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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (5 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 272. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the water charges pertaining to bed and breakfast operators who currently pay a premium to local authorities; if such operators are now expected to pay for the same water supply twice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5299/15]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: The Bill is a missed opportunity. There was huge potential here had a proper concern been shown which has been missed. I listened to some colleagues welcome the fact that the Taoiseach will get involved in this area and talk to people. The Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, will be familiar with the fact that this time two years ago during the by-election in Meath East, the...

Other Questions: Bank Charges (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: Even since the report's publication, Bank of Ireland has increased the quarterly maintenance fee for business customers from €5.25 to €15. Cheque lodgement charges have increased from 20 cent to 60 cent, while a book of 50 cheques now costs €15, as opposed to €4. Equally, AIB increased its fee for an e-banking product by 25% overnight after directing...

Other Questions: Bank Charges (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: I did not want to make a connection between the report and the increases, but the reality is that the increases have happened. The Minister has a role because he is the main shareholder in one of the banks and a minority shareholder in the other. He is the Minister whose Department regularly publishes targets for small and medium enterprise, SME, lending and the condition of that sector's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Banking Sector (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: Has the Minister his number?

Other Questions: Bank Charges (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 6. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent increases in bank charges and the consequent impact on personal and business customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4675/15]

Other Questions: Bank Charges (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: I would like to discuss with the Minister the impact of recent increases in bank fees for SMEs. In some cases maintenance fees have been increased by 300%. The banks say it is a direct consequence of the Government's wish to expand online banking. This is having a significant impact on SMEs along with the general lack of choice in business banking in the market.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (4 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the performance of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4674/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 191. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are circumstances in which a person can commence an internship prior to completing three months on jobseeker's allowance; her plans to change this restrictive rule in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4572/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 320. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their 2014 disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4415/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 324. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the scientific information underlining SI 591 of 2014 in relation to lobster stocks; the basis he is concerned about lobster stock levels off the west coast that is when a stock survey was last completed; if his attention has been drawn to an offer to fund a survey that will show the success of the existing v-notching programme; if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 336. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form the details of agency staff costs incurred by his Department or its aegis in 2012, 2013 and 2014, including the breakdown of the staff roles involved and the area within his Department's aegis where they are contracted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4745/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 348. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an AEOS payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4998/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 455. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form details of agency staff costs expended by the Health Service Executive in 2012, 2013 and 2014; the specific staff roles and grades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4746/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 528. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form the details of agency staff costs incurred by her Department or its aegis in 2012, 2013 and 2014, including the breakdown of the staff roles involved and the area within her Department's aegis where they are contracted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4743/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (3 Feb 2015)

Dara Calleary: 632. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the details of agency staff costs incurred by his Department or its aegis in 2012, 2013 and 2014, including the breakdown of the staff roles involved and the area within his Department's aegis where they are contracted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4744/15]

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Jan 2015)

Dara Calleary: I apologise in advance as I will be unable to wait for the full debate because of a previous commitment. Fianna Fáil will support the Bill, which is necessary for the orderly and speedy completion of the Oireachtas banking inquiry. It is important that the inquiry would have access to as much information as possible for its deliberations, and the risks that certain material pertaining...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (29 Jan 2015)

Dara Calleary: 16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of training courses in 2014 provided to assist companies to trade online; the discussions held in this regard; his views that the target under the Action Plan for Jobs in respect of businesses trading online will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48138/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2015)

Dara Calleary: 75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an AEOS payments in County Mayo; if there is a specific localised issued with the payment of AEOS in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4116/15]

Deaths of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Calleary: The last occasion I remember John being present in this House was in June 2013, when we paid tribute to his great friend, confidant and neighbour, P.J. Morley. It is still hard to believe, nearly a year to the day from his death, that John has left us. Today we welcome Kathleen, Lisa, Ciara, James, Cathal, John Henry, Eamonn, Caoimhín and Iarla, as well as the extended Carty, Regan and...