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Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Let us remain cognisant of the historical context of this problem and let us look to the Government amendment tonight to find a solution and a way forward.

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Doherty supported the guarantee. He donned the green jersey.

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Doherty donned the green jersey.

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Doherty does not know what he did.

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Doherty banged up this country because of what he did. Deputy Doherty voted with Fianna Fáil and there is no difference. He is a hypocrite.

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Come on now.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which currently exist here; if he will provide a breakdown of each, listing in particular full name, location, the total amount of funding allocated to it in 2011 and total staff number; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos which have been abolished or wound down since he took office; the total amount of savings achieved with each closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32917/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm the number of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos being considered for abolition in the context of Budget 2012; if he will furnish a list of the organisations under consideration, specifying in particular their annual running costs, primary function, and staff number...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a rationalisation programme in place in respect of State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State boards or other quangos for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32926/11]

Written Answers — Garda Checkpoints: Garda Checkpoints (8 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm the number of Garda checkpoints that were in operation on the following bank holiday weekends this year: Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May, Friday 3 June to Monday 6 June, Friday 29 July to Monday 1 August and Friday 28 October to Monday 31 October separately; the number of checkpoints operating in each county on...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: The Taoiseach indicated this week - and following the meeting of the economic management council yesterday it now seems likely - that legislation may be forthcoming to oblige bankers to pass on the interest rate reduction from the ECB. Will the Government consider introducing a clause in any such legislation that would criminalise bankers for failing to pass on such reductions and that would...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: On promised legislation, yes.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the adverse consequences that have arisen for several pupils in a school (details supplied) as a result of a decision to suppress two teaching posts there on 25 August; if he will undertake a review of the decision in view the school's special status as the only stand-alone school which caters...

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in relation to micro-generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33927/11]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the alleged increasing incidence of false child sexual abuse allegations against fathers in the family courts here; the total number of these allegations which have been established as false by the family courts in 2009, 2010 and 2011 separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33750/11]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the report of the herring review group will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33855/11]

Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in respect of reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, the strength of Ireland's negotiating position; the timeline for the reform process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33856/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health the required period of notice for nurses who are wishing to retire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33882/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Nov 2011)

Michael McCarthy: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is support available for a community-based initiative (details supplied); if National Lottery funding which was previously available through the sports capital programme is an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33819/11]