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Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (14 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date on the pilot scheme announced by his Department in March 2007 to provide capital funding for housing schemes occupied by older persons; if his attention has been drawn to the benefits this scheme could have if implemented in the designated 12 pilot areas as soon as possible; the reason for the...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with my colleague, Deputy Byrne.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Minister, Deputy Cullen, and his officials on the very comprehensive package introduced in the Bill. We are committed to building an inclusive society. We have delivered unprecedented increases in social welfare and now we want to go further and end consistent poverty in Ireland once and for all. In February we launched the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency under subsidiary protection for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the application will be assessed as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5105/08]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (6 Feb 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the new VRT rate applicable to new and used imported cars registered on or after 1 July 2008 could not have been introduced from 1 January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jan 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the mobility allowance is means tested; if her Department will consider reversing this for people with spina bifida and other serious disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1235/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Mattie McGrath: Question 1310: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's policy in relation to wind energy development and in particular to the range of factors that planning authorities and An Bord Pleanala must consider when dealing with planning applications for wind energy developments, on the respective importance to be accorded to local authority zonings...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an appeal in relation to the issuing of an employment permit to a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/07]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way the 2% increase in milk quotas due to take effect from 1 April 2008 will be dispersed among milk suppliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35035/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an appeal for a higher education grant for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35366/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary; when a decision will be made on that application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35030/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he would consider that the breeding of hounds and fox harriers be exempt from the new puppy farm licence law, similar to the arrangements made for the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/07]

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to address the House on budget 2008. I compliment the Minister, Deputy Cowen, and his officials for the manner in which they produced this prudent document. The Minister has availed of the opportunity to be fiscally responsible and to react to the changes to the economy since last year's budget. The management of the national debt is most responsible. It has been kept to...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an appeal in relation to an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason the application was previously refused even though the person's references are impeccable and the person has exceptional qualifications for the job that was applied for; and if he will make...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy Joe Behan.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: The annual report for 2007 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime states that the total number of drug users worldwide is now estimated at some 200 million. This is a shocking figure, equivalent to approximately 5% of the global population aged between 15 and 64 years. We must constantly strive to ensure that the measures and policies in place to address the problem of drugs are...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in progressing the Burncourt/Glengara water treatment plant in south Tipperary to tender stage. [31441/07]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will proceed with the proposed reduction of reimbursed cost price of medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30258/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason private bus operators were not made fully aware that the fuel rebate on scheduled services within the State was being withdrawn; and if he will introduce a new grant or scheme to replace it. [30062/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an appointment will be made to see an ears, nose and throat specialist in Waterford Regional Hospital for a child (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30267/07]