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- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: I thank the Minister and his officials and the members of the select committee who considered the Bill last week. On the issues that are works in progress, I assure the Minister that Fine Gael will keep an eye on the work and would like to see progress on the issues we raised as soon as possible.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: We cannot agree with the Minister until we see what he proposes.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: I agree with the points made by Deputy Shortall. There is a real attitude that so long as the Department does its bit it does not matter and it is not its problem. It is still taxpayers' money coming from the same Central Fund. I read the report the Department of Social and Family Affairs officials gave to the Committee of Public Accounts last week. The Secretary General admitted, as the...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Yes but it does nothing else. It does not check the system.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Is the Minister trying to pull the three issues together?
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: I want to raise two issues concerning amendment No. 18. The first is somewhat similar to the issue Deputy Shortall has discussed. There is another aspect to this. I am sure all Members have spoken to tenants who are paying a top-up to their landlord. This is illegal and indicates a difficulty that exists in the system. Tenants in those circumstances have little option because if the rent...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: The rent supplement scheme has become an integral part of our housing strategy. Figures made available by the Department of Social and Family Affairs indicate that a substantial number of people participate in the scheme for at least 18 months, which is a significant period. I welcome the Minister's decision to review the limits which apply to the scheme. They need to be reviewed on an...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: The Minister might confirm the actual figure. Will it be between â¬10 million and â¬12 million, as has been suggested? While it may be a one-off measure, we should not close the door on it. I ask the Minister to keep an open mind in this regard. His Department should prepare a report on it, at least, so we can discuss whether it is a viable option.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: We thrashed out this issue to a large extent on Committee Stage. We have managed to do this in other areas, particularly with social and affordable housing provisions. I know that is simpler because in such an instance we deal with a brand new estate and the location is clear. It would be done on that basis. It is not only with those in receipt of rent supplement but with people in general...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)
Olwyn Enright: The issue here is recognising what carers give up to care for somebody, usually a family member, and the potential cost to the State if these people were not willing to give up often gainful employment to do a job which could cost the State far more. There is room for flexibility and we should be a bit more imaginative in terms of the practicalities. If a carer's workplace is close to the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Offaly is on a waiting list to see an occupational therapist; when this person will be given an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8593/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the occupational therapy services available to children over the age of seven years in south Offaly; if there are plans to expand these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8594/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children over the age of seven waiting to have an appointment with an occupational therapist based at a location (details supplied) in County Offaly; the length of time they are waiting for appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8595/08]
- Planning Issues. (28 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the links that exist between his Department and the local authorities and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in educating small businesses on the planning process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8456/08]
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on proposed developments outlined in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007 to 2016 in respect of increases in budget allocations to local authorities to improve heating in rented dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress of building works at a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8218/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a building project at a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8221/08]
- Planning Issues. (27 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 19: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to remedy the situation where many housing developments are not being completed by developers up to the standard demanded by local authorities which result in local authorities not taking them in charge for a considerable length of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (26 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he is unwilling to provide a costing of the proposals in the Programme for Government 2007 to 2012. [7792/08]
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (26 Feb 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports which were refused during the period 1975 to 1980 to people living and working in Rhodesia; the number of Irish passports granted during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7908/08]