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Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: What is really infuriating people are the press reports that one Michael O'Leary, who lives in a mansion nearby, will have a lower local property tax bill than my neighbours'. His house has been estimated to be worth between €100,000 and €150,000. Will the Minister confirm that this is accurate? One Mr. Quinn in Cavan, who also lives in a mansion, will be billed for...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for his answer. I forgot to answer his earlier question. I am wearing a pin to steer clear of the Stickies, with whom we had a bad relationship for a long time. My question to the Minister was related to local authority houses which had been over-valued. Can this be rectified? People are being told to contact the local authorities, but local authority officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Job Statistics (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail the employment levels in the meat processing sector and the value of processed meat exports. [9062/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Job Retention (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of jobs under threat as a result of the recent horse meat/food safety scandal; and the steps being taken to safeguard jobs in the meat processing sector. [9061/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Kildare County Council (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Michael Malone, Mr. Alan Dunney and Mr. Joe Boland for the presentation. I always thought Kildare was a very dry county as I passed through it on my way to Dublin from Laois. In the north of the county, however, there was clearly a serious problem. I was interested that the work was done using direct labour from the OPW, although contractors are used for heavy equipment and so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Kildare County Council (26 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: A good Tipperary man is taking care of you.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Germany is the third largest source of overseas visitors to Ireland, his plans to develop this lucrative market; if he will inform Dáil Éireann of the lessons that have been learned from this success which could potentially be applied to other European markets; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (27 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on meetings he has held with interest groups relating to Knock Airport and its future and any commitments made to secure its continued operation. [15055/13]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: The debate within the farming community regarding the current proposals on reform of the CAP payments system has been intense and will become more intense as we move towards a final decision on the shape of the new scheme. The perception that the outcome will not include a better deal for small and medium sized farmers is causing a good deal of disquiet, particularly in counties with smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the reported use of chemical weapons near the Syrian northern city of Aleppo on 19 March; if he has any further information on the reported use of these chemical weapons; if this was discussed at the informal meeting of the EU’s Foreign Ministers in Dublin on 22 and 23 of March. [15517/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (28 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a Zimbabwean human rights lawyer (details supplied), who was recently arrested for obstruction and denied bail; if the Irish Consulate in Zimbabwe is closely following the case; and if it will be possible for the Irish Honorary Consul to attend her next court appearance on 3...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (28 Mar 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the current guidelines for the installation of wind turbines are sufficiently robust; and his further his views on whether that the existing planning process promotes sustainable energy and protects the rights of residents and their communities. [15864/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a progress report on preparations for the roll-out of the new school age childcare scheme, announced in Budget 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17278/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Alignment Working Group (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in order to build greater trust and collaboration between the local government and local development sectors, if he will consider establishing a position for a staff representative of the local development companies on the Alignment Implementation Working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16342/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel designated to Garda vetting; if he will consider Garda clearance moving with the person when they change jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16096/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank Ms Walsh for her presentation. She has extensive experience at District Court level. The major issue of concern is that the workload of the Private Residential Tenancies Board has mushroomed in recent years, given the explosion in the number of registered private rented tenancies in addition to the 20,000 from the voluntary housing sector. I can remember a time when only a small...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: I am sure the developments in information technology will be of benefit, but the increase in the caseload will be significant and I wonder how that will be addressed? Deputy Cowen mentioned that he receives representations from landlords, whereas I have some representations from landlords but the overwhelming number would be from tenants. There are good tenants and good landlords but there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: On the issue of topping up rents, approximately 100,000 households are on local authority housing waiting lists and I would put money on it that for a fair chunk of those, the rent ceiling, which for many categories in my area would be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: I will just make this point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Private Residential Tenancies Board: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (16 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: People put down on paper that the rent is €120, but I am aware - as is everybody here, because we see it every day - that their rent is actually €130, €140 or €150. They are paying that differential out of their own pockets, on top of the minimum contribution of up to €50 for a couple. In many cases they are paying that out of the lowest social welfare...