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Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (11 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 324: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons with dual nationality in both Ireland and the United States are entitled to vote in national elections in both states; if there are any known negating consequences in one state for that citizen if they exercise their vote in the other state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28680/11]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (11 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rules governing fishing for mussels at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; the activity that has taken place on these grounds over the past three months with regard to the fishing for mussels or seed mussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28250/11]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of the 2007 agreement with Carrick-on-Suir Town Council (details supplied), Iarnród Eireann will honour its agreement to provide adequate staffing at the manual railway level crossing at Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28659/11]

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Keane report. Like many in the country, I awaited the publication of the report with some anticipation. Given the scale of the mortgage arrears crisis which, we should remember, is a human and family crisis, the report is too shallow in its findings to deal adequately with the crisis. I am keen to focus on two points. The significant limitations of...

Written Answers — Employment Appeals Tribunal: Employment Appeals Tribunal (18 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an employment appeals tribunal case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29501/11]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (18 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Ireland's application for REFIT 2 and REFIT 3; when they are likely to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30017/11]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (25 Oct 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or any State body, such as the Taxi Regulator, keeps a record of all part-time taxi drivers and those who rent plates from taxi owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30947/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason the payment has been suspended; if it will be put back into payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31829/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Louth has had a back to school clothing and footwear allowance refused; if the decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31922/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a rent allowance payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32033/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, having due regard to the potential negative effects a large waste water treatment plant can have on surrounding environments, he will consider alternative proposals to the greater Dublin drainage project, including the option for a number of smaller facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a holiday visa application was refused in respect of a person (details supplied); if he will have this decision reviewed with a view to granting the holiday visa; if he will state exactly the documentation the applicant must provide in order to ensure a successful application; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is his policy to refuse a holiday visa to applicants from non-EU countries for reason of not having a compliant travel history, even in cases when the applicant has not travelled outside his or her own country before. [33368/11]

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, and I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Although a relatively short Bill, its provisions have the potential to deliver tangible improvements to GP services. It provides for both the elimination of restrictions on GPs wishing to treat patients under the GMS and allows patients the freedom to choose their own doctor without being...

Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this most important issue and I welcome the Minister to the House to respond. Over the past few weeks, the communities of north County Dublin have mobilised in an unprecedented manner to voice their resounding opposition to the proposed monster sewage treatment plant planned for the area. Fingal County Council, in conjunction with the...

Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: This proposal was formulated and promoted under previous Governments and has in essence been inherited by this Administration. Like many things inherited by this Government we must revisit the rationale and costing behind those decisions, especially with major infrastructural projects of this size. It is only prudent to do so. Estimates place the cost of constructing this facility at the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason the payment has been refused; if it will be reviewed and put into payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34046/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; when the claim will go into payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34291/11]

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (15 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when free legal aid will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34047/11]

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Brendan Ryan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the make and model of a scanner used in her Department's document, record and information management programme; the number of scanners being used; if she is satisfied that those resources are equipped to meet capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35547/11]