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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (8 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 466. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to address the shortage of An Garda Síochána in rural areas, particularly in the context where closures have been effected of Garda stations in rural areas; if it is proposed to put in place appropriate mobile patrols and other such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42344/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 620. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a draft report from Bord Fáilte which indicates that the presence of wind farms has a negative impact on the future likelihood of visiting Ireland for 24% of tourists surveyed at various locations here, which was completed in 2013 when just 1,200 or so on shore turbines are in place; his views on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: This is a major issue in the midlands. One would want to be sleeping in an ivory tower not to know about it. I understand Mr. Bowdler is an advisor on acoustics and his experience in this area stretches back to 1976. He has made a comprehensive submission to the wind energy guidelines review. Will he summarise the key points of his submission and, in particular, how the noise could affect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: Do the community groups represented here today feel there has been a failure to implement the EIS? How will the proposed strategic environmental assessment, SEA, work, particularly in relation to Article 3 of the EIA and all the facts outlined? What do they propose? That will come up for public consultation, where they will have a role. What do they see as the important factors that can...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (9 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to have disadvantaged area payment paid to a person (details supplied) in County Longford, immediately, as same is being held up due to digitisation problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42757/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (10 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Allied Irish Banks have entered an outsourcing agreement with a company in India, which effectively is outsourcing jobs at a time when we have 13.5% unemployment whilst there are companies in Ireland who could clearly accommodate the outsourced strategy for AIB; if this can be revisited and reviewed to ensure that Irish companies who are capable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (10 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek to have Student Universal Support Ireland deal expeditiously with information which has been submitted, in order to enable a decision in relation to a student grant application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath and which information includes sworn documents, together with other evidentiary material; if this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (10 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 120. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for domiciliary care allowance will be dealt with in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42966/13]

Financial Resolutions 2014: No. 1: Alcohol Products Tax (15 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: I am a pioneer so the measure does not affect me. However, I reflect the views of a lot of people because alcohol plays a complex role in Irish society and it is associated with many aspects of social and cultural life. It is generally consumed for enjoyment and relaxation in a sociable setting. The pub plays an important role in this regard because it is a controlled environment within...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Conservation (15 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 199. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the financial assistance by way of grants available to elderly persons in private houses to retrofit their homes with a view to conserving energy and in particular with a view to putting in place the appropriate insulation required in order to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43311/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (15 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason correspondence in respect of a person (details supplied) has not been dealt with at this stage; the reason they have not received their single farm payment and disadvantaged area scheme payments; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43312/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 128. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44005/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44008/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forage Fish: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: I thank Dr. Pikitch for an illustrative and very informative presentation. As somebody who does not have a great knowledge of fisheries, a sector on which she has expounded, I would like to ask a couple of questions. How important a role do forage fish play in the ecosystem? Will Dr. Pikitch outline the main predators that cause concern? In terms of conventional management and maintaining...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forage Fish: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: Would that not require constant monitoring? How does one monitor it to ensure that objective is achieved? That seems to underpin much of what Dr. Pikitch said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forage Fish: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: That is the nucleus of the report and that answer is amorphous. If Dr. Pikitch sets out that this is a very important aspect in trying to achieve the objectives of the report, surely there is in place a monitoring system which is overarching so as to achieve these objectives. This appears to be important in terms of the conventional yield and ensuring there is the biomass for predators and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 189. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite an application for a joint spouse visa in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 190. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline envisaged for the refurbishment of the courthouse in Mullingar, County Westmeath, which has been deemed not suitable for Circuit Court and higher court settings for the past number of years; when it is likely that such courts will be in a position to resume sitting in Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (23 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the precise nature of new regulations which have been introduced in relation to licensing requirements for persons who are driving vehicles which have trailers attached; the reason the position pertains whereby persons have to obtain a class B on their licence and that same is restricted to those who have secured a licence prior to 13...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Discussion with Nominee (23 Oct 2013)

Willie Penrose: On the basis that Mr. TyndalI will be elevated to this important position, I extend a sincere welcome to him and wish him well in his challenging role ahead. It will certainly be challenge in the context of the significant extension of the office’s remit. Mr. Tyndall has indicated that the role of information commissioner was not delegated to him as Welsh Public Services Ombudsman....