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Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, which aims to regulate agents. The principal financial institution which engages a credit servicing firm to act as agent will not be covered by the legislation. We were discussing the rental market earlier. Tenants who rent from a landlord enjoy certain protections. This Bill is akin to saying that if a landlord appoints a letting agent to...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: The Taoiseach must be aware that many businesses, especially small and medium sized ones are in trading difficulties, as are many in the retail and catering sectors. Many are waiting for a revaluation of their commercial rates but there is a systemic inability in the Valuation Office to do that in a timely manner. When will the Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 come before the...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: Why do we not sort it out now in this Chamber? The Taoiseach is abdicating responsibility.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Restructuring (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance when the European Commission will deliver its response to the restructuring proposals for Permanent TSB; when the bank will raise the capital it requires under the stress tests; the progress that has been made to date in ensuring Permanent TSB plays a positive role in the Irish banking market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4677/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Social Housing Provision (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 33. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the National Asset Management Agency is providing adequate support for the provision of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4676/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance if an arrangement for the repayment of arrears of tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois will be continued to allow the business to continue to operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5163/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Conservation Grant (4 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 162. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the arrangements to be put in place for the administration and the payment of the new conservation grant; the timeframe involved; if application forms will be posted out to houses or if applicants will be able to apply online; if applicants will be required to give their PPS numbers; if persons who have not paid their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 298. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all bonus payment to chief executives of commercial semi-State agencies under the remit of his Department paid in each year from 2011 to 2014; if bonuses were withheld by commercial semi-States during the period; the reasons for withholding of bonuses; the current policy regarding the payment of bonuses in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme Implementation (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 300. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to review the credit guarantee scheme to assist customers of banks whose bank has left the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of all bonus payments to chief executives of commercial semi-State agencies paid in each year from 2011 to 2014 under the remit of his Department; if bonuses were withheld by commercial semi-States during the period; the reasons for withholding of bonuses; the current policy regarding the payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 368. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures or the process by which a person from the Ukraine can come and stay here either by way of work permit or to come here and seek a visa to remain here on a ongoing basis or on a short term holiday basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4534/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 441. To ask the Minister for Health if he will utilise the beds in St. Brigid's Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise to alleviate the crisis of bed shortage in the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4605/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 492. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive urgently needed hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4990/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 493. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all bonus payments to chief executives of commercial semi-State agencies paid in each year from 2011 to 2014 under the remit of his Department; if bonuses were withheld by commercial semi-States during the period; the reasons for withholding of bonuses; the current policy regarding the payment of bonuses in the commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4401/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person in receipt of the back to education allowance will qualify for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4405/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 520. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a unit will be approved in a school (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4559/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 541. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Laois who is in receipt of one parent family payment will be approved for a SUSI grant for a third level education course where the application was not submitted in the original timescale because the person who was on this payment was advised by the Department of Social Protection if they are going back...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 559. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when an allocation for funding to local authorities for social housing will be approved; the overall estimate for this figure for 2015; when councils will be provided approval to commence purchasing these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (3 Feb 2015)

Seán Fleming: 590. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all bonus payments to chief executives of commercial semi-State agencies paid in each year from 2011 to 2014 under the remit of his Department; if bonuses were withheld by commercial semi-States during the period; the reasons for withholding of bonuses; the current policy regarding the...