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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: EU Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings she attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if she will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56553/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56551/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Defence the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56544/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ministerial Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which she sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings she attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if she will provide the names of those who attended in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [56549/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the formations of the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held from 9 March 2011 to date in 2012; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by a Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motion (12 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: I will be brief. I welcome the thrust of this measure. It is logical and necessary in the financial position in which this country finds itself. The Minister of State rightly referred to the establishment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund as an enlightened move, which it clearly is, but all the money that has been pumped into the banks will seem like a small drop in the ocean compared...

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: Does the Deputy think people should not be allowed to tell the truth?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to put in place a national graduate and apprentice internship scheme as outlined in the Programme for Government 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55076/12]

Funding for Disability Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, for being present for the debate. I commend Fianna Fáil for tabling the motion because it affords Members on all sides of the House who are united in our desire to improve disability services with an opportunity to have an honest debate, which is important. It greatly angers people with disabilities when the debate is reduced to one...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: This is an issue of equity for people in County Wicklow. As I indicated, spending on palliative care in the county is €3 per head of population as opposed to €30 per head of population in counties Donegal, Sligo and Limerick. While we do not begrudge people in these counties such expenditure, some degree of equity is required. The lack of equity was evident when palliative...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: I am thankful for the time to raise in the Dáil today the need for the provision of a hospice in County Wicklow and to seek an update on where plans for such a provision are currently within the Department of Health and the HSE. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, for her attendance for this topical issue. The people of County Wicklow, relative to other parts of the country,...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: The Deputy already has it arranged.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: Would the Deputy do that?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Initiative (4 Dec 2012)

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to overcome the issue of unemployment within the construction sector; if there are any supports in place for young apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54113/12]