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Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I welcome what the Minister has said because he is moving towards an accommodation with representations that have been made to him as well as the representations made at the Select Sub-Committee on Finance. That is useful and on that basis I withdraw the amendment.

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 34:In page 52, to delete lines 35 to 38 and substitute the following: “(a) an employee of the credit union;”.When the Minister was out we held a long discussion about volunteerism and volunteering in the credit unions. These amendments refer to the restrictions on board oversight committees. I examined the restrictions the Minister has put in place for the...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 40:In page 53, to delete lines 47 to 50 and in page 54, to delete lines 1 and 2.These relate to the earlier discussion we held about term limits. Amendment No. 40 refers to page 53, lines 47 to 50. It deals with the oversight committee and the nine and 15 years limits. We held a lengthy discussion about this and we concluded that this is something the Minister could...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I support the comments made by Deputy Doherty. It would be a valuable asset to the credit union movement if such a clear memorandum of understanding were provided for in this legislation. Such memorandums of understanding would be agreed in consultation with the credit unions, representative bodies and the banks. We are moving into a markedly different regulatory environment with new...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I share Deputy Pearse Doherty's views. Obviously, the protocol is welcome, but we are talking about two-way communication and having a formal memorandum of understanding would seem to be the best way to advance this. In the context of major new Central Bank legislation that will be brought before the House, is this approach something the Minister would consider vis-à-vis financial...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 46:In page 62, between lines 39 and 40, to insert the following:"185.-As soon as is practicable, the Bank shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with credit unions the form of which shall be agreed in consultation with credit unions and representatives bodies.".".

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is engaging with the European Investment Bank; if he will report on the matters on which he is engaging with the EIB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53226/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Notes (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Finance the total current projections for 2013 for promissory notes payments and interest and national debt amounts and Interest resulting directly from the banking recapitalisation costs under the blanket bailout guarantees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53240/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount generated through fees from the junior and leaving certificate in the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53237/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Legislative Programme (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government at what stage is the preparation of the Housing Bill; and if the Bill will legislate for uniform housing needs assessment system throughout local authorities;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53238/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total numbers of families and persons awaiting rehousing in each of the county and city borough local authority housing lists; the same numbers on local authority homeless lists; and the numbers on local authority transfer lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53239/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Assets Bureau (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of full time qualified solicitors, barristers and cccountants currently working in the Criminal Assets Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53227/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of licensed premises forced to close due to serving alcohol to persons aged under 18 for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53228/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bench warrants currently outstanding in each Garda District of the Dublin Region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53229/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drink Driving Offences (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and charged with drink driving in the Dublin region for the years 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53230/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will liaise with the Garda Commissioner to help resolve the problems associated with begging in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53231/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on each waiting list to see each speciality at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the average waiting time to see each speciality;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53235/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to improve paediatrican neurologist services in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53236/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the services tender for the Dublin Bus maintenance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53232/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (28 Nov 2012)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed role of the GAA, FAI and the IRFU in aspects of The Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53233/12]