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Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (8 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I apologise for the absence of our spokesman, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, who, I understand, is in Northern Ireland on business. Recently, he launched a detailed policy document on the future of Coillte, setting out a bold new vision for Irish forests. I expect he will be in the House on Thursday to give the Minister of State some of his wisdom on this matter. Fianna Fáil...

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion [Private Members] (8 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I compliment Deputy Kelleher on the motion he has proposed. The widespread and deliberate withdrawal of medical cards is causing huge anxiety and concern throughout the country. The number of discretionary medical cards fell from 80,000 at the start of 2011 to 63,000 in 2012. As Deputy Kelleher has pointed out, in the first seven months of this year the number of medical cards reduced by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Oireachtas Banking Inquiry (9 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 15. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether an Oireachtas inquiry into the banking collapse represents the most effective way of uncovering all the relevant information in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42476/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Growth Initiatives (10 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions he will take following the recent report on Employment in the South East region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42709/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (10 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 127. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reopen the Waterford Estuary to salmon fishermen for drift net fishing and for eel fishing; if not, if there will be a compensation package put in place for the eel fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42934/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (15 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 415. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons for the delay in approving a medical application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43241/13]

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the budget. I listened with interest to the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, speak about the Action Plan for Jobs and SMEs. I welcome his reference to action but I wonder how it will filter down to businesses in smaller towns such as Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey and Wexford. Currently, the retail sector in particular is experiencing major...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2013)

John Browne: The Tories.

Older Citizens: Motion [Private Members]: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I support the motion in the name of Deputy Kelleher. The attack on the elderly in the last two budgets is nothing short of a disgrace. People who worked all their lives, mostly in bad times, to build up this country are under attack from this Government. This is a new departure for the Government. I am in this House over 30 years, and every previous government always prided itself on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Programme Expenditure (22 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 82. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital spending of his Department this year to date; the further capital spending he expects to carry out before the end of the year; the plans he has to purchase properties with a significant national heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44505/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 550. To ask the Minister for Health if he will reinvestigate a medical card application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44522/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 581. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange to have a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who is waiting two years for an ENT appointment approved as a matter of urgency. [44708/13]

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (23 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 7. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met officials representing local development companies; if he will provide an update on his plans for local development programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44865/13]

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (23 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I thank the Minister for his reply but his statement is not in keeping with what I am being told by the staff of the companies. I understand the Minister may have met the chairman of the groups approximately three months ago but nothing has happened to date. Staff tell me they are in limbo and that there have been no negotiations or dialogue to date. Are the jobs guaranteed in the new...

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (23 Oct 2013)

John Browne: Nothing is happening.

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (23 Oct 2013)

John Browne: Those staff will be involved at local authority level and that is under the control of the Minister. At that stage, the Minister would have a duty to ensure the jobs of the staff are protected.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Deposits (23 Oct 2013)

John Browne: 52. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of moneys accumulated to date in the dormant account fund since its inception; the amount available at present; his plans to allocate such funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44895/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I compliment social welfare officials across the country who have been very helpful to us over the last year. They are working under serious constraints. Their offices are understaffed. It is taking 18 months for appeals to be heard and between six and nine months for carer's allowance applications to be dealt with. It is taking months for jobseeker's benefit to be dealt with. There is a...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

John Browne: It is not happening.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

John Browne: I appreciate that the Minister might be trying to be helpful. It is not help that is needed but action on the ground. I see it in the strawberry industry in Wexford where people get three or four months' work. People in the local area will not take that work because of the difficulty of getting back their jobseeker's payment. That issue needs to be addressed. As Deputy Calleary said,...