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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Election of Vice Chairman (27 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I propose Deputy Derek Nolan. Deputy Nolan, who is a relatively new Member of the Oireachtas, is a long-standing member of this committee. I think he is the youngest Labour Party TD.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Election of Vice Chairman (27 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: He is the baby in the parliamentary Labour Party. I wish him well in his role as Vice Chairman. I know he will bring a level of commitment and enthusiasm to the position that will complement Deputy Mac Lochlainn's dedication to the role of Chairman. It is an important committee. It is the first committee in this term that has seen the replacement of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. I wish...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Contracts (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are plans to contract out the work surrounding the routine maintenance of public buildings, that is schools, Garda Stations and so on; when the procurements of such projects will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14837/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policy he is pursuing in relation anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14828/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (26 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise, with regard to the implementation group being established to oversee the establishment of the new socio-economic committees, when the positions of the group will be filled; if the trade union sector will be represented on this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14840/13]

Disability Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I agree with Deputy Mulherin's comments on the expressions of feigned interest in what is happening people's livelihoods from the architects of the ruination of the Irish economy. They come in here day after day giving out about measures that have to be implemented partly because they authored them and partly because of the mess they created. The Government now has to go down a road of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification on future plans for a community hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will address recent concerns that the hospital may be taken over by a private operator in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14546/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (20 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason fees were not covered in a Student Universal Support Ireland case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13734/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Review (20 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity regarding the period when a medical card is being reviewed including the duration of the appeals process; if he will specifically address the circumstances when a medical card should be withdrawn; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current system means that when a card is withdrawn and then reinstated by the appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (20 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a copy of the Walsh Report; if so, the date on which he received same; when it will be published; if he will explain the delay in bringing the report to the public domain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13919/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Does Deputy Humphreys wish to make a final comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na finnéithe, Mr. Thompson agus Mr. Horan, a tháinig anseo inniu agus a thug an-chabhair dúinn inár bpléití. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Tá an cruinniú curtha ar athló go dtí 26 Márta 2013.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We have had witnesses speaking on this topic in recent weeks who reported very clear allegations and concerns. Last week clear allegations were made that some operators in the industry were operating as a cartel. Another aspect of that allegation was that some companies might exclude cover in an area, in the full knowledge their competitors might be doing the same, the result being a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Who enforces that code of conduct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Insurance Federation (19 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The joint committee will discuss the difficulties in obtaining home insurance for properties in areas that have experienced extreme weather events. I welcome from the Irish Insurance Federation Mr. Kevin Thompson, chief executive officer, and Mr. Michael Horan, non-life insurance manager. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009,...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: A final response from the Minister of State.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Is the Title agreed?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We have discussed this already.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Mr. Enright and Ms Gleeson for attending today and I wish them and the members a pleasant, peaceful and safe St. Patrick's weekend.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Message to Dáil (14 Mar 2013)

Michael McCarthy: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-committee on Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.