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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Jul 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals officers working in the appeals office at the moment; the number of cases assigned to each officer at this time; the number of applications awaiting assignment to an appeals officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32169/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Jul 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the turnaround time for appealing social welfare decisions; the measures being considered or implemented to reduce this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32170/12]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the holding of polls on a Saturday or a Sunday, to amend the Electoral Act 1992; to amend the Presidential Elections Act 1993, to amend the Local Government Act 1994, to amend the Referendum Act 1994, to amend the European Parliament Elections Act 1997, and to provide for related matters.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: As parents, our primary instinct is to protect our children, yet as a society, we fail in this time and again. I would like to acknowledge the hard work that has been put into the drafting of this Bill in order to make it fit for purpose. There is no doubt that through this legislation, along with the referendum and the collective legislation to copper fasten the protection of children that...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (26 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the Exchequer of the closure of a primary school on any given school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30520/12]

Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak to the Bill. While I am a relatively new Deputy, I have been around long enough to know that when it comes to politics and corruption, as politicians, we are presumed guilty. I do not expect the electorate to forgive and forget what happened in the not-so-distant past. It has enshrined a deep mistrust in the people of politicians and the...

Medicinal Products (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Health the time frame for when Gilenya will be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29630/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a report on the long term suitability of recently purchased prefabricated classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin following several engineering reports both before and after his Department mandated purchase that found that defective materials were used in their construction; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether existing primary schools in Malahide, County Dublin, have sufficient lands to cater for projected growth within the catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28724/12]

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress he has made in terms of planning for the expiration of the Croke Park Agreement; if any negotiations with unions have taken place regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28723/12]

Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Like tens of thousands of other young couples, I bought a home in Drynam Hall, between Swords and Kinsealy in Dublin, in October 2005. I paid just under €400,000 for it, I planned a family, I had a reasonable job as a self-employed person and was also a public representative. My wife was studying for a third level qualification and the future was bright. In July 2007, I was informed that...

Written Answers — Illegal Trade in Tobacco Products: Illegal Trade in Tobacco Products (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the annual estimated loss to the Exchequer due to the illegal selling of tobacco products in 2010 and 2011; his Department's proposals to minimise losses in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26838/12]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the long term sustainable repayment plans for loans given to recapitalise the banking system and to fund the day to day expenditure of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26840/12]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding tax and other incentives given to the horse racing and breeding industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26849/12]

Written Answers — Greyhound Industry: Greyhound Industry (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding tax and other incentives given to the greyhound racing and breeding industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/12]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the provision of training courses and education through SOLAS in Balbriggan County Dublin following the reduction in course provision this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26844/12]

Written Answers — Exchequer Savings: Exchequer Savings (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide the proposed savings to the Exchequer from the establishment of the Human Resources Shared Service Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26839/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of jobs created since March 2011 as a result of investment and initiatives provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26843/12]

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Farrell: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans for the County Enterprise Board structure, including its staff, premises and operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26851/12]