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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development Grants (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money disbursed in grant aid in each of the years 2000 to 2012 by the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Irish Research Council for Science Engineering and Technology, and to detail such disbursements by scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Staff (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of persons broken down by institution and year, in the years 2009 to 2012 who have left employment from the library services of each of the universities; their grades and the numbers of persons so replaced and their grades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5285/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland Grants (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of money disbursed in grant aid in each of the years 2000 to 2012 by Science Foundation Ireland, and to detail such disbursements by scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to deal with an issue relating to disability payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5421/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in respect of an appeal for a back dated carer's allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5981/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sale of State Assets (5 Feb 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the sale of Coillte land; the freedom of access to this land for members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5351/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Syrian Civil War (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: The President of Ireland was at the opening of the school and community centre. My long-standing acceptance of an invitation to attend is the reason I could not have been here earlier. I normally like to be present for 100% of the meetings, as the Chairman knows given that I test his forbearance and patience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank the Chairman. I would like to be associated with the last point made by my colleague. I have not seen the details of the research that was done but we must be careful that we do not walk ourselves into circumstances into which we could become highly compromised or weakened within a multi-annual framework that has conditionality. I would like to be associated with Deputy's remarks,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (31 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: To ask the Minister for Finance if a cohabiting couple are entitled to a tax rebate if one member is receiving a welfare payment that is reduced as a result of the others means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Local authority by-laws.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree with my colleagues. Permanent buildings and structures do not grow further once they have been allowed through the planning system and constructed. However, trees, ivy and other vegetation can cause considerable damage to neighbouring properties. A framework of local authority by-laws could cover trees and other vegetation. Some plants have noxious seeds which can cause asthma....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I wish the Chairman well in his new role.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree there are matters of clarification that need to be addressed. I know the Ombudsman has made a decision on this case. There are issues surrounding the operation of and qualification for the grants scheme. There is also the issue of penalties arising which seems to connote there has been some wrongdoing or fraud. We should bring it forward for further clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I agree with that. It would be a timely conversation with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and an expert with vast experience in this area. The levels of stress, both psychological and financial, and alcohol-related depression have surged in line with levels in Greece. We have to diagnose the problem and then seek remedies, as well as educating people on how to alleviate the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: Let me say to the Minister and the Members present that there is an opportunity before the next item on the clár for us all to express our deep sadness and condolences to the family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who so courageously carried out his duties and in so doing lost his life. All Members of the House and staff are deeply saddened by the event and convey our deepest sympathy...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: There will be formal expressions of sympathy on the Order of Business.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: There will be formal expressions of sympathy later.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I will allow Deputy Collins one supplementary question as Deputy Wallace wishes to contribute.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank the Deputy. He is very gracious.