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Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Government would close them all if it could get away with it.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He wants to put them in community centres.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is because they are following the Taoiseach. He sees them all the time.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of Ireland's hosting of the EU presidency from January 2013, two contracts have been signed with two Dublin hotels (details supplied) to provide accommodation for the visiting delegations, the amount of money each of these contracts is costing the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51293/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency from January 2013 contracts have been agreed with chauffeur firms, if he will provide the total cost of these five or six contracts to the Irish taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51294/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the tax relief allowance for home care services to ensure that home care remains a financially viable alternative to residential/hospital care for more demanding cases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51500/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance rather than increasing the tax on fizzy drinks, if it would be more prudent to remove or reduce the VAT from the sugar free drinks to encourage persons to switch to a healthier option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51124/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51278/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to the Credit Union Bill 2012, the requirement of credit unions to have a remuneration committee appears to indicate that the directors of the future will be paid for their service and will impose further costs on credit unions and sound the death knell for voluntarism in the movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51281/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the proposal in the Credit Union Bill 2012 to introduce term limits and overly restrictive conditions on board membership will have huge implications for recruitment of new directors in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51286/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there are major difficulties surrounding the implementation of the Credit Union Bill 2012 which requires the prior approval of the Central Bank of Ireland of nominees going forward for election to officer position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51287/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the restrictions in the Credit Union Bill 2012 on the tenure of the chair as well as the additional responsibility of monitoring their fellow directors will cause serious difficulties for credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51288/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce improved structures to incentivise social welfare recipients to work in the caring sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51522/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Application Numbers (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide in tabular form the number of applications for carer's allowance in County Kerry between January 2010 and January 2012; the average waiting time for these applications to be processed; the number were granted; the number refused and the number still pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51240/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Application Numbers (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide in tabular form the number of applications for rent supplement in County Kerry between January 2010 and January 2012; the average waiting time for these applications to be processed; the number granted; the number refused; the number still pending; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51284/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that persons who are in receipt of family income supplement are eligible for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51387/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will expedite the matter. [51485/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Statutory Sick Pay Scheme (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will maintain the current sick leave payment regime and ensure that no further sick pay obligations are passed on to private companies in order to protect jobs and ensure the cost of home care remains competitive. [51521/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to ensure the continuity of telecommunication services in view of Eircom's announcement that it will reduce its work force by 2,000 employees. [51413/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent Supreme Court decision in relation to the wording of the information booklet on the recent Children's Referendum, the action he will take in the future to ensure that a similar situation does not occur again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51283/12]