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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Projects (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 436 together. The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains a commitment to investigate, amongst other options, the German Sparkassen model for the development of local public banks that operate within well-defined regions. My Department’s officials have been provided with details of a proposal based on the Sparkassen model by Irish Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The postal sector is undergoing significant change both nationally and internationally, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to a decline in core mail volume for An Post. In recent years, there has also been a decline in Department of Social Protection payments and a reduction in Billpay transactions at post offices. The Government is committed to working with all...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: If Deputy Smith had to travel to work she would know all about it.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Minister is here.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Closures (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Post Office network comprises an extensive range of offices throughout the country, most of which are operated by postmasters under contract to An Post. With regard to the specific counties referred to by the Deputy, I am informed by An Post that there are currently twenty four post offices operating in Co. Sligo. One post office closed in Co. Sligo during the period 2012-2016; this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Post Office network comprises an extensive range of offices throughout the country, most of which are operated by postmasters under contract to An Post. I understand from An Post that the current position with regard to branches in Co. Sligo is that there is one post office owned and managed by An Post. There are twenty three post offices operated under contract to An Post by...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals (22 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: 277. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for SWA in respect of a person (details supplied) will be finalised. [35841/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Work Initiatives (22 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: 280. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be allowed to remain on a Tús scheme. [35928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Closures (22 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Post Office network comprises an extensive range of offices throughout the country, most of which are operated by postmasters under contract to An Post. Given the nature of the network, at any point in time there may be a number of Post Offices that are temporarily closed due to factors such as retirement, death in service, etc. In such circumstances, post offices may subsequently...

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: I was clearer.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: Leave it to me, Mattie.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Deputy was the one on the wanderly wagon.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: Remember when he went to Fianna Fáil.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: They closed 198, just to remind the Deputy.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: Yes.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: The Deputy's party did that.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: That is what I am at.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: I certainly am.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: No, I am here a few months.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: There were 198 closed under the Deputy's party.