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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developing a Competitive and Sustainable Tourism Industry: Discussion (5 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: Finally, this difficult issue was mentioned in a previous report. It is extraordinary that an English person will visit this country and in looking at a hotel or wherever, will not see his or her flag flying anywhere. They will see Sky and Premiership clubs being advertised on the footpath, they will see Japanese, Korean and United States flags, Cork flags, Confederate flags, county flags...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (5 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason invalidity pension payments are not disregarded as income like disability allowance payments are, when calculating means for Student Universal Support Ireland grants, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52290/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: 127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an outstanding disadvantaged area payment from 2011 will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51987/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: The current Secretary General, who was appointed last July, was appointed as assistant secretary for water services in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, a post Mr. O'Connor previously held.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: It is a concern that Mr. O'Connor might clear up. Did he have a working relationship with the current Secretary General in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: Did he report to Mr. O'Connor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome Mr. O'Connor. We are the only two Cork men in the room that I know of. It is unusual that there are not more of us. Can Mr. O'Connor expand on his previous experience in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, particularly in planning? Effective and meaningful consultation is a significant part of planning, including local authority or regional...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Civil Registration Legislation (28 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider legislation to mandate the civil registration service section of the Health Service Executive to notify all relevant Departments, local authorities, and agencies of all deaths registered with it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47949/13]

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I congratulate the Government on being able to remove Coillte from the list of State assets that the previous Government agreed were to be sold. This decision was not only welcomed by me but by the thousands of my constituents who wanted our forests and their lands to remain in the ownership of the State and its citizens. Our forests do not only provide wood but immense pleasure to millions...

Topical Issues: Marine Safety (26 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Minister for his response. Will he address two points arising from his statement? Given last year's marine notice making it mandatory for EPIRB owners to register, the Department should contact owners directly on foot of any future concern. I note the Department's proactive response to date, but it would be helpful if each owner was contacted in the event of future concerns. ...

Topical Issues: Marine Safety (26 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for his attendance. It is a measure of the seriousness of this issue that Deputy Deasy and I have both seen it in order to raise it as a Topical Issue matter. An EPIRB is an emergency position-indicating radio beacon. It is a very important safety device on maritime vessels....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Fisheries Sustainability: Discussion with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (26 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I welcome the Minister and his officials from both the Department and the Marine Institute. Proposals always make bleak reading at this time of year. Negotiations will take place at Council level. I am concerned that the prawns or Nephrops are not included in the assessment. What is the potential impact of this? I am glad the Minister outlined in his statement that he will defend the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (26 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 393. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when arrears of carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50475/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 472. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount his Department has allocated to Cork County Council for water supply network projects for west Cork including the islands; the schemes that have been approved by his Department; the amount allocated; the proposed timescale for the completion of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Special Report and Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Garda Commissioner (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I was only asking the Commissioner to answer about those to his knowledge. I was not expecting a detailed response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Special Report and Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Garda Commissioner (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: If the information is not to hand, the Commissioner can supply it later. Has he ever been made aware of a case where a member of the force has not co-operated?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Special Report and Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Garda Commissioner (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: I thank the Commissioner and his officers for attending the committee. His statement is welcome, as is its tone. He has acknowledged there were issues, but things are moving on and greater resources are being committed to deal with some of the issues about which he spoke. There was a lot of hyperbole surrounding the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission's report, which may not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Issues (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills regarding circular letters 24 and 25/2008, which of the former vocational education committees have contacted, and which have not contacted all current and former employees of their entitlements to participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49653/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Issues (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills regarding circular letters 24 and 25/2008 the number the current and former employees of each of the former vocational education committees have taken up the option to participate in the scheme since the issue of these circulars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Death Event Publication Service (20 Nov 2013)

Noel Harrington: 196. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 39 of 13 November 2013, the other State Departments and sections of Departments and all other State agencies that are notified of deaths by the death event publication service, DEPS; the benefits that have accrued to the State since the introduction of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49692/13]