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

Michael McCarthy: I thank the representatives for their very worthwhile presentation and the interesting exchanges that followed. It will help us to compile our report under the broader heading of flooding and its effects and implications. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na finnéithe a tháinig anseo inniu and an chabhair a thug sibh dúinn. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: No matter what way one considers the good news relating to the promissory notes, one cannot escape the fact that the deal done last week is a welcome development in terms of the economic fortunes of this country. I acknowledge the work done by the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputies Noonan and Howlin, in this regard. The...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: He can apologise now for putting the country into this mess.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: He only has one seat now.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will advise on a person's position regarding a pension arrangement (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will explain what will happen if a decision of the Pension's Ombudsman is not complied with in this instance; if a general fund is available to meet claims of this nature if a company or employer is not in a position to do so; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Service (14 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the establishment of the Personal Insolvency Service that is currently in the process of being established; when persons may begin submitting applications to the service; if there is any other information available at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7818/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions available for the continuing education of a student (details supplied) in Dublin 24 with special needs; his views that this acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8165/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to Student Universal Support Ireland the reason the basic supplementary welfare allowance is not allowable as a payment for means testing for the grant in view of the fact that it is a social welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Charges (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will stipulate in percentage terms the amount of the revenue raised from the household charge that has gone directly to local authorities for the purposes of local services; if he will provide a breakdown of the total amount of revenue provided to each local authority in respect of the household charge only; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing sewerage issue at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the assistance being extended to rectify the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8823/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ownership of Coillte Lands (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is in the process of selling forestry land (details supplied) in County Louth; the reason for any such sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8167/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Health the average response times to emergency calls to the South Doc service in the Kinsale area of County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to concerns surrounding the response times of the service in the area at present; the reasons behind the delay in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8306/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Health the average response times to emergency calls to the South Doc service in the Bandon area of County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to concerns surrounding the response times of the service in the area at present; the reasons behind the delay in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Education and Training (20 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any financial assistance available for a person wishing to do a training course (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9154/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil Heating Registration Scheme (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to establish a mandatory registration scheme for the oil heating and cooking industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss with the Irish Rural Dwellers Association the difficulties in obtaining insurance for properties in areas that have experienced extreme weather events and empowering rural communities to achieve growth and sustainability. I propose that we deal with the topics separately. One might lead into the other and if that is the case, so be it. I will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Absolutely. What has been the significant difficulty people have experienced with insurance companies? Is it in getting cover or is it increased policy fees which, if large enough, in effect are a way of telling someone he or she will not be covered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: What is Mr. Doyle's experience of the response by agencies with regard to the general clean-up? Has the response of the local authorities and the OPW being efficient, slow, tedious, helpful or dogged by bureaucracy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy can ask questions on both issues if he wishes. It would probably be as wise to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: May I ask Mr. Doyle a question? How does he find the interaction between the MEPs for our area? Traditionally, they would argue that it is very difficult for them to get involved and try to get a profile from issues nationally, even though we are part of Europe as a whole. How does he find the interaction with MEPs around such issues?