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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan wants to ask a question, but Deputy Thomas Pringle has a follow-up question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy might remind the visitors of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We have to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Which, by the way, is just coming to an end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should ask his question and we can then conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I am going to draw the meeting to a close.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I ask the Deputy to put a proposal to the committee so we can agree on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I ask the Deputy to be as brief as he can. It is the third time I have allowed him to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: How many questions has the Deputy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Ask the three questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. Keegan and his officials for taking the time to appear before this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Incinerator at Poolbeg: Dublin City Council (22 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (23 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason off-street parking when provided by local authorities or county councils is taxable at the standard rate, while on-street parking charges are deemed exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3314/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 358. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the position in respect of the abolition of the telephone allowance; the implications this decision has had on old age pensioners and persons living alone in rural isolated areas; if she has given due consideration to an alternative system for persons who live on their own; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3487/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 494. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount retained from property tax receipts for the express purpose of funding the establishment and operation of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3510/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 518. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide additional funds for the re-distribution to LEADER companies that have approved ready to go projects; the amount of LEADER funding ring-fenced for projects in the areas serviced by West Cork Development Programme, which will have a substantial economic impact on the West Cork region; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 552. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of a scheme (details supplied); if he will further provide assurances that this scheme will proceed as planned; if the funding that was approved for this project is still in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4134/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 626. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the clawback of single farm payments and the ongoing land parcel review; if he will provide clarification on the exact number of farmers that have been contacted as part of this ongoing land parcel eligibility review; the number of farmers in County Cork who have been contacted in this regard; the total sum...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 800. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to reinstate domestic flights from Dublin to Cork; if he will restore this service in view of the fact that new services to the US, Canada and the Middle East are scheduled from Dublin airport during 2014 and it is essential that Cork and its hinterland can benefit from seamless onward connections; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jan 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 810. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail all jurisdictions where Ireland has a reciprocal relationship for the exchange of driving licences; if he will provide an update on current negotiations; if he is considering further jurisdictions, including Australia, where this agreement could be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3904/14]