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Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: I first reassure Deputy Varadkar that, unlike what he said in his contribution, Fianna Fáil is not just geared up but is out there campaigning heavily for this referendum, as much as Fine Gael. We are deeply committed to the treaty and have had many meetings, not just in my constituency but throughout the country, where members of our organisation——

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: They were meetings of the organisation and public meetings, including the European Union information meeting in Kilkenny. They have been good, well-attended meetings. We are doing as much as anybody else to ensure there is a "Yes" vote. I congratulate our new leader, Deputy Cowen. I have no doubt that once that business is finished, we will focus completely on ensuring there is a huge...

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: I join with my Government colleagues who placed on record their appreciation for the Taoiseach's contribution to expanding the economy from 1997 onwards and to peace and prosperity. The foundations were laid during that time for the changing economy and for us looking outward with confidence to build business at home and to attract foreign direct investment. I wish him well in whatever role...

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Fine Gael Members failed to acknowledge the role of the SME sector and how fast it is expanding. Men and women get up in their thousands every day to make decisions on job creation and investment. Air-Con Group Ltd. is a typical example. In spite of what Fine Gael says, that company's managers would not base their decisions on the party's analysis. Their glass is half full, not half...

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: The policies successive Governments have put in place since 1997 ensured exports increased by 7% or €157 billion last year and our strategy in developing markets in Asia has resulted in a rapid increase in trade to that region of between 30% and 40%. I accompany representatives of Irish companies on trade delegations to those markets and they have consistently punched above their weight....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a mobility grant will be approved or continued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [11968/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Section 56 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 requires the liquidator of an insolvent company to provide a report to the Director of Corporate Enforcement in the form prescribed by Regulations. There are no legal requirements on liquidators in relation to the disclosure or non-disclosure of such Reports or their contents and, accordingly, it is a matter for liquidators to determine...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting the benefit applied for in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case. [11966/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for a child (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the special circumstances of the case. [12133/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 889: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all documentation relative to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been submitted; and when a decision will be made regarding family reunification. [11967/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 27 June 2006, if school transport will be provided for this child in view of the special circumstances of the case. [10043/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an early date will be set for assessment. [9905/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if clothing allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on appeal under the supplementary welfare appeals scheme in view of the difficult circumstances of their case. [9904/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when full payment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [9906/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if appropriate accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on the existing site or a new site; and if the engineer's report will be made available. [9902/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the architectural report is available relative to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the inspection was carried out in summer 2007; and if funding will be made available for the health and safety works required. [9903/08]

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: I am pleased to have the opportunity to deal with some of the issues raised in the course of this debate and to address the issue of the world trade talks and their progress to date. The debate has been constructive and worthwhile. It shows that the House can have a function in the course of current events, deliberate on the issues which concern us and have an effective input into the work...

Written Answers — Companies Registration: Companies Registration (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: The Companies Registration Office monitors compliance with statutory filing requirements by measuring the number of companies up to date with their filing on a particular date. This measure is showing a continuous improvement in the numbers of companies complying with their statutory obligations. At 31 December 2007 over 89% of companies due to file an annual return were up to date. The...

Written Answers — Audiology Sector: Audiology Sector (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: The National Standards Authority of Ireland has no function in relation to the regulation of the audiology sector. I understand, however, from the NSAI that a proposal for a voluntary European Standard for Hearing Services is being drafted by CEN, the European Committee for Standardisation.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Feb 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent allowance will be approved in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow, in view of their urgent need and the medical circumstances in the case. [8650/08]