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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I commend the CSO for the amount of work it does and the support it gives to the committee. Will it consider making the information it has available to local authorities to assist them in the compilation of the electoral register to ensure its accuracy?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: Yes, but there is much information on it that would be relevant to the register of electors.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (9 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria that hauliers will have to adhere to in order to be eligible for the essential fuel rebate due to come into effect on 1 July 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21963/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (9 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: 182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will claify the position regarding single farm payment entitlements (details supplied) [22058/13]

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I acknowledge the extremely difficult time that many farmers have been experiencing due to the ongoing bad weather over the past 18 months. As a Deputy for Cavan-Monaghan, where farming plays a crucial role in the local economy, I have seen at first hand the impact of the current fodder shortage. I have met many farmers in regard to the matter. This has been a very stressful time for them...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (1 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Minister for his reply and for reaffirming the Government's commitment to the project. As I stated previously the project is a beacon of hope for Clones and the Border area and it is important that people are aware that the Government is committed to the project. I welcome the establishment by the Minister of the inter-agency group on the Ulster Canal. It has been charged with...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (1 May 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this Topical Issue matter. As someone from the Clones electoral area, I am delighted to be in a position to discuss the Ulster Canal and the importance of this project to the Border region, in particular the section from Lough Erne to Clones, the first stage of the restoration project. There has been significant progress in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Charges Application (25 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: 151. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if, as part of the Valuation Bill, he will consider instructing local authorities to ringfence the moneys received from pay parking and use these funds to provide a rebate to rate payers in order to ease the financial burden on businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19686/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Research Funding (24 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: 256. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide funding from the Health Research Board for research into the treatment of Rett Syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/13]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure and Reform (Revised)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Revised)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Revised)
Vote 15 - Secret Service (Revised)
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Revised)
Vote 18 - Shared Services (Revised)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Revised) (23 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the fact that there is €70 million for a flood risk management programme. I note that further funding will be provided to local authorities in 2013 to progress a minor works scheme. Was there a particular focus or are there criteria relating to the scheme? Could a drainage scheme be introduced in conjunction with local farmers in the context of the flooding of farm land?...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (23 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: 388. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown on a county basis of where the 10,000 additional community employment places announced in Budget 2013 have been allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18905/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (17 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will consider withdrawing their appeal to a court decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17752/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the position regarding the provision of broadband (details supplied) in Threemilehouse village, County Monaghan; if there are any plans to upgrade the broadband service in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17916/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; when he expects the new system for processing AEOS penalties to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Applications (17 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the renewal of a driving licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he will also outline the position regarding the renewal of driving licences for persons aged over 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17940/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the commitment given by the Minister for Health this evening not to oppose this Bill. I also welcome his intention to deal with this issue and to do whatever is necessary to bring it to a conclusion for those affected by it. I welcome the survivors of symphysiotomy who are in the Public Gallery. I spoke with some of them earlier and know this is an emotional day for them, their...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (16 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made regarding the introduction of a new marker system to combat the rise in fuel laundering in the border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16877/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (16 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed when a property tax notice issues in error to a person at a previous address (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16971/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Controls (16 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to increase personnel in Customs and Excise in the border area to help eradicate the problem of laundered diesel in the border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16987/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (16 Apr 2013)

Heather Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to Local Property Tax if it is correct that persons with multi properties have to submit their declaration on line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17350/13]