13 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if any assessment has been carried out of the cost effectiveness of the change over from the fee per item to the capitation system of payment of doctors under the general medical service and the quality of medical cover; if any such survey is planned; if he will give the highest figures for payments to doctors for the last year under the old system and the number of patients receiving cover; if he will give the relevant figures for the new system since it came into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
13 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment if the Government were represented at the recent conference of European Environment Ministers in Bergen, Norway; and if this country has committed itself to an agreement to stabilise emissions of carbon dioxide by the year 2000.
22 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will refer the practices of a video rental company (details supplied) to the Fair Trade Commission which is allegedly undercutting other video rental outlets and threatening jobs in them, by charging artificially deflated prices; whether this practice constitutes a form of below cost selling; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
21 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine the total cost to his Department arising from the rescue operation of the Tribulus; the repair work undertaken on it in Bantry Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
11 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline his plans to advise anglers at home and abroad of the conclusion of the rod angling licence dispute; the conditions under which they may now fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications the reason he refused an application from RTE's Cork Local Radio for an extension of broadcasting hours to cover the weekend periods; when the application was received; when RTE were informed of his decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
51 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends to request Teagasc to take any special steps to assist farmers who have suffered as a result of recent severe flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
51 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends to request Teagasc to take any special steps to assist farmers who have suffered as a result of recent severe flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
6 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the Government's attitude to the EC agricultural price proposals for 1990-91; if what is proposed is an effective price freeze; if he considers this satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
53 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine if he intends to take any steps during the Irish Presidency of the EC to advance the proposal for the establishment of a single European coastguard and rescue service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
13 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine the present position regarding the operation in Bantry Bay, County Cork, to make safe the Tribulus; when it is expected that the vessel will be removed from the bay; if any assessment has been carried out to determine whether any damage has been done to marine life in the bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
53 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine if he intends to take any steps during the Irish Presidency of the EC to advance the proposal for the establishment of a single European coastguard and rescue service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
11 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the present position in regard to the development of proposed monetary and economic union within the EC; if the Government propose to publish any study of the implications of the current proposals for this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt school books and school equipment from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
26 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions during the past six months on which Naval Service vessels have been tied up because of shortage of personnel; if it is intended to increase the number of Naval Service personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the steps, if any, he will make to allow for a greater rôle by local authorities in tourist development under the National Development Programme; if local authorities are expected to match Government money made available under the programme as a pre-condition for involvement in development schemes under the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
33 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice if he will give details of the inquiry which has been held into the circumstances of the death on 26 December 1989 of a person (details supplied) in Mountjoy Prison; the total number of prisoners who died in (a) prison and (b) Garda stations during 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
33 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice if he will give details of the inquiry which has been held into the circumstances of the death on 26 December 1989 of a person (details supplied) in Mountjoy Prison; the total number of prisoners who died in (a) prison and (b) Garda stations during 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
26 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the present position regarding the future of Irish Steel; if he will outline the nature of the contractual obligations which he told Dáil Éireann in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 36 of 5 December 1989 last, the proposed purchaser had not yet met; if these obligations have been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
26 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the present position regarding the future of Irish Steel; if he will outline the nature of the contractual obligations which he told Dáil Éireann in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 36 of 5 December 1989 last, the proposed purchaser had not yet met; if these obligations have been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
6 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the recent survey carried out by the Consumer Association of Ireland which showed huge variations between the prices quoted for motor insurance by different companies; if he intends to take any measures to ensure that insurance companies are not allowed to impose excessive premia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the Government's plans for the future expansion and development of the Irish Sugar Company, especially in light of its record performance in 1989; if he will outline the Government's reaction to the suggestion made by the chairperson of the Irish Sugar Company that part of the company should be privatised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the Government's plans for the future expansion and development of the Irish Sugar Company, especially in light of its record performance in 1989; if he will outline the Government's reaction to the suggestion made by the chairperson of the Irish Sugar Company that part of the company should be privatised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
8 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if sufficient funds are available to cover adequately all areas seeking inclusion in the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine if, in view of the imminent opening of the angling season, he will outline the latest position in regard to his attempts to solve the rod licence dispute; if he intends to take any new initiatives in the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine if, in view of the imminent opening of the angling season, he will outline the latest position in regard to his attempts to solve the rod licence dispute; if he intends to take any new initiatives in the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the Government's policy on the use of national lottery funds; if his attention has been drawn to concern that money is being used to compensate for cutbacks in Government spending, rather than funding additional areas of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
26 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the Government's proposals for regional participation in the overseeing of the National Development Plan, especially in light of the reported comments of the EC Commissioner, Mr. Bruce Millan, in Brussels on 17 January 1989 in which he suggested that there were differences between the Government and the Commission on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the implications for Shannon Airport of the decision of Pan AM to cease flights to Shannon; the steps which are being taken to ensure that tourist numbers do not suffer as a result of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the implications for Shannon Airport of the decision of Pan AM to cease flights to Shannon; the steps which are being taken to ensure that tourist numbers do not suffer as a result of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the serious crisis experienced by many hospitals over the Christmas period, which led to overcrowded wards, beds in corridors and allegations that patients in need of treatment were turned away, he will indicate the additional resources he intends to provide for hospital services to ensure the availability of prompt and effective medical care for all who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the serious crisis experienced by many hospitals over the Christmas period, which led to overcrowded wards, beds in corridors and allegations that patients in need of treatment were turned away, he will indicate the additional resources he intends to provide for hospital services to ensure the availability of prompt and effective medical care for all who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter.