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Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy voted for it in the Seanad. He donned the green jersey. He is a hypocrite.

Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Not true.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue from the medial assessor in respect of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6289/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (7 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial assistance options that may be open to a student (details supplied) in view of their unique personal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will specify the average amount of time it currently takes to process an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of a de facto relationship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6856/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Action Plan for Jobs (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 530 of 22 January 2013, the number of the 17 actions within the Action Plan for Jobs which are targeted at the agri-food sector that have been completed or rolled out as of 31 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6667/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will continue our discussion of COM (2012) 393, COM (2012) 394, COM (2012) 577, COM (2012) 643 and COM (2012) 651. It is proposed that COM (2012) 393 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2012) 394 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Government considers that the 147g/km target could have been more ambitious. It is a numerical issue. For example, the target for vans is 90g/km. Is it agreed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2012) 577 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2012) 643 warrants further scrutiny by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We do not know that. There was a Cabinet meeting earlier but I have not heard any news of it. It was expected the heads of the climate change Bill would be discussed. There was media speculation about this but I cannot say with certainty whether targets will be set in that legislation. While the proposal is related, the Bill is a separate issue. I am no more a party to what the Bill...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I propose to the write to the Secretary General asking her to keep us abreast of significant developments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: All things being fair and reasonable, we should be informed in good time. There is no point in being told at the eleventh hour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will ask the Secretary General to be cognisant of that and to make sure the committee is well informed and not only informed at the eleventh hour. Is the proposal for COM (2012) 643 agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2012) 651 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will discuss the difficulties encountered by farmers as a result of flooding with representatives of the Irish Farmers Association. Cuirim fáilte roimh Mr. Michael Silke, chairman of the IFA floods project team; Mr. Joe Parlon, IFA Offaly county chairman; Mr. Andrew McHugh, IFA Longford County Chairman; and Mr. Gerry Gunning, IFA rural development executive. Go raibh maith agaibh as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: This should include a solution in his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: On the lead agency issue, has Mr. Silke met directly the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, or has he made submissions to OPW on how that lead agency should be formed and the kind of role and functions it would have? A significant function a lead agency should have would be the discretion to instruct an organisation to do something and have certain jurisdiction over other bodies, not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Mr. Silke outlined fairly well the case of those who are affected in that part of the country. What of the wider implications, not only the clean-up operation or the role of statutory agencies such as the local authorities or OPW, but the experience of IFA members in other parts of the country with insurance? Are there any lighthouse issues that need to be resolved or addressed between...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Leave the land aside for a moment, what would be the case with outbuildings, the primary dwelling house, etc.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I call Deputy 'Ming' Flanagan. I shall return to the visitors later and then the Government side. Each Member has five minutes to make a contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Before I call the Government representative I must inquire whether Deputy Stanley wishes to ask a question on the OPW and the NPWS?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Effects of Flooding: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (12 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Okay. I shall allow Deputy Stanley to ask his question and then I shall call Deputy Corcoran Kennedy.