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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (5 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 1179. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a figure for the savings his Department made in 2013 from persons who held discretionary medical cards which were revoked by the Health Service Executive when they were up for renewal but which were then reinstated on review and or appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46713/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (5 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 1272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of real time passenger information display units that have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46283/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 1273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bus shelters tat have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46284/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Youth Guarantee: Discussion (6 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: In his contribution, Mr. Doorley suggested that we should not over-promise in what we are speaking about today. What we are discussing today is more than a promise; it is a guarantee. I am particularly uncomfortable discussing a guarantee for young people in that if we under-deliver, there will be a big gap in the delivery of expectations. An implementation plan is being formulated and it...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the retention of the 9% VAT rate for tourism related industries. This has been a successful initiative by the Government to stimulate this area of the economy and its extension for a further year is important as we work our way towards recovery. I have supported the campaign for its retention for at least another year and I am glad it is included in the Bill. The home renovation...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (13 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 82. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any cases of persons retiring at 65 qualifying for jobseeker's benefit for nine months but then failing a means test for jobseeker's allowance for the three months before their entitlement to their old age pension at 66; her plans to examine this with a view to ensuring persons on modest incomes maintain a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 441. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of revenue raised from 50% rates in place on vacant buildings for Dublin City Council, Cork City Council and Limerick City Council in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49038/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: My question relates to something Ms Kennedy was coming to from a different angle, that is, the comparison contained in the actuarial review in terms of the effective annual rate of contribution of 4% versus 15%. Did the Department carry out a costing in terms of what the employees ought to pay as a percentage of their income for what they actually get? I realise Ms Kennedy was coming from a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: Okay. Just to comment-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: No, that is an analysis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: One thing I find, as does Deputy Butler, is slight frustration regarding employer organisations. The reason this debate has been held today and in recent years is because of demand from people who previously were self-employed but who find themselves out of work because of the recession. It has been suggested that they are getting nothing and that nothing is available for the self-employed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: There is a need to analyse what it is, what could be available, what would be the costs and then to let the decisions be made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: I presume the actuarial analysis done on the appropriate charge was on the basis everybody was in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (20 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: It would be considerably higher if it were on the basis of many people opting out.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 625. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card will be examined in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if an account of the Health Service Executive policy for assessing self-employed persons will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50530/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy Issues (27 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the pensions fund levy did not make a distinction between those members who were still paying into a scheme and therefore have an opportunity to increase payments into their fund and those who are not; if the levy could be amended in recognition of this distinction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51066/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy Issues (27 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance if retired pensioners and holders of personal retirement bonds could be exempt from the pensions fund levy in view of the fact that the levy is being imposed on funds they are no longer paying into; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51067/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (27 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to rental income being allowable against the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51081/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Loans (27 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance with reference to the former Irish Bank Resolution Corporation loan book, if the same discounts offered to interests willing to buy the loan book in bulk offered to the person who has an individual loan with the former IBRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51082/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (27 Nov 2013)

Brendan Ryan: 129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the employment schemes that are directed at persons who are over 55 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51083/13]