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- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Yes, but it was assumed that it would be Irish Water's responsibility.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Assets and liabilities
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Now it is not being transferred.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: It is a subvention.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: You said the charges would not be legislated for by the House either. You said that 12 months ago. You said this House would have nothing to do with charges.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: This is a very serious amendment. We know the Water Services (No. 2) Act was in the main passed without discussion, scrutiny or adequate questioning. It was assumed then that the assets and liabilities of local authorities would in their entirety transfer to Irish Water. I know we and others put down many parliamentary questions in the intervening period seeking details of those...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I accept the response of the Minister in regard to the technical issues related to the transfer of pensions and pension rights when one moves from one company to another, and that recognition of the past working service is enshrined in pension rights. I accept the technical aspects of the amendments to rectify that to ensure rights are protected. I acknowledge the opportunity the Minister...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Section 9 and the proposed amendments thereto appear to deal with legacy issues relating to the pensions of those employed previously by Ervia or Bord Gáis who will transfer to Irish Water. Will those who are entitled to receive bonus payments under the auspices of Ervia or Bord Gáis be entitled to receive them under the auspices of Irish Water? In recent weeks, when confronted...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: In the context of the section, can the Minister comment on litigation claims that may exist against Irish Water on the part of people who feel aggrieved in the case of, for example, flooding? Insurance may not have been taken out on the property but it can be argued that the cause was that the defence was not sufficient because of the manner in which treatment systems were maintained. This...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person may expect a decision. [48004/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person may expect a decision. [48005/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person may expect a decision. [48014/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 147. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on anapplication for domiciliary care allowance. [48077/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 155. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their application for disability allowance. [48089/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their appeal for carer's allowance. [48092/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension. [48094/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 160. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their appeal for disability allowance. [48095/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 462. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their application for a medical card. [48098/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 463. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their application for a medical card. [48099/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 464. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on their application for a medical card. [48100/14]