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Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will allow Deputy Murphy to make a final point before I put the question on this section.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Minister of State, without interruption.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy's point is noted.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should take cognisance of the fact that the Minister of State referred to a contractor called John Murphy. I will allow Deputies Cowen and McLoughlin in before I put the question on this section.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Section 6 is opposed by Deputies Stanley and Catherine Murphy.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: As we have a quorum of three members we will commence the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed. I remind members to turn off their mobile telephones. This meeting will be conducted in public. The meeting has been convened for the purpose of the consideration by the select sub-committee of the Water Services Bill 2013. The select sub-committee will consider this Bill from now until 7 p.m....

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 1 is ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be paid moneys by their former employer following a ruling by the employment appeals tribunal in their favour; if a State redundancy payment or assistance may become available to them in the event that such moneys will not be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (27 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the delay in processing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10636/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Murphy is eager to make a contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Deputy Murphy. Do the witnesses wish to respond to the points made by Deputies Fleming, Healy-Rae and Murphy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: As no question was asked I will call Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: May I ask Mr. Doyle a question? How does he find the interaction between the MEPs for our area? Traditionally, they would argue that it is very difficult for them to get involved and try to get a profile from issues nationally, even though we are part of Europe as a whole. How does he find the interaction with MEPs around such issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: That is an interesting point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Absolutely. What has been the significant difficulty people have experienced with insurance companies? Is it in getting cover or is it increased policy fees which, if large enough, in effect are a way of telling someone he or she will not be covered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: What is Mr. Doyle's experience of the response by agencies with regard to the general clean-up? Has the response of the local authorities and the OPW being efficient, slow, tedious, helpful or dogged by bureaucracy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy can ask questions on both issues if he wishes. It would probably be as wise to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss with the Irish Rural Dwellers Association the difficulties in obtaining insurance for properties in areas that have experienced extreme weather events and empowering rural communities to achieve growth and sustainability. I propose that we deal with the topics separately. One might lead into the other and if that is the case, so be it. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil Heating Registration Scheme (26 Feb 2013)

Michael McCarthy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to establish a mandatory registration scheme for the oil heating and cooking industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/13]