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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: We will move on to Question No. 127.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Order, please.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: We are 20% over time, cumulatively. Is that fair? It is not fair.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Respite Care Grant (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: One minute is allowed per question and reply. The rules have changed.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I will allow Deputy Collins one supplementary question as Deputy Wallace wishes to contribute.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank the Deputy. He is very gracious.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Let me say to the Minister and the Members present that there is an opportunity before the next item on the clár for us all to express our deep sadness and condolences to the family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who so courageously carried out his duties and in so doing lost his life. All Members of the House and staff are deeply saddened by the event and convey our deepest sympathy...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: There will be formal expressions of sympathy on the Order of Business.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: There will be formal expressions of sympathy later.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) in respect of the tax payments [3854/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update in relation to the development of a secondary school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the requirement for a new school building (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4275/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to improve the working conditions under which non consultant hospital doctors are currently working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3851/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree there are matters of clarification that need to be addressed. I know the Ombudsman has made a decision on this case. There are issues surrounding the operation of and qualification for the grants scheme. There is also the issue of penalties arising which seems to connote there has been some wrongdoing or fraud. We should bring it forward for further clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree with that. It would be a timely conversation with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and an expert with vast experience in this area. The levels of stress, both psychological and financial, and alcohol-related depression have surged in line with levels in Greece. We have to diagnose the problem and then seek remedies, as well as educating people on how to alleviate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Local authority by-laws.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree with my colleagues. Permanent buildings and structures do not grow further once they have been allowed through the planning system and constructed. However, trees, ivy and other vegetation can cause considerable damage to neighbouring properties. A framework of local authority by-laws could cover trees and other vegetation. Some plants have noxious seeds which can cause asthma....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I wish the Chairman well in his new role.

Topical Issue Debate: Syrian Civil War (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Finance if a cohabiting couple are entitled to a tax rebate if one member is receiving a welfare payment that is reduced as a result of the others means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/13]