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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Brian Hayes may be coming to the Chamber and I will share time with him in that case.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine and if Deputy Hayes arrives, I will be happy to share. One of the key issues is the credibility of the public service process when significant pensions, gratuities or bonuses over and above what are normal amounts are awarded to people, amounts more than are usual even in the private sector. When I was party spokesperson on transport I was aware of the pay package of the chief...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. It is rotten.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no monitoring.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: They could not care less about them.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no central monitoring of any complaints.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: They do not examine them now. That is the problem.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 65: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an annual report for each of the past three years from the chairman of all State bodies under the aegis of his Department; if the pay of chief executives and employees of such bodies is fully in accordance with Government policy; if he will list any such bodies where this requirement under the code of practice for the governance of State...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 70: To ask the Taoiseach the timetable involved in the filling of the recent vacancy for State solicitor for County Louth; the identity of the successful person or company and the salary given; if the position was advertised; the number of interviews that took place and the person who conducted such interviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46681/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding changes for applicants for subsidiary protection who are residing here for over five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47062/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform in the context of refusing international student visa applications, which occupations are not considered relevant to learning the English language; the previous educational or employment backgrounds which are deemed to be at odds with studying English as an international student; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if a visa may be refused on the grounds that documentation supplied is out of date if the delay incurred is as a result of processing an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47513/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if PRSI Class S cover will be extended to include other welfare schemes and benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47525/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the changes, if any, to the length of time illness benefit is paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47526/10]

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 7: In page 12, line 3, to delete "immediately" and substitute the following: "following a notice period of not less than 30 days".

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 18: In page 24, to delete lines 7 to 9.

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the Minister's response.

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will incorporate it.

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 19: In page 26, line 33, after "time" to insert the following: "but shall not be precluded from applying from other wards or stipends".

Student Support Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is there any room for compromise on this? I accept the point that there cannot be an advocate on the appeals board for somebody who comes before it. The board has a different role, to make a decision based on facts as opposed to life experiences. Is there a way in which they can even be consulted with regard to the appointments? Would that be reasonable? I have no problem with students...