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Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to address the situation regarding a financial institution (details supplied) and its approach to standard variable interest rates; if he will consider that other institutions have made significant reductions to this effect and that stronger action may be needed to oblige the bank into passing on a similar level of...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will issue an update on a financial institution's (details supplied) recent commitment to review its long-term strategy as per an agreement in the latest Memorandum of Understanding, specifically in relation to its standard variable interest rates and the difficulties they currently pose for the banks' customers; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18829/12]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline in respect of a contract (details supplied) the specific requirements on the owner to provide the service; the location at which the vessel is based; the measurements and dimensions of the vessel; if a stand-by vessel is available and if so, its location; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 1020: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars stationed in the West Cork district; the percentage of these that are deemed to be nearing the end of their usage in respect of the standard IE 300,000 KMs limit; the number planned to be replaced over the next 12 months; the number that have been replaced in the past three years; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 1370: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the recent publication of the National Review on Autism services, the extent to which he is considering the development of an autism-specific national strategy similar to those which are already in place in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales; if such a strategy will have an inter-Departmental approach that will ensure...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on tonight's motion. The cost of fuel and the corresponding arguments in respect of excise duty are issues which matter to most households around the country now more than ever, given the changed social landscape of reduced household budgets and the increased awareness of discretionary spending. We cannot fudge the forecourt issue any longer. We...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Austerity is fine in the North.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Paisley's austerity.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when changes to qualification criteria for a scheme (details supplied) will be confirmed; if his attention has been drawn to the delay in making a decision on same and that the delay in confirming same is holding up the installation programme for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Protection Policies: Mortgage Protection Policies (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19839/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Protection Policies: Mortgage Protection Policies (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 487: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the manner in which mortgage protection policy for those in affordable housing is calculated at local government level; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns that many policy-holders have regarding the rate being of a blanket nature based on a group scenario rather than on individual...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 507: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue on a foreshore licence application in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20234/12]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects amendments regarding certain licensing laws affecting supermarkets to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20142/12]

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the salmon and trout sea farm applications and applications for renewal that he is currently considering, specifying their capacity and location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19891/12]

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the salmon and sea trout farms which he has licensed or renewed since a landmark 2007 EU Court judgment in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19892/12]

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 623: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 517 of 27 March 2012, his views on a situation (details supplied); if he will consider reviewing the practice of issuing of licences within 20 kilometres of a salmon or trout river in view of the recommendation within the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19893/12]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will specify the additional quota the milk quota appeals tribunal allocated based on its most recent allocation; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the most recent allocations for County Cork; the total amount of unsuccessful applications; the specific reasons for rejecting applications; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 671: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a report on a recent trip by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia; if she will state the progress that was made by the delegation involved in the visit; if she will outline the outcome of discussions between the various parties; if he will outline the next step in the process; and if...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Apr 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 672: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way she intends to ensure that the work of the Adoption Authority can continue in view of the reduction in its workforce in recent times; if her attention has been drawn to concerns among those interested in the adoptive process that cutbacks during a transition period for the authority could challenge the organisation's...