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Job Creation and Economic Growth: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I call Deputy Michelle Mulherin who I understand is sharing time with Deputies Connaughton, Conaghan, O'Reilly, Spring, Lawlor and Twomey.

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: Thank you, Deputy. I must ask you to wrap up.

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: Some people have overrun their slot so I will allow just a few minutes for Deputy Twomey.

Job Creation and Economic Growth: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I call Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is sharing his time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh, Stanley, Ferris, Ó Caoláin and Adams.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Publication (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date on which the 1926 census will go online; in view of the benefit of genealogical heritage tourism for Ireland if he is planning any additional initiatives to enhance and support this important sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12868/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Gallery (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will report on the proposed €20 million upgrade of the National Gallery as part of the 1916 centenary commemorations; the timetable for the upgrade works and the way he envisages the gallery's role in the centenary celebrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12869/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will open in 2013 Grant Round for the Emigrant Support Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13378/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Seizures (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of cigarettes and tobacco products that were seized by Customs and Excise at Dublin Airport for the years 2012 and to date in 2013;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13382/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will fill the five vacancies on the Board of the State Examination Commission; the number of persons that expressed an interest to be appointed to the Board;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will fill the nine vacancies on the Board of the Higher Education Authority; the number of persons expressed an interest to be appointed to the Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13384/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will fill the five vacancies on the Board of the State Examination Commission; the number of persons that expressed an interest to be appointed to the Board;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will fill the nine vacancies on the Board of the Higher Education Authority; the number of persons expressed an interest to be appointed to the Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13384/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Witness Security Programme (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocated to the Garda Witness Protection Programme for the years 2009/2010/2011/2012 and 2013;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13379/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and type of Garda vehicles actively available to Gardaí in the R&J Districts at present; the number and type of Garda vehicles actively available to these districts in each year over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13380/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (13 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Health the additional immediate steps being taken to reduce the waiting times in the Accident and Emergency Department of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13381/13]

Other Questions: Pyrite Panel Report Recommendations (12 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister has given us welcome news about the resolution board. Will we see the legislation by June? Earlier he envisaged a fund of around €50 million, perhaps €45,000 per home. Is that the sum he is considering? How many companies will be levied? Has he got down to that detail? While the property tax exemption for houses affected by pyritic heave is welcome, there is...

Other Questions: Pyrite Panel Report Recommendations (12 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: What is the Minister doing about Priory Hall?

Other Questions: Pyrite Panel Report Recommendations (12 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: One might not be in the red category.

Other Questions: Pyrite Panel Report Recommendations (12 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will bring forward legislation to facilitate the establishment of a pyrite levy fund as recommended by the Report of the Pyrite Panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12509/13]

Other Questions: Water Charges (12 Mar 2013)

Tommy Broughan: I am opposed to the charges as I am fearful that Irish Water will be privatised down the line. Some of the estates I represent in Bayside, mid-Sutton and Marino have numerous houses which are on what is in effect the same boundary box. How will that be addressed? Dublin City Council seems of its own volition to have carried out a programme of installing meters outside many city homes....