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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We are conscious the witnesses have been in the committee for two and a half hours already. I want to ask the witnesses about the availability of grant assistance to the grassroots of their respective organisations? For example, say a small club in Kerry is looking to do X, Y or Z, to reseed or drain the pitch or whatever. We have the sports capital programme, which is a great programme....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Is there a particular time of year that they would apply or is it open all year round?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: So most of the year round. Does the IRFU have a similar arrangement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Very good. Are there any other questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland; Challenges, Strategies and Governance: FAI, GAA and IRFU (18 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: It was. Happy new year and, on behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Duffy and Mr. Browne for their time, as well as John Delaney, who had to leave earlier. It was a long meeting. We appreciate it. Speaking as someone who has a keen interest in sport, I thank the witnesses, their employees and their thousands of volunteers throughout the country for the fantastic work that they do in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that have been taken in the past three years to combat the threat of terror attacks from radical elements here; if the matter is being given serious and continued consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2334/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Seaweed Harvesting Potential (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress his Department has made on a matter (details supplied); if he has an anticipated timeframe for progress in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2474/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 222. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the number of patients not presenting for outpatient appointments in the public health system; the annual cost of this nationally; the number of no shows per annum nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2403/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 267. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an AEOS payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2473/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Quality (19 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 274. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on findings of recent studies on the air quality impact of burning coal; his further views on the viability of cheaper, more efficient and less harmful alternative fuels; his plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2485/17]

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 54. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding reforming the community employment scheme qualification criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2579/17]

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: This question is about eligibility for community employment, CE, schemes. Something that has been brought to my attention in my constituency is that the eligibility criteria are far too restrictive for those who want to participate on such schemes. I have raised this matter with the Minister previously. He has been working on it, so I am seeking an update on the progress that has been made...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and welcome his work on this. I appreciate that he is trying to address the matter. I suggest that further to the changes that have already been made, which are welcome, we look at the 2,000 rule and change it to allow more people back in, such as those who have previously benefited from the CE scheme. It should not be held against them. If that could be changed, it...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and Deputy Penrose for their comments. Every Deputy will be aware of the positives and the huge benefits in this regard. I appreciate the Minister's acknowledgement of the changes that have taken place in the economy. Thankfully, it has changed for the good but the schemes need to adapt and change as well. It would be an awful shame if the very positive work that has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance the rights and recourse a first time buyer has in the event of a builder or developer refusing to complete the required forms to enable the buyer to avail of the new first time buyers scheme; if there is an alternative route for the buyer to follow in such circumstances to avail of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Grants (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 245. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department will provide funding for a group water scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2700/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: School Meals Programme (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 278. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the free school meals programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 279. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a partial capacity benefit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2537/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 280. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2565/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 295. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2866/17]