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Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (30 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: The Irish Postmasters' Union commissioned a comprehensive report prepared by Grant Thornton. The report outlined in detail the possibility of expanding the range of services provided by An Post post office network. It set out a compelling case for the new services contracts as identified. An Post has the capacity to facilitate additional services. The recommendation from the joint...

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (30 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for discussion, because it is important to people throughout the country, especially those in rural areas. Prior to Christmas, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, in the company of Mr. Christoph Mueller at the GPO, announced the renewal of the contract relating to the delivery of cash payment services to customers in receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Carbon Tax Implementation (28 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider reviewing the imposition of the carbon tax, which sees a significant increase in charges for solid fuel resulting in the addition of €1.20 per 40 Kgs of solid fuel and 26 cent per bale of briquettes and which will impact severely upon those on low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4299/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (28 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will take steps to have the tax free allowance of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath transferred to their spouse in order that they can avail of same in compliance with their expressed desire that same would be done in their current financial circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4301/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (23 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 163. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that funding for volunteer centres will not be reduced as it would have a severe and negative impact upon their ability to carry out important work and functions; if in particular he will recognise the imposition of an 8% cut to a volunteer centre (details supplied) would be detrimental to its continued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (22 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a REP scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3091/14]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: I realise the figures on the installation aid and farm retirement schemes are historical and have been paid out by now but is the Minister open to considering another installation aid scheme for young farmers under the new RDP? It is the most effective policy instrument at his disposal to increase land mobility.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: Does the reduction in the allocation for TB testing signify an improvement in the control of the disease, which would be welcome? Do the savings under the fallen animal scheme derive from the changes that have been introduced such as the distances from the knackery? I raised this in the Dáil when they were implemented in December. With regard to the control of horses, I do not...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: Under subhead A8, the Bord Iascaigh Mhara grant, there is an increase of about €2 million. The Minister has outlined that this will be the Vote in 2014. I, too, welcome the beef genomics scheme. I come from a traditional beef fattening county. Suckler cow herds are the genesis of our beef industry and that sector has suffered. The Minister indicated yesterday that there will be...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: It is a waste of time being here, the way the meeting is being conducted.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: I was here waiting for it.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: It is not a question of grace and favour.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: It is not a question of grace and favour. I was present to make a contribution.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: I accept what the Minister said but why would maps be sent to a farmer being reviewed that exclude land he legitimately owns, on which he has claimed previously? I do not refer to land that is leased. It is land next door to his house that is excluded. That is the basis of the overclaim that is alleged against him.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: It is not an individual case.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive review and congratulate him and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, on securing the funding that is very important for the sustainability of rural areas. It is important now to know how the various schemes will be focused to achieve their objectives and to minimise administration costs. Administration includes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of correspondence (details supplied), if he will take steps to address the anomaly that has arisen under the recently announced grants for book rental schemes, which excludes schools, which in many areas, promoted and advanced school book rental schemes and which are now disadvantaged because of their enterprise; if additional...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 531. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made concerning an application to his Department pursuant to a section of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, in respect of a person (details supplied) wherein it is indicated that this person who has specific talents which are suited to a particular business and will be employed immediately and will not constitute...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (21 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: 577. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that an error which has been identified by his Department in relation to a claim for REPS by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is corrected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2970/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (16 Jan 2014)

Willie Penrose: It is fortuitous that the Minister of State is here because he is a practical person. I am glad he is taking this debate notwithstanding the fact that it is part of the Minister for Justice and Equality's portfolio. I am very glad of that. The Minister for Justice and Equality and I are very good friends. Looking at it on straight line economics, one place the OPW has already indicated...