742. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that have taken place to date; the actions that will be taken regarding the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 that will be enacted on 1 April 2014 by the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9394/14]
737. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the redevelopment of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will provide assurances that funding remains ring-fenced for the new development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9283/14]
642. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a postgraduate course for persons who have qualified in psychiatric nursing to further study in general nursing; if so, when this course will be available; the centres in which this course will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8983/14]
627. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to address the current barriers which prevent adoptees from tracing their birth parents; if she will consider bringing forward legislation to deal with this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9487/14]
622. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update with regard to funding to relocate a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9284/14]
606. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance available to assist fishermen around the coast of Ireland and in particular the south west coast who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if he will put in place an adequate compensation scheme for those who are facing financial ruin as a result of the recent bad weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9571/14]
514. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding an application for Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8984/14]
416. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a scheme to assist fishermen who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if she will consider introducing a scheme such as fish assist to support those who have been adversely affected along the coast of Ireland, in particular, the south west coast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9572/14]
335. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); if the Office of Public Works consultants and Cork County Council investigation works have been fed into the design process; if the start date for construction is expected to be delayed in view of the latest flooding difficulties in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9285/14]
313. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork outlining the options available to this person who wishes to complete an apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9570/14]
227. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress to date on the Autism Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8603/14]
159. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify exactly the treatment of retirement gratuities in the case of an incumbent town councillor who seeks re-election; and the situation thereafter if said incumbent is successful or fails to be re-elected. [8644/14]
54. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for imposing an additional 0.15% levy for 2014 and 2015 on pension groups such as (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8756/14]
702. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the specific reasons for the variation in medication costs between Ireland and neighbouring European countries; his views on the discrepancy in the price of a product (details supplied); the way he intends to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7697/14]
701. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to include ulcerative colitis, which is a chronic incurable condition, on the list of qualifying ailments for a long-term illness medical card; and if not, the reason in view of the circumstances of the condition and the potential medical costs involved. [7696/14]
395. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made in respect of this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7983/14]
271. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action being taken to replace the prefab classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Cork with permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7915/14]
248. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties of trainee teachers in their attempts to gain probationary teaching hours; if he will put in place a strategy to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7602/14]
294. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the list of countries that have been included in the visa waiver programme; the tourism numbers from those countries that have already been included; the potential numbers that are being projected by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7278/14]
293. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date in reforming rural transport; the integration of the various schemes, including school bus, Bus Éireann and Health Service Executive transport schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7277/14]
170. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application will be made to the EU solidarity fund to seek financial assistance to support the clean-up and costs which have arisen from the damage caused by recent severe storms. [7283/14]
79. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the current rate of import duty and taxes when importing goods into Ireland from outside the EU whether by a private individual or commercial entity; the rationale for same; his views on whether this is at variance with other jurisdictions which do not impose such a charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7245/14]
226. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the provisions that are being made for a person (details supplied) in County Laois to be transferred from Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, to their residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7139/14]
602. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the reason ambulance transport was denied in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will provide an explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the emergency transfer of this person in County Cork; the steps being taken to address such a situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6487/14]
588. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of the healthy Ireland council; the number of positions available; if he will provide a full job description of the roles available; when recruitment is likely to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6384/14]
343. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 476 of 15 January 2014, if he will provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6219/14]
255. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the amalgamation of the Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners into Cork Port Company, his plans to promote and develop Bantry Bay harbour with the aim of maximising Bantry's potential as a tourist hub for west Cork; when he expects the board of directors of Bantry Bay Port Company Limited to be appointed by the Port of Cork Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5935/14]
71. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update regarding the handing over of a disused Garda station to a community project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5908/14]
51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to an application for the treatment abroad scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the financial circumstances in this case and the fact that this person has been previously reimbursed for medical expenses accrued for treatment that was only available abroad; and if he will expedite a reply. [6074/14]
618. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for orthopaedic surgery in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4876/14]
617. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to employ a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda; the reason there has been such a delay in recruiting a successful candidate for the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/14]
453. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application for core funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied) which is crucial for the continuation of the substantial work already undertaken by this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5115/14]
452. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation and/or policy relating to height restrictions on suburban garden trees and hedges; if such a policy could be introduced by city and county councils; the discussions he and his Department have had with other Departments on this matter to find a legal remedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5114/14]
434. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with regard to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 S.I No. 9 of 2014, if the new building regulations will preclude persons from building through direct labour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4915/14]
264. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the provision of a flood relief scheme in respect of an area (details supplied) in County Cork; the progress that has been made to date, particularly in light of recent flooding; if he will provide a prospective timeline on when he expects work on the flood relief scheme to get under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5283/14]
226. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any leniency or flexibility in respect of the date of birth or age and timing of a person's 23rd birthday for grants for mature students; if there are circumstances in which a person (details supplied) in County Cork will qualify for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5188/14]
204. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the specific amount of allocated hours per week for a pupil (details supplied) in County Louth for physiotherapy and occupational and speech therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4697/14]
88. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will expedite same. [4661/14]
215. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Road Safety Authority's office will open on Newry Road in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4533/14]
94. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received to date under the built heritage jobs leverage scheme; if he will provide a county and regional breakdown of the projects for which applications have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/14]
59. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason driving courses were discontinued in the FÁS centre in Dundalk in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4532/14]
58. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the enrolment policy of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4531/14]
810. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail all jurisdictions where Ireland has a reciprocal relationship for the exchange of driving licences; if he will provide an update on current negotiations; if he is considering further jurisdictions, including Australia, where this agreement could be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3904/14]
800. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to reinstate domestic flights from Dublin to Cork; if he will restore this service in view of the fact that new services to the US, Canada and the Middle East are scheduled from Dublin airport during 2014 and it is essential that Cork and its hinterland can benefit from seamless onward connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3729/14]
626. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the clawback of single farm payments and the ongoing land parcel review; if he will provide clarification on the exact number of farmers that have been contacted as part of this ongoing land parcel eligibility review; the number of farmers in County Cork who have been contacted in this regard; the total sum being recouped from farmers in County Cork; if he will confirm the years being reviewed; if he will provide assurances that a ceiling will be put on the years being examined as the prospect of five years retrospective penalties will only serve to cause undue hardship; his views on whether the review is fair to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3908/14]
552. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of a scheme (details supplied); if he will further provide assurances that this scheme will proceed as planned; if the funding that was approved for this project is still in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4134/14]
518. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide additional funds for re-distribution to Leader companies that have approved ready to go projects; the amount of Leader funding ring-fenced for projects in the areas serviced by the west Cork development programme, which will have a substantial economic impact on the west Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3745/14]
494. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount retained from property tax receipts for the express purpose of funding the establishment and operation of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3510/14]
358. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the position in respect of the abolition of the telephone allowance; the implications this decision has had on old age pensioners and persons living alone in rural isolated areas; if she has given due consideration to an alternative system for persons who live on their own; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3487/14]
51. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the reason off-street parking when provided by local authorities or county councils is taxable at the standard rate, while on-street parking charges are deemed exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3314/14]