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Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We threw the Deputy out.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if the AVC withdrawal scheme introduced in Budget 2013 will be extended to cover PRSA's to assist persons to access part of their pension savings particularly in cases where pension schemes are performing poorly. [40245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Places (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an exception may be made to the JobBridge scheme for an extension of an internship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the recent announcement that interns can now undertake placements for a duration of 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40318/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will outline all streams of funding available through his Department or an agency under its remit. [40291/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Ombudsman (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Perhaps Deputy Flanagan wishes to apologise for the referendum posters.

Topical Issue Debate: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. It has been well publicised in recent years that the incidence of chronic illnesses such as Crohn's disease has significantly increased, yet the long-term illness scheme has not been updated since 1970. It is time for it to reflect this increase and I am asking the Minister to relay to his colleague the need to provide some assistance...

Topical Issue Debate: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: It is widely speculated that in the next budget the Government will extend free GP cover to those under five years, which would be a wonderful initiative that could reduce the increased burdens on families struggling to deal with the current economic recession. We should also bear in mind the people I have described. We owe it to such persons to consider them in what I know are very...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered in detail the pre-budget submission of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40665/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review an application in respect of a person (details supplied) for tax relief in relation to vehicles purchased for use by persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41008/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Expenditure (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the major collective effect of cuts to disability organisations (details supplied) in County Cork which have experienced substantial budget cuts over the past six years; if he will acknowledge that there is a growing gap between the demand for services and the resources available to meet this demand; that further cuts will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The purpose of the meeting is to consider the management and operation of housing associations with our witnesses. Before doing so, I welcome back to our committee Deputy Gerard Nash who got married since the break and our resumption. On behalf of the committee, I extend warm and sincere congratulations to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome Dr. Michelle Norris, chairperson, and Mr. Barry O'Leary, chief executive officer from the Housing Finance Agency; Mr. Simon Brooke, head of policy, Mr. Cathal Callan, director of finance, and Ms Kathleen Cottier, regional director, of Clúid Housing Association; and Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin Uasal, principal officer, housing division, and Ms Sheila Power, assistant principal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Dr. Norris and invite Mr. Brian O'Gorman, representing Clúid Housing Association, to address the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. O'Gorman and invite Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin, principal officer, Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to address the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Time, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will take two further members in that group of three - Deputies Barry Cowen and Catherine Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will ask our visitors to reply in the order in which they first spoke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Does anybody else want to respond to those issues? If not, I will move on to my second batch of speakers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I invite Mr. Callan, followed by Mr. Brooke.