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Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: He is job-sharing with the Sunday Independent.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a response will issue to correspondence originally sent to him on 30 March, 2012 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/12]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (21 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 96: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is acceptable that an organisation faces having to pay a considerable fee a second time in respect of a public advertisement process (details supplied); if there are any financial subventions available to assist with the second incidence in view of its high cost; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application for single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29975/12]

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: We live in extraordinarily difficult economic times. We now require clear political thinking and difficult decisions to restore economic sovereignty, fix the banking system and get public finances under control. It is not long ago that this country was in a position similar to where Greece is now. At that time we had utter political chaos on top of economic instability, and for the last...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: By maintaining basic rates of social welfare.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: By reversing the cuts to the minimum wage.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Tell us one.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The fact is it is more. It is €1,500.

Special Educational Needs (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue that came to light last week. It is a perfect example of a topical issue. The Minister of State will be aware due to his own situation in Galway and his position in the Department of the emotive nature of SNA provision. Every case is exceptional but because of the unique circumstances surrounding the Maria Immaculata community...

Special Educational Needs (20 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I have been in contact with the council. I am deeply uncomfortable with the fact that while the system has retained the overall number of SNAs, the number allocated to MICC will reduce from 15 to 11. We can use whatever statistics and information are available, but it is inescapable that the number will reduce from 15 to 11, despite the Minister of State saying, "As there have been no...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (12 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person's (details supplied) examination paper is available or on record for viewing purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28283/12]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (12 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the proposed new sick pay scheme; the provisions being made within it to ensure that abuse of the system by employees is prevented; if the financial implications on employers are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28397/12]

Written Answers — Accommodation for Children: Accommodation for Children (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 22 May, 2012, his views on whether it is acceptable that his Department has no role in relation to the setting down of minimum standards for accommodation provided to children under the remote area boarding grant; if he will consider reviewing this matter in view of the concern of some...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the situation regarding special needs assistants provision in a school (details supplied) for the 2012/2013 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26866/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a situation regarding special needs assistant provision in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the effect of the reduction on the pupils concerned; if he will outline his latest position on same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Education Grants: Education Grants (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by parents in receipt of the remote area boarding grant who live on islands where there is no daily access to a secondary school, in view of the extra costs incurred in paying for boarding school fees, and taking into consideration that an individual accommodation...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a proposal by a local community to utilise a closed Garda station for alternative purposes (details supplied); when a decision will be made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26287/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a rent allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26712/12]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (6 Jun 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 628: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the terms and conditions for the hiring of poll clerks and presiding officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/12]