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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Repayments Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of split mortgages that have been officially sanctioned and approved by AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, Ulster Bank, KBC Bank, and ACC separately since 1 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20281/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 392. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress there has been on the planned review into Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 particularly in terms of changes to the legislation which may affect shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19788/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 408. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a refund on their household charge payment which has arisen as a result of an administrative error that stated an estate was liable to pay it when in fact it was not; the way the householder in question can apply for the refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will discuss COM (2012) 710 - proposal for decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020, Living Well Within the Limits of our Planet, with officials from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. I welcome from the Department Mr. Pat Macken, principal officer, Environment, International and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Carbon emissions have been reduced substantially, not least because of the financial crisis. We are in a different space in that regard, but the underlying challenge remains. Has the divide between, say, Poland and its interest in the coal industry and the wider European agenda narrowed? What is the status of the negotiations on the post-2020 targets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the delegates for their attendance and presentation. Interaction is always important. This will serve as a good legacy of the Irish Presidency. The EU policy clerk and I were in Brussels last month where we met Mr. Lemass and went through the document in great detail. To think that our imprint is on the document, which I found fascinating, is exciting for us.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will look into an administrative error that has arisen in respect of two persons (details supplied) in County Cork who are obliged to pay the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20950/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (7 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any financial assistance schemes available for two persons seeking to do Masters degrees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21580/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (7 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 264. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a grant available for the reconstruction of damaged outbuildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/13]

Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: When can we expect Committee Stage of the autism Bill to be scheduled?

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (9 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Louth, who suffers from a rare debilitating condition, has had their request for the treatment abroad scheme refused despite strong medical evidence which supports their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21993/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise on an application for concessionary school transport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Payable Orders (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 401. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will re-issue an out of date payable order by his Department to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22428/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Administration (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 425. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in a situation where residential estates currently pay for the maintenance of their green areas, if the respective local authority will now undertake this task in view of the additional revenue gained through the collection of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 515. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing an agri-environment option scheme payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when the payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22351/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Grants (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 549. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a grant available for the reconstruction of damaged farmyard outbuildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22761/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Claims (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 677. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a decision by a private health insurer not to award an appeal from a person (details supplied) with a serious condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22803/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I advise members to turn off their mobile phones, as, if they are left on, they will interfere with the sound system and RTE will not be able to pick up the proceedings. Today we will discuss the housing of members of the Traveller community by local authorities. I welcome Ms Lorraine McMahon, co-ordinator, Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project; Ms Catherine Joyce, co-ordinator, and Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Collins for that. I call the representative from Cork County Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (14 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Riordan.