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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the legislation on the transfer of assets from husband to wife; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41630/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 154. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding restoration works at Killarney House; the date on which it will open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 155. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to address the deteriorating condition of Knockreer House and Gardens, Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 203. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41628/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 209. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the disadvantaged area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41680/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (3 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if area aid is being claimed or has ever been claimed in respect of land (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41700/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Taoiseach for attending this debate in person and I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating us. The Topical Issue debate offers an excellent avenue for Deputies to raise matters of concern. We cannot take our eyes off Dáil reform. I commend the Taoiseach on his courage and conviction in bringing the referendum on the Seanad before the people. I am proud that...

Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response, particularly concerning the budgetary process. Unfortunately, the input of all Members in the budgetary process historically has been lacking in the Oireachtas. If we can put a better process in place, it will lead to a better country in future. I have only been here for two and a half years but there is a wealth of information, life experience and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 170. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to change the eligibility criteria for retirement relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 286. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the industrial relations arms of the State will step in to help resolve a situation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42156/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Statistics (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 293. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the savings made due to the changes to State redundancy contributions since 2011; if the matter is open to review; if she is concerned that the changes are acting as a barrier to employers taking on new permanent employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41935/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter regarding ten solutions for a smarter future (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42437/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 389. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will conduct an investigation into the procedures followed by An Bord Pleanála in regard to the N86 road improvement scheme; if his attention has been drawn to irregularities at the oral hearings; if he is concerned about this and whether he believes the decision making process in this case was tainted; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 390. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will direct local authorities not to accept objections to one-off rural planning applications from persons who do not have a connection to the area in question, using the same criteria that apply to deciding a prospective dweller's eligibility to build in a rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 475. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2013 disadvantaged area scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41933/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 543. To ask the Minister for Health if the Bexsero vaccine will be made available to prevent meningitis B; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41975/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 577. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a doctor's appointment for the completion of a driving license application for the over 70s is not covered by the medical card; if he will consider including it as part of the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42299/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 579. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be allowed any benefit towards the cost of a scan after receiving a referral from their consultant to undertake this scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42349/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 607. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional efforts Fáilte Ireland has made in 2013 to bring extra visitors here and, in particular, the those tourists interested in golf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41934/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Brendan Griffin: 616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the mandatory introduction of speed limiters in cars for persons under the age of 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42271/13]