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Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (16 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: The Deputy is over time.

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (16 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: The Deputy's time is up.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (16 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the Irish Road Haulage Association’s proposal for the introduction of an EUR essential user fuel rRebate for the industry which proposal may increase revenue to the exchequer and could save many small and medium sized haulage companies from going into liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44660/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (16 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if options have been considered to alleviate the shortfall in income for workers who are not covered by the homemaker’s scheme and who are facing reduced pension entitlements as a result of the introduction of new PRSI contribution rates and bands since 1 September 2012; if she will set out feasible measures that could be taken to moderate or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (11 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to contact Allied Irish Bank regarding the recent announcement to increase their mortgage rates by 0.5% which is the bank's second rate rise within the past few months; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that this increase will have on distressed mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44011/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: We will conclude as we have had a long meeting. I thank each of the groups for taking the time – some had to take time off from schools – to make presentations to the committee. The presentations were constructive and contained many good suggestions. We have had a productive meeting. We will send a transcript of the meeting to those who attended and we will try to itemise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Are there any other members offering? As nobody is offering I will raise a number of issues. It was suggested to me that an upfront enrolment fee can be a deterrent for low-income families to apply for a place in such a school. Should there be a higher capitation fee for schools located in older school buildings? Obviously people attending schools with newer buildings will not agree, but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: There are many different companies offering a service to order schoolbooks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Senator Moloney and Deputy Ó Snodaigh raised the issue of insurance. The Senator referred to insurance in respect of parents who take part in initiatives that are designed to save money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes. I suppose health and safety, vetting and other issues would have to be taken into consideration. Do our guests wish to make any specific comments on the cost of insurance? Would it be possible to tackle this matter under, for example, national procurement guidelines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: A number of members referred to e-books. Is this issue as relevant in the context of primary level as it is at second level?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Deputy Griffin wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy Ó Snodaigh had a specific question for Mr. Ó hEaghra. My Irish is not great but I know it was about leabhair Ghaeilge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Will Mr. Ó hEaghra from An Foras Pátrúnachta comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Will Dr. Griffin comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Will Fr. Paul O'Connell comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I will now take questions from three members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy McConalogue referred specifically to the book rental scheme outlined by Ms Colette Kavanagh. Will Ms Kavanagh respond to that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: That is done in conjunction with South Dublin County Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Managing Back to School Costs: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy McConalogue also asked whether the book code of practice is working.