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Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: The Taoiseach mentioned that the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, is piloting the Bill through the House but that there would be a role for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte. Media ownership goes to the heart of our democracy and perhaps the Taoiseach can give us an indication of the role of the Minister, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Negotiations (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if as part of the renegotiation of the common fisheries policy he has raised the issue of the allocation of the fishing catch allocated to Ireland, approximately 4% in view if the fact that Ireland owns 18% of the fish resource of the EU; the response from the EU; if he intends pursuing this national interest; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of boats disqualified from fishing for herring this year due to the changes in the rules introduced by him this year; the home ports of the vessels in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48265/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of persons in receipt of the vocational training opportunities scheme in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; his plans for the future of the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47526/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the future of child benefit; her plans to tax it or means test same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47487/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the job seekers benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47488/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the child benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47489/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the jobseeker's allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47490/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the disability allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment [47492/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the illness benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment [47494/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the invalidity pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47495/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the blind pension in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47496/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the injury benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47497/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the disablement benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment [47498/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47499/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's allowance in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47501/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's benefit in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47502/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the respite care grant in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47503/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension contributory in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47504/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension non contributory in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number in receipt broken down by county; the total costs of the payment in 2010, 2011 and estimated total costs in 2012; her plans for the future of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47505/12]