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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Grades (11 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 477. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of members of staff and their grades in his Department for each year over the past five years that transferred to the employment of other Government Departments or agencies; if he will identify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank Deputies Pat Breen and Joe O’Reilly for sharing time with me. Without a shadow of a doubt, job creation and retention is at the heart of the priorities of this Government each and every day of its term of office. However, as I speak 700 jobs, 180 in County Mayo, are at risk owing to the sale of Elverys Sports by NAMA, the National Asset Management Agency. Unfortunately, by...

Protection of Residential Mortgage Account Holders Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: We are here because the situation of the IBRC mortgage holders has brought this issue to the fore. We heard the assurance given by the special liquidators last week that in the event that these mortgage holders - approximately 11,000 of whom have mortgages on their own principal private residences, with 4,200 in arrears - get into difficulty, the code of conduct on mortgage arrears would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Seachtain na Gaeilge (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Cuirim fáilte roimh na mic léinn, go mórmhór roimh na daltaí agus na múinteoirí as Coláiste Naomh Mhuireadaigh i m'áit dúchais féin, Béal an Átha. Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur. Táimid ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a dhéanamh níos suimiúla do dhaltaí scoile. Cad is féidir a dhéanamh, ag baill an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Seachtain na Gaeilge (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Tá trí Ghaeltacht i gContae Mhuigheo ach níl Béal an Átha sa Ghaeltacht. Tá sé beagáinín níos deacra bheith ag caint Gaeilge ar an mbaile sin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Seachtain na Gaeilge (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Cad a dhéanfaimid mar sin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Seachtain na Gaeilge (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Tá an-áthas orm bheith anseo inniu chun fáilte mhór a chur roimh na daltaí, na múinteoirí agus na tiománaithe. Tá an-bhród orm bheith ag éisteacht leis na finnéithe agus Gaeilge chomh maith agus chomh flúirseach á úsáid acu. Is rud an-tábhachtach é dúinn iarracht níos mó a dhéanamh...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision may be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10453/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the terms of reference for the expert panel to oversee the preparation of reports on Grid Link and Grid West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10363/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 329. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the payments for the suckler grant 2013 will be paid; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10407/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 342. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a REP scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the payment can be expedited due to financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Statistics (4 Mar 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 365. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of horses that were put down in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10957/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Staffing (27 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 242. To ask the Minister for Health the internships available with the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Mr. Wallace described his satisfaction at the discussions with non-Irish regulated bidders over the past two weeks that culminated in last night's announcement that they would voluntarily subscribe to the Central Bank code of conduct on mortgage arrears. These bidders have been asked for this commitment because they are based outside the country. Mr. Wallace was satisfied as to their bona...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: We know there are people with families who are concerned they will be thrown to the wolves in the hedge funds and their vulture-like activities. Even if Mr. Wallace can give a legally binding commitment from current bidders, nothing will save them from something else further down the line. This is empty, notwithstanding the two weeks work. It means nothing to these people. We must be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Was this on foot of the commitment being required of them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I am talking specifically about pulling out arising from the commitment in which Mr. Wallace is putting a lot of faith. Have bidders pulled out when required to commit to it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I take it the answer is "No". It raises the question of why there must be public outcry for consumer protection for mortgage holders and their family homes and principal residences to come into effect at the 11th hour. With regard to the new owners of the loan full portfolio when the sales process has been completed, can Mr. Wallace set out the penalties people in arrears might face? We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: What about after the sale?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: What does that mean when the loans can be sold on the next day by any successful bidder? It means nothing if they are based outside the country.