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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (4 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 353. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail the alleged overpayment of €6,365.60 to a person (details supplied) with dates and amounts of overpayments; if she will further detail records of the reason the person was not entitled to the payment made to them and any and all correspondence to the person regarding this overpayment. [5524/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (4 Feb 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will address an issue in respect of a person (details supplied) who is receiving a €100 per week jobseeker's allowance payment but has become homeless because they cannot access private rented accommodation even with rent supplement on such a low income; and if it is possible to increase their weekly payment so that they can exit...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will also be opposing this Bill, because it worsens what is already a crisis of legitimacy for the European Union. For a long time, there has been a growing disconnect between ordinary citizens in Europe, whether in this country or elsewhere, and the institutions of the European Union. It is what people call the democratic deficit. This Bill further widens and deepens that democratic...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Not according to the poll ratings at the moment.

Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister is famed for his rhetorical skills

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: People would like to see an inquiry into the banks and to see the main players in the crisis brought into a public arena and questioned. From that point of view, I welcome the idea that this House be involved in attempting to do that. That is part of what we are here for and what democracy is. It involves opening issues of public concern to public scrutiny, for questions to be asked from...

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The real problem is the question of bias and trying to define it. In his opening remarks Deputy Stagg spoke of the reckless mismanagement of the economy by Fianna Fáil. He followed up by saying we need an objective inquiry. I agree with him that the reckless mismanagement of the economy by Fianna Fáil was a huge contributory factor to the crisis. He has prejudiced himself.

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The idea that we can find anybody who will consider this objectively and who does not have a prejudice is nonsense.

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: If I say that Deputy Stagg was solely and singularly responsible for the entire banking crisis, that I blame him for absolutely everything, no matter what he tells me, no matter what evidence I hear, and hold to the view that it was all Deputy Stagg’s fault, one could call that bias. If I happen to say I think it was Deputy Stagg’s fault but I am interested in hearing the...

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Government will. That is not acceptable.

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Let us face the fact that everybody has an opinion, and perspective. No such opinion or perspective should be excluded.

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The fact that the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, has a wry smile on his face tells its own story. He wants to set this thing up in such a way that it works to the political advantage of the Government. That is the reality. Let us not pretend otherwise. This business of excluding people on the basis of supposed bias has to be taken out of the proposal; otherwise, I cannot accept it. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 30. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness; and the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52670/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 28 November 2013, in relation to the national rent allowance caps, the results of her monitoring of rent levels; her views on whether the current rent allowance caps are sufficient to ensure that accommodation needs of those in need are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3682/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a person (details supplied) who has recently received notification that they are not eligible for rent supplement as they are in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3683/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reinstate the Student Universal Support Ireland grants to those students on level seven courses, dental nursing and dental hygiene at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork, who have recently received letters to say that the grant which they were awarded in September was awarded in error and to ensure that there will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Payments (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 374. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the effectiveness of the domiciliary care allowance in caring for children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53848/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 415. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will explain what JobPath is; if she will outline the details of the way it will operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4087/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 416. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any companies have been awarded contracts for JobPath; and if so, which companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4088/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (28 Jan 2014)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 418. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the documentation and statistics on JobPath available for the public; and if a private company running JobPath will it be open to freedom of information legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4090/14]