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Written Answers — Department of Health: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (17 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23962/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: We have a quorum and are in public session. I remind everybody to switch off mobile phones. The mobile phones interfere with the microphone system and if there is interference, the proceedings of the committee will not be broadcast. The meeting has been convened for the purpose of consideration by the committee of matters relating to the consultation paper on the establishment of an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Dr. Reidy. I call Professor Marsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Unfortunately not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: They have been circulated. Professor Marsh might just highlight its points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I must interrupt Professor Marsh because we are almost at nine minutes but his presentation has been circulated and he will be invited to speak again in the question and answer session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I call Dr. Muiris MacCárthaigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I will open the floor to members. As some have arrived since we started, I repeat that everyone will get ten minutes for questions and answers. When there is one minute left, I will indicate to the witnesses that such is the case and whoever is in possession will cease speaking. I will begin with the Opposition members, the leader of whom is Deputy Barry Cowen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Deputy Cowen. Before we go further, I wish to ask a question on an issue to which two of the witnesses referred. In regard to the international models in Australia, Canada and the UK, to which system should we aspire? Which is more apt for our electoral system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: We do not need a history lesson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: There are four minutes left. Does the Deputy want to put a few questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: To whom does the Deputy direct his question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Do any of the witnesses wish to respond to those points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I will take Deputies Dowds and McLoughlin together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: The committee will be having hearings on the issue of the electoral register from various stakeholders such as the local authorities. What is the best international model to which we should aspire? Is there a way of enhancing the status quowithout departing from it? From my experience in the Cork South-West Constituency, there has been a conscientious franchise operation there, seldom...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: That is a very interesting point. I thank Professor Marsh, Professor Farrell, Dr. MacCárthaigh, Dr. Reidy and Mr. O'Dowd for their contributions to our first consideration of this important topic. Their interaction with members has been much appreciated. I found the exchanges fascinating and interesting. Sometimes solutions and answers are to be found in the question. The witnesses...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 286. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of work under the catchment flood risk assessment management systems in respect of a location (details supplied) in County Cork; the progress in the Office of Public Works statutory consultation process; if the landowner will be consulted on same; and when a decision is expected. [23079/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 598. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision is expected on an application for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23361/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments Data (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 702. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils enrolled in the schools (details supplied) beginning in each of the academic years from 2010 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23253/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 703. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of times retired teachers were employed in schools (details supplied) in County Louth in the 2014-15 academic year; the length of time each teacher was employed; the subjects the retired teachers were employed to teach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23254/15]