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Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: I see in the media that it is proposed that the Dáil should sit next Monday, Europe Day, to discuss membership of the European Union. Has this sitting been planned? Does the Taoiseach find it acceptable that we should read about it in the media rather than here in the House?

Residential Mortgage Debt: Motion (3 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the burden of bank recapitalisation severely limits the capacity of the Government to positively lead this country out of recession and back to economic normality; — the burden of negative equity and mortgage arrears severely limits the capacity of the households of Ireland to live happy, secure and productive lives; — the banks,...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: The revised memorandum that is before the House represents the further entrenchment of the IMF-EU deal and the handing over of sovereignty by the Government. As has been mentioned frequently in the House in recent weeks, during the election campaign we heard about Labour's way, not Frankfurt's way. We heard also that a Fine Gael member said not a cent more would go into the banks. Through...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill 2011: Second Stage (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: I will share time with two other Deputies who will speak tomorrow night. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Fianna Fáil Private Members' Bill. I listened to the contribution from Deputy Martin, the leader of Fianna Fáil. He spoke about this opportunity to walk the walk regarding reform of the system of donations to political parties. Other speakers have alluded to the fact that...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures in place to prevent persons from using business VAT numbers to make purchases free from VAT in Northern Ireland; if the Revenue Commissioners investigate these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10687/11]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to progress the backlog of foreshore applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10688/11]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is a requirement when a person is released from prison that they receive a final certificate of release from the prison service. [10693/11]

Written Answers — Headage Payments: Headage Payments (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the reason the 1985 application for cattle headage in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal was refused and subsequent applications for sheep headage were reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10692/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount paid to pharmacists under the high tech prescription claim system for drugs that were not prescribed but held in stock; his views on whether this represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10680/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to amend the fair deal plan to end the anomaly where farms are fully assessed for the levy on the residence of nursing home residents to pay for their care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10691/11]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a swimming pool (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position on the Ballybofey Stranorlar by-pass on the N15, County Donegal. [10690/11]

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: The jobs initiative announced yesterday must be a considerable source of disappointment to the Members on the other side of the House given what was promised a few short weeks ago. During the election campaign they were talking up the five point plan under which 100,000 jobs were to be created. The Taoiseach told people to read his lips and that the Government would create 100,000 jobs...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (11 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Killybegs WWTP will go to tender as part of the Donegal Bay waste management plan group B; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10853/11]

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: I refer to the civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. In light of the comments yesterday by the Master of the High Court calling on the Government to introduce legislation regarding debt forgiveness for mortgage holders; because the question was already asked but did not receive an answer from the Tánaiste; and because the Minister for Justice and Equality is present in the House,...

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: With respect, the Tánaiste did not answer the question.

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: That Minister is present.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the Mobile Phone Radiation Warning Bill 2010; his plans to progress same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11682/11]

Written Answers — Sea Fisheries Protection Authority: Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (17 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the arrangements in place for the provision of vehicles for the fishery officers of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority; the frequency with which new vehicles are supplied; the cost of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11681/11]

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: The Bill aims to make it easier for the Garda to investigate white collar crime and complex crime cases. It deals with a range of offences relating to banking, investment funds and financial services activities and its provisions will also have benefits in wider criminal investigations. There is a great deal of frustration and anger in the country about the lack of movement on the...