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Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: I thank Deputy Tóibín for bringing forward this Bill, which underscores the need to carry out a comprehensive recalibration in respect of the remuneration and terms and conditions of employment of more than 60,000 people on whom there is a great strain at present. The Minister's response is fair and he accepts that the input given by the bringing forward of this Bill has meant the range...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: We cannot hear the Deputy.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: We physically cannot hear the Deputy. I ask that he speak up.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28007/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (6 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide contact details for the person in the National Assets Management Agency who interacts with prospective purchasers of incomplete buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28008/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the grants or subsides that are available to an Irish owned call centre based in County Cork that is trying to expand and create an extra 30 jobs; if he will provide contact details of the person responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding prepaid debit cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28010/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding foreign aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27157/11]

Written Answers — Balance of Payments Statistics: Balance of Payments Statistics (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the balance of payments each year from 1980 to date in 2011 broken down into the current account and the capital account in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26891/11]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Regulation: Financial Institutions Regulation (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the loan to deposit ratio of each of the Irish banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26941/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26919/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a work placement programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26991/11]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to Bord Gáis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27149/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare assistance will be made available for a retired person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26709/11]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Today is 29 September, the third anniversary of the bank guarantee. It is 1,095 days since the guarantee was entered into that has left the country on its knees and in pain.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: I recommend that the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank write to the chairmen and boards of directors of all financial institutions, and particularly the banks, and ask them to ensure that all directors, including non-executive directors, are competent and qualified on a continuing basis and dedicate sufficient time to carrying out their duties and...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: This is a very significant anniversary.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future of Cumann na bhFiann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26445/11]

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Insurance is a particular industry and we know from contract law that a contract of insurance is a contract of uberimmae fidae, the utmost good faith. That is the core of the insurance service provided to customers and we must have people who are undoubted in character and who will not be tempted by the cash up-front from premiums without knowing how to reserve for the risks of the policies...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: These are matters of fact. I have no fear whatsoever.