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Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Union (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a plan (details supplied) for the bank sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17756/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is shocking.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The creamery.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: This is the worst piece of rubbish of a reply ever presented in the Chamber. It is a disgrace. To refer to the resilience and ingenuity of the farming community-----

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Acting Chairman, but what does the Minister expect farmers to do? It is no wonder that he is not present.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is a perfectly sensible proposal.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I support my colleagues in respect of this very important matter. At present, farmers are attending auctions and competing with their neighbours to buy fodder. That is how bad the situation has become. Earlier today I received a telephone call from a woman who was extremely upset. I could not ring her back when her mobile phone ran out of credit. The woman in question did not have enough...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is easy knowing who lives in the sunny south east.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Farmers are running out of fodder for their animals, which has created an unprecedented crisis in the farming community.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I raised this matter with the Taoiseach before the Easter recess and the problem is worsening. Farmers are attending auctions to try to buy fodder.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a levy is being placed on property owners who are paying their property charges on a weekly basis and who have to pay €52 on top of the original charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17678/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance if a house has been unlived in for five years or more is it exempt from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17677/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the newly announced fuel rebate for coach operators; if this will apply and be allowed to operators of school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16345/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16771/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding an anomaly in the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16849/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties Collection (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that results of a recent survey prove that Ireland is the fifth most expensive country in Europe in which to buy diesel, his views on whether it would lead to a direct stimulus to the economy if the excise duty on diesel and petrol was reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16854/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16279/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the attached correspondence (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding school cuts. [16306/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give an assurances to the 600 small schools here that their future is secure despite recommendations contained in the report on small schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16853/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16308/13]