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Question· writtenPQ 119asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1216asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1063asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1062asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1061asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1060asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1017asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 613asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2014

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]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2014

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]