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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views in relation to the provision of funding or grant assistance by his Department or other such Departments towards consolidation of community groups in rural areas in relation to community development where such groups, whilst entitled to maintain and retain their special identifies, need such funding to...

Written Answers — Recreational Facilities: Recreational Facilities (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the meetings he has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to ensuring the provision of proper community recreational facilities in residential housing estates; his views in relation to the lack of such facilities being raised with that Department through community...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the long promised closed circuit television facilities for Mullingar town, County Westmeath has not materialised; when same will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for long term residence by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26697/07]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the expected timetable for the installation of closed circuit television facilities for Athlone town, County Westmeath; the reason the anticipated date for the installation of same has not been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/07]

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Willie Penrose: The Tánaiste will be acutely aware that the Company Law Act was passed in 1963 and that 13 further Acts were passed pertaining to company law. When is it envisaged that a company law consolidation Bill to amalgamate the Company Law Acts will be introduced? This would make the law in this area more clear for directors, shareholders and, importantly, the general public.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason he refuses to progress the commitment to establish a new subsidy or assistance on a pilot basis to assist wheelchair users with the cost of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26277/07]

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: It is a pity the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, did not get an opportunity to extol the virtues and highlight the achievements of the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006. I am one of the few people here who knows these achievements first hand because I am director of a non-profit community child care organisation, a representative of the Westmeath child care...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: It could be argued that the subvention is being introduced backwards. The highest rate is for those on social welfare. This will act as a disincentive to taking up a job because when one does that one loses the subvention. Why did the Minister of State not consult the community and not-for-profit sector? Where is the commitment to the volunteers who gave their time, and still do so, to...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: We did it.

Written Answers — Cultural Visas: Cultural Visas (25 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in his Department towards creating a combined cultural visa and work permit as set out in the agreed programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25657/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be paid the single farm payment, the area based payment and other payments due to them under the various farm schemes; if she will take steps to have same expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25810/07]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details regarding Garda recruitment to date; when a person (details supplied) who has been interviewed for a second time over a year ago will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25811/07]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies notified to his Department to date; the way this compares with the same period in each year from 2002 to 2006; his views on the reported increase in the number of redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25373/07]

Written Answers — Company Law: Company Law (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has plans to consolidate the Companies Acts in order to allow companies to better understand their rights and obligations in regard to company law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25372/07]

Work Permits. (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for that reply. Is there also an EU directive which makes it a criminal offence for employers to employ illegal immigrants? Could Ireland opt out of that directive, along with Britain, under the terms of Title lV? Can the Minister provide details of that possibility? There is a general perception that while employees are prosecuted if detected working illegally,...

Work Permits. (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for that reply. I am glad to see there is a greater cohesion and integration in this regard. I understand it is important to provide the opportunity to become compliant rather than bring down the full force of an immediate criminal sanction. Nevertheless, it is important that we correct the perception that it is always the unfortunate employee rather than the employer...

Legislative Programme. (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: I am glad that the two priority Bills are the employment agency regulation Bill and the employment law compliance Bill. I urge the Minister to give those priority in the context of the priority question I tabled in regard to it. I am certainly very eager that they be addressed. The company law consolidation and reform Bill is extremely important. It is important that the law is clear, not...

Public Holidays. (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: Perhaps it shows that the social partners are out of touch with the people they represent. Are they aware that recent European reports show that we rank among the lowest in Europe in terms of days off per year, despite working above average weekly hours. Is the Minister aware of the new International Labour Organisation figures that show that Irish workers are among the most productive and...

Public Holidays. (24 Oct 2007)

Willie Penrose: These are impressive statistics by any standards and workers are entitled to some reward for their achievements. I, therefore, advocate the introduction of two additional public holidays. Is the Minister aware that according to a recent opinion poll of workers 71% declare they do not get enough paid holidays, 43% took one week or less for their main holiday, 65% say workload increases when...