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National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I congratulate the Minister for Justice and Equality and his Department on bringing this Bill forward. It forms part of the Government's extensive efforts to reform public services in the area of children and youth affairs. I also compliment the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy France Fitzgerald. I know she was extensively consulted in the preparation of the Bill. With the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (19 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the practice of taking into account previous good behaviour, character references and future potential to commit crimes when sentencing convicted criminals; if he has any intentions to introduce legislative reforms in this area [37877/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (19 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any intentions of introducing guidelines for sentencing of criminals convicted of sexual offences and clarifying the role that compensation should pay and the influences it may have on the sentence that is imposed and the amount that should be suspended; his views on whether that too much discretion is available to the sentencing judges;...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management Regulations (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister for his response. I advise him that the transcript of proceedings of the Committee of Public Accounts on the occasion that officials were questioned on the cost involved and the methodology used in respect of the proposed incinerator is required viewing. My colleague, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, did an excellent job on highlighting the facts and the issues involved at the...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management Regulations (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister, Deputy Hogan, for coming to the Chamber to deal with this Topical Issue matter. I am fully aware that this problem is not one of his making but dates back to former Minister, Dick Roche, who signed the contract as he was running out of office, leaving a shambles to be dealt with by others.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of properties in receipt of the heritage property relief that were open or closed during National Heritage week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38918/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers that have had to reimburse the State due to failure to comply with the heritage property relief conditions on an annual basis since 2005; the number of audits relating to use of the relief that have been performed on an annual basis since 2005; the amount of revenue raised from such audits; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost on an annual basis since 2005 of the heritage property relief; the number of claims there has been on an annual basis since 2005 of this relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38920/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reports (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance when the Report from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners showing the effect of the High Earners Restriction for 2011 will be published; the changes that have occurred, if any, to the restriction between 2010 and 2011; the changes, if any, that were introduced in the most recent Finance Bill; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of the Report; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline each age exemption limit that exists within the income tax system and the estimated cost to the Exchequer of each of these exemptions in a full tax year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38720/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to attend the Doha Climate Change Conference in November 2012; if the heads of a Climate Change Bill be published before the conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38207/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment Fund (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if any consideration has been given to ending the ring-fencing of the Environment Fund or reducing the amount of the bag and landfill levies paid into the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38206/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Application Numbers (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of housing units in the rental accommodation scheme as of 1 September 2012; if he will further provide a breakdown of those total units by local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38208/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, by local authority area the total arrears accumulated by 1 September 2012, on housing units in the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38209/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, by local authority area, the number of housing units in the rental accommodation scheme that are in arrears on 1 September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of lifetime dog licences purchased since the commencement of the scheme in January 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures by local authority; the number of annual dog licences purchased in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38213/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Application Numbers (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his policy regarding accumulated arrears in housing units in the rental accommodation scheme; the enforcement action open to a specific local authority to collect those arrears or act against the tenant; if eviction notices can be served on persons in such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38280/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any consideration has been given to implementing Section 45 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 to extend the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court acting in land law matters from land with a ratable valuation of €200 to land with a market value of €3,000,000 and has he given any consideration to the way this may help homeowners...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when Section 13 and 14 of the Courts and Courts Officers Act 2002 will be commenced to extend the civil limits to €100,000 at the Circuit Court and €20,000 at the District Court; if he will consider implementing this legislation; if not his reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37788/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that the Casino Regulation Committee report was published in July 2008 and Options for Regulating Gambling was published in December 2010, when will the heads of the Gambling Control Bill be published; if he intends to have a further consultation period before bringing forward such a bill; and if he will make a statement on the...