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Foreign Conflicts (23 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive reply on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and I thank the Minister for the leadership he has shown on behalf of our country on this. The fact that he will attend, on behalf of this country, the inaugural meeting of the Friends of Syria, in Tunisia tomorrow gives hope that this country can continue to do what it has...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (22 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total funding granted to the Irish embassy in Malawi for 2008 to 2012, inclusive; the total staff complement in the embassy; if he will further give an itemised list of the number and nature of consular assistance incidents by embassy staff for these years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public sector workers currently required to make payments under both the pension related deduction for their public pensions and the pension fund levy in respect of any interest they may have in a funded pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9316/12]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify specifically if he is empowered to order primary schools to review their catchment areas and policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the situation facing some former university lecturers who retired far in advance of 2010 who have had their pension payments cut as against the guarantee issued by him in budget 2010 to public servants that any person taking retirement would have their pension and lump sum entitlements...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the range of business start-up grants offered by him for those persons seeking support who have not been claiming jobseeker's allowance or benefit payments; the way a person may apply for these schemes; the average time it takes to process new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a refusal to grant domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she will provide a time frame for when this appeal will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9340/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the refusal to grant carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she will provide a time frame for when this appeal will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9341/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a refusal to grant domiciliary care allowance payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if the appeal will be processed by the social welfare appeals office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9688/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current legislation governing cash for gold shops; if he deems the current legislation sufficient to safeguard local communities; his plans to reform this area of law during his tenure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9513/12]

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Health the name and role of each member of the steering group for the Review of Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9305/12]

Private Members' Business. Health Services: Motion (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Who did it to the Joint Committee on Health and Children?

Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: In my contribution I asked about those in a legal limbo as a result of the ratification of the Hague Convention. They did everything by the book but found the adoption process in which they were engaged was being finalised as the Hague Convention was being transposed. I refer specifically to approximately 20 families adopting from Florida. They did everything in accordance with what was...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: The Taoiseach will be aware of the difficulties being experienced by a number of subcontractors in getting paid. The issue has been discussed in the House on many occasions. The Construction Contracts Bill 2010 which was passed by the Seanad is included in section D of the Government's legislative programme. Does it intend to introduce that Bill in the House or will it bring forward its...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: That is not what the Taoiseach stated.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: We could send Deputy Higgins.

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (16 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the mortgage interest relief scheme to those who purchased their first property in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9002/12]

Written Answers — Property Tax: Property Tax (16 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 165: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will take into consideration the contribution made by homeowners through stamp duty when formulating the mechanism by which the property tax will be calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9001/12]

Written Answers — Drugs Task Force: Drugs Task Force (16 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health the funding allocated to a drugs task force (details supplied), in tabular form, for 2011 and 2012; the person to whom this funding was paid; the way it was distributed; the way it was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8891/12]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (16 Feb 2012)

Simon Harris: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health the reason behind the exclusion of end-stage renal failure from the list of illnesses entitled to a long-term illness medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9006/12]