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Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We are dealing with amendments Nos. 48 to 51, inclusive. Deputy Ellis has the choice. It is entirely up to himself. I merely want to explain this. He can move and push the amendments to a vote, or he can move and withdraw which means he can return to them on Report Stage. In any event, the decision is up to himself. We are taking amendments Nos. 48 to 51, inclusive, and the resolution...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 53 and 55 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Message to Dáil (30 May 2013)

Michael McCarthy: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I make the historical point about a fundamental mistake which was made not in the last five or six years, but in 1977. The manifesto which led to that year to an overall Fianna Fáil majority is remembered nowadays for the abolition of rates on houses and tax on cars. That is democracy. People have a menu of policies options for which they can vote, but it led in many ways to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports issued each month for the past twelve months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26975/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance if there have been any changes made to the disabled drivers scheme which may affect the status of an individual applicant (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27097/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 381. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will make a comprehensive statement regarding the new rule where 520 contributions are required for the contributory pension; if where there is a discrepancy in the number of stamps, for example 500, if any discretion may be used; if her attention has been drawn to instances whereby people are not checking their stamps until they are in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Projects Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 490. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will advise on the funding opportunities that are open to a local cultural facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27392/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 596. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on an ordeal involving anti-social behaviour in a local authority housing unit (details supplied) in County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority is unable to act due to lack of enforcement powers; if he will advise on the way affected residents can be assisted and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they cause interference with the broadcasting system. Apologies have been received from Senators Labhrás Ó Murchú and Ned O'Sullivan. During the first part of our meeting we will be discussing the nomination of Mr. Conor Skehan as chairman designate of the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency. I welcome Mr. Skehan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Could Deputy Bannon direct his comments to Mr. Skehan? Do not mind Deputy Murphy. She is able to look after herself. Deputy Bannon should put his questions to Mr. Skehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Sin deireadh leis an iniúchadh ar an ábhar sin. That concludes our consideration. I propose we notify the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government that we have concluded our consideration of his nomination of chairperson designate of the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, Mr. Conor Skehan. Is that agreed? Agreed. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Molaim go gcuirfimid an cruinniú ar fionraí are feadh cupla nóiméad. Tiocfaimid ar ais i seisiún poiblí.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2013: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Anois, pléifimid na Rialacháin um Pleanála agus Forbartha (Leasú) 2013 leis an Aire Stáit agus a hoifigigh. Is that agreed? Agreed. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, i mbun tithíochta agus pleanála sa Roinn Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, agus a hoifigigh anseo inniu, Mr. Ivan Grimes, principal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2013: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State did a fine job and should not be so hard on herself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (12 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2013, copies of which have been laid in draft form before...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (19 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report on a shared appeal by schools (details supplied) in County Cork relating to a refusal for EAL support. [29439/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding 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. [30626/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include a school (details supplied) in a new educational campus which is to open in August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30227/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister has 45 seconds.