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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (18 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: 225. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28893/13]

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: That means I am going beyond the Order of Business that was agreed this morning. I take it, like the Cabinet, we will have collective responsibility on this.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: I would appreciate if Members would do that.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: I call Deputy Boyd Barrett. Is the Deputy sharing time with Deputies Finian McGrath and Mattie McGrath?

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Nine minutes, three each.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: The Minister has already exceeded his time. I ask him to conclude as I must put the question to the House.

Visit of British Delegation (19 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Before I put the question to the House, I wish to take this opportunity to welcome visitors from the House of Commons. I welcome the Members of the British Parliament and hope they enjoy their visit.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (25 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: 362. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an decision will issue on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30171/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (25 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: 456. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update in respect of recent amendments proposed by the European Council, regarding Data Protection Regulation, during the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30277/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy Shane Ross is to share his time with Deputy Joe Higgins.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Responsibility.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: The amount of borrowing also includes the interest cost on borrowing. How much of the approximately €200 billion is on floating rates?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: I will write that down. It is important. If it is 4%, for example-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Yes, I know. It is a question of whether it has to be voted on, or which drawer it goes into.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: The second thing is-----

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: We are talking about two sides of the same coin.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Yes. Bond rates are rising at the moment, which means borrowing will become more difficult.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: Some €1 trillion is pencilled in across the eurozone and the American system for falls in bank balance sheets.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Peter Mathews: I always bring the bad news to the committee.