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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (16 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has sent a message of congratulations to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his recent election victory; and if he is concerned over the recent statements and actions of the Venezuelan opposition, which threaten to undermine Venezuela’s democracy. [23237/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2014 Issues (21 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will announce the budgetary adjustment for 2014. [23962/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Euro Coins Production (21 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the way the Central Bank of Ireland will choose the pilot town for the trial removal of 1 and 2 cent coins; and the stage the selection process is at. [23961/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (21 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank the delegates for their presentations. While I welcome the opportunity to have an input into this process, I have some concerns which I will try to set out in a concise manner. In terms of how we, as a committee, and the representative bodies organise our work and ensure transparency, given that this is an issue of national conversation, should these hearings not be held in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (21 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: It has been in the past. There is precedent.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Registered Employment Agreements (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 54. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will give an assessment of the impact of the recent Supreme Court judgement with regard to REAs. [24463/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Joint Labour Committees Reviews (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 38. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he will respond to the Labour Court recommendations on the review of the JLCs. [24462/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 180. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the €5 - 9 million savings that is maintained will arise from Putting People First with the merger of Waterford City and County Councils under the headings payroll, tendering, procurement, services and other. [24581/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 181. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the cost of implementing the merger of Waterford City and County Councils. [24582/13]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: The majority of people I know currently living in the private rented sector in the County Laois area are paying more than that allowed under the rent supplement scheme. In other words, if the cap is €100 people typically are paying €110 to €130. The most vulnerable people are also paying the minimum contribution of €30 for a single person or €45. This is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Strategy Statement 2011-2014 and IFSC Clearing House Group: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Fraser and his colleagues for attending. It is useful to ask questions, particularly on economic matters. I refer to how Ministers present figures. Questions have been raised about this matter. We have questions about the accuracy of the figures and whether they present the whole picture. It is important that the Government does so. With regard to the recent announcements...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Strategy Statement 2011-2014 and IFSC Clearing House Group: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: Surely it is important to say X number of part-time jobs have been created. However, we should not create an illusion. There is a big difference between part-time and full-time jobs because a part-time job may involve working eight hours a week. In the interests of accuracy, we should deal with the reality. We cannot fool people into thinking these are like for like jobs when they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Strategy Statement 2011-2014 and IFSC Clearing House Group: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: The reason I am pressing the point is that the St. Andrews Agreement makes the Irish Government a key partner. It is important that we emphasise and press the point to ensure there is full implementation. With regard to the Clearing House Group, there is a target of 10,000 net new jobs in the financial services sector mentioned in the briefing document we received. Paragraph 10 refers to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Strategy Statement 2011-2014 and IFSC Clearing House Group: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (22 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: How many net new jobs have been created in the financial services sector since 2011?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: The Minister has published legislation on cutting pay and pensions, increment freezes and increased hours. I have not had a chance to read the legislation in detail. It seems the Minister has a deal. What is amazing is the tactics. The Minister has the legislation and has a majority in the House to push it through. Workers were asked to engage in an exercise of voting for it but the only...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: The Minister did not answer my question regarding the reduction in the number of workers, which is the other side of what is happening in the public sector. County Laois has a large number of public servants. A total of 40,000 will be gone from the public service by 2015.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: There is a further 10,000 now.

Other Questions: Lobbying Regulation (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: Yesterday, at a Dáil committee hearing on the IFSC Clearing House Group, I had the most educational day since I was elected-----

Other Questions: Lobbying Regulation (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I realised where the centre of the power is.

Other Questions: Lobbying Regulation (23 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: Will the Minister include the IFSC Clearing House Group in the lobbying legislation?