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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Personal Insolvency Practitioners (25 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I appreciate the points the Minister has made but there continues to be some concern about the pricing arrangements in place. One hears reports, albeit anecdotal at this stage, that some PIPs are requiring upfront payment and that there is a vast variation in the charges applying. Will the Minister put a system in place to monitor this type of operation? He indicated to us that 47 PIPs are...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government has promised for some time to amend the Defence Act 1954 and to deal therein with a number of disciplinary related issues. When is it intended to bring forward the defence (amendment) Bill?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (25 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 114. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39960/13]

An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In joining in the welcome other speakers have expressed to Michael, Susan and Ciaran, it is appropriate to thank the Taoiseach and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, for giving Deputies an opportunity to pay tribute to Seamus Heaney at this early stage after his untimely death. We all value the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the greatest Irishmen....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 67. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking on foot of the report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to commonages; if he intends adopting the recommendations in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39544/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial penalties applied to farmers who made applications under the single payment scheme, disadvantaged areas scheme, REP scheme, agri-environment options scheme, suckler cow welfare scheme, sheep grassland scheme and any other direct payment scheme of his Department, broken down for the years 2006 to 2012, inclusive,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will conclude the acquisition of a site for a new post-primary school at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the process will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39800/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 302. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a decision to refuse an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39188/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 315. To ask the Minister for Social Protection If she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39420/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 326. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39480/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 539. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the transport arrangements available at a hospital (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39427/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (19 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 24. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to upskill staff working in child care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38711/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am shocked and disappointed by the Minister's response. It is vital that a local resolution to this matter be found. As these types of problems continue to afflict communities across the country, similar local solutions will be required in other locations. Combining Naas and Newbridge credit unions does not represent an adequate solution. The idea that one would address the problems in...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Noonan. Newbridge Credit Union has been to the fore during the course of the summer and I expect the difficulties we have been having in Newbridge are difficulties that we may well experience in other parts of the country in the period ahead. I will say to the Minister first and foremost that he should see Newbridge as a template of what should not be allowed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Archaeological Sites (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister’s positive response. I am glad he commended the local community on its stewardship of the site, as it deserves it. The archaeologist working on the site has said he cannot overstate the national importance of this significant and exciting ecclesiastical site. The sooner the archaeological investigations to which the Minister referred are completed, the better....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Okay, if the Minister is prohibited from doing so under the legislation, can he call on somebody else to engage, whether it be the local authority or some other body, to establish whether NAMA will make the funding available for the development to happen? If there is no funding, there will be no development and we will continue to look at a derelict site. Not alone are these critically...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I take it that the very fact this matter has arisen on every Question Time over the past 12 months is indicative of the seriousness with which all Members regard it. Although it took two years for the consent to be issued, I commend the Minister on having given it and ensuring numbers 14 to 17 are to be protected and that a commemorative centre will be erected. Now that consent has been...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I agree with the point being made by Deputy McLellan. At issue, among other matters, is the fact that the land is in the ownership or control of NAMA. Do we know whether Chartered Land has the capacity or finance to proceed with the development? Does the Minister know or can he establish it? If he cannot engage directly himself - I am not sure why he cannot do so-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response. It is good to be back and able to engage on these matters. I commend the Minister for what he has done to date in highlighting the importance of the College Green building and its historical, architectural and cultural significance. He has compared the area to Tiananmen Square. The idea that we could develop a plaza-like facility for the public and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have no difficulty in accepting the Minister's assertions, but clearly this is not a priority for Mr. Boucher. If he forgot in September that he had had engagements with the Minister, he is not tuned into the importance of this project. I suggest the Minister needs to revert to Mr. Boucher and get him to correspond with the finance committee and tell it there has been contact between the...