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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 798. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the exemptions to paying the water charge; the criteria to determine same; if an allowance will be granted to residents in hard water areas (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the considerable costs incurred by such households in relation to the repair and replacement of household appliances. [35117/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 799. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be provided to Cork County Council to connect homes in an area (details supplied) in County Cork to the water mains supply in Riverstick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35118/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1004. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information regarding pension benefits paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who worked in his Department between 1979 and 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1138. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home help hours that are currently being delivered in Cork South West; if he will undertake a review of hours in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35404/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a proposal by the Irish Aviation Authority to end the existing guaranteed 24 hour air traffic control coverage at an airport (details supplied) at the end of summer 2013; the impact this will have for operators, customers and the overall competitiveness of this regional airport; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Tá córam againn agus mar sin táimid i seisiún poiblí. I wish to advise members of the usual warning about mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcast. Apologies have been received from Senator Denis Landy, who is detained in the Seanad. We will now have a discussion with Mr. Conor Newman, Chairman Designate of the Heritage Council. Gabhaim buíochas le...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Coonan is next. I am conscious that two other groups must present today. One will provide legal advice on climate change and the other is the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I am sorry to interrupt, but someone's telephone is switched on near a microphone. The person might switch it off if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Mr. Newman might respond to those questions. Many viewpoints were expressed, but answering the questions might be a more efficient use of our time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Bannon has already spoken for six minutes and the reply extended to 12 minutes, giving a total of 18 minutes. There are two other groups of visitors to come in yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We can discuss that under 'any other business'.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Point taken. Will Mr. Newman respond to the points made by Deputies Coonan and McLellan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Thank you. Deputy McLoughlin has a final question, but we must then move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: That is great. I thank Mr. Newman for his engagement with the committee, which has been important for us. We appreciate his contribution. We will send a note to the Minister to inform him we have concluded our discussion with Mr. Newman in the context of his designation as chairman of the Heritage Council. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We will continue our scrutiny of EU proposals, namely, COM (2012) 403; COM (2012) 456; COM (2012) 463 and COM (2013) 131; COM (2013) 134; COM (2013) 239. Is that agreed? Agreed. I propose that the proposals in schedule B do not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. I take this opportunity to wish all members and staff of the committee secretariat a very happy summer. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (16 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Senator Keane for her kind words.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will begin my contribution by welcoming the fact that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence has lifted the ban on recruitment to An Garda Síochána. That is very significant not least for the reasons set out by Deputy Coonan such as the boost to the economy. It is also a very good boost for those of us who hold out hope for the restoration of the public finances. It is...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (17 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 252. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised regrading the presence of fluoride in water here; thet studies that have been conducted in the past two decades on the dental benefits of this process and potential negative effects of same; and the subsequent cost of each study. [35707/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Jul 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 669. To ask the Minister for Health with regard to the Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013 that due consideration be given to particular circumstances when children are in care; that a provision be included in this Bill permitting grandparents to be made a party to the proceedings from the outset; if he will allow for a near parental role being ascribed to, and acknowledged of, grandparents in...