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Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy McDonald only, thank you.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Senator McDonald only.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy McDonald without interruption.

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the qualification details for the DEIS programme in view of the fact that some schools are unsure of the way to qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38554/11]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to commence negotiations with the Irish Ethiopian Adoption Organisation on establishing a bilateral agreement between Ethiopia and Ireland as requested by the Adoption Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38823/11]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of inter-country adoptions that have been granted to Irish couples since 1 November 2010 when the Adoption Act was enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38816/11]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of inter-country adoptions that were granted to Irish couples in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 separately; the number of adoptions from corresponding states each year in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38821/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for the delay in processing the application to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 661 of 22 November 2011, when a response will be forthcoming from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38735/11]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare Bill. I remind Deputies of the economic circumstances in which the country finds itself. It is all very well to come into the House full of bluster and inaccuracies and turn into a mini-heckler without accurately or truthfully representing the economic context in which the country finds itself. There are a few things about which we...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: He also has a secretarial assistant.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It is tax free, is it not?

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should read it.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: It is the reject rather than the eject button.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of third level students in County Donegal qualified for third level grants in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39694/11]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (13 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline in detail the financial and administrative supports available to start-up companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39446/11]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (13 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in detail the full remuneration packages arranged for the three new members of the Garda Ombudsman Commission, specifying in total the amount set to be paid to each individual each year, including gross annual income, expenses, bonus related payments and any other entitlements; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who will be appointed to the new advisory group being set up to advise on the National Asset Management Agency strategy; the procedures involved in appointing these persons; if they will be remunerated; when the terms of reference for this group will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40635/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Expenditure: Third Level Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 29 November 2011, in view of the delays involved in issuing a response to date if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40624/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; the reason for the delay in dealing with the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40386/11]