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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding Ryanair's bid for Aer Lingus; when a decision on the offer will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32866/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the various income limits that are set for the social housing qualification process; if these vary from one local authority to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32655/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application under the jobbridge programme in respect of a company (details supplied) in County Cork; if there is any means by which the application could be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32417/12]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if TV3 has decided whether they wish to be carried on the Saorsat service; if the broadcaster is required to make the decision before the digital switch over happens or if they are allowed to decide thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31713/12]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will list the remaining sites in west Cork which are being dropped from the existing analogue system and which to date still do not have access to digital transmission; the position regarding Saorview or Saorsat in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 466: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding seven vacant houses on a single street in Dunmanway, County Cork, that have been lying idle for a considerable length of time, one as far back as 1997 and another since 1999; his views on whether this situation is acceptable in view of the numbers of persons on the waiting list for...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 472: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he will bring forward during this term in relation to sustaining an eco-friendly environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

Written Answers — Auctioneering Licences: Auctioneering Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will advise on persons (details supplied) status following changes to the regulatory structure for licenced auctioneers; if the person's previous experience will be taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31757/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri-environment schemes in the context of eco-environmentalism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Just the irresponsible ones.

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Let us contextualise. The budget for the Department of Education and Skills is approximately €8 billion, four fifths of which is spent on pay and pensions. We should not lose sight of this fact. Many fine contributions have been made on all sides of the House. Some members of the Opposition hold genuine opinions regarding this matter and a number of them have made good proposals on what...

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Ceann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: On the motion re membership of committees, to whom does it apply?

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I refer to No. b8.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Thank you.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: A Cheann Comhairle, I am seeking clarification on No. b8, motion re membership of committees. When does that take effect? No. b8 on the Order Paper confirms that Deputy Mick Wallace is to be discharged from the Select Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions and be replaced by Deputy Boyd Barrett. I wanted to confirm that Injun Joe has done a hatchet job on Deputy Mick Wallace.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I was not roaring and shouting.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I was not roaring and shouting. I asked a question under Standing Orders-----

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I am entitled to ask the question under Standing Orders.