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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: Ms O'Brien in her presentation mentioned that the over 50s find it difficult to get back into the workforce. Has her organisation carried out any studies or is there evidence to show why that is the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: To clarify, there are no hard analytics on the reasons this issue is in the market. Ms O'Brien indicated that some people have been asked to take part in employment programmes. Have they been asked the reasons they do not like taking part in such programmes? Is there any research or hard data available on this issue, as opposed to anecdotal evidence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: There is a lack of data.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: Is there evidence in any industry sector of positive discrimination being shown towards older people?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (25 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 293. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when arrears will be paid in respect of an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31457/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: My question relates to the diversification of companies into new markets. It goes back to what was said about the Asia Pacific region and the eastern side of the globe where 4.5 billion people live, or 60% of the world's population. I understand, however, that there is a lot less income than in the western world, but, as was rightly stated, there is an emerging market with the growth of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Applications (12 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 31. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a FIS application by a person (details supplied). [29910/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Purchase Schemes (11 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of the new housing plan to a first-time buyer; if there are conditions; if it is available to everyone or if there are restrictions; and if it will just apply from the date of the budget or if the announcement will be backdated. [29665/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (11 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) and advise on the best course of action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29223/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (11 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 201. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the alarm system for elderly persons and persons residing alone can be provided for persons who do not have a landline. [29630/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Culls (11 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 527. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a scrappage scheme for horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29656/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (11 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 539. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider lifting the draft net fishing ban for two weeks in the year in order that children and teenagers can be taught about fishing to ensure that the culture and tradition will not be lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29663/16]

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: Before I speak, I am mindful of the sensitivities of visitors and Members who may have been directly affected by mental health issues. We must all be aware of that. I welcome the establishment of the national task force on youth and mental health in researching how best to introduce and teach resilience and coping mechanisms in children and young people to allow them to develop such...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (5 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28922/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a link road junction (details supplied) in County Limerick. [28839/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Records (4 Oct 2016)

Tom Neville: 561. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Civil Service records. [28081/16]

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2016)

Tom Neville: I want to echo the sentiments of many speakers on the issue of speed limits in housing estates. It is an issue which has arisen through the years. In my time as a member of Limerick city and county council, we considered rolling out programmes in council housing estates, but the issue broadened over the course of the boom to private estates. It is a major problem. I want to highlight...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Tom Neville: 442. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (22 Sep 2016)

Tom Neville: I thank the Minister for her contribution. Obviously, the jobs growth that has happened in recent years is to be welcomed, particularly from the figures given by the Minister on the support of the agencies and the net growth of 25,000 jobs supported by IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the local enterprise offices. Following on from looking at that document a number of questions have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (22 Sep 2016)

Tom Neville: I asked about capital expenditure as well.