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Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: Thank you, Minister.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: We will proceed to questions following the statements. The order of the House did not provide for a time limit on individual questions and, to be as fair as possible to all concerned, I propose a time limit of two minutes for each question and two minutes for the reply. I will take questions in rounds from each of the main groups, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, the Technical Group and...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: I must ask the Minister to conclude.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: Okay.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: These statements are on the report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate on the fixed charge processing system, and we should stick to that.

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: I accept the comprehensive answer the Minister of State has given. Very varied situations exist and I accept wholeheartedly we cannot have a one size fits all solution. Does the Minister of State accept that in some cases, which have been reported widely in the media, people have received debt write-down while other people cannot obtain this? Does he accept this causes resentment not only...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (26 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Leas-Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to address this serious issue. There has been news that there have recently been a number of debt write-downs for mortgage holders with AIB. While this is a positive and welcome step, no real detail seems to have been given as to how these write-downs were achieved. In highlighting this issue I do not want in any way to jeopardise any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: I am from Graiguenamanagh, where we have a great relationship with Waterways Ireland although the canal by-laws have caused a great deal of angst and stress in the area. The delegates will know from their submission that the two most important points that arise are the five-day rule, which I believe is completely unworkable because there is no way anybody could have moved his boat in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 1021. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify when it is expected that the Health Service Executive staff who have been working in an acting capacity, will transition into full post, as stipulated as part of the Haddington Road agreement, which was meant to take place in October, 2013 with full back payment from July, 2013, there are 12 positions that fit this criteria in Kilkenny...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: While there are a number of areas on which I could focus, like Deputy Brendan Ryan, I propose to focus on the issue of social housing, as it is an issue that effects my constituency considerably. While I am aware that the priority of this Government is jobs the housing crisis that is emerging will have to be addressed. I am a member of the Labour sub-committee on housing which have been...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a number of customers being refused engagement by MARP when their circumstances improved because the bank claims that once a customer has been deemed unsustainable or similar, they cannot be considered even if their circumstances improve; if he approves of this approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether many customers who engage tirelessly with the banks and are compliant, are not being offered resolutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12127/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the location of the letters demanding voluntary surrender and sale categorised in the Department of Finance and Central Bank mortgage arrears statistical reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12128/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has confidence in the figures regarding repossessions in the view of the banks without audit and without the banks' own quality control; his views on whether it is fair and right for the Irish people to accept data from these sources in view of the history of the same institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12129/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Staff Issues (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide data on the banks that incentivise their mortgage arrears staff; the way these bonuses are calculated and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12130/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the application of the Iceland model for addressing mortgage distress, whereby mortgages are reset to 110% of current values; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the introduction of a flat rate fee for apprentices attending the various institutes of technology, as part of their apprenticeship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11996/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postcode Implementation (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 306. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposed timeline for the introduction of a new post code system; the benefits this is expected to bring to the national and local economies; the implications for businesses, particularly for small and medium enterprises, jobs and opportunities for postal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Action Plan for Jobs (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 307. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the areas under his remit that have experienced growth through the Action Plan for Jobs 2013; the areas identified for further supports and investments under his remit in the Action Plan for Jobs 2014; the core implications for the communications systems, energy requirements and natural resources; and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (11 Mar 2014)

Ann Phelan: 386. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way the LDC alignment process will effect the roll out of the Tús programme; the stakeholders and elected members that will be represented on the LDCs and on the LEOs; the way this will be decided and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12118/14]