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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Last night, I attended a meeting in my constituency on how the budget has affected people. Turbary rights is an issue and I would appreciate if the Leader would clarify the exact position in respect of whether people are permitted to cut turf. I am aware the Minister has commissioned a report, but in view of the fact that it is so costly to run a house and a home, at what stage is that report?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I support colleagues in calling for a debate on water quality. It is extraordinary, in the wake of the Celtic tiger, that our water supply infrastructure is so deplorable. The Environmental Protection Agency has recommended that the only way to solve the problem is to install better treatment facilities and so on. What the Government has done, however, is to abolish the fallen animal grant....

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I read with disdain an article in the farming section of the Irish Independent today that a lady is getting 20 cent a litre for her milk. She is part of the Glanbia co-operative. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to the House for a serious debate on this matter. The woman is getting one fifth of the price the consumer pays for the milk, the same price she got in 1983. The family is...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister to the House. I appreciate the serious times in which we are and acknowledge that action, however belatedly, is being taken. I am greatly disappointed by the manner in which this legislation is being rushed through both Houses. I listened intently to the debate in the Dáil yesterday and ask the Minister directly the reason Members of this House were not invited to...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: That has been the case.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 5: In page 9, between lines 47 and 48, to insert the following new subsection: "(5) The Minister shall, prior to the commencement of this section, publish the types of courses that shall apply under this section, the availability of those courses and the arrangements that have been made to ensure sufficient provision of public transport to such course.". This amendment...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I thank the Minister for that. Will she ensure that in areas where public transport is either limited or non-existent, consideration will be given to providing such transport?

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 6: In page 10, line 1, to insert the following new subsection: "(1) The Minister shall, within three months of the commencement of this section, ensure that all rents the subject of this section shall be renegotiated to reflect existing market conditions.". I welcome what the Minister said in respect of this matter on Second Stage. Amendment No. 8 states: (1) The...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister's reply. Unfortunately, not all properties conform to the prescribed standard. Better legislation and enforcement is required to ensure landlords are compliant and pay their dues. I look forward to the Minister introducing the necessary provisions.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I move amendment No. 7: In page 10, line 1, to insert the following new subsection: "(1) The Minister shall ensure that any reduction made in a payment made under this section shall be proportionate and reflect the market reality in the residential area to which it applies.".

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I wish to comment briefly on the amendment.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: So I cannot speak on it.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Yes, because the Leas-Chathaoirleach would not let me speak on it.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I received a representation on this issue at lunch time. The person in question, who is a single man, will not be able to afford his existing accommodation because of the changes in rent supplement. I have raised previously the issue of single men who are down on their luck. That man will not be able to continue to pay his rent. It has been stated that rents have come down but that is not...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: Especially for single men.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Nicky McFadden: We oppose the section also. We acknowledge the provision of preschool hours for every morning but I am not sure whether the way the Minister is dealing with the matter will target the children who are most in need. For that reason we oppose the section.