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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I thank the witnesses for their evidence. In the context of the institute's support for legislation and clarity, are we talking about transposing the current Medical Council guidelines so they have statutory standing and, if so, what is the institute's outlook on those guidelines as they relate to suicide as a grounds for termination? How long has it been the institute's policy that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I compliment both witnesses on their thoughtful presentations. Professor Binchy referred repeatedly to a 500-yard walk or a five-minute walk that would allow us to witness current medical practice, which is informed by the Irish Medical Council guidelines. As I understand those guidelines, there is a clear and bald reference therein to suicide as grounds for a termination as a consequence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I thank the witnesses for their presentations, which contain much food for thought. I have questions for Bishop Jones and Fr. Bartlett. Page 2 of Bishop Jones's presentation states: "It is therefore our view that the most efficient and morally acceptable way of responding to A, B and C v. Ireland is for Government to consult with professional bodies to progress non-statutory but justiciable...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1524/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: The Governor has said it is credible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: If Deputy Higgins does not like the answer the Governor is giving we cannot help that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I have three questions to pursue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I want to ask the Governor about the mortgage issue which, it is fair to say, is the one that concerns the committee most today, and this issue of the delayed economic recovery that those under mortgage arrears are contributing to because of their failure to participate in the real economy. Much has been said previously about Ms Muldoon's comments and the Central Bank has, in the making, a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I invite the Governor, in consultation with his colleagues,-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: It might be my own, I apologise. I invite the Governor, in consultation with his colleagues, to come back to us, particularly in the context of a settlement which has been made available to some and not to others, and how the Central Bank views that in respect of the fairness of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: I raise it in the context of whether we are looking at a new legal arrangement for supervision.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Matters Relating to the Economy: Discussion with Governor of Central Bank (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: My apologies.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: 323. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2283/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: 331. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will elaborate on the changes to the means test for farm assist which commences in April 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2418/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: 555. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No.183 of 3 October 2012, and Parliamentary Question No. 563 of 23 October 2012, when a person (details provided) in County Cork will receive a decision on their forestry road grant application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2934/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (24 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing a decision on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3489/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Office of the Attorney General (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: The Deputy himself is one for spin.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Finance if persons in receipt of invalidity pension are exempt from DIRT tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4210/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Creed: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing a decision on a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3867/13]