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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: I thank the delegation for its presentation. I have three questions on school transport. During the course of his presentation, Mr. Nolan was keen to stress that Bus Éireann does not have a contract in respect of the provision of school transport. Will he explain the relationship with the Department of Education and Skills? Is there an annual service agreement each year? I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision will be made to allow for an exception to the three-year rule in relation to the transfer of taxi licences in the case of a transfer between persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45211/12]

Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: In light of the very significant job announcement which will be made later today in Dublin, when will the proposed betting (amendment) Bill come before the House? The additional revenues that will accrue to the State arising out of measures contained in that Bill will be ring fenced for the horse racing industry, which is in much need of resources at the moment.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending eligibility criteria for family income supplement to include self-employed persons; the basis on which such persons are precluded from qualifying for the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43935/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Redeployment (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application to revert to a work sharing basis by a person (details supplied) will be accommodated. [43962/12]

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

Brian Walsh: I had an opportunity last night to listen to the contributions of Deputies Pearse Doherty and Seamus Healy. Deputy Pearse Doherty gave us more of the same populist rhetoric we have heard from Sinn Féin since I was elected to the Dáil 18 months ago. Given that he has been finance spokesperson for his party for some time, one would expect him to have acquired at least a basic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (9 Oct 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health the number of personnel employed by the Health Service Executive in the area of human resources nationally and in each of the HSE regional administrative areas. [42835/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Digital Switchover: Discussion (27 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: The previous speakers have asked many of the questions I intended to ask so I will not repeat them. I compliment the Minister on his contribution to this campaign. He has had an active role and taken a hands-on approach, and it is important to acknowledge that. Ms Mary Curtis provided data for the end of August and the uptake at that stage was at approximately 60%. Congratulations are due...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Galway Harbour Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (27 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: I thank Mr. Carey for his contribution this morning and for coming to talk to us. I thought he was a more modest individual but I agree entirely with the sentiments expressed in his contribution. He has made a very valuable contribution to the Galway Harbour Company since he was appointed first as a member and subsequently as chairman. I served on the board with Mr. Carey from 2005 to 2009...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: New Ross Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (27 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: I apologise for being late. I thank Mr. Lawlor for coming in this morning to speak to the committee. Perhaps some of these questions have been answered already. If they have, Mr. Lawlor can ignore them. In terms of the company and its financial performance, I note Mr. Lawlor is a member of the audit committee and he is well equipped to manage that side of matters. Is the company...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Registration of Title (27 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 371 of 26 June 2012, if he will provide an update on the progress made in clarifying the ownership of lands (details supplied) in County Galway with a view to granting a sublease to a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41124/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (26 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding allocated under the springboard initiative in respect of a level 8 course (details supplied) for which there has been insufficient demand can be reallocated to a level 7 course in the same discipline. [41023/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (26 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider extending a derogation on regulations making ABS mandatory for classes of representative vehicles for the purpose of the driving test in view of safety concerns arising from the fact that drivers taught and tested in vehicles with ABS would lack familiarity in vehicles without ABS, which they may subsequently be required...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Resolution Processes (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the inclusion of financial brokers in the range of professionals to provide advice through the new advisory service for borrowers in mortgage distress in view of the fact that they are specifically qualified to dispense such advice and are regulated by the Central Bank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40542/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the implementation of Section 15 of the Fines Act 2010; if any interim arrangement will be introduced to facilitate the payment of court fines by instalment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40519/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health if a decision in respect of an appeal regarding a medical card application will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40083/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of measures being taken to address delays in conducting health screening and development checks for children in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40361/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in relation to the proposed public bike scheme in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40051/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (25 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is still no online booking facility for the Galway-Limerick train service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40163/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Application (20 Sep 2012)

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to continue with the non principal private residence charge on second homes when the residential property tax is introduced in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39832/12]