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Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is not agreed. There are a number of proposals being made, several relating to the imposition of a guillotine. Not so many months ago, if those who are now Government Whips had seen proposals for seven guillotines on a single day, they would have been apoplectic. In many cases there is no need for the proposals to guillotine legislation because it will not be opposed and will pass...

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We are not opposing the amendments.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Tánaiste is misrepresenting my comments.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We are not suggesting a delay. I am dealing with the guillotine.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is a pity the Taoiseach did not bother listening to me as he misrepresented what I told him.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I apologise, it is the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: If the Deputy wishes it, I can do it. The Tánaiste definitely did not listen and misrepresented exactly what I stated. I indicated that most of the legislation was not contentious and would probably go through on the nod because there is agreement across the board on it. I ask that the guillotines be lifted. We have shown in recent months that when guillotines were imposed, they were not...

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: -----behind quick passage. We have agreed with Ministers in putting legislation on the agenda today to facilitate debate. All I ask is that the guillotines be lifted as the legislation will be passed in the timeframe outlined by the Government. There should be ample opportunity to debate the different amendments to these pieces of legislation, which are far-reaching in some cases. We do...

Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann: Motion (21 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome this package of changes to the operation and running of the House. As a Member of the Oireachtas committee on Dáil reform for nine years, some of these ideas have been long sought and awaited. It was not always possible to get agreement at that committee, sometimes for party political reasons. The first Dáil reform committee from 2002 to 2007 was specifically held up because at...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the size of the cuts she envisages will be made to her Department's budget each year to comply with the commitment to the EU and IMF to reduce social expenditure. [21322/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the size of the cut she envisages will be made to her Department's budget each year to comply with the Government's commitment to the EU and IMF to reduce social expenditure. [21601/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reverse her decision to cut the fuel allowance and household benefits package in view of the impact such cuts will have on thousands of vulnerable persons, including older persons and those with disabilities. [21320/11]

Written Answers — Photographic Identification: Photographic Identification (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the categories of social welfare recipients that will be required to produce photographic identification in order to pick up their payments from post offices from the week starting 18 July 2011; if her Department is issuing free photographic identification; if so, the timeframe for same; and how persons who do not have photographic...

Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Last week the Minister indicated her intention to do a U-turn on the commitment to maintain social welfare rates by introducing a cut in the household benefits package. That caused huge anxiety among carers and even the words she used in her answer about the means test, calling it one of the most liberal means tests, will cause further anxiety. Will the Minister commit today to not cut or...

Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have a brief question about carers and the programme for Government. The Labour Party made a commitment in its election manifesto to abolish the habitual residency condition for family carers, in particular. Has there been any such move since the Minister has announced that she cannot stick to the commitment that there will be no social welfare cuts?

Community Welfare Service (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome the changes being brought about, as well as the concept of a one-stop-shop, as the Minister has described it. My questions were not about labour relations and IR issues, and I welcome the fact that there is progress. They were more about accommodation. If they are being transferred, has the accommodation been made available? Will it be available by September to ensure that they...

Social Welfare Appeals (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister has referred previously to the review by a deciding officer before an application would reach the stage of an appeal. I wonder if anything more can be done in that respect. For instance, in many cases where an application for carer's allowance is refused, a simple telephone call or an explanation of the information that is missing would probably prevent the application having...

Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reverse her decision to cut the fuel allowance and household benefits package in view of the impact such cuts will have on thousands of vulnerable persons including older people and those with disabilities. [21600/11]

Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister's reply contains an amount of information but an amount of information is not contained in it. The Minister states €530 million will be expended this year, while the Estimates suggest a figure of €395 million; this is without taking into account the cut of €17 million which the Minister did not announce to the committee last week when we dealt with the issue. This is a...