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Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to have the Garda closed circuit television programme expanded to Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26544/09]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to have the Garda closed circuit television programme expanded to Tipperary Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26545/09]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the Garda closed circuit television programme being expanded to Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26546/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the entitlements to jobseeker's supports for people who were formerly self-employed; her plans to improve such entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26479/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on improving all social welfare entitlements and services for those who were formerly self-employed and who are now unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26480/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views in relation to supplementary and extra benefit payments to lone parents being discriminatory to married couples; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26547/09]

Written Answers — Electronic Voting Machines: Electronic Voting Machines (1 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 23 June 2009, the contractual and other arrangements which were put in place by the returning officer in South Tipperary for the storage of electronic voting machines; the procurement process used by this returning officer; the duration of the lease; the cost of...

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money paid out by the Health Service Executive in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 for the services of public relations companies, consultants and special advisers who are not in direct employment of the HSE or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28307/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (8 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the financial supports available to a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary who wishes to return to education. [28320/09]

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share my time with Deputy John Browne.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: In October 2008, as part of its budget, the Government announced it would introduce a €200 charge on non-principal residences. The legislation necessary to give effect to this was published by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley, on 24 June 2009. The bill brought forward, the Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009, will give effect to last...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason behind the new antenna structure located at Cahir Garda station, County Tipperary; the number of antennae on this structure and their purpose; the further reason there was no planning permission advertised for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30140/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason two drainage schemes (details supplied) in County Tipperary were discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30895/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 839: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the third level colleges or institutions in the United Kingdom which are recognised for the back to education allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30183/09]

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputies Conlon, Collins and Johnny Brady. The subject matter of the Bill before the House is of considerable interest to Members and citizens. It is also an issue in which I have a keen interest. We are all aware of cases in which persons have entered a house or property without adequate excuse and with criminal intent, resulting in injury or death. Such cases...

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I also compliment Deputy Varadkar on his initiative in bringing forward this legislation. I wish to pay tribute to the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, a colleague of mine in the South Tipperary constituency, on the role he played as an adviser to many former Taoisigh and various Departments before becoming a Member of the Houses. The Bill proposes that Oireachtas committees should...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (22 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance his policy on the erection of communication masts at Garda stations; if the masts require planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (23 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the new property tax in respect of a person who owns one house here, which is their principal residence while in the country, but who also owns another home in another country as they work between both countries; whether they would be obliged to pay the new tax; and if he will make a...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Deputy Hayes for prompting me on what he would like me to say. I welcome the publication of the National Asset Management Agency Bill and I take the opportunity to congratulate our Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his excellent work on the matter. He has shown great leadership in recent months and, while the job he has been given is extremely difficult, he is doing a good job of...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I was concerned about the major risk that we as a Government are taking on, and shared the concerns of every citizen in Ireland. Many of us did not and still do not understand how NAMA will work and are worried about whether it will work out. I was obliged to raise these concerns on behalf of my constituents recently. I am pleased the Minister took steps to make his proposed legislation...