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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: So the State is facing a definite challenge if the Bill as published becomes-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Contracts (8 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the reduction in hours for a person (details supplied) at a school; if this reduction is a breach of contract; the reason this reduction has occurred when there has been no change in circumstances at the school; if the full-time hours will be reallocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47199/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a 23% VAT rate on certain music and art schools; the reason for this change in VAT rules; the reason certain institutions are affected and others are not; his views on whether these changes are in line with the findings of the report Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach, a Framework Policy to 2025 published by the Joint Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 296. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding his plans to unwind the FEMPI legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46763/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 344. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if person (details supplied) will have their registration with the Teaching Council completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46156/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the current student teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) is maintained due to the high proportion of students at the school that require additional supports; if his attention has been drawn to the measures the school will have to undertake, including merging classes, if the current student teacher ratio is changed;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 426. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional teaching support on a temporary basis to help manage the high number of children with special educational needs at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46967/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to allow schools to appeal a decision to refuse an application for extra teaching resources on the grounds of the number of students with special educational needs at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46968/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 755. To ask the Minister for Health the medicines that will be discontinued from the medical card scheme in the coming months; the reason Lidocaine patches are being removed from cover under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46549/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 822. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the legislation for the new transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46879/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 990. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a pay by weight scheme operated by waste collection firms; the assurances he can provide that the scheme will not result in increased costs for households; the way in which the new scheme is environmentally friendly; his views on competition in the area of waste collection; the consumer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Jack Chambers: 1051. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if secure bicycle parking at the Broombridge Luas station will be provided; if there will be 24-hour security bicycle parking at the station; his plans for a bus service to bring persons from the Navan Road, Dublin 7, area to the stop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46663/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (26 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the length of time children from four to 18 years of age are waiting for places in ASD units in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45407/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Administration (26 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of the immigration investor programmes as outlined in the justice sector Estimates 2017; if it has concluded; if so, the findings it has made; his plans to publish the review; if not, the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45547/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: I thank my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, for the work he has put into the Bill. In recent days we have seen how the banks have conducted themselves and Deputy McGrath has been to the forefront of examining that. We need to re-balance the power across a number of core policy areas for the banks and removing the veto is the most appropriate mechanism to ease the situation of the borrower...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: The IMHO believes that the outcomes desired by the Bill could be achieved in an easier fashion by a not-for-profit regulated third party purchasing these loans and radically restructuring them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: Has the Minister provided any of the advice received from the Attorney General?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: Has Deputy McGrath seen the amendments proposed by the Insolvency Service of Ireland? In its submission, it has recommended a number of proposed amendments. For instance, it refers to mandatory creditor engagement. Has Deputy McGrath seen those amendments? Does he have any thoughts on them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: That is fair enough. I thank my colleague again for the work he has done. Hopefully, we will see the Office of the Taoiseach progress some of the money messages. As Deputy O'Callaghan said, we are repeatedly seeing a lot of work being put into Bills on First Stage and Second Stage, as well as pre-legislative scrutiny, but then we hit a cul-de-sac. I hope the Deputy's work is vindicated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: I will echo other members in thanking Mr. Hall and Mr. Curtis for the great work they are doing on this issue and across the board. I have a couple of questions. What the witnesses have proposed is logical, rational and makes sense. Obviously they are trying to bring back the incentive in order that banks will sell to regulated bodies or charities, such as the one which the witnesses are...