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Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: I, too, welcome the Bill and thank the Minister and his staff for their hard work on it. This Bill introduces many measures to address the personal insolvency issue in this country. The Government is aware of the difficulties which many people are facing. This legislation, the introduction of which has been a priority for the Government, will replace the outdated current legislation. ...

Written Answers — Haulage Industry: Haulage Industry (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the proposal of the Irish Road Haulage Association to introduce an essential user diesel rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/12]

Written Answers — Haulage Industry: Haulage Industry (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the opinion of the Irish Road Haulage Association that the introduction of a diesel rebate would prevent further job losses in the Irish haulage industry and increase the competitiveness of Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33802/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Laundering: Fuel Laundering (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to address the issue of washed diesel on the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33801/12]

Written Answers — Bank IT Systems: Bank IT Systems (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33946/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has any plans to make changes to the employment permit system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33777/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (11 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the safety concerns on O'Connell Street, Abbey Street and at Connolly Station in Dublin (details supplied); and if An Garda Siochána has plans to increase their presence in the area to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33779/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33052/12]

Written Answers — Budget 2013: Budget 2013 (10 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address the following concerns regarding the next Budget 2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33184/12]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding Joint Labour Committee rates in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33211/12]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (10 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will deal with a query (details supplied) regarding youth homelessness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33477/12]

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Like previous speakers I welcome Deputy Fleming's Bill to extend the Freedom of Information Act 1997. It is a very focused and short Bill and proposes extending the Act to include certain functions of the Central Bank, the Health and Safety Authority, NAMA, the NTMA, the Garda Síochána and other bodies. There were certain reasons in the past for these bodies not being included but it is...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans he has to reduce the levels of pension paid to former politician and Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32835/12]

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (5 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health if he will include an organisation (details supplied) for the consultation process for the new Public Health Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32840/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Properties: Health Service Executive Properties (5 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delays in opening the Blanchardstown Hospice, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32855/12]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (4 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter regarding PRSI (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32608/12]

Written Answers — Advertising Standards: Advertising Standards (4 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the person who is responsible for regulating advertising campaigns that have no commercial element, such as religious or political advertising, which does not fall under the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32731/12]

Written Answers — Housing Statistics: Housing Statistics (4 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the most recent figures regarding the total number of empty homes in County Dublin and his plans to address the issue of empty homes in County Dublin and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/12]

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: I, too, welcome the Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012, which is focused legislation that moves to improve the search warrant system in place. It is vital a clear system is in place to ensure An Garda Síochána is able to conduct its work in a timely, efficient and effective manner. I recognise the importance of the Bill and the speed at which the Minister for Justice and...

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (3 Jul 2012)

Terence Flanagan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding proposed cuts in teaching posts in a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/12]