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Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (11 Jan 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 511: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make changes to the current facility to declare a vehicle off the road for the purposes of motor tax in view of the increases in motor tax in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (11 Jan 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 577: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will exempt home owners from the €100 household charge if they have to pay management fees for their estates. [1369/12]

Written Answers — Immigration Services: Immigration Services (11 Jan 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he will take to provide a clear system of documentation for the children of legal immigrants under 18 years of age, in order to ensure that they are not left in limbo if anything happens to their parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41185/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Jan 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the actions of a family member of a citizenship applicant can impact negatively on his or her application, for example, if the spouse of an applicant is in receipt of social welfare. [41186/11]

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (11 Jan 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 758: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his policy with regard to fur farming; the monitoring there is of fur farming; the value of fur farming to the economy; the extent of damage done by captive furred animals such as mink when they escape; and if he has any plans to ban the practice of fur farming. [1370/12]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 170: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to the Private Residential Tenancies Board in order that it can follow through on its decision to evict a tenant at an address (details supplied). [40114/11]

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: With regard to the comment by Deputy Ó Snodaigh concerning people who pay the charge in cash, I ask the Minister to re-examine that issue. People should not suffer because they are paying this charge in cash. Obviously nobody likes paying tax. My colleague, Deputy Hannigan, has outlined why we are in the current position. However, a measure like this is more palatable that budget cuts....

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: I have three questions. I am glad the Taoiseach raised the question of our debt last week.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Do the leaders of the other countries in Europe appreciate the fact that if we have to go down the road of a referendum, people will expect some relief on that front? Second, I appreciate also that the Taoiseach is trying to keep links open with Britain.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: I am a Member as well.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: My constituents are as concerned about this issue as Deputy Dooley's.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: I have as much right to ask questions as the Deputy.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: The second question relates to Britain. I am glad the Taoiseach is keen to keep open our links with Britain and to encourage Britain to be as engaged in the EU as possible. I suggest that the next time the Taoiseach or Tánaiste is speaking with the British Prime Minister, they should highlight one of the consequences of Britain moving to a more removed position from the EU may be the...

Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Deputy Adams's councillors are happy to have stg£1,500 in the North.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance the loss of revenue to the State from below-cost selling of alcohol from supermarkets and other outlets; and his plans to recoup this loss of revenue to the State [39244/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications (includes naturalisation applications): Citizenship Applications (includes naturalisation applications) (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a citizenship application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [39294/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the proposed amendment to the constitution dealing with the rights of children will be brought before Dáil Éireann prior to a referendum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39245/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients in hospital beds in the Dublin area because places are not available for them in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the shortage of beds for nursing home patients the basis of his plans to close a nursing home (details supplied) in County Dublin [39243/11]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Robert Dowds: In these difficult times, I welcome the fact that the Minister is able to provide €977 million in employment supports. This is up from the €882 million provided in 2011. This is a remarkable achievement in the difficult circumstances in which we live. I want to focus on the great value community employment schemes have provided and will continue to provide in terms of the uplift they...