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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Administration (3 Dec 2013)

Peter Mathews: 254. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons employed at polling stations for referenda and elections since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51705/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Administration (3 Dec 2013)

Peter Mathews: 263. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the number of local authority employees employed to work at polling stations and count centres; the grade of each employed persons, by county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff Redundancies (3 Dec 2013)

Peter Mathews: 317. To ask the Minister for Defence the reason retired Army officers can enter further employment once retired from the Army, but other civilians who take voluntary redundancy cannot enter employment in the public sector for two years after receiving redundancy packages, or work for contractors who are contracted to work for any public department or agency (details supplied); and if he will...

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Deferring, not saving.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I signed this motion, which is a simple one, and as Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan said, it is civilised. I have a patience limit and it is coming near to the end. I am saddened by the absence of a senior Minister from the finance area or even the Taoiseach, because this is important for the people. There is a major disconnect between the phoniness of the words and discussions that are going on...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: On ministerial powers and the Government's amendment to the Private Members' motion currently before the House in relation to bond repayments, which deals with the proposed replacement of the promissory notes with long-dated bonds and yesterday's High Court decision by Justices Finlay Geoghegan, Hogan and Kelly, in respect of an appeal taken by Deputy Joan Collins, part of this determination...

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: The lenders should engage with the customers.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It was promised by and given to us by the EU. Creditors do that.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Correct.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: That is not right

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is a question of truth.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I was ejected.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I draw the Deputy's attention to a remark he made during the course of his speech, which I think he would probably like to withdraw, namely, that the Minister lied to the House. That is not the protocol of this House and I ask that the Deputy withdraw the remark.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: In your opinion.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: We will go through the amendments as presented here in the Order Paper and that is what I am doing.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: As this is new territory for the Chair, I seek guidance from the officials present. I am advised officially that Members only take and decide on the amendments and that is what I will do.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: No, we all learned something. The Minister of State may proceed.