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Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As far as I am concerned, and from what has been indicated, I am happy to come within the guidelines that have been indicated to me. Leaving that aside, what the Deputy has said will be brought to the attention of the Department.

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am answering this matter on behalf of the Minister who is unavoidably absent. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of waiting lists for ear, nose and throat specialist consultations. As the Deputy is aware, improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. Tackling outpatient waiting lists is the next priority for the special delivery unit established by...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Unfortunately the Minister for Finance and the Minister of State at the Department are unavailable as they are outside the country. The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 sets out in detail how the tax is to be administered and provides how a residential property is to be valued for local property tax, LPT, purposes. LPT is a self-assessed...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Deputy's concern. Coming from a similar area, I understand the importance of this. I am sure the Deputy would agree it was an imaginative and creative scheme as proven by the number of applicants. Of 6,563 applicants, 4,809 have successfully completed and €4.5 million of the allocated €5 million has already been paid out. Based on what the Deputy has said,...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I wish to convey the apologies of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, that he could not be in the House to discuss this important issue. To set the context, in February last year, the Minister announced the launch of a beef technology adoption programme, BTAP, as a key element in driving the ambitious targets for the beef sector in Food Harvest 2020. Based on the discussion group model, the...

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I believe we have had a very constructive debate on the importance of the Credit Reporting Bill, which will create the legislative framework for a central repository of credit information to be known as the central credit register. The register will go some way towards resolving what were identified as weaknesses in the Irish financial services industry by providing a tool which supports...

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Referral to Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate for their support for this Bill, which the Minister hopes will be enacted as soon as possible. The main purpose of the Bill is to make some fairly technical amendments to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. We want to ensure that certain provisions are more closely matched to international...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: He is a great man for ATMs.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: An application for capital funding in the case referred to by the Deputy is currently being evaluated by my Department and I am hopeful that a response will be issued in the very near future.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (17 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am responding on behalf of Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, who regrets he is unable to be here. I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. Since his appointment, the Minister has given priority to doing all he can to ensure the vetting process operates efficiently and applications are dealt with as quickly as possible. We should not be under any illusion...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (17 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputies for their comments and assure them that these will be brought to the Minister's attention. I hope it is clear from the reply that the Minister acknowledges the importance of this matter and that in the near future there will be 25 personnel transferred from another Department to work in the Garda vetting unit. The Deputies can be assured that the Minister will continue...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Nuachtáin Ghaeilge (16 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Cheadaigh Foras na Gaeilge deontas de luach €1.6 milliún do Thorann na dTonn i mí na Nollag 2009 chun an nuachtán Gaelscéal a fhoilsiú. Cuireadh tacaíocht poiblíochta agus margaíochta ar fáil don lainseáil agus don chéad eagrán a seoladh ar 26 Márta 2010. Tuigtear dom ón bhForas go raibh caidreamh láidir...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ferry Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: My Department allocated a grant for the provision of a ferry cargo service between the mainland and Dursey Island on three separate days during the period from 1 July 2012 to 31 August 2013. This allowed for the transport of vital provisions to the island and also facilitated the occasional transfer of animals from the island during the period in question. My Department will give...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Board Remuneration (16 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Foras na Gaeilge board members, to whom fees are not paid due to voluntary waivers or because the one person, one salary principle has been applied, are listed below. Liam Kennedy Voluntary Waiver Tomás Mac Eochagáin Voluntary Waiver Seosamh Mac Donnchadha OPOS Dónal Ó hAiniféin OPOS Tomás Sharkey OPOS Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin OPOS

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Transport Authority (16 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I wish to inform the Deputy that the approach to bringing public bodies, including the public body referred to by the Deputy, within the scope of the Official Languages Act 2003 is part of the review of that Act, which is currently being undertaken by my Department in accordance with a commitment in the Programme for Government. As I have previously indicated, it is intended to publish the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Mar 2013)

Dinny McGinley: While every effort will continue to be made to facilitate movement to the general division in a timely manner, the HSE must have sufficient NCHD cover in July in our hospitals. Contingency arrangements are in place by the HSE to ensure continued safe and timely treatment for patients.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Mar 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I agree it is important to have an adequate number of NCHDs available in our hospitals and the Senator's concerns on this matter will be conveyed to the Minister and, ultimately, to the HSE or the Medical Council.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Mar 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The NCA's survey found substantial variation in the prices charged for prescription medicines in pharmacies. At national level, the percentage difference found in the prices of 39 individual prescription medicines ranged from 37% to 199%, the average percentage difference being 56%. The HSE reimburses pharmacists for products dispensed under the general medical services scheme and other...