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Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (17 Jul 2013)

John Halligan: 7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reach the EU targets set for increasing renewable energy here [28076/13]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

John Halligan: I would be loth to stand here and making sweeping statements alleging Garda corruption and collusion, particularly at a time when many excellent and hard-working gardaí whom I know are demoralised by their work. They have suffered cuts to their wages and dramatic changes to their job descriptions. That there has been no recruitment for several years has crippled the force. One hundred...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (17 Jul 2013)

John Halligan: 167. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will acknowledge that the Irish inshore fishermen have suffered from restrictions imposed by regulations on the eel fishery industry; his views on whether the social, cultural and historic effects were not taken into consideration at the time of the ban; if he will further acknowledge that the EU Directive...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: That is not correct.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: That is not correct.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: The information is on the record and it is misleading. It is not correct.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a commitment to keep the VAT rate at 9% to benefit the hospitality sector which will have a positive knock-on effect for all of those linked with the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37837/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in terms of the criteria set down by the student grant scheme which states that an applicant is judged as having dependent/independent residence from the October prior to their first point of entry into higher education unless they have had a break of three years or more between courses, if an application is made prior to the applicants 23rd...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 771. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the conservation levels of salmon stock in both the Suir and in the Nore have reached acceptable levels and they have therefore been reopened for net snap fishing, if he will confirm that once the conservation levels of the stock of salmon on the Barrow has also been reached and snap net fishing is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Broadcasting Charge Introduction (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 800. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the fact that every household, business or institution here with a television or equipment capable of receiving a television signal must have a television licence which is a certificate that states that they have paid the appropriate fee to the government and contributed to the cost of public service...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 910. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the number of false alarm calls that have been made to Waterford city and county fire services in each of the past five years; the number of calls in these years that were categorised as having malicious intent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37711/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 1003. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the delay in receiving Garda clearance (details supplied). [36993/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbour Authority Properties (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 1187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the health and safety issues raised in relation to Shanoon, Dunmore East, County Waterford (details supplied) and have same made once again available to the hundreds of mobile home holiday makers who have been camping on the site for decades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37713/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 1403. To ask the Minister for Health the number of mental health service employees that were employed in County Waterford during the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of posts that were filled during that time; the number of vacant posts that remain unfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Issues (18 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 1404. To ask the Minister for Health if the orthaeopedic surgical rotation in Waterford Regional Hospital is currently operating at full capacity; if not, if he will confirm the efforts being made to fill any vacant positions; the efforts being made to speed up the provision of these essential services; when the provision of elective surgeries will recommence, as at the moment this Deputy...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (24 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: 51. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the conclusion of the recent Common Agricultural Policy negotiations, if he will confirm if Ireland will retain its current funding levels under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2; if the level of funding has been reduced; if he will further confirm the level of funding has been approved for Ireland under each Pillar; if his...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (24 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: The issue of how money is to be redistributed is a burning one for farmers, now more than ever. From speaking to farmers in my constituency, it is clear they need certainty on their payments. We all know it is crucial that the Minister delivers an outcome that protects the interests of farmers and their families. While I understand there is agreement in principle, can the Minister clarify...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (24 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: I thank the Minister and acknowledge it is good to have a minimum payment to bring all farmers up to an acceptable level of direct supports. However, my information is that while approximately 60,000 farmers will gain under the reforms, another 50,000 farmers will lose out. The Minister might confirm this, although it may be difficult for him to provide an immediate answer and should...

An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (24 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: I believe one of Seamus Heaney's greatest gifts was to make poetic themes accessible and relatable to people who, by and large, were not interested in poetry. Two thirds of poetry collections sold in the UK in the year prior to our national celebration of his 70th birthday were Seamus Heaney's books. Very few poets, contemporary or otherwise, can lay claim to such popularity. Quite...

Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2013)

John Halligan: Or the banks.