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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (29 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there will there be a review of the Jobpath scheme in view of the continuing fall in the live register and unemployment. [50577/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (29 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 70. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when proposals on defined benefits schemes for the social welfare pensions and civil registration Bill will be published and the Bill advanced having been first published in May 2017. [50576/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: IDA Ireland Site Visits (29 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 86. To ask the Taoiseach the number of visits organised by the IDA to the midland region to date in 2017; the number of these visits that were to IDA sites in Athlone and Mullingar, respectively; the details of all vacant property owned by the IDA in Mullingar and Athlone, County Westmeath; if the IDA has planned other visits to Mullingar before 31 December 2017; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (29 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 198. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if in the context of the conditions evident in Sligo Garda station, which necessitated Garda members to vacate same; if a review of all Garda stations in the State has been carried out, in order to ensure that they are adequate and suitable accommodation from the perspective of sanitation, dampness, suitable shower...

Social Welfare Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. The Social Welfare Bill is very important legislation as it gives effect to the wide array of social welfare changes and related matters that were the subject of announcements when the Minister for Finance introduced the budget on 10 October last. Therefore, the Bill incorporates the €5 increases in the...

Social Welfare Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: The dependent adult and people on reduced rate payments will receive the proportionate increases, while younger jobseekers aged 26 and under on their reduced rates will get the €5 increase, again from 26 March. Recently in the Dáil, when speaking about the need to update, revamp and streamline the current complex eligibility system for old-age pension qualification, which is,...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister and his officials. I have always found the officials most helpful - I wish to recognise that. Indeed, often I go off-script to ask them about various things. I am writing something at the moment and I get great co-operation from Department officials with some of the material. I hope that when I leave here I will have something to leave behind.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I do not know about that. Anyway, I have a question about the payroll underspend. The underspend is significant. I support unequivocally what the Minister is doing in terms of subsuming the savings into various critical areas that need additional funding. The aim is to meet targets like the 85% advances, which is most useful. There is a €12 million underspend in that area. Is...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I imagine the Minister knows him. I think everyone knows Eunan. Am I reading this right? The Department provides for €800,000 more in ewes than the actual number that comes in. Is that right? Surely, the figure must be €8 million. There is an €8 million underspend. Is that correct?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am a bit perplexed by that. I am actually surprised by it. This relates to one of the things we had before the current Minister assumed office. His predecessor had a major campaign to get this scheme brought in. In fairness, the Department provided the money. Now, however, it is not being taken up. I would be delighted to remind the former Minister about it – I will probably...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I listen to him. He is great. I would like to know what the major drawback is. Another thing surprises me. The Minister came through the system. He was in Macra na Feirme and many other organisations. Macra na Feirme has been advocating for a renewal of the installation aid scheme. The Minister has done a good deal for young farmers, in fairness. When a young person is taking over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Fisheries Sustainability Impact Assessment: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending and giving an expansive view on the fishing industry. I am not as familiar with it as perhaps I ought to be. Fish processing which could contribute significantly to employment seems to be minimal within the industry. It is similar to the old argument about the beef industry when many jobs were lost when cattle were exported on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 401. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the projections (details supplied) which mean that an additional 500 acute beds will be required in the midlands region covering Mullingar, Tullamore and Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50279/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 682. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the regulations that pertain to industrial style wind farm developments will be implemented; if these regulations will take account of the concerns regarding flicker, separation distance, height of turbines being proposed and the effect on rural landscapes including the impact upon the local heritage; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (28 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: 732. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department is reviewing the pay structure of members of the Permanent Defence Force (details supplied); if he will address the matter in order to ensure Defence Forces members are appropriately remunerated for their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50280/17]

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Business of Select Committee (15 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am pleased we are all here in attendance at this important meeting of the Select Committee on Rural and Community Development. As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. At the request of the broadcasting and recording services, members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting our mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to aeroplane, safe or flight...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: The purpose of the meeting is to consider a further Revised Estimate for 2017 for the Department of Rural and Community Development, Vote 42, in the amount of €146,742,000 to meet the expenses of the Office of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, including certain services. In the absence of Deputy Joe Carey, I am stepping in as Acting Chairman. I welcome the Minister for...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: Yes, we will.

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: I call Deputy Ó Cuív.

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Willie Penrose: We must keep focused or else we will get bogged down. Deputy Canney is a great example of how to be focused, targeted and brief while still making his points. I call Deputy Carol Nolan.