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European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I compliment the Technical Group for putting down this motion and I listened to most of the contributions earlier. I used to find myself agreeing much of the time with Deputy Ross when we were both in another place, and I share his view on most of the points he raised. The Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, has outlined the position quite clearly. There are two issues being discussed in...

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I imagine that had been rehearsed for a long while.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Who oversaw that?

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I wish to share time with Deputies Fitzpatrick, O'Donovan and McLoughlin.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: This is an opportunity to speak on a few issues relating to road transport. I welcome the legislation but agree with the previous speaker, Deputy Calleary, that it is a pity this is being introduced in a rather rushed fashion on the eve of the implementation of the new European Union directive on road transport. The legislation is rather uncontroversial, with three basic areas of reform...

Written Answers — Higher Education Policy: Higher Education Policy (22 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is planning on establishing a national academy for the enhancement of teaching and learning in third level education; the role this organisation will have; the staff levels required to operate same; the budget that would be allocated to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35808/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not yet been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34205/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not yet been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34206/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not yet been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34207/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not yet been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34208/11]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (9 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the support and funding for ABA schools for children on the autistic spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33504/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding he has provided for the upgrade of the waste water treatment plant at Ballyhale, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33505/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (9 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health when the review of the Health Information Quality Authority standards for nursing homes which is also applied to welfare homes will be completed and when new standards specifically for those welfare homes will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33507/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the yearly increase in visitor numbers to Ireland this year over last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33506/11]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I fully support the Bill and the objectives behind it and as Deputy Kyne noted previously, it is a sign of the Government's commitment to the importance of competition in reigniting the economy over the next few years. I wish to mention specifically a couple of areas pertaining to this legislation. It is to be welcomed that...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not received their single farm payment and other payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32583/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason single farm payment has not yet been paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32205/11]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I wish to share my time with Deputies Tom Barry and Colm Keaveney. Four, three, three, I think. That sounds like a line-up.

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to have a say in this discussion. Before I discuss yesterday's announcement, I would like to echo the point with which Deputy Kirk finished up his comments earlier about the superlevy. It is not particularly related to the general discussion we are having, but I appeal to the Minister to act in that regard as soon as possible. There are a number of dairy farmers...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 Oct 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include teaching of driving skills in the mainstream curriculum or in the transition year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29174/11]