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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I am surprised the amount was less than the €2 million I mentioned, even though the €2.5 billion appears to be a substantial package. It would be a great story if we had €2.5 billion to distribute to the poor in Ireland and it would have an effect. However, a sum of €2 million or less each year will not change substantially the lot of those in extreme crisis in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I thank Ms Quinn for her presentation. Why has this proposal been placed before us at such short notice? For example, if we were to avail of the option of seeking a reasoned opinion, we would have to deal with the matter tomorrow in the Dáil and the Seanad, which would place a strain on us. Even though, in terms of the scale of the problem of poverty throughout Europe, only a small...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (19 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development of the National Children’s Hospital and on the enhanced support, if any, he will provide to the existing children’s hospitals pending the completion of the new hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57012/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: To ask the Minister for Health if he will require the Health Service Executive to deliver on its agreed commitment to extend the capacity of the St. Vincent’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis facility to 34 beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57013/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: As a teller in the last vote, given this is a new tax that is being imposed as a huge penalty on many households in the country, it is appropriate people be given a few more moments to reflect on the vote they are casting and I call for a vote by means other than electronic.

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: As a teller, under Standing Order 69 I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: She should speak to the topic we are discussing.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Will the Minister reinstate the respite care grant?

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: No.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We were waiting for the Chair to give us an opportunity to do so.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is the most odious section of this short Bill which will have far-reaching consequences. It proposes a reduction from €1,700 to €1,375 in the annual respite care grant. I had intended to make a longer contribution on this matter, but I am aware that many Deputies want to speak on it. I have received many e-mails on this issue. I hope that by reading from an e-mail I have...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I can discuss those amendments when discussing the section, but I will be brief. It is a pity, as Deputy O'Dea mentioned last night, that the rules of the House do not allow us to put practical proposals forward because they would involve a potential charge on the Exchequer. This makes our job, as Opposition Members, difficult. The Government continuously harangues us and asks us to come...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This concerns the definition section. The ruling makes it difficult for us to do our job. While part of our proposals might involve a charge, there is a benefit and saving included. I will not labour the point but just want to say that it is difficult for those of us in opposition to contribute, because we are not given the option, even where we are progressive, if there is a charge...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This arises from legislation passed in 1997, which provided that the number of contributions required to qualify for pension was to double from 260 to 520. Budget 2012 gave effect to that and the legislation was passed in its wake and it has been sought to apply this to everyone from April of this year. We objected to this move at the time. We were lobbied by a number of individuals who...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Agreed.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: On a point of order -----

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: On a point of order, the Acting Chair made a comment regarding the use of time in this House. That is not his role. If he was sitting in the benches opposite it would be appropriate but as Chair he is supposed to chair the proceedings not comment on the use of time and legitimate calls for votes.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Do not give her the opportunity.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Deputy Murphy wishes to make a point of order.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Deputy Murphy made a valid point and the Minister is not addressing it.