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Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: I agree with virtually everything the Tánaiste said. It is a complex issue that the Oireachtas needs to address. The Tánaiste is very familiar with the case and will know, therefore, that both Tom and Marie have asked that guidelines, issued by the DPP, be put in place, probably with legislative backup from the Oireachtas. The DPP could provide guidance on what is considered a...

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: This evening, Dáil Éireann will debate a motion asking the Government to lobby the ECB and the European Commission to destroy the promissory note bonds of €28 billion. The Taoiseach does not normally speak on Private Members' business, so I wanted to take this opportunity to gather his thoughts. In February, the €28 billion IOU from the Irish people to Anglo Irish...

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: The Private Members' motion before the House this evening calls on the Government to lobby the ECB and European Commission for a one-off change, an exemption, to the rules of monetary financing to allow for the Central Bank of Ireland to tear up those bonds. I have listened during the past three years to the Government's stated position. I still do not know whether it is paying the money...

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: For clarity, we have not avoided borrowing €3 billion per annum for the next ten years. What we did was borrow €28 billion this year. It just so happens that we borrowed the €28 billion this year at a lower interest rate than that at which we borrowed the €3 billion in previous years. Hence, the lower cost of funding. Let us be under no illusion, we issued a...

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: That is not what Greece is paying.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: Deputy Murphy does not understand the promissory notes.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: He did not leave. Fine Gael threw him out.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: It is being done all over the world.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: That is because Deputy Daly does not understand it.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: We did not borrow it. It is an IOU.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Administration (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 353. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the estimated costs of providing an additional 1,500 places on the JobBridge scheme for young persons in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 345. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for less than six months; for more than six months and less than 12 months; for more than 12 months and less than 24 months; those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months and less than 36 months; those in receipt for more than 36 months and less than...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 346. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons aged 25 years in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for less than six months; for more than six months and less than 12 months; for more than 12 months and less than 24 months; those in receipt of this payment for more than 24 months and less than 36 months; those in receipt for more than 36 months and less than 48...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Local Employment Service Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 347. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the 22 local employment services funded by her Department; the location of each; the funding provided to each in 2013; the number of jobseekers engaging in each LES in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50321/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 348. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the budget allocated in 2014 to implement the Your First EURES Job scheme announced on 14 October 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50322/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of employment services officers/advisers currently employed by her Department to assist jobseekers; her plans to increase the number of employment/career advisers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50323/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 350. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of employment services officers/advisors who will be assigned to implement the youth guarantee, in particular to ensure each young jobseeker gets a personalised needs assessment and employment plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50324/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 351. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years who have undertaken the Intreo registration and profile questionnaire process since the introduction of Pathways to Work in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50325/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 352. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years who were in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or benefit for one year or more who have undertaken the Intreo registration and profile questionnaire process since the introduction of Pathways to Work in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50326/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Employment Initiative (26 Nov 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: 354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the European Commission Memo 13/984 of 12 November 2013 which indicates that Ireland has been given a provisional allocation of €63.66 million from the €3 billion youth employment initiative will be increased; the efforts that are being made by her Department to increase this allocation; and if she will make a statement on the...