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Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this subject for discussion. The importance of this issue is illustrated by the fact that it is being raised by four Deputies this afternoon. I am concerned that the efficient service which is provided at present is to be dismantled. The previous speakers have referred to the leaked report that has been in circulation in recent weeks. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an a application for additional funding for renovation works for a primary school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [10119/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when an application for funding for a Miscanthus plant will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [10120/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason he is proposing a three year bankruptcy law as opposed to the UK Government which is operating on a one year system, resulting in persons choosing to travel there to be declared bankrupt. [10121/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Health when the package of support promised almost 12 months ago for sufferers of narcolepsy disorder will be rolled out [10037/13]

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I want to focus on the many positive aspects of this Bill. For the first time in many years there is a recognition that SMEs will be crucial in getting the economy going again. The ten point plan includes measures that will make a real difference for the SME sector, such as reforming the three year corporation tax relief for start-up companies, increasing the cash receipts-based threshold...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Council EU Developments: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (21 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: As we are heading to a very intense stage in negotiations, would it be appropriate to have a similar briefing within the next six weeks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Council EU Developments: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (21 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I apologise for being a bit late. Like previous speakers, I welcome the MMF agreement in the last number of weeks. It is a positive step and we can move on now to negotiating the real issues that affect us. The reference year is an issue that has affected us but we have heard very little about it recently. What is the situation with that? It is having a detrimental effect on the price of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive a decision on their application for disability and if she will expedite the matter. [8089/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have their disability allowance granted and if she will expedite the matter. [8168/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have their disability allowance granted and if she will expedite the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive a decision on their appeal for invalidity as it has been assigned to an Appeals Officer for final decision and if she will expedite a reply. [8278/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Upgrade Grants (19 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a commencement date has been set for the septic tank upgrade grant in view of the fact that the current situation is causing uncertainty resulting in very few tanks and systems been sold at this time with a knock on effect on suppliers. [8273/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (13 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the number of households in receipt of more than €1,000.00 weekly in social welfare payments; the number of households in receipt of between €750.00 and €1,000.00; the number of households in receipt of between €500 and €750; the number of households in receipt of between €250 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the proposed primary care centre at Tullow, County Carlow. [7650/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion with Teagasc, NARGC and Golden Eagle Trust (12 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I have a few questions on the scheme. Has the NARGC researched the scheme? Does it know how many people will qualify? What level of funding is required to make the scheme financially viable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion with Teagasc, NARGC and Golden Eagle Trust (12 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: As there are no further questions I thank the delegations for their informative presentations. Their work has been enlightening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion with Teagasc, NARGC and Golden Eagle Trust (12 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Scallan and Mr. O'Toole for their very interesting proposals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion with Teagasc, NARGC and Golden Eagle Trust (12 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: I understand Mr. Scallan will make an opening statement.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2013)

Pat Deering: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the value for money report on small schools will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6750/13]