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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the supports available to returned emigrants; if she will waive the habitual residence requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3574/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (27 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if permission was granted for the telephone surveillance or phone-tapping of any Member of the 31st Dáil Éireann during the lifetime of this Dáil Éireann; if so, of which Member or Members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3009/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Communications Surveillance (26 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 285. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the telephone records of any Member of the 31st Dáil were provided to An Garda Síochána, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission or the Defence Forces; if she will authorise telecommunications operators to release such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3013/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Programme Funding (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: I am afraid I find the Minister of State's response slightly inadequate. She tells us that a scheme has to be drawn up and approved. We know all of that but is the scheme being drawn up? I am slightly worried about what she says because she stated, "an agreement must be reached between the Department and any other potential stakeholders or financial institutions on a clear investment...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Programme Funding (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: One never knows.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Programme Funding (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: Some time ago, a specific scheme for financial instruments in agriculture and rural development was agreed by the European Investment Fund. Together with Deputy Doyle, the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I met Commissioner Hogan in Brussels and this scheme was one of the good news items he announced to us. While he came to Ireland and spoke favourably of...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: I appreciate that, far from listening to Members speak about the delights of every constituency, the Minister of State wants to get back to County Mayo to see the delights of his own constituency and perhaps knock on some doors but whether that will be delightful will be up to him. Most Members support this amending legislation, the work being in tourism and the Minister of State's work...

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Statements (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: Is there one that does not?

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Statements (21 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: Surprisingly, I find myself in agreement with much of what the Sinn Féin speakers had to say. I am not that surprised to find myself in agreement with Deputy Michael Colreavy, who is somebody I have worked closely with in the agriculture committee. I understand he is not seeking re-election and I want to pay tribute to him and his very positive contribution in the House and, in...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: It is exactly that. It is how to buy off a group of people, put them on the scrap heap and not seek to vindicate their right to work.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: What the Tánaiste-----

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: I will conclude. The Tánaiste has introduced a number of schemes that are about getting people back to work, including the Pathways to Work scheme and the back to work family dividend, to ensure there are no longer poverty traps that keep people dependent on social protection. In addition, she has introduced a JobsPlus employer initiative and a start-your-own-business scheme, both of...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: They wish to be facilitated in so doing and the Tánaiste has done exactly that by increasing the age.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: I wish to make one final point.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: I have listened with interest to the debate and the characterisation of the appointment process of Mr. David Begg as a secret clause when it was anything but. It was highly publicised how a chairman could be appointed. One might not necessarily agree with it, but it was highly publicised. There was nothing secret or untoward about it. By and large, the way people are appointed to State...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: The Deputy will be saying he is not qualified; I look forward to hearing it. Whether one agrees with the trade union movement, most people acknowledge that Mr. Begg has played a very substantial role in it. I think some of the Deputy's colleagues in the Technical Group would acknowledge that the trade union movement has been hugely beneficial to workers and the protection of their...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: That is what happened in this instance. We talk a lot about political gimmicks, but the political gimmick is this motion of no confidence. Perhaps the Tánaiste might have done it another way, but that is not what we are debating. We are debating a motion of no confidence in her because of how she has run her Department. I will be quite happy to go through the voting lobbies and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (20 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if the addiction counsellor in Shannon Day Hospital who is retiring on 15 January 2016 will be replaced; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2507/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Defence Forces Remuneration (19 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the status of the PDFORRA claim to the Revenue Commissioners for a flat rate expenses allowance under section 114 of the Tax Consolidation Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan Update (19 Jan 2016)

Michael McNamara: 170. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when internal vacancies in the Civil Service will be centrally advertised, as proposed in the reform plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/15]