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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (9 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of boats from Ireland that are currently approved by his Department for the export of livestock to North Africa. [16847/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (9 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he proposes to amend or replace the Diseases of Animals (Carriage of Cattle by Sea) Orders 1996 and 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16848/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (9 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 148. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason international certificates for live exports of cattle are only accepted from 11 organisations when there are many other organisations which issue such certificates for vessels transporting livestock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16933/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (8 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 483. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in paying the Burren life scheme which was due to be paid out in mid March following a visit from officials of his Department on 3 March 2014 to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16078/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 742. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of his recently expressed opinions on the future operations of the Limerick tunnel, he will reconsider his support for the distributor road around Limerick city which professes to relieve pressure on the existing river crossings in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16758/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maximising the Usage and Potential of Land: Coillte (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: I am not entirely sure I agree with my colleague, Deputy Barry, that people are as indifferent to climate change as he claims. As a result of storms, there are many frightened people living on the western seaboard of Clare. Of course, it is difficult to pin down whether or not the storms are a result of climate change, but there is a considerable amount of scientific evidence to suggest...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Chairman Designate (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: I welcome Mr. Moloney and wish him the best of luck. I agree with him that a dividend is more than cash. The dividend for tourism and related recreational activities has been relatively small. It is important and expanding and many local managers in Coillte do a lot of work in this area. Does Mr. Moloney think there is a problem in the way the dividend is calculated because the...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: Much good has come from the unfortunate events of recent weeks. Whistleblowers have acquired a new status and respect, largely as a result of the report of the Garda Inspectorate commissioned by the Minister. A commission of inquiry into Garda telephone recording led by Mr. Justice Nial Fennelly of the Supreme Court will shed light on recordings dating back to the 1980s, including when they...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 262. To ask the Minister for Social Protection how many letters were sent to social welfare recipients in 2014 offering them the possibility of having their payment lodged directly into a bank account or building society account; how many such letters issued in 2013; how such recipients were selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14805/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 263. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the statutory basis for the requirement to sign on at a social welfare office. [14806/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 264. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she plans to announce a tendering process for social welfare payments by electronic funds transfers. [14807/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 325. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the availability of broadband connectivity in County Clare in relation to the national broadband scheme and the rural broadband scheme and improvement in connection speeds and overall availability in the county resultant from the implementation of these projects; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McNamara: 326. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas of County Clare that are as of yet unable to access broadband Internet connectivity; if a timeframe exists in which these communities will have access to broadband Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/14]

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I commend the Garda Inspectorate on its report. It has done the State a considerable service in producing a very detailed report with a long list of recommendations. I thank and commend the Minister, Deputy Shatter, on having commissioned that report. In an attempt to politicise this debate it has been overlooked that the Minister, Deputy Shatter commissioned the report at a time when much...

Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: Group water schemes were left in a legal limbo following the enactment of the legislation establishing Irish Water. Promises were made that the issue would be dealt with. When will legislation be introduced amending the Irish Water legislation to cater for group water schemes?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 211. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will meet Raheen Hospital Support Group to outline detailed plans for the upgrade of Raheen Community Hospital to Health and Information Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14361/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef and Livestock Sector: Discussion (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I apologise for having to leave along with Deputy Penrose. I was at a meeting on the afternoon's events. I would like to focus on exports. I do not wish to duplicate Deputy Ó Cuív's questions and I apologise if this has been covered. What can the Government do given that it is private operators who are operating to increase the carriage options to both Great Britain and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef and Livestock Sector: Discussion (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: What is the problem with regard to north Africa?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef and Livestock Sector: Discussion (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: In respect of the specifications by the Irish authorities, one must compare like with like given the distances that must be travelled from Ireland to north Africa. One cannot compare them with ships that might cross from Spain to north Africa, which is a one-and-a-half-hour crossing. Given the distances, is the specification higher for Irish ships that go to north Africa than it is for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef and Livestock Sector: Discussion (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: Where did that specification come from? Is it an EU specification?