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Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (22 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 686: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a full driving licence holder is entitled to a tow a trailer on that licence; if that is not the case, if there is a requirement on the driver to sit a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25120/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate the programme of skills courses with Fáilte Ireland for persons who want to enter the hotel, catering and tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24361/12]

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the fact that the Government is allowing the Fianna Fáil Private Members' Bill on the regulation of debt management advisers to pass Second Stage. The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy John Perry, advised the House last night that the Government intended to enact similar provisions by way of amendments to the Central Bank (Supervision...

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: How quickly would the Taoiseach hope-----

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: If the Deputy will allow me to ask the question-----

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: A Cheann Comhairle, I am asking a question.

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: How quickly does the Government hope to have the legislation enacted and institute regulations for the sector? On the personal insolvency Bill which we understand is to be published in full in June, when does the Government hope the Bill will have passed all Stages in this House in order that the new non-judicial debt settlement system can be established for the thousands awaiting the putting...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Facilities: Telecommunications Facilities (10 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on measures being taken to increase the level of technological communication that takes place between various elements of the public service, such as video conferencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/12]

Private Members Business. Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The issue of domiciliary care allowance has attracted much attention in recent weeks and I welcome the opportunity to highlight aspects of the current situation which have been deliberately misrepresented. I unequivocally reject the charges made in this House that the Government is targeting children with autism. It is a tasteless and cheap charge designed to whip up people's fears and it...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy should stick to the matter in hand.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy cannot make allegations like this. You cannot accuse anyone of engaging in illegal activity.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputies should address the Chair.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy McGrath without interruption.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy McGrath without interruption.

Services for People with Disabilities (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. My interest in it was born out of the frustration I felt on recently receiving a reply to a parliamentary question confirming there are no plans at present for the development of a national autism strategy or for the introduction of specific legislation on autism. Such a statement is disappointing given the increasing prevalence of...

Services for People with Disabilities (9 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Unfortunately, identifying the cause of and finding the cure to autism still eludes the medical profession. In the meantime, however, the best approach is autism-specific education and early intervention in order that people with the disorder can live culturally, socially, economically and spiritually fulfilling lives. I welcome the Minister's recent pledge to invest €2 million in...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (8 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm if a person (details supplied) meets the qualifying conditions for the special rate of post graduate grant; if he previously qualified under standard grant thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22596/12]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (3 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 214: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue on an application for funding by Cork County Council (details supplied); if he will take into consideration the need to release funding to the council in order that they can repair a problem which is causing frequent distress to many residents in Kinsale, County Cork; and if he...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive has withheld STC payments from a medical practitioner (details supplied); when the payments will issue; if he will consider that the situation is causing undue frustration to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22300/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 May 2012)

Michael McCarthy: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the process involved for a sporting organisation (details supplied) in hiring a person under the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21830/12]