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Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I wish to ask a few questions of the Minister.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Members may have heard on "Frontline" on Monday night Mr. Peter Callan, a window manufacturer who expressed concern for the welfare of his employees and Mr. Finn from Gort who expressed his concerned about his furniture factory, employees and neighbours. Deputy Wall spoke of the steel manufacturer in Athy which has closed with the loss of ten jobs. Given the current situation, could a...

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I hope the Minister will consider it. I am not point scoring.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Perhaps I can make some other suggestions. I do so in an effort to be constructive. Perhaps local authorities could be encouraged to grant rates and charges waivers to affected businesses and households. This would be useful. Perhaps also the Government could - this was mentioned this morning by Deputy Sheahan - take steps to amend the Credit Union Act 1977 to allow credit unions to...

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Do not forget the insurance scheme.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Take a look at the one in Florida.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: It would be a limited scheme.

Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: There is an awful problem in that there are too many committees and sidebars. If one attends our committee and listens to politicians who are in contact with the people, one will note they are making suggestions every day, as they are paid to do. A profitable step would be to scrap half the committees. Reducing VAT and having PRSI exemptions would actually help to sustain and create...

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I compliment the Minister of State on his reply, in particular the skilful way in which he avoided answering the question. He would have made an excellent barrister. The Minister of State knows that the McCarthy report indicated the jobs initiative scheme should be closed as soon as possible, something with which we do not agree, and that €10 million would be saved by off-setting the cost...

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: The McCarthy report has been kicked to touch.

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: The Tánaiste knew what she was saying six weeks ago.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she intends to appoint a new board for FÁS under the terms of the Labour Services Act, 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44589/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted to Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11, for a procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44119/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted to Tullamore orthopaedic unit, County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44637/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the co-firing targets including the three peat burning stations in the Midlands and the likelihood of reaching the 30% target set out by him by 2015; if he will give assurance that homes material, such as woodchip, would be sourced for these stations indigenously rather than being...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an assessment has been carried out as to when the supply of peat for the manufacture of peat briquettes will run out; if it is Born na Mona's intention to cease the production of peat briquettes; if so, the steps he will take to replace the important part of our Irish heritage; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a multi-agency group to address the issue of abandoned horses will be established; the timeframe within which the group will be established; the way the membership of this multi-agency group will be chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43641/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance when a VAT refund will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43832/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to refurbish and upgrade a premises (details supplied) in County Westmeath; his plans regarding the provision of additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43710/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43834/09]