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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the recently announced supports available to groups for Gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52673/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the details of the promotional efforts being undertaken to promote the Gathering 2013 overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52672/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the promotional efforts being undertaken to promote the Gathering 2013 overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52762/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the recently announced supports available to groups for Gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52763/12]

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: When is publication expected for the road traffic Bill? We have introduced many safety measures for road traffic but with darker evenings, people are still walking on the roads. It should be mandatory for people to wear reflective jackets or armbands in such circumstances. This is a serious issue in rural Ireland, where people go out on the road without proper reflective jackets or...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: When will the education (admission to school) Bill be published? The Bill will ensure the process of enrolment in schools is more open, equitable and consistent. I ask this question in the light of Trim being one of the areas chosen for the pilot schemes on patronage and Educate Together schools.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: Ms Cullinan will be aware that the system has changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I want to bring up a valid issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: It is on the same issue of the self-employed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: Businesses owned by the self-employed are closing down every day of the week. The self-employed can receive social welfare once they get a letter from their accountant. Many of those who are self-employed and on low incomes and who are in trouble cannot provide these accounts. If they can get social welfare from the State, surely if they get a letter from their accountant they can get this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I understand that but this related to a serious matter that was brought in yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: Is there? I was using the number but could not get through.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I have one small issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I agree with Ms Stewart about all telephone calls being recorded. The lady to whom I referred told me yesterday that when she was contacted about the PPS number, the gentleman concerned informed her that the telephone call was being recorded. However, how could such a mistake be made if SUSI is in touch with the Revenue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: Basically, a simple telephone call would have sorted that out. How could the same PPS number apply to two people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I thank the delegates for their presentation. I will not reiterate what was said. My constituency office finds it very hard to get through to SUSI. Is there a special number that Members can ring? They cannot get through at present. My eldest child started college in Maynooth this year. Many students who have no grants yet cannot enter the library and use many of the amenities on the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Visa Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is considering the development of a technology visa for IT professionals as recommended by the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation report A review of the Information Communication Technology skills demand in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49619/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Budget Audits: Discussion with Social Justice Ireland and TASC (7 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I thank Social Justice Ireland and TASC for their presentations. Reference was made to reform in the context of pre-budget audits and kite flying. I agree with the point that was made. I have been a backbencher and all Deputies united to support the Minister for Social Protection to change the proposed cuts to people with disabilities. We had a limited window of opportunity to get the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Needs Education: Discussion with Special Needs Parents Association (7 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: I thank the witnesses for coming in. We have come a long way from the position that pertained 35 years ago. My mother sent my sister, Aisling, who has Down's syndrome, to mainstream school, and she was sent home because she would not sit down. We have come a long way since then. I agree with the association's recommendation for the introduction of classroom assistants to bridge the gap...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ray Butler: What legislation does this concern?