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- Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: The Minister has one minute.
- Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: That concludes statements on the fair deal scheme.
- Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Agreed.
- Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: I call Deputy Boyd Barrett. There are two minutes remaining in this slot.
- Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (8 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends to introduce the 116000 EU hotline for missing children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14564/11]
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak on the Bill. There are important provisions in it, not least the reversal of the cut in the national minimum wage, which all sectors of the House have welcomed, although it is not that long ago since IBEC and the outgoing Government said it was essential to reduce the minimum wage to increase our competitiveness and foster job creation. I have...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Some urban Deputies are from rural constituencies.
- Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (7 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his policy on fur farms; the number and category of such farms here at present; the number of animals raised on these farms annually; his proposals for ending the practice of fur farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14343/11]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reverse the decision to refuse the medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if he will continue to grant this card in view of the fact that failure to do so will cause undue hardship to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14373/11]
- Election Monitoring (2 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: I welcome the Tánaiste and the Ministers of State. Angola is not a country which looms large in terms of Irish and African relationships. Since the long-running civil war of 27 years ended in 2002, however, a degree of relationship has built up between Angola and Ireland. Irish Aid is making a contribution in the fight against AIDS, in regard to good governance and combatting the abuse of...
- Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: It is imposed by the Whips.
- Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: I welcome the motion from the Technical Group and I welcome the commitment to what is a priority for the Government contained in the programme for Government. Unfortunately, the big idea from the Technical Group is to turn the Dáil into a collection of Independents. They want us to be recreated in their image and likeness. They want to abolish the political party system. I must tell them...
- Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)
Joe Costello: Especially the all night parties.
- Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of hotels whose loans have been transferred to the National Asset Management Agency; the number of bedrooms in those hotels; the number of those hotels which are open for business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13547/11]
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the present regime of higher education grants; if he has any proposals to change the funding levels and the distance requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13479/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has been transferred to his Department; if he has plans for its use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13529/11]
- Written Answers — Home-School Liaison Scheme: Home-School Liaison Scheme (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the appointment of home school community liaison co-ordinators for 2011-12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13530/11]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will waive the requirement for a birth certificate for an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if some other form of identification could be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13470/11]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (31 May 2011)
Joe Costello: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the termination of service in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13517/11]