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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (10 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 472. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rheumatology appointments at the Mater hospital in Dublin; the reason appointments have been rescheduled three times in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth since August 2012, with the person receiving only a few days notice prior to the appointment being cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Forthcoming Environment Council: Discussion with Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We must go into private session to allow Ms Nic Lochlainn to reply.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 107. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a number of applications in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52013/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans on the delivery of 50:50 co-financing to provide a combined EU-national annual budget of €660 million under Common Agricultural Policy Pillar II measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52202/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take in the context of the rural development plan 2014-2020 to address the income concerns of many farmers who depend on schemes including disadvantaged areas, agri-environment options, REP, suckler cow and sheep payments, which are vital supports which maintain the viability of farmers in vulnerable sectors and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure that there is provision under the rural development programme to provide farm investment aid to support modernisation efficiencies across all sectors including assistance for farm restructuring and competitiveness through young farmer and other programmes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure a strong Pillar II rural development programme as part of the overall Common Agricultural Policy agreement which is vital for vulnerable sectors and regions particularly in disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52205/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was recently removed from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52177/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a drivers licence will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the normal processing times for same; and if matter will be expedited in view of the fact that this person is due to travel abroad shortly. [52012/13]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 196 in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley has been ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I join the Minister in expressing appreciation to the members of the select sub-committee, not least the Opposition members who have made very constructive and thoughtful contributions. It is important to have as much input as possible during the debate. I thank the Minister and his officials for their flexibility and acknowledge that the Bill has been dealt with in a constructive manner.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Message to Dáil (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Local Government Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 183 and 186 to 188, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 189 to 191, inclusive, and 193 to 195, inclusive are related and will be discussed.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 170 to 181, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: There is a typographical error in amendment No. 176. I would like clarify for the information of the committee that the reference in amendment No. 176 "to delete lines 6 and 11" should read "to delete lines 6 to 11".

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Let us put the olive branch away for two minutes.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 126 and 197 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 128, 130 and 132 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 133 to 146, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.