October 2013, and correspondence issued to him, when payment under the turf cutting compensation scheme will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12853/14]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Brian Walsh

846. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an overpayment of REP scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when this overpayment occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12843/14]

Children in Care

Brian Walsh

931. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide details of a care plan in respect of a child currently in foster care (details supplied) in County Galway and the prospect of the child being returned to the family. [12795/14]

General Practitioner Services

Brian Walsh

1035. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if there is empirical evidence to suggest that access to free primary care, disease surveillance and health promotion for children under six years will improve health outcomes, prevent the development of chronic conditions, or effect savings in the primary and acute sectors in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13246/14]

Hospital Appointment Status

Brian Walsh

235. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for an endoscopy; and if the process will be expedited. [12414/14]

Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility

Brian Walsh

82. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive a refund of the full amount of VRT and VAT in respect of a vehicle. [11690/14]

IDA Portfolio

Brian Walsh

204. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation whether IDA Ireland can play a role in addressing the shortage of supply in industrial property in County Galway through, for example, facilitating development of such property in its industrial parks as difficulties in accessing capital are preventing private companies from doing so. [11938/14]

IDA Portfolio

Brian Walsh

205. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his concerns regarding a shortage of supply in industrial property in County Galway that is affecting the city’s ability to attract major employers in the manufacturing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/14]

Medical Card Eligibility

Brian Walsh

546. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which a person who suffers from Asperger's syndrome would be eligible for a medical card; his plans to extend the eligibility of medical cards to include persons on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11971/14]

Medical Card Drugs

Brian Walsh

559. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the inclusion of a drug (details supplied) under the GMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12051/14]

Hospital Equipment

Brian Walsh

563. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the reason that the extracorporeal shockwave lithotripor service commenced by University Hospital Galway on 29 August 2012, two years after the machine was purchased, was discontinued two days later and not recommenced until 2014 [12065/14]

Hospital Equipment

Brian Walsh

564. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health the locations at which the extracorporeal shockwave lithotripor machine purchased by University Hospital Galway in 2010 was stored between the time of its purchase and its commencement for use at the hospital in 2014, and if it was made available for use by practitioners in the private sector during this period. [12066/14]

Medical Card Reviews

Brian Walsh

463. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will initiate a review of the reason a medical card was removed from a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10776/14]

Central Bank of Ireland Staff

Brian Walsh

49. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he will list all positions that the Central Bank of Ireland has sought to fill since 1 January 2013; if these recruitment processes resulted in the employment of an external candidate or an existing employee of the Central Bank of Ireland or the wider public service; if the recruitment policy of the Central Bank of Ireland favours candidates with an employment history with the State and its agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9770/14]

Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility

Brian Walsh

150. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any process by which an exception can be made in the circumstances of a person who wishes to apply for social housing but is precluded from doing so because he or she is party to a mortgage in respect of a house in negative equity that he or she owns with a former partner, from whom he or she is separated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9785/14]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brian Walsh

201. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who availed of tax relief on gluten-free foods in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; the total amount of this tax relief in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9291/14]

Heritage Sites

Brian Walsh

342. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total annual turnover of each individual Office of Public Works visitor site in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; the net profit returned to the State in respect of each of these sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9200/14]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Brian Walsh

394. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is eligible for carer’s allowance in the circumstances that they do not live with the child to whom they are providing care and that child is living with its parents; and whether the applicant would lose eligibility for one-parent family allowance or jobseeker’s allowance in the event that they were approved for carer’s allowance. [9224/14]