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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Services Provision (8 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: My Department is currently seeking tenders for the provision of air services for the Aran Islands for the period 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014, with an option of a further year’s extension up until 30 September 2015. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 27 May 2013.

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The future day-to-day operational management of St. Catherine's Foyer is a matter under consideration by the board of Cara Housing Association Limited. This consideration relates to its ongoing role as management agent in the provision of homeless services in Dublin.

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister of State has set out the ambitious target of ending long-term homelessness by the end of 2016 by explicitly adopting a housing-led approach. Considerable funding has been extended to tackle homelessness annually across the Government. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has overseen local government and State expenditure exceeding €50...

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: It is not just a place to shelter but a place in which we flourish and from where we contribute to our wider community. The Minister of States’s targets and approach are enlightened.

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: That will be brought to the Minister of State’s attention.

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Unfortunately, the Minister of State with responsibility for housing and planning, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, is not available to take this debate today, but she has asked me to thank the Deputy for providing this opportunity to discuss the issue of homelessness and the Government's response to it. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government's role in respect of...

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Funding (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. A new report published today, School Completers - What Next?, shows that over 50% of students who were enrolled in the final year of senior cycle in Department of Education and Skills-supported post-primary schools in 2010 went directly to higher education. This is the first in a series of reports by the Department that tracks pupils one year...

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Funding (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I take the points made by the Deputy. A number of initiatives to make third level education accessible to those who are under-represented have been initiated. One of these is the third level access fund, as administered by further and higher education institutions, to support the retention of certain target groups, namely, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, mature students,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deontais Caipitil Gaeltachta (7 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Seo a leanas sonraí na ndeontas caipitil a cheadaigh mo Roinn in 2011 agus in 2012 i leith áiseanna pobail, teanga agus caitheamh aimsire sa Ghaeltacht: Contae 2011 2012 Dún na nGall €132,400.00 €123,637.00 Maigh Eo €0.00 €41,753.00 Gaillimh €85,501.00 €981,992.30 Ciarraí €0.00 €91,757.00 Corcaigh...

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Deputy McNamara for submitting this topic for discussion as it is a matter in which I have an interest. I understand the Central Bank's numismatic advisory committee has recommended that in 2014 the millennium of the Battle of Clontarf be marked with the issue of a €20 gold proof coin. The Central Bank will shortly submit its recommendations for the 2014 collector coin...

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I acknowledge the Deputy's interest in promoting Killaloe where Brian Boru was born. As a part of his constituency, it is only natural that he would seek to do so. Killaloe is Brian Boru's place of birth and Clontarf is the location where he met his heroic death on Good Friday 1014 while praying for Ireland in his tent. Another place near my constituency where Brian Boru could also be...

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As the Deputy from Tipperary knows well, the ashes of Brian Boru rest in the ancient city of Armagh. I hope that when we commemorate and celebrate Brian Boru's life, we will include in the reckoning Killaloe, Clontarf, Armagh and other places along the way. To address the core of the Deputy's question, a coin will be issued to commemorate Brian Boru's death 1,000 years ago.

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Coins (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I do not believe Brian Boru ever got as far as Kerry because if he did, he would never have got out of it. I jest.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising this matter. The feedback on the ease with which the local property tax, LPT, can be paid has generally been positive. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that over 400,000 people have successfully filed their LPT returns to date and have either paid immediately or selected one of the other available payment options. I understand this afternoon's...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: They Deputy has raised a number of perceived difficulties.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: His concerns will be conveyed to the Minister and the Department.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister is satisfied that Revenue has provided a significant amount of information on payment options and both the LPT return and the booklet, Your Guide to Local Property Tax, covers this in some detail. It is also open to property owners who have queries on any aspect of the various payment options to call Revenue's dedicated LPT helpline. We want to make it as easy as possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Housing Assistance Payments Eligibility (2 May 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The scheme of housing grants under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts was suspended with effect from 7 April 2009. There are no plans to restore the scheme at present. While my Department has no other scheme to assist Gaeltacht residents to modernise or repair their homes, Gaeltacht residents have access to the same schemes available to people outside of the Gaeltacht, such as schemes provided by...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Labour Court Recommendations (30 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am deputising for the Minister for Health who is unavoidably absent this evening.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Labour Court Recommendations (30 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Government and the HSE, as the statutory body responsible for the delivery of health and personal social services, recognise the important and valuable role of home helps in enabling older persons to live in their homes and communities in accordance with Government policy. Home help and home care are delivered by the HSE, voluntary, not-for-profit and private service providers. These...