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Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: -----potentially being closed. It is not acceptable to see people at that stage in their lives, who have contributed as taxpayers and ordinary, decent citizens, effectively being put out of their beds. One must remember that 75% of the funding in the health service is spent on pay and pensions and not on the actual service. Consequently, any cuts must be made to the other 25%, which...

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

John Paul Phelan: This is the first occasion I have spoken while the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, is in the Chamber. I take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Fitzgerald, who was my boss in a previous existence, on her appointment and to commend her on her efforts in the new Department. The Minister has taken a hands-on approach in trying to bring about a positive solution for many families and...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on the Finance Bill and welcome its introduction. There are many provisions in the Bill which I strongly support. I listened to much of the debate yesterday evening, with many contributors from the Government and the Opposition. Many in the Opposition who spoke late last night condemned it out of hand and universally failed to point out...

National Disability Strategy: Statements (9 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this discussion on disability issues. I wish to raise a number of specific issues. Previous speakers referred to the mental capacity legislation which was promised for years by the previous Government and has been promised by this Government since it came to office. It is included on the A list of Bills to be introduced on the legislative...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance the precise mechanism by which banks extend loans and facilities to clients; the process by which banks raise the moneys they loan out; the source of that money; if a bank has typically to first secure the written contract with a would be borrower and then use that promissory note to raise the necessary loans from other institutions or...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Finance the legal requirements governing financial institutions selling on loans that they have advanced to borrowers; the statues governing the selling of loans and debt here; if a debt is sold on is it accurate to say that the original debt has been repaid to the original lender, whereas no direct contact exists between the borrower and the new...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance when a mortgage is securitised and sold to the market, is it sold as a security; if so, does it remain a mortgage following the sale; if it is no longer a mortgage, can it ever become a mortgage again; and if it is true that the Irish banks prepare and submit promissory notes of the Central Bank of Ireland as mortgage-backed debt instruments, on...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Finance when a mortgage is logged as an asset, does the bank also open a liability account for it; the implications of that provision; the purpose of opening the asset book and the liability book for the same transaction; is a bank statement to a borrower a full and true account of the bank's affairs with that borrower; if a bank is asked to verify a...

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Finance who or which organisation gave the European bailout money to Ireland; if these entities privately owned, publicly owned, or State-owned; the person who sits on the boards and are shareholders of the organisation in question; and to whom are these organisations answerable. [6983/12]

Written Answers — Financial Measures Programme: Financial Measures Programme (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Finance the specific assessment of how well each of the banks operating in Ireland is complying with solvency and liquidity requirements; and what were the specific criteria assessed in relation to the Irish banks. [6984/12]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (8 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is reasonable that a borrower should be entitled to see the original contract that exists between the financial institution and themselves; if there is a law or regulation that requires the original documentation to be retained by lenders or is it more typical that the bank saves only the electronic files; and in the event that the original...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the backlog in cases being processed by the appeals office and in particular a case (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6446/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

John Paul Phelan: I am glad of the opportunity to discuss health funding. It is the first health debate in which I have participated since being elected to this House. I want to make a couple of points to the three Ministers in the Department of Health. In our current economic crisis, most publicity is placed on the difficulties facing Ministers in the Department of Finance. The job of Ministers in the...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Jan 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the vocational education committee grants for mature students, the reason it is necessary for students to provide evidence of independent residency for the year preceding application and in the case of change of circumstances in living, the reason such applications cannot be reassessed; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Jan 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for an extension by a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1040/12]

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Jan 2012)

John Paul Phelan: Question 848: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drug Pradaxa is not covered under either the medical card or drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40987/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (15 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance, with regard to the bailout of Irish banks by the Government, where has the initial bailout money gone; where is the money that is now being given to banks coming from; the amount of money that has been or will be given to each of the Irish banks from the Government; on whose recommendation did the Government decide to bailout the banks and are...

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (15 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for the Government guarantees of the Irish banks in September 2009; the nature, extent and limitations; and if there is an expiration date for the guarantees. [40662/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (15 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Government bailed out mismanaged banks rather than other financially challenged private companies, businesses or individuals; and what makes a private commercial bank different in nature from other private companies in its ability to secure a Government bailout. [40663/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (15 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance who owns the Central Bank of Ireland; is it State owned, privately owned, or some combination; who are the directors and principal shareholders and who appoints the shareholders and directors and to whom are they accountable. [40664/11]