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Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Would the Minister of State consider introducing a red tape index in each Department and across Departments? This would allow for an instant review every three or four months. Some people believe the red tape simply exists and we cannot think outside the box. It is time to think outside the box of bureaucracy. I attended the Westmeath County Enterprise Board presentation last Friday week....

Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: As small businesses need to deal with a number of agencies, CSO, CRO, Revenue, CEB etc., as a long or even medium-term objective, could the Minister of State introduce a standard form that would suit the application to different agencies? Businesses should not be required to fill in the same information on many forms which consumes hours of business time and wastes time. The form should be...

Employment Rights Authority. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: I assure the Minister of State the Labour Party is supportive. Let us be clear about that. Why was the Bill published? Why did not the Minister of State await the outcome of the social partnership talks? I appreciate he was under pressure from us all. Every morning the Taoiseach and former Taoiseach got up and replied to questions. Why did the Minister of State rush to the headland when...

Employment Rights Authority. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: When will we have the Bill?

Consumer Codes of Conduct. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Those specific commitments were given in the programme for Government and 15 months later we are still at the stage of evaluation and discussion. This is the fourth time I have raised this question this year — I raised it in February, April, June and now September. When will we actually see this code of conduct? When will the Government treat consumers with the seriousness they deserve?...

Consumer Codes of Conduct. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: I am a right pest.

Consumer Codes of Conduct. (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: I welcome that.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the semi-State bodies, boards or agencies for which her Department has responsibility which it is intended to abolish or merge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30907/08]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a flood relief scheme for the catchment area of the Mornington River; when he will give approval in order to allow these very necessary works to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30342/08]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 989: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to have an application for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied) expedited, in view of the fact that all the necessary details were furnished in relation to deeds of dwelling house, bank statements, passport and so on by the person involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 1408: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm receipt of a request for additional funding from Westmeath County Council (details supplied); if he will ensure that the additional €1 million required is given to the council without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 1464: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm having received a request for additional funding from Westmeath County Council in respect of disabled persons grants and essential repairs grants and also in respect of the new housing grant schemes, whereby a shortfall has been clearly identified in relation to the older schemes and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 1781: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the necessary upgrading and building project for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which caters for the educational needs of about 800 young students will be given approval to proceed to construction in view of the fact that they have been waiting for more than 11 years for these facilities; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on introducing, with immediate effect, legislation to increase protection of cash deposit holders from its low level of 90% on the first €22,222 per depositor per financial institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/08]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (25 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the solvency of Irish banks and the general stability of the Irish banking system; his views on whether the Irish banks are over-exposed to risky lending for speculative land purchases; if he will provide details of any domestic finance guarantee or liquidity extension package aimed at Irish banks which is under consideration or...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm having received an application for a temporary visa in respect of a person (details supplied) for participation in an important project which takes place in Dublin in early October 2008; if he will take steps to have this application for a visa by this person expedited; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (25 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 240: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a letter from the head of finance of Longford County Council setting out in great detail, the inequity that would arise from a possible decision by his Department to apply a simple uniform percentage increase or decrease from the local government grant allocation to all local authorities...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (25 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 254: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will continue to be available to agencies such as the safe home programme in County Mayo, through which accommodation has been secured in Ireland for up to 900 returning Irish emigrants, which has given advice and support to thousands more, and which has been funded since 2001; if he will give an...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had regarding the proposals by the Health Service Executive to devolve decision making to regional levels; if decisions have been made on the nature and number of these regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32166/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an assurance that funding earmarked for the development funding for people with disabilities in 2008 has been transferred to the relevant service providers in time to provide placements as planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32165/08]