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Private Members' Business. Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: I oppose the Bill as set out by Deputy Clare Daly as I believe the fundamentals, even its Title, are flawed. The life of the mother already takes precedence in medicine, as, of course, it should. In Ireland, thankfully, we have one of the lowest maternal mortality rates in the world. Many of those who are pro-choice suggest young women who find themselves pregnant without adequate...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: The Department of Social Protection is one of the most expensive Departments in terms of spending. The costs for 2012 will amount to €20.5 billion. Spending on social welfare has more than doubled in the past decade while the number of weekly welfare payment recipients has increased by the order of one and a half. In 2000, social welfare cost €8 for every €100 generated by the...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Perhaps there will be some time remaining after Deputy Conway, Deputy Buttimer and I have spoken. Section 3 of this Bill provides for an increase from 260 to 520 in the minimum number of paid PRSI contributions that are required if one is to become eligible to become a voluntary contributor. This will bring the number in question into line with the minimum number of paid PRSI contributions...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: I remind the House that I started my contribution last Thursday.

Written Answers — Peatland Resources: Peatland Resources (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if turf is defined as an agricultural product in the context of his Department; and if he will outline any plans to develop the sector in the current economic situation. [20121/12]

Written Answers — Petroleum and Gas Exploration: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of companies/partnerships and individuals within and outside the state holding exclusive asset ownership rights to oil and gas pre the ownership of all State and non-State petroleum being vested in the Minister for Industry and Commerce and his successors on the enactment of the Petroleum and Other...

Written Answers — Petroleum and Gas Exploration: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960 on oil and gas development in the event of a commercial extraction of oil or gas project being developed that was not State petroleum prior to the enactment of the 1960 Act, which provides that compensation is payable by him and outline...

Written Answers — Petroleum and Gas Exploration: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will comment on the 1958 arrangement by then Minister for Industry and Commerce and Madonna Oil being granted exploration drilling rights for 27,000 square miles for £500 in the context of impending enactment of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act in 1960. [20123/12]

Written Answers — Petroleum and Gas Exploration: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will list the conditions for oil and gas exploration in Ireland pre the enactment of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960 and relevant legislation governing the 1958 decision to issue Madonna Oil/ Ambassador Irish Oil Ltd exploration drilling rights for 27,000 square miles for £500....

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Apr 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will give final approval of funding to Sligo Corporation to redevelop three houses in view of the fact that these residents are waiting more than three years to return to their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20191/12]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 479: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that a development (details supplied) in County Sligo does not have to pay the household charge. [21742/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations closed under recent announcements that involved the transfer of more than two or more members of the force from the closing station. [21816/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations closed under recent announcements that involved the transfer of a Garda Sergeant and two or more gardaí. [21817/12]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (1 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to purchase any extra Garda vehicles and patrol cars for certain rural areas that have lost local Garda stations this year; and if the Garda Commissioner has developed any local policing plans to increase the mobile patrolling of rural areas that have lost local Garda stations. [21818/12]

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: There are many important items of legislation which come before the House and which relate to areas such as health, education, the environment and justice. However, legislation on road safety relates to all citizens, namely, pedestrians, drivers, passengers and everyone who uses the road network. The Bill deals with many matters pertaining to the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles. It...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 98: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will detail the level of funding that his Department has provided to a project (details supplied) in County Leitrim, through the various streams including Combat Poverty. [22041/12]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in receipt of a Department of Social Protection pension who are due refunds and the amount of money to be refunded; and his views on whether all taxpayers in this category are made aware that they may be due outstanding overpayments. [22441/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (3 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for statutory redundancy in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22465/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which seeks to incentivise and encourage the selection of a greater number of female candidates, which is a welcome proposal, one that has provided much debate inside and outside this House. Being a politician is more suited to the male gender than the female gender, which is wrong. I welcome that this is being addressed by the Minister...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2012)

Tony McLoughlin: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special need hours in total, relating to the number of pupils, that have been authorised for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 for the forthcoming academic year 2012/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24109/12]