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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Paul Phelan: As previous speakers said, this legislation deals with a small number of areas. Most of the Bill is uncontroversial. I agree with Deputy Doherty and others who praised the proposal to ensure by-elections will be held within six months. However, I would go further. Deputy Mattie McGrath was correct when he spoke about the possibility of not having by-elections. We do not use by-elections...

Programme for Government (5 Jul 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I am glad the Deputy was impressed.

Written Answers — EU Negotiations: EU Negotiations (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of on-going discussions with European officials on the terms of the Irish bailout and interest rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17756/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the restructuring of his Department; the way these new changes will help promote job creation and economic revitalization; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17758/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if specific legislation relating to length, remuneration and remit of internships is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17755/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way she plans to address the growing problem of prisoner benefit fraud; if this issue will be resolved in the upcoming budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17752/11]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Trinity College, Dublin 2 will play any role in the management of the proposed literary centre at the Bank of Ireland's historic branch on College Green, Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide specific figures related to British financial support for the Irish wind farm industry; if this support will provide the funding necessary to continue development of the growing Irish renewable sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17754/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed high speed broadband scheme; the prospects of job creation with this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17760/11]

Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the position regarding the importance of reforms to the Common Fisheries Policy in economic revitalization of coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17757/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health when she expects the referendum on children's rights to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/11]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the status of the new railway in Dublin West; when he expects that it will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/11]

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No.2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I concur with many of the sentiments expressed by Deputy Heydon on the important role of credit unions. They have a role to play in economic recovery and the provision of small loans to individuals. It is important that whatever legislation is introduced would not have an adverse effect on the important role credit unions have played and can play in our economy in the future. I am glad to...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that the necessary approvals are granted to allow the necessary renovations and extensions to a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if in view of the projected enrolment and the requirement for additional classroom accommodation in the near future, if there are any plans to provide capital to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for additional school buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17421/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a capital funding application for a school building initiative in a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite the necessary approvals in view of the fact that there is a serious issue in the school with regard to an old disused and dangerous building; and if he will make a statement on...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: I support the amendment proposed by the Minister, Deputy Bruton. I echo much of what the previous speaker said. I wish to deal with the reality on the ground. I hold a candle not for any vested interests but for people whom I know and went to school and college with, many of whom now live in different corners of the world owing to our economic situation and others who live in Kilkenny,...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14924/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14925/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2011)

John Paul Phelan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15019/11]