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Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: There are many benefits other than electoral benefits to being part of an organisation. We should attempt to get the ESM to work to our benefit. This will be done by means of a diplomatic offensive by Christian democrats and social democrats and our own diplomatic corps as well as our academics who have spoken on our behalf. I have colleagues in the Greek Parliament who are members of...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: On a point of order-----

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: If there are any allegations-----

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: Deputy Daly should stand outside this House and make those allegations.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: It is not right to suggest that I had anything to do with the collapse of Anglo Irish Bank.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: The Deputy should stand outside this House and make that allegation. We will see where we will sort that one out.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (27 Nov 2013)

Arthur Spring: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student who previously enrolled in third level education, received a student grant and did not complete the first year due to exceptional circumstances is entitled to a student grant for year one when commencing a different third level course five years later. [50872/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passports for Investment Scheme (17 Dec 2013)

Arthur Spring: 435. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the production of plays and theatre would be considered a suitable high potential start-up business in order for a non-EEA applicant to qualify for the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme and secure residency status here. [53894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (17 Dec 2013)

Arthur Spring: 543. To ask the Minister for Health if a person currently living in the UK and planning to move here in the immediate future to join their spouse who is employed here, can submit medical evidence signed by a registered general practitioner in the UK when applying for the long term illness scheme; the current processing time for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53679/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (15 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is possible for an exemption in relation to international student fees to be given to children of an Irish person working for an Enterprise Ireland assisted company who has been required to live outside the EU for more than three of the past five years in an attempt to grow the company. [55220/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in County Kerry last received an overall school accommodation examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55446/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (15 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 917. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if legislation will be introduced to criminalise the act of clocking cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55499/13]

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: I would like to share time with Deputies Seán Kenny and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: I would like to make some comments on the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 that are informed by a different school of thought. I would like my suggestions to be considered. I have listened to many of the contributions that have been made this morning. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan spoke about the gambler, as opposed to the industry. Deputies Connaughton and Heydon spoke about the industry and...

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: If one were to run the political and media activity and the hysteria surrounding this matter in recent weeks through the filter at the end of a pipeline, I am not sure that one would find anything of great substance when the filtration process was complete. The one word which has continually arisen during the debate on this subject is "consultant". The entire country became upset at the...

Recent Severe Storm Damage: Statements (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: Is that under water?

Recent Severe Storm Damage: Statements (16 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: Time and tide wait for no man. County Kerry's key attraction is tourism. The county has experienced €20 million worth of damage as some of my colleagues have outlined. Enormous damage has been done to places such as Ballybunion, Barrow, Ballyheigue, Kells, Cromane and Rossbeigh. I spoke to the Minister of State earlier about job creation in Kerry. Tourism is where it is at and we...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 431. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if an application will be made to the EU solidarity fund to seek financial assistance with the clean-up and repair costs of the damage caused along the Irish coastline by recent storms. [2437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (21 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 625. To ask the Minister for Health the costs incurred by the Health Service Executive in maintaining the building and in the provision of security at Dingle District Hospital, County Kerry; and if the HSE plan to sell the building or if sections of the building can be assigned for use of community groups in the area [2606/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (21 Jan 2014)

Arthur Spring: 626. To ask the Minister for Health the costs incurred by the Health Service Executive in maintaining the building and in the provision of security at St. Finian's Hospital, Killarney, County Kerry; if the HSE plan to sell the building or if sections of the building can be assigned for use of community groups in the area. [2607/14]