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General Medical Services Scheme (7 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for giving me the opportunity to raise the issue and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, for taking the matter. The charging of medical cardholders for blood tests was raised with me just after the general election in February. A couple were asked to pay for a blood test even though they were in possession of a valid medical card. Of course...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of tax breaks that can be availed of for 2011 through the Revenue Commissioners; if he will provide a breakdown of each tax break and its implication for the overall tax take for 2011; the reason each of the tax breaks is being offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19292/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps each of the State agencies under his aegis are doing to promote job creation in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19199/11]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs in companies currently in County Meath that are being supported by Industrial Development Authority grants; the companies involved and their location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19200/11]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans he has to develop innovation hubs in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19201/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he, his Department and agencies under his aegis are taking to promote County Meath as a cultural and heritage tourist destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19191/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the groups in County Meath that his Department or agencies under his aegis are supporting both through financial help and mentoring help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19192/11]

Written Answers — Food Exports: Food Exports (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of County Meath food companies that Bord Bia is promoting through its events in overseas markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19202/11]

Written Answers — Food Exports: Food Exports (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will outline each of the individual initiatives he and the State agencies under his aegis are using to promote County Meath-based producers abroad and at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19204/11]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (6 Jul 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will outline each of the individual initiatives both he and State agencies under his aegis are using to promote Irish local produce abroad and at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19203/11]

Written Answers — Commerical Rates: Commerical Rates (29 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to enable businesses to challenge their local authority rate setting processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17940/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the heads of Bill for the legislation required to end upward only rents will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (23 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 16 June 2011, the local authorities currently offering the facility for businesses to pay their rates by direct debit; the local authorities that currently allow businesses to pay their rates in weekly and or monthly instalments; the piece or pieces of...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an agreement involving his Department at a school (details supplied) in County Meath in respect of free school transport for children who were previously in the catchment areas of two schools which were amalgamated into the larger school; if this agreement is still in place; and if he will make a...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Does Deputy Tóibín sound a little shrill?

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: In the programme for Government the Labour Party and its coalition partners agreed to reform the JLCs. We are committed to pushing forward with such reform, which is an agreed part of the original and revised memorandum of understanding. However, we do not believe it should go hand and hand with a loosening of workers' rights. Some 150,000 workers across the economy, predominantly in...

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Bearing in mind that it is teatime, I thought it appropriate to share time with Deputies Tom Barry and John Lyons.

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Last year the Oireachtas introduced legislation that recognises same sex partnerships. I was delighted to speak in the debate on that legislation in the Seanad and I was also delighted with the support it received across all parties. This Bill builds on that legislation and again there is overwhelming support for it. In the period following...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding building of new extensions for schools (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16305/11]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (21 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date on which the partial credit guarantee scheme will start; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/11]