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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forage Fish: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: I have listened to the scientific experts. We are facing cuts in the next year in the total allowable catch of demersal fish of between 60% and 70% based on scientific advice. If one were to make a choice on the species of fish one would exploit, would it be more appropriate to consider the pelagic sector? We have more information and we have a greater knowledge of the impact of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forage Fish: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: The ultimate adoption by the EU of maximum sustainable yields in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy will go a long way towards dealing with some of these issues. That is welcome. The market is driven by consumer sentiment. If the market demands anchovy, sardinella or menhaden, a way will be found to facilitate that. Has Dr. Pikitch done any work on that side of the process to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: I wish to raise a minor issue, but one that affects some medical card holders under review. A few cases have been raised in my office in this regard. Under the assessment, the HSE is asking for a notice of assessment from the Revenue Commissioners on income where a means test has already been done, for example, by the Department of Social Protection. Ordinarily, one would not be asked for...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Supply (22 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: 364. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity in litres for water storage on Cape Clear Island County Cork; the annual demand in litres for water on the island; when added capacity will be provided on the island in order that water will be provided on a 24 hour basis throughout the year rather than the present system where the water supply is turned off...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (22 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: 432. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged areas payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44217/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (22 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: 449. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment for disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44439/13]

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: I wish to share time with Deputy Deasy.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: It is an honour to speak on the Second Stage of the Local Government Bill. I was a member of Cork County Council from 1999 to 2011. I served as a member of the Southern Health Board until its dissolution. I served on the South West Regional Authority and also chaired that body. While I accept much of what Deputy Calleary has said, it is predicated on the idea that local government...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 and in addressing the Bill it is important to provide at least some elements of context. In a budget adjustment of greater than €2.5 billion, it is clear that for a spending Department such as the Department of Social Protection, which has an annual expenditure of approximately €20 billion, the idea...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 858. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 873. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding two applications for an aquaculture and foreshore licences (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects the applications to be processed and the applicant informed of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45923/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (6 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the broadband service for a person (details supplied) in County Cork, who is only 8 km from Cork city, is due to be upgraded; and if not, the steps they need to take to receive a proper service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47221/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (13 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 39. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the civil registration service section of the Health Service Executive to notify the medical card section of the HSE of all deaths registered with them; if this requires legislation to be passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47948/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: Will the Minister of State confirm that this does not put an unfair burden on the Irish sector or an unfair competitive disadvantage on the sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. They mentioned that there are three levels of scrutiny or oversight. The authority is responsible for commercial television. The Minister is responsible for TG4 and RTE. The commercial and local radio stations are governed by statute. Can I take it from what Mr. Collins has said that the Broadcasting Authority of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: What is the authority's role in assessing the public service obligation and the Irish content obligation? There is an important relationship between the oversight role and the obligations the authority would like to assume for itself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: Did the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, consult the advertising industry in advance of that assessment, or is that even its role?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (19 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 197. To ask the Minister for Finance the relief available to a person who, while working, is not earning enough to pay tax and wishes to carry out home improvements; if he will consider extending the recently announced scheme relating to tax rebates to allow those on low incomes to reclaim VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 746. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the situation regarding the removal of the category on driver licences for light trucks for those who held this category on previous licences; if the same criteria will be applied as those who had the trailer category on previous licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49605/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 747. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the situation regarding the removal of the category on driver licences for motor cycles for those who held this category on previous licences; if the same criteria will be applied as those who had the trailer category on previous licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49613/13]