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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will permit special mortgage relief for applicants who have contracts agreed and mortgage approval granted but will not be able to take possession of the dwelling until after 31 December 2012. [47457/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [48377/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on efforts being made to retain the vital Estate Management Projects in Fettercairn and Killinarden, Dublin 24 and if he will outline contacts which have been made in respect of this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48511/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if she will review the withdrawal of a blind allowance with a view to reinstating this payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [47454/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [47452/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [47453/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding respite care in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [47455/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange to have an appeal for a medical card heard in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [47456/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [47458/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm the current status of the previously commitment to provide ambulatory care centre at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, if he will appreciate the importance of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48512/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I agree that people should have to trade down their vehicles. It is also reasonable to provide for a car that is appropriate to people's needs and the needs of their families, which is more important. Outside the greater Dublin area, Ireland is predominantly rural and a car is a necessity. It is not a luxury item. Will the Minister consider this matter before the Bill goes to the Seanad...

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I move amendment No. 51:In page 36, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: “(a) contact the debtor seeking the repayment of the debt,”.Am I right in saying that the intention of my amendment is covered by 32(1)(f)?

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: On that basis, I will withdraw it.

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I welcome the amendment.

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I move amendment No. 100:In page 55, to delete lines 18 to 22 and substitute the following:"58.—(1) Where a creditor or debtor is aggrieved by the issue of a protective certificate that creditor or debtor may, within 14 days of the giving of notice of the issue of the protective certificate, apply to the appropriate court for an order directing that the protective certificate shall not...

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: Could the Minister clarify one point?

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: If the intermediary draws up the arrangement with the debtor, can the insolvency service alter that arrangement prior to presenting it without recourse to the debtor?

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: That is satisfactory.

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I move amendment No. 109:In page 65, lines 3 to 5, to delete all words from and including "representing" in line 3 down to and including "voting" in line 5 and substitute the following: "representing not less than 50 per cent in value of the creditors present and voting".This concerns the old chestnut of the banks wielding undue influence in voting power at a creditors' meeting. It is right...

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I move amendment No. 120:In page 72, line 39, to delete “3 months” and substitute “6 months”.This is an attempt to be on the side of the debtor in this process. The section provides for the right of a creditor to have a settlement annulled for a number of reasons. If the debtor is in arrears for up to three months, the creditor can apply to have the arrangement...