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Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the fact that we are discussing this issue on the first day back from the recess. Nobody is under any illusion as to the scale of the crisis that has occurred, the extent of which is still being sorely felt throughout society, not least by those who are held over a barrel by the banks. I agree with the Minister when he pays tribute to all members of the finance committee who dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 619. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an assurance that carers will not be subject to further cuts in Budget 2014; that income supports will be protected for those in receipt of carer's allowance, carer's benefit and half rate carer's allowance in Budget 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37617/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 620. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the conditions or criteria required for a person to qualify for credited contributions while in receipt of carer's allowance or carer's benefit; the Government's actions to date to protect long term and older carers in relation to their pension entitlements to ensure that carers are not disadvantaged due to extended periods of caring; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 621. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the habitual residency condition for the carer's allowance in view of the fact that it acts as a barrier to persons returning here to care for a loved one. [37619/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Claims Processing (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 622. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action her Department has taken to reduce and streamline processing times for social protection payments with a view to minimising hardship on those awaiting the outcome of applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37620/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Carers Strategy Status (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 623. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to assist family carers to avail of education and employment opportunities during their caring years to help and support them to re-enter the workforce when their caring role ends. [37621/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 900. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide assurances that funding will be maintained for the senior alerts scheme which provides safety and security to vulnerable persons living in the community at a nominal monitoring charge. [37629/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 898. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the principle that recipients of social welfare payments should get a basic free allowance of water and that charges should only apply for usage above that allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37622/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 899. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the action he is taking to ensure that adequate funding is provided to local authorities to deal with the demand for the housing aid for older persons scheme, the mobility aids housing grant scheme and the housing adaptation grant for persons with a disability; and if he will review the current means test for this scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way Registration (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1068. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for the Property Registration Authority to register a right of way over lands from the date of a valid application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37451/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Strategy for Young Carers (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1255. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update with regard to the implementation and advancement of the recommendations outlined in the Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37627/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Working Conditions (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1384. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he will take to tackle the issue of non-consultant hospital doctors routinely working excessive hours without adequate rest or sustenance which could potentially compromise patient care and undermine patient safety; the way he will ensure compliance with the EU Working Time Directive; if he is satisfied that the Health Service Executive is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1377. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to undertake an audit of respite services to identify gaps in existing service levels and to assess current and future need for these services; his plans to provide increased access to planned respite breaks for dependents of full time carers, development of flexible in home respite services for carers and dependents with no access to residential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1380. To ask the Minister for Health his views on providing a training plan or courses for family carers similar to those provided to health care professionals in the practicalities of care such as patient moving and handling, the use of aids and appliances, nutrition and personal care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37626/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1378. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the feasibility of developing a National Discharge Summary and Care Plan for all persons leaving hospital care to share with their respective carers. [37624/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Expenditure (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1379. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no cuts to home help services in view of the severe difficulties this will cause service users and their families; the steps taken to ensure sufficient levels of home help are made available to support carers including the provision for more flexibility for weekend and night cover; and that the number of home help packages...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 1407. To ask the Minister for Health his intentions for an out-of-hours facility (details supplied) in County Cork; the number of doctors currently on call; if any changes have recently taken place with regard to the normal operating hours of this facility; if there are any future plans to reduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37723/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Reductions (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support calls to keep the VAT rate at 9% to ensure that Ireland has a strong and competitive tourism industry; if he will maintain this reduced VAT rate for the hospitality sector following the positive implications this reduction has had on the industry in creating and maintaining jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39509/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the minimum qualification necessary and training required by persons taking up positions as special needs assistants in primary schools; and the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in order to have their relevant qualifications accredited. [39348/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 512. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be admitted for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39216/13]