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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I call the Ombudsman to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I now invite Ms Mairead Ahern, the country registrar for County Louth, to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I call Mr. Nugent, CEO of the Local Government Management Agency, to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Were the Deputy's questions directed to a particular witness?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Will Mr. McCarthy confirm that the figure for State funding for political parties is €13 million per year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Through the party leaders allowance and the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: In Mr. McCarthy's estimation, what is the cost to the Exchequer of the holding of a referendum?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Does anyone else wish to contribute to the debate on those points raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Would any of the witnesses like to respond to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: That is a good point. Do the witnesses wish to make any closing statements? No. I thank them kindly for their assistance this afternoon. This will help us greatly in deliberating on the issue. I have some comments on the Standards in Public Office Commission. I stood in several elections before I became a Deputy. I remember in 2002 the Kelly judgment delayed the time by which forms...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (24 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has further updates on a proposal (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical expenses in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Cork, which were incurred during the processing of an application for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25542/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 174. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the dental care of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 208. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will give due consideration to including sufferers of epilepsy, a long-term condition, in the free travel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26344/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 232. To ask the Minister for Finance the current policy in relation to ending the pension levy on private pensions, in view of the impact the levy is having on pensioners with low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25850/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 303. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to extending the period for the completion of work under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme farm safety scheme, given that approval has not yet been confirmed for all applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25751/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 523. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 746 of 16 June 2015, if a full explanation will be provided as to the reason there has been a reduction of special needs assistant hours in respect of the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25911/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment Fund (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 643. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 597 of 23 June 2015, if he will provide a breakdown of the dispersal of the environment fund for the years 2012 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26351/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 671. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grant will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25748/15]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: This meeting has been convened for the purpose of the consideration of Committee Stage of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015. The meeting will continue, if necessary, until 9.30 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed. The aim of this Bill is to prevent land in areas in which housing is required, or areas that are in need of renewal, from lying idle or remaining vacant, to establish a...