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European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: The order was set this morning.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: That is not a point of order.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: That is not a point of order.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: That is not a point of order. The order of the House was set this morning.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: I will conclude the item. I call the Tánaiste to conclude briefly and then we will conclude the business.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Would Deputy Dooley let the Tánaiste conclude?

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: That concludes-----

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: There were statements provided for on the Order of Business.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: No.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: The time has concluded for this debate.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the amount of income earned by the top 100 earners; the amount of tax that was paid on their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/11]

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will give details of the number of public servants who earn more than €60,000 or less; the number of public servants that earn more than €70,000; €80,000; €90,000 and €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40688/11]

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the public sector pay cap; if any voluntary pay reductions have been obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social Protection with regard to persons in receipt of one-parent family payments and disability payments who are existing community employment scheme participants, if they could lose their benefit if they go for an extension of their place on the scheme or if they go on maternity leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40679/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in respect of lone parents and the changes which are due with regard to the age limit of the child, the timeframe for these reforms to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40680/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve; the current numbers of reservists; if there is a recommended number; his plans to allow recruitment to the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, to give persons an opportunity to make a contribution to our country, and to obtain valuable experience particularly when unemployment is...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Defence the date on which the Army will recruit additional personnel in view of approval of limited recruitment to the Army to keep the numbers at a required level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40530/11]

Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (15 Dec 2011)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the 50 cent charge for medicines and prescription items; if there are any groups exempt from having to pay these charges, including persons suffering from a long-term illness; if there any plans to remove this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40531/11]

Job Losses (11 Jan 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I raise the issue of the rights and entitlements of the La Senza workers. I ask the Minister about the treatment of the workers and the way the issue has been dealt with by their employers. The employees got virtually no notice that they are about to be made unemployed. Some people were phoned and told not to turn up for work the next morning. The Liffey Valley workers turned up for work...

Job Losses (11 Jan 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the points the Minister of State has made. In my previous submission I said that some of the La Senza stores were sold to a company, Alshaya, under a prepack deal in respect of administration whereby it was allowed to buy up the assets and the debts are written off. Given that some companies are opportunist, it is important to ensure they are not allowed to speculate when it comes...