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Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An undertaking was given in the House yesterday-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: -----that there would be no guillotine and we would all get ample opportunity to contribute. I ask the Tánaiste to confirm that.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On budget day.

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is an upper age limit set down by him for the employment of invigilators for State and third level examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36814/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers who retire from teaching in the next three months will be eligible to be rehired as teachers until the end of the school year; if so, the reasons for same; the cost that such a decision would entail; the estimated number of young teachers that will not get employment as a result; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Seirbhísí Farantóireachta agus Lastais: Seirbhísí Farantóireachta agus Lastais (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 137: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén uair dheiridh a bhí cruinniú den Choiste Monatóireachta do na Seirbhísí Farantóireachta chuig Oileáin Árann ann; cén uair a bheidh an chéad chruinniú eile den choiste ann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36778/11]

Written Answers — Seirbhísí Farantóireachta agus Lastais: Seirbhísí Farantóireachta agus Lastais (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 138: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé na comhráití a bhí ag a Roinn le solathróir na seirbhíse lastais go hInis Meáin maidir leis na cúiseanna nach bhfuil sé ag baint úsáid as Céibh an Chalaidh Mhóir ar an oileán; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36779/11]

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 139: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén fáth a bhfuil treoir tugtha ag a Roinn d'Údarás na Gaeltachta gan táillí boird a íoc le cuid de na baill thofa ar an mbord ó tharla nach mbaineann an treoir atá tugtha ag an Roinn Airgeadais ach le baill ainmnithe ar bhoird; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36780/11]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason lands that were the subject of a court ruling in 1990 have not yet been transferred to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36807/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 153: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is intended to fully implement the Arrhus Convention; the reason for the delay in implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/11]

Written Answers — Leader Programmes: Leader Programmes (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions that have taken place between him and the EU Commission in relation to the decision by the EU Commission that non-commercial projects under the Leader programme require State aid approval if grants in excess of €200 are to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36812/11]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends introducing an earned regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants here who have been in the country for many years in view of the requests by the Irish Government to the US authorities for such a scheme for undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36813/11]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans he has to introduce regulations to increase the monetary jurisdiction of the Circuit Court in order to assist in reducing legal fees and reducing pressure on the High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36810/11]

Written Answers — Íocaiochtaí Deontas: Íocaiochtaí Deontas (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 197: To ask the Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cén fáth nach bhfuil íocaíocht faoi scéim na limistéar faoi mhíbhuntáiste (disadvantage area scheme) ceadaithe d'fheirmeoir (sonraí leis seo), cé go bhfuil pasanna ainmhithe, mar a bhí iarrtha ag an Roinn, curtha chuig an Roinn ón 28ú Meán Fómhair 2011; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36830/11]

Written Answers — Íocaiochtaí Deontas: Íocaiochtaí Deontas (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 198: To ask the Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cén fáth nach bhfuil íocaíocht faoi sceim na limistéar faoi mhíbhuntáiste (disadvantage area scheme) ceadaithe d'fheirmeoir (sonraí leis seo), cé go bhfuil an t-eolas breise a bhí iarrtha ag an Roinn curtha ar aghaidh ón 29ú Meán Fómhair 2011; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36831/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he had with the Minister for Regional Development of the Northern Ireland Executive on the completion of the A5; the attitude of the Northern Minister to the withdrawal of funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36811/11]

Television Licence Fee (29 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if it his intention to recommend to Government that the broadcasting licence be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37433/11]

Television Licence Fee (29 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does the Minister agree it would be a great help to householders if the television licence was reduced? Does he also agree that given RTE can pay exorbitant salaries to both staff and contractors at the top end - I do not refer to ordinary workers - and it has a surfeit of money provided by the taxpayer, it would be a good idea to give that money back to the licence fee payer rather than...

Television Licence Fee (29 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Every little would help the licence fee payer and every small reduction would be a help. If the fee increased a little, many people would say that would be a big imposition and, therefore, it is important if it comes down a little. I agree it is only a small number of staff at the top of the pyramid, as is the case in all these organisations, who receive large payments. Some are PAYE staff...

Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that approval will be given by the EU to the REFIT programme; the reasons for the delay in approving this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37434/11]