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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Reviews (6 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the development of e-portfolios being used for the junior certificate cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/13]

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: In recent days, I asked for contributions from constituents on the issue of legalising cannabis. It is an issue that attracts a strong reaction with those in favour of legalisation tending to shout louder than those who are against it. As drugs go, both legal or otherwise, it is fair to say that cannabis is not of the more serious variety. There does not tend to be the same widespread...

Business of Dáil (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the Dáil of today, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn on the adjournment of Private Member's business which shall take place on the conclusion of Nos. 17 and 18 or at 7.30 p.m., whichever is the later. Nos. 17 and 18 shall be debated together and shall, if not previously...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: No.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: First Stage - Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: No.

Protection of Minimum Wage Earners Bill 2013: First Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: We do not object to the taking of the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobBridge Programme (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: 578. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the JobBridge programme will be extended to a maximum of three internships for a maximum cumulative period of 18 months; the maximum length of a single internship remaining nine months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46996/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: 939. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) may expect payment of their disadvantaged area payment and single farm payment for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: 940. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo may expect payment under the disadvantaged area payment and single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statute of Limitations (5 Nov 2013)

Joe Carey: 946. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 19 September 2013, if the statute of limitations applies to the full amount as communicated to the landowner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46810/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (24 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding accessing information in relation to tenders for school building projects after the tender has been awarded; if it is the practice that all those who tendered for a particular scheme are notified in writing where their tender ranked; his Department's policy in relation to this matter; if this information may be accessed...

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: Deputy Timmins will make the television.

Standing Orders: Motion (17 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: I rise to support the measures before us today. I am a Whip and there is a Whips' meeting every week during which we consult with people and try to reach an agreement. We listen to the views of others at those meetings. I was taken aback to see the leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Martin, come in here, give his rant and then get up and walk out, without listening to people's views in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school transport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43993/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to correspondence regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44038/13]

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Bill and congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, on his recent appointment to office. Coming from a part of the country where the sector is of some significance, he will be committed to the industry. I wish him well in during his tenure in office. It is appropriate to remember at this time the Minister of State's predecessor, the late Shane McEntee, who, in his...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: When does the Taoiseach expect the Shannon aviation services (miscellaneous provisions) Bill to come before the Dáil?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: 402. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding of the upgrading of the Shannon town sewerage scheme, both treatment plant and pipe network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42288/13]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: We certainly were happier coming home. There should be a better system of co-operation between sporting organisations such as the GAA and the Garda Síochána on the days of important matches. It is something the Minister might consider for the future.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. The measures in the Bill will enhance safety on Irish roads. The fact that there has been a 65.7% fall in road deaths in Ireland between 1997 and 2012 shows that Ireland has made huge strides in reducing road deaths under successive Governments. The strategic and targeted nature of the approach has been very successful. However, we can never...