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Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health

To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on planned advances in diabetic paediatric services to widen the availability of insulin pumps for children under five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter

23rd November 2012

Dáil Question to the Minister for Health

To ask the Minister for Health his views in relation to the proposed impact of a sugar tax on the food and drinks industry; its international success rate of reducing consumption of unhealthy foods; if he will consider the possibility of reducing VAT for some healthier foods in order to neutralise the impact of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question to the Minister for Finance

To ask the Minister for Finance the feasibility and cost of taxing child benefit for high income earners who may fall over a defined high income threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question to the Minister for Social Protection

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the success rate on the pathways to works scheme since its establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question to the Minister for Finance

To ask the Minister for Finance the possible impact that a sugar tax would have on inflation; his views on the possibility of reducing VAT for some healthier foods in order to neutralise the impact of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

22nd November 2012

Buttimer delighted to play his part in Constitutional Convention

Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Party's LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Thursday) said he is delighted to accept a position on the Constitutional Convention as part of the Fine Gael delegation and he is honoured to play his part in this new forum that will contribute significantly to the formation of public policy into the future.

22nd November 2012

Dail Speech on New Junior Cert Cycle

My views on the proposed new Junior Certificate Cycle

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question: Update on Kerdiffstown Landfill Site Remediation

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update with regard to the detailed site investigation underway at a location Kerdiffstown Landfill Site

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question on using NAMA properties for social housing

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans to include the National Assets Management Agency properties for social housing in County Kildare in order to alleviate the current demand on housing.

22nd November 2012

Dáil Question on use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisations

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisation

22nd November 2012