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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (14 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the impact of rising rental properties in Dublin, as outlined by the recent survey carried out by a company referred to in the Minister's Rent Limit Review Report in 2011, will have on the allowable rent rates for rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50257/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Application Numbers (14 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications that have been successfully reviewed and awarded after failing a means test; the number of these that are patients who are in need of continuous mental health treatment; if he will provide a list of conditions that have been considered eligible by the Chief Medical Officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (14 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding the office of the Ombudsman Report entitled Too Old to be Equal; the recommendations therein; and if he has begun the process of changing the mobility allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50259/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Household Charge (6 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue. Like my colleague who has clearly outlined the issue, I too share the concerns of the Deputy in respect of the very real resource issues that are being used up in this matter and the real difficulties in which some local authorities find themselves as a result of spending money they do not have. I am concerned at the...

Topical Issue Debate: Household Charge (6 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. I wish to make two points. The first is a remark made by the chief executive of the Local Government Management Agency last week that householders who do not notify the agency - this is on the assumption that they are receiving a letter in error - will receive a second letter and technically could face a penalty. Clearly, if an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Structured Court Settlements (6 Nov 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views regarding the possibility of reforming the process of court awarded medical expenses from a lump sum to a payment that is issued on a periodic basis to match the medical expenses of the person each year throughout the course of their lifetime to ensure that there is no shortfall in funds; his view on whether legislative changes are...

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for the opportunity to contribute to the statement on the report of the pyrite panel. The report is a significant step in addressing a serious issue for tens of thousands of individuals across north Leinster. Five years and three months ago the Evening Herald led with a headline about my own estate and published a photograph of a house two doors from my own which was...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: It was Time magazine by the way, Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there are any health and safety regulations in place for sports clubs nationwide to prohibit the use of dangerous chemicals to line pitches such as lime, petroleum products and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45535/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there are any health and safety regulations in place for sports clubs nationwide to prohibit the use of dangerous chemicals to line pitches such as lime, petroleum products and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45535/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received: P00029/12, P00033/12, P00038/12 and P00053/12 (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: The petition offers something very interesting to the committee in terms of recognising the importance of work in the home. It is somewhat similar to the previous petition in that the appropriate Minister or local Oireachtas representative might be contacted with a view to addressing it. Given the significant retrospection that would be required from the Department of Social Protection and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received: P00029/12, P00033/12, P00038/12 and P00053/12 (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: I echo the Chairman's sentiments. Given it is the first petition we have dealt with, it is entirely appropriate that it relates to information that the petitioner is attempting to release into the public domain. That, in itself, is significant. If it is successful, I think it would be welcomed, not only in academia but also in the general public, in terms of the dissemination of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud Cost (16 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of claims of a fraudulent nature that have been made to her Department in 2011; the number of incorrect payments made by her Department in 2011; the cost of these payments in total to the Exchequer; the funding allocated to the investigation and recouping of these payments in 2011 and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012. I will briefly address the fiscal rules which the Bill introduces, bearing in mind the extent to which these matters have already been debated in the Dáil, on television programmes and, most importantly, the doorsteps. Ireland's debt-to-GDP ratio was 108.5% in our first quarter and continues to rise. Legislating...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, for her presence and the opportunity to have such a lengthy and thorough debate on what is an extremely important issue. Since the appointment of a senior Minister for children - an historic event in Irish political history - on 9 March 2011, we have spent a great deal of time and effort and employed considerable resources on children's rights,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Selection Panel for Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Discussion (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Farrell: My questions have been asked already. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for coming. I wish to make an observation, if I may. I note the immense qualifications of all who have been chosen to sit on the selection panel. It is very important that the Parliament is seen to ensure that there is openness and transparency and that those who are making the selection are not doing so for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (25 Sep 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the process whereby a member of the judiciary may be disciplined if they have not been able to fulfil their duties in a competent manner, if there has been any issue of misconduct or if there is a question over of their ability to practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40510/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has identified a permanent site for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39563/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Farrell: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of the planning process in relation to the provision of a permanent school premises for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39564/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his presence and for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. First, I will speak on behalf of my constituents in Dublin North which was one of the fastest growing constituencies during the housing boom. Consequently, it is one of the most affected by negative equity, escalating prices and large unsustainable debt. As noted by many speakers, it is the ordinary...