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Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider extending the availability of allowances for children in full-time education up to age 21 years to all parents who are dependent on social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1991

59 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider extending the availability of allowances for children in full-time education up to age 21 years to all parents who are dependent on social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

59 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider extending the availability of allowances for children in full-time education up to age 21 years to all parents who are dependent on social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1991

59 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider extending the availability of allowances for children in full-time education up to age 21 years to all parents who are dependent on social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Labour if he will prepare a special report on future employment/unemployment trends in Ireland and the resources/policy response required to reduce unemployment to 100,000 by the year 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 1991

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Labour if he will prepare a special report on future employment/unemployment trends in Ireland and the resources/policy response required to reduce unemployment to 100,000 by the year 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Labour if he will prepare a special report on future employment/unemployment trends in Ireland and the resources/policy response required to reduce unemployment to 100,000 by the year 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 1991

38 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Labour if he will prepare a special report on future employment/unemployment trends in Ireland and the resources/policy response required to reduce unemployment to 100,000 by the year 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the report of the Consumers Association of Ireland issued on 6 November 1991 describing the spiralling cost of motor insurance and the national outrage in this regard; if he will outline the steps, if any, he proposes to take to control further unwarranted increases in motor insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1991

1 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the report of the Consumers Association of Ireland issued on 6 November 1991 describing the spiralling cost of motor insurance and the national outrage in this regard; if he will outline the steps, if any, he proposes to take to control further unwarranted increases in motor insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 105asked

105 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is proposed to amend section 110 of the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878, to provide for an increase in the current £5 fine for a public health nuisance under this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 1991

105 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is proposed to amend section 110 of the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878, to provide for an increase in the current £5 fine for a public health nuisance under this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

105 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is proposed to amend section 110 of the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878, to provide for an increase in the current £5 fine for a public health nuisance under this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 1991

105 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is proposed to amend section 110 of the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878, to provide for an increase in the current £5 fine for a public health nuisance under this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he will announce the Government's proposals in respect of sub-county local authorities; if he intends to introduce legislation in this session to alter or change current corporation, urban district council and town commission areas of responsibility or functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 1991

8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he will announce the Government's proposals in respect of sub-county local authorities; if he intends to introduce legislation in this session to alter or change current corporation, urban district council and town commission areas of responsibility or functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline in relation to the dental scheme for spouses of insured workers: (1) the number of dentists currently providing treatment under this scheme in each county, (2) the number of patients in each county treated under this scheme since its inception and (3) the most recent date on which his Department conducted negotiations with the dentists who are in dispute in relation to this scheme; and the current status of these negotiations.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 1991

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline in relation to the dental scheme for spouses of insured workers: (1) the number of dentists currently providing treatment under this scheme in each county, (2) the number of patients in each county treated under this scheme since its inception and (3) the most recent date on which his Department conducted negotiations with the dentists who are in dispute in relation to this scheme; and the current status of these negotiations.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

12 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance whether, with regard to his decentralisation policy, he will outline if he has acquired tenants for the vacant office space in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1991

12 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance whether, with regard to his decentralisation policy, he will outline if he has acquired tenants for the vacant office space in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance whether, in the light of his decentralisation policy, premises have been identified for office space; if he will outline the additional expense the setting up of these offices will cost the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1991

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance whether, in the light of his decentralisation policy, premises have been identified for office space; if he will outline the additional expense the setting up of these offices will cost the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans to computerise the post office network in order to create more employment in the post office and to extend the services it brings to people; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 1991

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans to computerise the post office network in order to create more employment in the post office and to extend the services it brings to people; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans to computerise the post office network in order to create more employment in the post office and to extend the services it brings to people; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 1991

31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans to computerise the post office network in order to create more employment in the post office and to extend the services it brings to people; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine the reason some areas of the country are grant aided more generously than others for coastal protection work; if he intends to ensure that all marine counties are given the same percentage grant support; the priorities for coastal protection in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1991

32 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine the reason some areas of the country are grant aided more generously than others for coastal protection work; if he intends to ensure that all marine counties are given the same percentage grant support; the priorities for coastal protection in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

32 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine the reason some areas of the country are grant aided more generously than others for coastal protection work; if he intends to ensure that all marine counties are given the same percentage grant support; the priorities for coastal protection in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1991

32 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine the reason some areas of the country are grant aided more generously than others for coastal protection work; if he intends to ensure that all marine counties are given the same percentage grant support; the priorities for coastal protection in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

7 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the schemes operated by her Department, if any, to foster and encourage exchange and contact between schools and students in other EC countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

7 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the schemes operated by her Department, if any, to foster and encourage exchange and contact between schools and students in other EC countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

18 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when the proposed Housing Bill will be published; the specific proposals in his scheme for social housing which can be implemented without legislative provision; when he will give detailed instructions to local authorities on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 1991

18 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when the proposed Housing Bill will be published; the specific proposals in his scheme for social housing which can be implemented without legislative provision; when he will give detailed instructions to local authorities on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

14 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline (a) the estimated cost of repairs arising from coastal erosion in each coastal county in the years 1985 to 1991, (b) the amount of money which was spent on the repair of damage caused by coastal erosion in each coastal county during this period, and (c) the plans he has with regard to arresting further erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1991

14 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline (a) the estimated cost of repairs arising from coastal erosion in each coastal county in the years 1985 to 1991, (b) the amount of money which was spent on the repair of damage caused by coastal erosion in each coastal county during this period, and (c) the plans he has with regard to arresting further erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of the review group which he has established to examine systems and procedures of An Bord Pleanála; the exact terms of reference; the timetable of the group; the composition of the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 1991

4 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of the review group which he has established to examine systems and procedures of An Bord Pleanála; the exact terms of reference; the timetable of the group; the composition of the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has satisfied himself with the physical condition of all employment exchanges; the location of any exchange which he considers inadequate; the proposals he has to remedy the situation; and if he would make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 1991

26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has satisfied himself with the physical condition of all employment exchanges; the location of any exchange which he considers inadequate; the proposals he has to remedy the situation; and if he would make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has satisfied himself with the physical condition of all employment exchanges; the location of any exchange which he considers inadequate; the proposals he has to remedy the situation; and if he would make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 1991

26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has satisfied himself with the physical condition of all employment exchanges; the location of any exchange which he considers inadequate; the proposals he has to remedy the situation; and if he would make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

63 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of diesel, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1991

53 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Energy if, in the light of the Gulf War, he will outline the national strategic stocks of petrol, expressed in terms of days supply available, at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give a breakdown of the figure between strategic stocks and operating stocks; if he will further outline the number of days held in private hands; if he has satisfied himself that the State and private holders of stocks are meeting all their obligations, including EC obligations, in this regard; if he will outline the steps he is taking to (1) increase stocks and (2) assure our national strategic stocks for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if any studies of the career breaks scheme have been undertaken to evaluate its impact upon the public service with regard to mobility, morale and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 1990

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if any studies of the career breaks scheme have been undertaken to evaluate its impact upon the public service with regard to mobility, morale and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 41asked

22 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education her views on whether socioeconomic and geographical factors are creating a trend whereby fewer students are taking up university places from areas other than university towns; if she is concerned at this trend; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

22 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education her views on whether socioeconomic and geographical factors are creating a trend whereby fewer students are taking up university places from areas other than university towns; if she is concerned at this trend; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he expects the committee on the reorganisation of local government to complete their reports and submit them to Government; when he intends to publish the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he expects the committee on the reorganisation of local government to complete their reports and submit them to Government; when he intends to publish the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he expects the committee on the reorganisation of local government to complete their reports and submit them to Government; when he intends to publish the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he expects the committee on the reorganisation of local government to complete their reports and submit them to Government; when he intends to publish the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, he has in regard to the demand by junior hospital doctors for his Department to cover medical defence fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 1990

2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, he has in regard to the demand by junior hospital doctors for his Department to cover medical defence fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if Dublin County Council have formally applied to his Department for the making of a road toll scheme along part or all of the Western Parkway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1990

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if Dublin County Council have formally applied to his Department for the making of a road toll scheme along part or all of the Western Parkway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if Dublin County Council have formally applied to his Department for the making of a road toll scheme along part or all of the Western Parkway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1990

49 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if Dublin County Council have formally applied to his Department for the making of a road toll scheme along part or all of the Western Parkway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

10 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the extent of the involvement of his Department in the J.24 World Championships; if he is concerned that those championships are being sponsored by a cigarette manufacturing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 1990

10 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the extent of the involvement of his Department in the J.24 World Championships; if he is concerned that those championships are being sponsored by a cigarette manufacturing company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 67asked

67 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the instructions, if any, he will be issuing to customs and excise staff in respect of the actions he requires them to take to ensure that persons breaking the 48-hour rule are apprehended for as long as the rule remains in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 1990

67 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the instructions, if any, he will be issuing to customs and excise staff in respect of the actions he requires them to take to ensure that persons breaking the 48-hour rule are apprehended for as long as the rule remains in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will call on the EC, as a matter of urgency to make representations to the South African Government regarding the reintegration into Namibia of the Walvis Bay Enclave and the 12 offshore islands in accordance with United Nations Security Council Report 432; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 1990

7 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will call on the EC, as a matter of urgency to make representations to the South African Government regarding the reintegration into Namibia of the Walvis Bay Enclave and the 12 offshore islands in accordance with United Nations Security Council Report 432; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has satisfied himself that in the event of the collapse of a tour operator (details supplied) there is sufficient protection to fly all customers home; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 1990

19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has satisfied himself that in the event of the collapse of a tour operator (details supplied) there is sufficient protection to fly all customers home; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

35 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the studies which have been undertaken or commissioned by him in the last three years into welfare issues in the Army, including alcoholism and stress-related problems; if he will publish the findings of such studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 1990

35 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the studies which have been undertaken or commissioned by him in the last three years into welfare issues in the Army, including alcoholism and stress-related problems; if he will publish the findings of such studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

23 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health the action he proposes to take in respect of Cheeverstown House, Dublin 16; if he will give an up-to-date report on his efforts to resolve the impasse there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1990

23 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health the action he proposes to take in respect of Cheeverstown House, Dublin 16; if he will give an up-to-date report on his efforts to resolve the impasse there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

27 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he has received any recent representations from the Asthma Society; the action he proposes to take in relation to these representations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 1990

27 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he has received any recent representations from the Asthma Society; the action he proposes to take in relation to these representations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 40asked

40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he has completed his consultations with all of the relevant groups prior to the enactment of the Government proposed environmental protection agency; if he will indicate the timetable for its establishment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 1990

40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he has completed his consultations with all of the relevant groups prior to the enactment of the Government proposed environmental protection agency; if he will indicate the timetable for its establishment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he has completed his consultations with all of the relevant groups prior to the enactment of the Government proposed environmental protection agency; if he will indicate the timetable for its establishment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 1990

40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he has completed his consultations with all of the relevant groups prior to the enactment of the Government proposed environmental protection agency; if he will indicate the timetable for its establishment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

14 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of disability benefit claims referred to medical referees in 1989; the average waiting period for an appointment to see a medical referee; the number of decisions by medical referees that were in conflict with the original medical certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 March 1990

14 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of disability benefit claims referred to medical referees in 1989; the average waiting period for an appointment to see a medical referee; the number of decisions by medical referees that were in conflict with the original medical certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter.