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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (13 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 18. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the negotiations between the EU and the US on a transatlantic trade and investment partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12176/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (13 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 38. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether the national minimum wage should be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12174/14]

Gateway Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: The Gateway scheme is certainly workfare. The only choice individuals will be given is to either participate or risk having their social welfare payments reduced or cut off altogether. The Unite trade union has stated that the scheme may well place Ireland in breach of the UN Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which relates to the right to freely choose one's work, and the...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: When the trouble started first a deal was signed between Russia, the United States and the Ukrainians. However, it was broken. The snipers, who happened to kill people on both sides, escalated the situation. They were part of an extreme right-wing group and they wanted the other crowd out. Sadly, the European Union has played a role that has not been altogether positive. The Minister of...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: No, we could not have that. She was arrested again in 2001 and would have been arrested in 2009, when she signed an illegal deal with Russia, but for the fact that she was in power at the time. In the previous week, Clinton visited Ireland. One would swear these individuals were the good guys as they are led around the place by the hand. Have people forgotten that in the late 1990s...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I have no time for Mr. Putin. I find him as abnoxious as his US counterpart. They behave similarly. For the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, to say that in the 21st century one does not invade a country on a completely trumped up pretext is bordering on the ridiculous. This from a country which launched the greatest act of unprovoked aggression in modern history - on a trumped-up pretext...

Other Questions: Private Rented Accommodation Rental Costs and Controls (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I agree with part of what Deputy Ellis is saying. The Minister talks about €58 million for social housing. She does not need me to tell her that it will need serious multiples of that number to address seriously the shortage of social housing. Even though going back to the State providing social housing does not seem to be on the neo-liberal agenda, it is imperative that we do so. ...

Other Questions: Private Rented Accommodation Rental Costs and Controls (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 12. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a system of rent control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11907/14]

Other Questions: Private Rented Accommodation Rental Costs and Controls (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: The Minister of State said in an interview recently that Ireland should look at examples in other countries where rents are related to increases in the consumer price index. What actions has she taken within her Department to look at this? As she is well aware, rents in Dublin went up by more than 11% in 2013. I am sure she agrees that, without some controls, this could become a very poor...

Other Questions: Private Rented Accommodation Rental Costs and Controls (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: The problems in Dublin are not unique and are present in many other cities as well. It is interesting that France and Germany are introducing measures to target rents in large cities and high-demand areas such as Berlin, Munich and Paris. In Germany, landlords in the three largest cities will be unable to charge more than 10% of the average rent for comparable housing in the area. In...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (12 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 16. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop a comprehensive housing policy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11908/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Legislation (11 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11501/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Legislation (11 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he intends to introduce an amendment to section 39 of the Broadcasting Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (6 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 30. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to written correspondence on 31 January 2014, his views on whether it is acceptable for a national cultural institution to request a person to work full-time for a period of six months without pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10704/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: This week has been a difficult one for many people in Ireland. The manner in which the Government has set about congratulating itself so much is very difficult for a lot of people to listen to. I would say more than half of the people of Ireland are struggling to pay their household bills. More than half of our people are in a difficult place and a large proportion of them are probably...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Placements (5 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 11. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of her responsibility for youth unemployment, her views on whether it is appropriate for organisations (details supplied) to offer internships which require interns to work 35 hours a week unpaid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10466/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (5 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 16. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on media reports that a family in Dublin have been forced out of their home due to a €400 monthly rent hike which they could not afford due to the cap on rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10467/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 151. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the Magdalen laundries ex gratia scheme, the date on which women can expect pensions and health care; if women living abroad will receive health care coverage; if health care coverage will include private hospitals and services as currently enjoyed by Health (Amendment) Act cardholders; if and when an independent dedicated unit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (4 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 303. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and location of courthouses in the ownership of his Department in the Wexford area; the number of these premises that operate as courthouses; and if there are alternatives plans for their usage. [10228/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (4 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 304. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of premises that are currently rented for use as a courthouse in Wexford; the cost of same; and if it is his intention to continue with these arrangements. [10229/14]