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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: Yes, they do, to suit themselves at the expense of those who-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: Their view is not in line with that of many others. If the OPW is hamstrung in so far as the protocol in place is not for turning, what mechanisms are available to us as public representatives-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: We are 12 months down the line and the same problem is fast approaching again on the basis of conversations I had with people in that locality only last weekend. We have not advanced this. A fine report was prepared, which made eight or nine recommendations that we feel would address the issue, resolve the problem in so far as they can and appease the stakeholders we represent but,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: I congratulate Mr. Bill O'Herlihy and wish him every success. I have no doubt that he is eminently qualified and a willing partner in furthering the film sector. Has he set specific targets in conjunction with the chief executive and the board of the Irish Film Board against which his success might be measured in the future? Has he envisaged a process to bring the work of the Irish Film...

Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: When will legislation be brought before the House to give effect to the abolition of town councils?

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: I wish to share time with other speakers.

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: Fianna Fáil supports this Bill but, obviously, we have concerns about some aspects of it. The move towards an advance declaration will reduce the scope for tax evasion but must be properly enforced in order to be effective and have a positive impact on State revenues. Car owners, we believe, should not be unfairly charged for making an off-road declaration given they will not be using...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: We are straying but are staying with the general thrust of Government policy contained in this Bill as it is in other facets of Government. Dental facilities have been lost, tourism offices have been closed and primary schools have been cancelled in different locations. I look forward to debating this weekend our efforts to regain the ground of rural sustainability and highlighting, as I am...

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: When will the Government bring forward legislation to give effect to its intention to increase the number of councillors in Dublin by upwards of 60 or more?

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: Does that include the huge increase in Dublin?

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (25 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 17. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress he has made on preparations for the 100th anniversary of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19256/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the local councils have the right to refuse tenants the right to put in gas meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19518/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 144. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local councils have the authority to amend the tenants handbook and change terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19519/13]

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: It is with great regret I am compelled to raise this matter. I have sought to do so in this forum and in this manner for the past three weeks and I am glad to have this opportunity to elicit answers from the Minister of State. I thought the Minister, Deputy Quinn, might make himself available, but I expect the reply the Minister of State will give is based on consultation with him. I hope...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his response, but I know it was in the five-year building programme. The students, staff and local community also know this. That is why the council designated the site and why planning was agreed. That is also why the local authority made a commitment to a contract to provide a link road. The Minister of State should not tell me what I already know. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postcode Implementation (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a post code system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20214/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for disability allowance. [19825/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 289. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension. [19827/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 290. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on their review of domiciliary care allowance. [19840/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Barry Cowen: 291. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Laois may expect a decision on their appeal for disability allowance. [19845/13]