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Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: The Deputy should talk to the Bill.

Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle would remind me when my time has expired as many other Members wish to contribute.

Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank Deputy Catherine Murphy for introducing the Bill. This is an opportunity to frame the debate around what I hope will be the heads of Bills published next week. I acknowledge the work the Deputy has done on the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht to highlight the need for the roadmap. Originally, climate change for me was like listening to David...

Other Questions: Youth Services (13 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the application process will begin and be published for the €1.75 million in funding available for youth capital projects in 2013 such as youth cafe and play and recreation initiatives that were previously announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6998/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (13 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will be supporting the parent child home programme operated by the Early Learning Initiative in the Dublin Docklands area; if her attention has been drawn to its efforts to achieve a five year funding goal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6997/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has to increase the number of medical intern positions across hospitals here to take account of the increased number of medical undergraduates; if he will be bringing forward proposals for same shortly; if he will outline the actions that are being taken; if his attention has been drawn to the Second Interim Report on the Implementation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there has been an analysis by his Department of the impact on foreign domestic investment into Ireland if the UK move towards a renegotiation or referendum on their position in the EU; if he intends asking Forfás or other relevant bodies to conduct such an analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3182/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Industrial Development Agency will be highlighting to companies locating here that our position within the EU is secure but that the UK position is uncertain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3175/13]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: In August 2012 the Hussein v. the Labour Court judgment highlighted serious loopholes in the Employment Permits Act and the need for a workplace relations Bill. Is legislation in the area proposed shortly?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (26 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that was paid for a property (details supplied) in Dublin 2 when it was purchased; the intended use of same; if it was funded by his Department as part of the homelessness strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10251/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (26 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of maintaining security and other services at a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 2 since it was purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10252/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: The witnesses are very welcome. I take on board what the witness said about using tradition and local knowledge. Certainly it is a rich fane that one should tap into and an under used resource in urban and rural areas. We have to look constantly at mechanisms for tapping into that knowledge. I think the proposed forum could work in a constructive way. The witness talked about flooding,...

Topical Issue Debate: EU-IMF Programme (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for taking the debate. The Minister of State may know that I have been raising this issue for some time through parliamentary questions and questions to the NTMA and the Governor of the Central Bank. It is a very important issue. In 2010 and 2011, the European Central Bank, ECB, and national central banks purchased almost €20...

Topical Issue Debate: EU-IMF Programme (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: I compliment the Ministers, Deputies Noonan and Brian Hayes, for the work they have previously done in this regard. I did point out that the ECB did publish its holdings of Irish Government bonds of €14.2 billion in the securities market programme. What is not clear is what other member states' Central Banks hold. I maintain it is approximately €20 billion. I accept we are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under his Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under his Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or law reform functions or any other...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under his Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or law reform functions...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under his Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or law reform...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under his Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or law reform...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of the members or former members of the judiciary who, during the past five years, have acted as chairperson or member of any body in or under her Department, or as chairperson or member of any inquiry, or have performed functions including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, patronage, advisory or law reform functions or...