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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork outlining the options available to this person who wishes to complete an apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9570/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 335. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); if the Office of Public Works consultants and Cork County Council investigation works have been fed into the design process; if the start date for construction is expected to be delayed in view of the latest flooding difficulties in the region; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 416. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a scheme to assist fishermen who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if she will consider introducing a scheme such as fish assist to support those who have been adversely affected along the coast of Ireland and in particular the south west coast; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 514. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding an application for Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8984/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 606. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance available to assist fishermen around the coast of Ireland and in particular the south west coast who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if he will put in place an adequate compensation scheme for those who are facing financial ruin as a result of the recent bad weather; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 627. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to address the current barriers which prevent adoptees from tracing their birth parents; if she will consider bringing forward legislation to deal with this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9487/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 622. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update with regard to funding to relocate a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nursing Scheme Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 642. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a postgraduate course for persons who have qualified in psychiatric nursing to further study in general nursing; if so, when this course will be available; the centres in which this course will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8983/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 742. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that have taken place to date; the actions that will be taken regarding the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 that will be enacted on 1 April 2014 by the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9394/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 737. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the redevelopment of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will provide assurances that funding remains ring-fenced for the new development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9283/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: COM (2013) 697 is a proposal for a Council decision on the position to be taken by the Union in the administrative committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regarding the draft regulation on uniform provisions concerning the recyclability of motor vehicles. It is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Next is COM (2013)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We can do one of two things. We can either write to the Secretary General of the Department asking for more details on it or we can invite officials from the Department to a meeting to discuss it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I am informed that the it is a decision that has already been taken at Council level. However, if the Deputy is agreeable, we can write to the Secretary General and ask for more details. We can revisit the issue on receipt of a response. Is that agreed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: COM (2013) 867 is a proposal for a Council decision on the accession of the European Union to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is proposed that this proposal warrants further scrutiny by way of a letter to the Secretary General of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht requesting that the joint committee be kept...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We will now discuss the nomination of Ms Sheila Pratschke as chairman of the Arts Council. I welcome Ms Pratschke and congratulate her on her nomination. I thank her for her attendance today. I am obliged to read out the following caution regarding the protection of witnesses at meetings. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I was going to ask that question. I will give Senator penultimate status.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I want to confer penultimate status on Senator O'Donnell as a questioner. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Ms Pratschke in the Irish Centre in Paris last year where we had a wonderful exchange. I know her commitment to and achievements in the area. It was a privilege to listen to her on that occasion and also on this one. I wish Ms Pratschke and the Arts Council well over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Ms Pratschke and wish her very well in her chairmanship, as does the committee. I propose that the committee notify the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht that we have concluded our discussion with Ms Pratschke on her designation as chairman of the Arts Council. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Ms Pratschke for her assistance in our deliberations.

Topical Issue Debate: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The issue I raise is the position regarding the claw-back of single farm payments and the ongoing review of land parcels. Approximately 25,000 farmers face penalties ranging from €50 to more than €9,000 following the Department's review of 900,000 land parcels. This amount does not take into account the possibility that fines for some farmers will be multiplied by five if the...

Topical Issue Debate: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. On the issue of inspections, there is an element of cautiousness in this regard. Farmers have enough to do nowadays to earn a living without drawing that type of bureaucracy on themselves. A significant element of the debate on the Common Agricultural Policy and decoupling was bureaucracy and red tape. One would need a secretarial assistant...