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Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I have received a number of calls from concerned constituents in recent days regarding possible post office closures. In this regard I wholeheartedly welcome the commitment the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, made last night that unless there is a compelling case the Government does not want to see a single post office closed. This is a welcome assurance, as one cannot overstate the importance...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I reiterate my support for the post office network. I want to give my full support to the commitment in the programme for Government to ensure the sustainability of the post office network.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case (details supplied) in County Monaghan regarding an application for an special needs assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the delegations for their presentations. Will Ms Nolan give me the background to the decision in 2007 to insert the exemption to exclude the purchasers of loans from Central Bank supervision in the Central Bank Act? What are her views on removing this exemption from the legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Is there a timeframe for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Mr. Richardson referred to the six loan portfolios in his opening statement. A constituent of mine has a performing loan with the IBRC and has been advised that they are in Project Stone. What stage is the sales process in respect of Project Stone at? Are there preferred bidders for the portfolio? What is the likely time frame for completion of the portfolio? In the event that loans in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: If parts of this portfolio were not sold, would the special liquidators consider re-engaging with the actual borrowers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Could Mr. Richardson address my final question regarding the code of conduct for business lending?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the rigorous process now in place to assess a person for the position of credit union chairman and that this process involves completing a 24 page application form and may also require an interview by Central Bank officials; the huge difficulties this is causing in attracting volunteers to the movement; the difficulty in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the qualifications and experience of the Central Bank officials who adjudicate on whether a person is suitable to carry out the duties of a Credit Union chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects payments to be made under the 2013 beef data scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10169/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider carrying out an in depth analysis to ascertain the reason for the drop in cattle prices; the impact it is having on the beef farmer and the beef industry; if he will consider reviewing the Harvest 2020 targets to take account of current market trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughtering Data (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on setting up a scheme whereby horses with stamped out passports can be slaughtered at a registered abattoir, tested for banned substances, and, depending on the result, allow the meat either enter the food chain or be sent for destruction; if this process could be operated on a similar basis to the system used for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 256. To ask the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect to have a decision made on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 272. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10298/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 273. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10302/14]

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Question No. 17 was grouped with Question No. 8.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (6 Mar 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 22. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of the Ulster canal project; the work carried out to date by the interagency group which was set up to examine possible funding options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10604/14]

Gateway Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (11 Mar 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Gateway scheme. Since the recent announcement of the roll-out of Gateway placements to local authorities, I have received a number of inquiries from constituents who would like to know how they can apply for placements. While the Opposition will oppose for the sake of it, I have absolutely no doubt that this scheme will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 462. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan only received one payment under the income supplement payment scheme; if a further payment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11792/14]