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Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: This question arises out of complaints I have received about the adequacy of arrangements for the operation of the National Driver Licence Service. I have heard complaints about the length of time it takes to issue licences, particularly in cases where a replacement licence is required for a lost or stolen licence and in an emergency case where someone wants to travel. In particular there...

Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: The other point is the distances people must travel to personally present themselves to have their driver licence issued. This is a real challenge.

Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: As recently as the week before last four people contacted me and in the case of one of them the person at the desk issuing these licences did not know what was required when a licence was lost or stolen. Another issue which the Minister might address is the adequacy of the number of offices and the considerable distances people are required to travel in cities such as Dublin or in rural...

Other Questions: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: On the simple point, will the Minister explain to me why the RSA's response when the company was failing to deliver the service, and allowing for any reasonable excuses given by the Minister such as teething problems, was to give it additional resources? Surely this was tendered for and the contract was signed to deliver it within certain terms and conditions. Why were more resources given...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: The bigger picture in this debate is that issues have arisen and the Minister took appropriate and speedy action. As regards the most recent controversy, the relevant tapes are safe. The issues that have arisen are legacy issues which were not addressed previously. The personal and disproportionate attack on the Minister is an attempt to skew reality and diminishes the public view of how...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (8 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 297. To ask the Minister for Social Protection where a person is participating on a community employment scheme through the spousal swap mechanism to set out the number of additional hours paid employment per week that the person participating on the community employment scheme is entitled to work; the number of hours paid employment that the spouse who is not participating on the community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (8 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 322. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider introducing a more flexible approach to defining the annual period when hedge cutting along roads is prohibited which would allow the period to commence earlier and to cease at the end of July each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16408/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 491. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment for 2013 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, when will it be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16278/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (8 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 497. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of payments received by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo from his Department for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 508. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the entitlements for 2015 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16609/14]

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I have a number of concerns with regard to this draft Bill. The way the Bill has been drafted by Sinn Féin suggests that the current position is that when county councils or An Bord Pleanála are considering planning applications for wind farms, no regard is given to human beings, their health or the environment, and that somehow this Bill will champion those considerations. This...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: It seems that when it comes to Sinn Féin, this does not apply. All the focus on the export of wind energy is crazy and misleading. The reality is that we are building wind farms at such a slow rate each year that we will do well to meet our legally binding domestic renewable energy targets by 2020. The Bill ignores the fact that the European Union is moving towards a single...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I have personal experience of this. Sinn Féin should spell out how it intends for us to achieve our 2020 renewable energy targets on the basis that it is against every project on the ground. The truth is that we have yet to hear any economic policy from Sinn Féin that will create jobs or wealth in this country. Looking back at its manifesto, the only thing it seems to favour is a...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: It is about time Sinn Féin showed some leadership and consistency on the issue, instead of throwing oil on the fire of public fears. This is a most disingenuous piece of draft legislation-----

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I do not believe it is worthy of further consideration by the Government and I regret that this is being done.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Why did Sinn Féin not wait for the review? This is not a serious piece.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Sinn Féin has no regard for the public consultation process.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (10 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 121. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader by an organisation (details supplied); if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17159/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (10 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 170. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when applications for the child care capital programme will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17160/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Lottery Funding Applications (10 Apr 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 171. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when applications for the national lottery grant scheme will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17161/14]