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Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is regrettable that we must have a short interlude.

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: One of the Deputies who was due to speak approached me a moment ago to ascertain the timing of contributions. It is understandable that speakers chose to anticipate when they were due to contribute. We will suspend for eight rather than ten minutes as I have spent two minutes explaining the position.

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: There are strictly five minutes left.

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy Colreavy will follow with five minutes and we adjourn at 9 p.m.

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deputy Colreavy has five minutes but the clock might be against us because we are adjourning at 9 p.m.

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: I am willing to go the extra two minutes with the agreement of the House.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that no more cuts are made to staff number in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19923/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students (details supplied) who sat the leaving certificates since the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20126/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students (details supplied) who sat the junior certificate since the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20127/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: 313. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20115/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Well done to the Minister on getting a grand gain of just over the €1 billion mark. I believe he is right to save that in order to look at the possibilities for capital programmes and capital expenditures. As they are non-recurring, it is easier to keep the tiller steady on the current account. On the debt levels and debt maturities, the financial press talks about skyscraper...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is a bit like, in ordinary banking terms-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Just one sentence. When one gets a package of loans made available from creditors, there are disbursement programmes. As one gets the money on the terms and conditions advanced, the terms and conditions normally keep obtaining after the loans are fully disbursed. That is the programme of disbursement. Then, there is the continuing operation of the State, which is different. We owe it to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: On that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Absolutely. Are the Minister and his officials familiar with Reggie Middleton?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Does the name Reggie Middleton ring a bell?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Stability Programme Update: Discussion with Minister for Finance (30 Apr 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (1 May 2013)

Peter Mathews: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide support services to children with Down Syndrome. [20598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (1 May 2013)

Peter Mathews: 176. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person who applies for a debt settlement a Personal Insolvency Arrangment DRN, DSA, PIA has to have their name, address and personal details made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (1 May 2013)

Peter Mathews: I would like to be associated with both sets of preceding remarks. The public health issue is more heightened in recent times and that is for the good of individual and public health. The visibility of people smoking, whether it be cigarettes, cigars or pipes, in public places is not the best example for young people who are not even of smoking age. It could look attractive and glamorous...