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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (5 Mar 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to remove the upper age limit of 66 years for mobility allowance in view of the fact that that has been recommended by the Ombudsman and that the upper age limit has already been removed for motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11023/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Agency Staff Issues (5 Mar 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that all agency workers who have been on contract with the Health Service Executive have been paid all the arrears that were due to them as a result of the implementation of the EU Directive on agency workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11163/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (28 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the projected worst case scenario of losses in PCAR 2011 for the covered banks of €9bn on their mortgage books over the period 2011-13 will not arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10620/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Sale of State Assets (28 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of expenditure incurred in 2012 in respect of advice and preparatory work connected with the sale of State assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10406/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Agencies (27 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to prevent the establishment of new State agencies and quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10411/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Maternity Benefit (27 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated number of women affected by changes to maternity benefit in Budget 2013, broken down by county; the estimated amount saved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4050/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Legislation (26 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his priorities for new broadcasting legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Expenditure (26 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of investment in fibre broadband that will be required to achieve the targets set out in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10086/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (26 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he and his Department are taking to ensure that the severance terms previously agreed by his Department and the board of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in respect of IBRC employees are honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10225/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Levels (26 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the rate of unemployment in Limerick city for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and the current rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10199/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (26 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health if he is prepared to amend the law on the statute of limitations to accommodate the survivors of symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10113/13]

Other Questions: Construction Sector Strategy (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he has taken or proposes to take in the wake of the Forfás report on the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9100/13]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: In asking a question on promised legislation I take the opportunity to congratulate the Garda in Limerick on the tenacity with which it is still pursuing the murder of Roy Collins, who was murdered in a particularly callous and brutal manner four years ago. In that regard, when will the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill be published? Does the Government intend to use the occasion of...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: They do not respect the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: In asking about promised legislation, I take the opportunity to congratulate the Garda in Limerick for the tenacity with which they are still pursuing the murder case of the late Mr. Roy Collins. I will start in a minute.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: As the Tánaiste is aware, yesterday the Government published the Mangan report on tax and social welfare, precisely 11 months after having received it. Commenting on this report, this morning's Irish Independent quoted a Government source as follows:I don't think it's any coincidence this didn't see the light of day for 11 months. By the time of the next Budget, it will be well buried....

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: I thank the Tánaiste for his clarification. The parents of middle Ireland, who are extremely worried about the contents of the report, can breathe a little easier now. I take it from the Tánaiste's reply that there is no immediate intention to implement the report. The Government has not made a decision on the matter yet. Is that not what the Tánaiste said? No decision has...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: And the Tánaiste promised not to cut child benefit.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: God protect us from protectors.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Willie O'Dea: It is always difficult to follow Deputy Timmins. I have had a look at section 24. The Deputy's reading of it, that relief is reduced from 80% to 50%, is correct. The purpose of the Finance Bill is to give legislative effect to the changes, in particular tax changes, announced in the budget. This Finance Bill, like others, provides for a number of changes, most of which are marginal and...