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Financial Services Regulation. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: There is no doubt that MABS provides a very worthwhile service throughout the community. I was disappointed to note that the legislation to put this on a statutory footing will not be ready until next year. It has been promised for some time and it is regrettable there is yet a further delay. My question is not about MABS but rather that moneylenders can legitimately charge exorbitant...

Financial Services Regulation. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister must tell the House today whether or not he finds it acceptable that people are forced into the hands of moneylenders who can legitimately charge exorbitant rates of interest. The Minister's predecessor promised to introduce legislation to limit the level of interest which could be charged. Does the Minister intend to proceed with legislation and, if so, at what point does he...

Financial Services Regulation. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: What is the Minister doing about it?

Financial Services Regulation. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: What about limiting the interest which can be charged?

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: I am concerned that 18 months have elapsed since the discussion paper was published and it is still not clear how the Minister intends to proceed with those proposals. I appreciate the Minister referred to the fact that the income limits are being raised but that is only one aspect. He also said the implementation group would look at the non-income elements. I wish to ask about the income...

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: For how long will the pilot schemes run? When does the Minister expect to be in a position to take a decision on expanding the proposals? Where stands the issue of cohabitation? How does the Minister intend to proceed on the matter?

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: The introduction of the half-rate carer's allowance has been a very welcome development but it has thrown up several anomalies. I would like clarification on these from the Minister as I have been unable to get it from his Department. I refer, for example, to whether a person who is in receipt of a qualified adult allowance will be entitled to half rate carer's allowance. Will a person who...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications for payments under the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme in 2007; the way this compares with 2006; if has satisfied himself with the level of take up under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20713/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he will take to address the concerns highlighted in the Annual Report of the Social Welfare Appeals Office that inadequate information and explanations had been given to customers who had unsuccessful claims and the failure by some deciding officers and social welfare inspectors to attend oral appeals; and if he will...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications that have been received for tax relief under the tax relief scheme for the refurbishment of rented residential accommodation since 2001 to date in 2007; the amount of relief granted by the Exchequer for these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on changes in the current tax regime which affect cohabiting couples who are unfairly treated by the current system, especially in view of figures which clearly indicate that cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family unit in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20603/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of claimants who availed of rent relief for 2004, 2005 and 2006; and the cost of the tax relief for these years. [20824/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on recommendations contained in A Vision for Change; if Budget 2008 will include provision for significantly increased resources for the mental health services, reflecting the economic and social benefits of investing in prevention and more effective interventions in mental health. [20456/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding an unacceptable level of patient care in the Mater Hospital; her response to date; and the actions she proposes to take to rectify the situation. [20571/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the impending closure of a varicose veins unit (details supplied) in Dublin 3; the reason for the closure of this facility; and the steps she is taking to help patients find alternative care. [20654/07]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the memorandum of understanding between his Department and Iarnród Éireann contains requirements of Iarnród Éireann in relation to the minimisation of parking charges at stations; his Department's policy in relation to the imposition of such charges on commuters and the consequent discouragement of the use of public...

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the air incident which took place over Santry, Dublin on 16 August 2007; the action, he will take to ensure the continuing safety of residents of the Santry Cross tower and of the travelling public and flightcrew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans in relation to the elimination of poverty traps that exist in the welfare system. [21100/07]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the rate of PRSI paid by taxi drivers; the reason social welfare benefits are restricted for people who are self-employed in this and similar professions; the measures he will introduce in order to increase the range of benefits which can be claimed under this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20605/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the decision of his Department not to backdate fuel allowance for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of the fact that they had a long-standing entitlement to it but were unaware of this entitlement. [20747/07]