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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: In that case I will innovate quickly and ask Mr. Gunning two different questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: First, what impact does he believe the implementation of a proposal like this one would have on the operation of the credit union movement? Will it be neutral, beneficial or negative from the point of view of the credit union movement? My second question follows up on a point made by Deputy Humphreys. Given the different nature of the credit union movement from, say, the banking system,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Ms Motherway for her presentation. I have two questions in respect of her oral submission. The first of these relates to the analysis she put forward to the effect that a solvency problem could be triggered by a liquidity issue as a result of the high concentration of the deposit base within a particular group of depositors. I am unclear as to what Ms Motherway believes should be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39668/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the Chief Medical Assessor in her Department has reviewed the additional documentation provided by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 in respect of their carer's allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39669/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39670/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39700/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39703/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the status an application for carers' allowance submitted in November 2011 by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39837/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39924/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the Social Welfare Appeals Office has indicated to her regarding a decision to uphold or reject an appeal against a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39926/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39949/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a passport was taken from a person (details supplied) at Dublin Airport in 2006; if the passport will be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39950/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to lease or sell any of Coillte forestry; if so, if he will indicate the areas of the Coillte portfolio being considered for leasing or sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39925/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (20 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the current situation regarding the inter country adoptions arrangements between Ireland and India; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39923/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Discussion (19 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Tánaiste for coming in to brief us this evening. I wish to ask him about the situation in Syria. We are all, rightly and justifiably, fixated with the challenges that we are facing in Ireland and across Europe but the level of human carnage in that country has escalated severely over the summer, which poses enormous challenges for the entire region. I ask the Tánaiste...

Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (18 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge the Government and the Minister are committed to resolving this matter. I raise it because we have reached a significant point in the issue's development on foot of the decision made by the Irish Thalidomide Association to initiate individual actions. I urge the Government to do all it can to render unnecessary this action. My...

Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (18 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. I will begin with two dates and one number. The first date is 27 November 1961 and the second is 27 July 2012. The first date, 27 November 1961, is the date on which most authorities worldwide became aware of the highly dangerous and serious effects of thalidomide on mothers and unborn children. The second date, 27 July 2012, is the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (18 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce an essential user diesel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38870/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance application by in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38867/12]