Oifig an Taoisigh
Office of the Taoiseach

9th November 2011

Mr. Finian McGrath T.D.
Dail Eireann
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

Dear Finian,

Further to your query regarding St. Michael's House, please see attached a briefing note from the HSE on St. Michael's House.

I understand that Minister Lynch is meeting a delegation from St. Michael's House next Wednesday.

With best wishes.

Enda Kenny T.D.
Taoiseach

Oifig an Taoisigh, Tithe an Ria ltais, Baile Atha Cli ath 2.
Office of the Taoi seach, Government Buildings, Dublin 2.

Below are the statistics on your voting record since September 14th until yesterday.  There has been a total of 28 votes during this time period.  If you would like any further details on the votes taken so far just let me know.

QUESTION NO:  *97

DÁIL QUESTION addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Brian Hayes, TD 
by Deputy Finian McGrath

for WRITTEN ANSWER on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2011.

*  To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a national strategy on coastal flooding which would include the views of local residents..

- Finian McGrath TD

2nd November 2011

Dear Sir/Madam,

Dublin Port Company has prepared a Draft Masterplan for Dublin Port 2011-2040 following an extensive consultation process in April and May of this year.  We would like to thank you for your participation in the consultation process.  Please follow the link below to view the Draft Masterplan 2011-2040.  There are also some additional documents on the website (www.dublinport.ie/masterplan) which provide background and context to the Masterplan, including a draft Strategic Environmental Assessment, a draft Appropriate Assessment and a draft Natura Impact Assessment.

St Michael’s House

Deputy Finian McGrath: Earlier the Taoiseach said there was no disconnect between the Government and people on the ground.  I strongly challenge that position.

The Taoiseach: Right.

Deputy Finian McGrath: I also strongly challenge the Taoiseach.  He gives the impression that there are no cuts to services for people on the ground.  I wish to bring him back to reality.  Last week I met representatives of St. Michael's House, the largest provider of intellectual disability services in Dublin, and the third largest in the country.  As the Taoiseach is aware, it provides day services for 1,616 people and residential services for 450.  A total of 80% of the services are located north of the Liffey and 20% are located south of the Liffey.  Coming up to the budget I wish to ask the Taoiseach a few direct questions on St. Michael's House and disability services in general.