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Disaster Relief (11 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. Nobody is more familiar than she with the issue I am raising. One of the most interesting and creative references in the programme for Government is the one which states: "We will position Ireland, in particular Shannon Airport, to become an international hub for the storage and...

Disaster Relief (11 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive response. My remarks are made in the context of the Lisbon treaty of 2009 which made humanitarian aid a specific policy and gave it a legal remit. I am also speaking in the context of the diplomatic structure that has been formed, the European external action service, which has a remit for the delivery of humanitarian aid and has done so...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have all legislation passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas translated into Irish; the number of Acts awaiting translation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28012/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent supplement ceased in April 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27989/11]

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (6 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to allegations in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27999/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any proposals to close down, reduce opening hours or reduce staffing levels at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27536/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out in writing from the contributory pension scheme in each year since the scheme was introduced in 1997; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27538/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of serving soldiers who opted out of the spouses' and children's contributory pension scheme when it was introduced in 1985; the number of those opting out who had dependants at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27539/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the application from a company (details supplied) in Dublin 2 to the Central Bank for a licence to become a deposit bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25726/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance if new legislation on the regulation of credit unions is being prepared; if so, the persons preparing same; when it is likely to be drafted; the main issues being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25728/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the situation outlined in documents (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that the EBS which was in receipt of State funding fulfils its obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25768/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the issues in a document (details supplied) regarding the inability of mature students to continue their education to fourth level in view of the restrictive social welfare and medical card conditions; and if he will establish an interdepartmental liaison with the Department of Health and the Department of Social...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reconsider her decision to refuse carer's allowance respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25852/11]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 364: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to reports that certain landlords who have multiple units in houses are reported to be registering fewer tenancies than the actual number of units rented; if the Private Residential Tenancies Board have any means of investigating these reports; if the PRTB are proactive in...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if landlords who consistently rent to tenants engaging in anti-social and criminal behaviour can be held legally responsibly for the action of their tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/11]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that the present project leader of a project (details supplied) in Dublin 1, who is retiring will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/11]

Housing Policy (22 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State. The new approach to dealing with topical issues is excellent. It is my first time speaking on it.

Housing Policy (22 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: If we do not get the right answer we will pursue it. At least we have an opportunity to do so. In the previous system we could not pursue anything, there was a set reply and that was the end of it. How we deal with housing and distressed mortgages, in particular the family home, is a major burning issue of the day. The family home is sacrosanct and a fundamental principle should inform all...

Housing Policy (22 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister of State for that reply and his prepared script also seems comprehensive - I look forward to having some bedside reading from it.

Housing Policy (22 Sep 2011)

Joe Costello: The quantity is there - I will check the quality. Certainly the oral reply was excellent. However, I have not received an answer to the question I posed. The Government should abide by the fundamental principle that no family should lose the roof over their heads. We then need a mechanism to prevent that happening where there is an honest effort being made by the household members, who...