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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an appeal in relation to an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason the application was previously refused even though the person's references are impeccable and the person has exceptional qualifications for the job that was applied for; and if he will make...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to address the House on budget 2008. I compliment the Minister, Deputy Cowen, and his officials for the manner in which they produced this prudent document. The Minister has availed of the opportunity to be fiscally responsible and to react to the changes to the economy since last year's budget. The management of the national debt is most responsible. It has been kept to...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he would consider that the breeding of hounds and fox harriers be exempt from the new puppy farm licence law, similar to the arrangements made for the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an appeal in relation to the issuing of an employment permit to a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/07]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way the 2% increase in milk quotas due to take effect from 1 April 2008 will be dispersed among milk suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35035/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an appeal for a higher education grant for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35366/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary; when a decision will be made on that application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35030/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jan 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the mobility allowance is means tested; if her Department will consider reversing this for people with spina bifida and other serious disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1235/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 1310: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's policy in relation to wind energy development and in particular to the range of factors that planning authorities and An Bord Pleanala must consider when dealing with planning applications for wind energy developments, on the respective importance to be accorded to local authority zonings...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (6 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the new VRT rate applicable to new and used imported cars registered on or after 1 July 2008 could not have been introduced from 1 January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency under subsidiary protection for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the application will be assessed as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5105/08]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with my colleague, Deputy Byrne.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Minister, Deputy Cullen, and his officials on the very comprehensive package introduced in the Bill. We are committed to building an inclusive society. We have delivered unprecedented increases in social welfare and now we want to go further and end consistent poverty in Ireland once and for all. In February we launched the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary for long term residency in the State; when a decision will be made on that application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5703/08]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (14 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date on the pilot scheme announced by his Department in March 2007 to provide capital funding for housing schemes occupied by older persons; if his attention has been drawn to the benefits this scheme could have if implemented in the designated 12 pilot areas as soon as possible; the reason for the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views, following concerns raised by elderly constituents in Tipperary South, on extending the provision of digital hearing aids to people over the age of 65 in order that they do not feel discriminated against because of their age; her further views on measures in place in other countries for the provision of hearing aids to...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if broadband will be supplied to a person (details supplied); if not, if he will provide a date of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6920/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason tax is payable on defibrillators; his views on supplying them tax free to communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7482/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there was an embargo placed on a caring provider (details supplied) in South Tipperary, from allowing evening or night-time respite workers to relieve carers, who care for family members and loved ones full time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8368/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Minister and her officials on the introduction of the Bill. I preface my remarks by paying a warm tribute to county council officials throughout the country who operated the education grants for many years. The area of student grants was badly in need of reform. Education is for life. It is a lifelong experience, from the cradle to the grave. I am pleased the Department...