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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. As I was preparing to speak, I saw young children on a school tour come into the Visitors Gallery. I believe Deputy Ann Phelan has a school tour in and the young children on it are listening closely to the debate. We all carry a heavy responsibility to ensure we make the right decisions and conduct this debate in a proper manner, keeping to...

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (19 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans or strategies he intends to bring forward to combat bullying in our schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19417/12]

Written Answers — Access to Higher Education: Access to Higher Education (19 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place to support access to third level education for students from disadvantaged areas; his plans to introduce bursaries for disadvantaged students to enhance equality of access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19418/12]

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: The Government is committed to the implementation of mental health reform and has ring-fenced €35 million for A Vision for Change. In that context there is a need to appoint a director of mental health services. The HSE governance Bill is on the "A" list of legislation. Can the Tánaiste give a more precise date for its publication and would it be possible to appoint a director on an...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Finance if, as at the end of March Exchequer figures show income taxes running approximately 3.5% ahead of profile, the Revenue Commissioners or his Department can analyse these figures to determine if the increased yield is from greater numbers of people working, or increases in salaries for those currently employed; his interpretation of the reason for...

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance the total raised so far in bank guarantee fees; if he will provide a breakdown of this sum on an annual basis from 2008 to 2011 under the various schemes CIFS, CIELG and so on; if he will provide an annual breakdown of these sums by covered financial institution; of the €283 million raised in the first three months of 2012; if he will provide a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax credits available to those living or carrying out business in Gaeltacht areas; if income tax is payable on the income received by households for hosting students for Gaeltacht summer schools and camps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18041/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance the reasons for the reclassification of approximately €207 million from PRSI to income tax in the end of March Exchequer returns; if this was an issue in last year's Exchequer figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19088/12]

Written Answers — Garda Auctions: Garda Auctions (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 1025: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total amount of money accounted for through the sale of seized and unclaimed property in the appropriations-in-aid part of An Garda Siochána estimates from 2009 to 2011; the final outturn figure from this for each of those years; the estimated amount expected to be raised in 2012 in the Revised Estimates;; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 1220: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for approval of registration and payment to be made as outlined in correspondence (details supplied) as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17931/12]

Job Creation Measures (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister for taking this matter, as I know she and her Department are focused on reforming this area. The Pathways to Work scheme will do much to provide focus and a plan of action for helping people get training and advice for getting back to employment. I regularly encounter people who fall through the gaps in the system of labour activation, as they are not eligible for some...

Job Creation Measures (18 Apr 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Minister for her reply and welcome her statement that a badly needed review of the system is under way. We have created a poverty trap by precluding those who are not in receipt of payments from the State from accessing training and education supports. Having committed to considerable expenditure, for example, meeting the costs of college for their children or repaying large...

Poolbeg Incinerator (29 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: It is 15 years since the Poolbeg incinerator was proposed. This saga has run for the same length of time as did the Mahon tribunal. For 15 years a local community has feared construction of this incinerator. The contract was at review stage up to end February. This was further extended to 31 August. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, will be aware that €80 million has already been...

Poolbeg Incinerator (29 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I am sorry the same old answer has come from the Department. I accept that much has changed since this project was conceived 15 years ago. We are in a period of review. The local authorities cannot be allowed to run on this issue. Much has changed. The Environmental Protection Agency's report on the waste market shows the national waste recycling rate is 40%. It is 46% in the Dublin...

Poolbeg Incinerator (29 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I appreciate that an important announcement is expected. I conclude by emphasising that this needs to be reviewed at a national level.

Poolbeg Incinerator (29 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: I thank so many Members for attending the debate on the Topical Issue I raised.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax treatment of income from the rental of a taxi licence; the tax liabilities that arise from the sale or transfer of such a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15713/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxi licence holders that have been audited for tax compliance since 2006 on an annual basis; the settlements if any have been reached in that period; if he will provide a breakdown of the amounts involved; if the Revenue Commissioners have access to the information compiled and maintained by the Office of the Taxi Regulator in the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 402: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the nature, scope and timeframe of the review of alleged planning irregularities in Donegal County Council and the six other county councils; when will the results be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15785/12]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Mar 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 403: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government that in the event of adverse findings in the investigation of planning irregularities, especially in respect to certain matters in County Donegal, that the planning process has been corrupted for the benefit of certain planning officials, their families or friends, if he will appoint independent persons to...