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Written Answers — VAT Rates: VAT Rates (3 Nov 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the increase in the number of customers from the Republic of Ireland who are now purchasing in Northern Ireland; the serious implication for traders in the Republic of Ireland and particularly in border counties such as Donegal; the measures he proposes to implement to save these border businesses from going...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Nov 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 888: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if plans are being considered to means-test the contributory State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39101/09]

Written Answers — Clár Forbartha Áitiúil: Clár Forbartha Áitiúil (21 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 241: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé ar intinn aige deireadh a chur leis an scéim oifigeach forbartha faoi oiliúint atá ar siúl in ionad (sonraí tugtha) i bhfianaise an dochair a dhéanfadh cinneadh dá leithéid don ionad agus don phobal áitiúil; agus an gcuirfidh sé na hacmhainní cuí ar fáil chun a chinntiú go leanfar ar aghaidh...

Written Answers — Clár Forbartha Áitiúil: Clár Forbartha Áitiúil (21 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 242: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé ar intinn aige deireadh a chur leis an scéim oifigeach forbartha faoi oiliúint atá ar siúl in ionad (sonraí tugtha) i bhfianaise an dochair a dhéanfadh cinneadh dá leithéid don ionad agus don phobal áitiúil; agus an gcuirfidh sé na hacmhainní cuí ar fáil chun a chinntiú go leanfar ar aghaidh...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if stage 2b documentation has been submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for a project; when it is expected that the project will advance to stage three and subsequent stages; and when it is likely to go to tender. [37631/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that elective lists for surgery have been cancelled in Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal, for the second time in a week in October 2009 and that there are 13 patients who are on trolleys while beds are vacant in the gynaecological ward due to staff cutbacks; the steps she proposes...

Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: There is a continuing crisis in Letterkenny General Hospital, where elective surgery lists have been cancelled twice this week already and up to 15 patients are on trolleys while six beds lie empty in one of the wards. Will the Tánaiste inform us the position concerning two Bills that may have an influence in solving the problems in Letterkenny, the health information Bill and the...

Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Yes, I am referring to proposed legislation.

Written Answers — Clár Forbartha Áitiúil: Clár Forbartha Áitiúil (14 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 234: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé ar intinn aige deireadh a chur leis an scéim oifigeach forbartha faoi oiliúint atá ar siúl in ionad (sonraí tugtha) i bhfianaise an dochair a dhéanfadh cinneadh dá leithéid don ionad agus don phobal áitiúil; an gcuirfidh sé na hacmhainní cuí ar fáil chun a chinntiú go leanfar ar aghaidh leis...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Mar an iarrathóir eile a raibh a ainm os comhair an Tí anseo inniu, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas ó chroí a ghabháil leat agus tú a thoghadh mar Cheann Comhairle, oifig an-tábhachtach bunreachtúil san Oireachtas. Ón aithne atá agam ort le blianta anuas, toghadh an bheirt againn sa bhliain chéanna. We were both elected the same year; I happened to come to the House in February and...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: I wish to share time with Deputy Catherine Byrne.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. This is probably one of the most important debates that will take place during the lifetime of this Dáil. In fact, it is probably one of the most important in the history of the State. In years to come people such as I, who are fortunate to be Members of the House, will probably be asked how we voted on NAMA. This...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: I was about to conclude. I wonder whether the same banks would grant a similar concession to their hard-pressed customers and borrowers. Evictions and repossessions are their game. I will conclude by paraphrasing Churchill, the great parliamentarian. As the deluge subsides and the waters fall short, we will see the bankers and the developers emerging once again. Theirs will be one of...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: I apologise. I was generous with the Minister of State and the Acting Chairman should allow the full ten minutes to Deputy Catherine Byrne.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: I know. The Acting Chairman is Deputy Byrne's neighbour.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance if inquiries or investigations have been carried out by the Office of Public Works regarding the flooding that occurred in Gweedore, County Donegal in June 2009; if an arterial drainage survey will be considered for the area; the position regarding the replacement and repair of damaged bridges; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Transport if an application has been received from Donegal County Council towards the repair of flood damage in Gweedore, County Donegal; if same is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35655/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [35348/09]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 402: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the poor quality of the water in the Crolly area of County Donegal; if there are applications received in his Department to upgrade the quality of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35656/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Dinny McGinley: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband in the Creeslough area of County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/09]