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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there is an appeal open for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [5525/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding a child benefit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when payment will be awarded. [5524/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding a review of a work exemption in respect of a person (details supplied) in receipt of illness benefit. [5527/10]

Written Answers — Seafood Industry: Seafood Industry (3 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the seafood operational programme will be launched in view of the effect the delay is having on the seafood processing industry and the aquaculture industry. [5526/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if a site has been bought in County Mayo for the purpose of decentralisation of his Department, in particular for the site in Charlestown and the site at Knock Airport; if either of those sites were actually purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5839/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the proposals the Health Service Executive have to downgrade the services in Mayo General Hospital, County Mayo; the reason for such proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5793/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded a contributory pension in view of the contributions they have made. [5873/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the decision to cease the contributory State pension to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the pension will continue; and if she will request that the overpayment be cancelled as per section 246(1)(a) and (b) of SI No. 142 of 2007. [5875/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 315: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation which gives local authorities the ability to charge a €2,000 levy to persons who are approved planning permission for possible road damage. [5956/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve grant aid to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo for the provision of a temporary prefab sited at the school while the current extension is being built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5790/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve an application under the summer works 2010 scheme for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5791/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will include a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in the list of schools to move to early architectural planning for the provision of three new permanent classrooms and refurbishment of the current main building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5792/10]

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: I am delighted to be able to speak on this motion. As with the previous speakers, I am very pleased Deputy Richard Bruton has put this motion before the House because it provides us with several opportunities. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, to the House. He has been a supporter of the Government, for which I admire him. We are affording his colleague, Deputy...

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: I refer to the people who were able to get to the Government. This situation proves who has the power in this State. It lies with the 655 civil servants who were able to say to the Government and Ministers that they would not take a pay cut, while every other worker in the State, in both the public and private sectors, had to take a pay cut. This is wrong. Certain people in local...

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: That is true too. I refer to the bonus scheme in place. I have tried very hard to find out more about this area in recent years. A former Deputy, Mr. Paul McGrath, and I tabled freedom of information requests and we went to the Ombudsman to see how these civil servants were paying themselves and to find out what criteria were used in respect of the payment of the bonus. It was amazing. A...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the assistance available to self-employed persons who are struggling yet wish to continue in self-employment due to future contract plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6302/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will ascertain from FÁS if the changes announced in the budget 2010 regarding FÁS training allowances apply to course participants that were on training courses prior to the changes being introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6737/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance if employees who are absent due to maternity leave but are in continuous employment should be liable for the income levy on their maternity benefit payment when it is paid as part of their wages; if the rebate of the levy comes from their employer or the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6405/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance if an unregistered farmer can make a VAT refund claim in respect of VAT incurred in the construction of a wind turbine, in view of the fact that the structure is set in concrete and therefore does alter the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6406/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was not notified when their medical card was withdrawn; and if the card will be reinstated. [6080/10]