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Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his remit;...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedures in place to manage sick leave in his Department; the sick leave entitlement in place in his Department; the combined amount of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2011 and to date in 2012; the financial cost of this sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31560/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Defence the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his remit; the further...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures in place to manage sick leave in his Department; the sick leave entitlement in place in his Department; the combined amount of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2011 and to date in 2012; the financial cost of this sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31556/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has any funding scheme in place for the provision of youth cafes in communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31547/12]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made on ensuring that child and family social work services are available on a 24/7 basis rather than simply during traditional work hours; when she expects that such out-of-hours services would be available nationwide and the plan she has in place to ensure this happens; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procedures in place to manage sick leave in her Department; the sick leave entitlement in place in her Department; the combined amount of sick days taken by staff in her Department in 2011 and to date in 2012; the financial cost of this sick leave;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31558/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the tangible results that have been delivered in her Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in her Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if she is satisfied with the pace of reform in her Department and the agencies under her...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health the procedures in place to manage sick leave in his Department; the sick leave entitlement in place in his Department; the combined amount of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2011 and to date in 2012; the financial cost of this sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31565/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his remit; the further...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedures in place to manage sick leave in his Department; the sick leave entitlement in place in his Department; the combined amount of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2011 and to date in 2012; the financial cost of this sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31570/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his...

Domiciliary Care Allowance (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing us to raise the issue of the domiciliary care allowance. I welcome the review of the scheme because it is what parents and Deputies on all sides of this House have been seeking. It is clear that the current system is not working for many families. Officials can hide behind statistics but the parents who protest outside the gates or visit us in our...

Domiciliary Care Allowance (28 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: One of the key points I asked for was clarification that no current claims will be suspended during the review. It is very important that the Minister of State has provided that commitment, on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection. It will be welcomed by thousands of parents in receipt of domiciliary care allowance who are fearful of the review. I am still seeking an answer on the...

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (27 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available to Irish citizens who have been offered places at American universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31046/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (27 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) who is separated and has their three children stay with them three nights per week may claim full rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31055/12]

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Thanks to the Government of which the Deputy was a part.

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (26 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will enumerate and detail, in tabular form, the current taxation breaks and exemptions that apply to producers and designers of video games; his plans to extend these initiatives, introduce new initiatives and tax breaks; the timeframe he envisages tabling these proposals; their likely impact on the video games industry here; and if he will...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (26 Jun 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a tenant has handed back the keys of their council property due to serious anti-social behaviour, if this person is entitled to apply for rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30927/12]