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Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will invite applications for the next round of the sports capital programme; if there will be changes to the terms and conditions of the programme and the application process from the last round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46970/13]

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for his reply to Deputy Connaughton’s question. I compliment both Ministers present for bringing around a second round of sports capital grants. In these particular times, it is terrific we are able to invest in sport in our local communities. The last round was a success albeit there were some teething issues. All applicants in Dublin city and county were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on developments at the national sports campus; if he will detail the planned expansion of facilities there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: That is a question for you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank Ms Feehily for coming in this afternoon. I would like to flesh out something she said earlier about the holding of data, the holding of bank account information and how it is somehow more appealing to the Revenue Commissioners versus the holding of credit card information and how it is somehow more secure. It is as easy for me to cancel a credit card as it is to cancel a single...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I would prefer the date of payment of the local property tax to be other than the bank holiday of 1 January. We should change it to 3 or 4 January, or the first working day in January, to allow people to go to a payment service provider, such as An Post, to pay. I do not believe it is easier for the Revenue Commissioners to rely on somebody lodging his or her account details online or via...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I am aware of that. Approximately 12% will have it deducted at source or will use a service provider. I am not sure it is accurate to say that the Revenue Commissioners have not done some form of damage to their reputation among the population in regard to payment. Of course, we will find out how much after the compliance date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I am conscious of my time. I have a stopwatch and I do not need the Chairman's direction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: The Chairman is using my time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: The Chairman did this three or four weeks ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I am aware of that. I have not actually asked a question to which I want an answer. I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: There has to be a rethink, perhaps for 2015. I refer to the damage caused by the decision not to make it as simple as possible to allow a person go online and make a payment. I refer to another point Ms Feehily made about cheque payments. If the Revenue Commissioners receive a cheque dated 1 January - notwithstanding the fact that that means very little - sending it in directly rather...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: I have about 45 seconds left according the Chairman's timing. I would appreciate it if the Chairman could stick to his own timing.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Radon Gas Levels (13 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 116. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce an obligation for homeowners to test their properties for the presence of radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48525/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (13 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the recent electronic security breach of a company (details supplied) which exposed the financial details of 43,000 customers, his plans to ensure companies report on-line security breaches to the data protection officer in a more timely and efficient manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48523/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Absenteeism (13 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 157. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the fact that 30% of students in disadvantaged schools that have missed 20 days or more of school in 2010-11, to explain her plans to reduce the absenteeism figure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48527/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 181. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure reductions to the Health Service Executive service plan budget will not affect or delay patients receiving chemotherapy for bowel and pancreatic cancer in several Dublin hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of further provisions to Statutory Instrument No. 432/1999, Vehicle Registration and Taxation (Amendment) Regulations 1999, to ensure the illegal cloning of licence plates can be eliminated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49274/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 159. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the number of licence plates in circulation which do not conform with Statutory Instrument No. 432/1999, Vehicle Registration and Taxation (Amendement) Regulations 1999, namely displaying D instead of IRL; the use of Fraktur font and the absence of the placename; if additions to this statutory instrument could be brought forward; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (19 Nov 2013)

Alan Farrell: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce tax provisions that complement the maintenance of old buildings, prevent demolition or encourage sponsorship and donation to heritage foundations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49337/13]