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Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 183 and 186 to 188, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 189 to 191, inclusive, and 193 to 195, inclusive are related and will be discussed.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 196 in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley has been ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2013: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I join the Minister in expressing appreciation to the members of the select sub-committee, not least the Opposition members who have made very constructive and thoughtful contributions. It is important to have as much input as possible during the debate. I thank the Minister and his officials for their flexibility and acknowledge that the Bill has been dealt with in a constructive manner.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Message to Dáil (3 Dec 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 Local Government Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 107. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a number of applications in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52013/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans on the delivery of 50:50 co-financing to provide a combined EU-national annual budget of €660 million under Common Agricultural Policy Pillar II measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52202/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take in the context of the rural development plan 2014-2020 to address the income concerns of many farmers who depend on schemes including disadvantaged areas, agri-environment options, REP, suckler cow and sheep payments, which are vital supports which maintain the viability of farmers in vulnerable sectors and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure that there is provision under the rural development programme to provide farm investment aid to support modernisation efficiencies across all sectors including assistance for farm restructuring and competitiveness through young farmer and other programmes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure a strong Pillar II rural development programme as part of the overall Common Agricultural Policy agreement which is vital for vulnerable sectors and regions particularly in disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52205/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was recently removed from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52177/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a drivers licence will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the normal processing times for same; and if matter will be expedited in view of the fact that this person is due to travel abroad shortly. [52012/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Forthcoming Environment Council: Discussion with Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (4 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We must go into private session to allow Ms Nic Lochlainn to reply.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 270. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding determination of entitlement to a contributory pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will provide a breakdown of the calculations in this case; the reason all arrears have not been paid from the date of entitlement; the reason the applicant was not informed of their right to make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (10 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 472. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rheumatology appointments at the Mater hospital in Dublin; the reason appointments have been rescheduled three times in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth since August 2012, with the person receiving only a few days notice prior to the appointment being cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (11 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 17 October 2013, if the consultation process with the Department of Health in connection with this request has concluded and a decision been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give consideration to extending the 21-day period for NCT retesting for vehicle owners who are awaiting delivery of a replacement part; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53182/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Programme Funding (12 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: It does not matter with him-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (12 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 25. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to support young farmers, farm restructuring, transfer of farmland and competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53142/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Marketing Programme (12 Dec 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the various visits undertaken since 2013, including the Japan visit, that have promoted Irish food and agricultural produce, agreements and developments to date in accessing those markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/13]