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Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: Is it right?

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach should answer his own question.

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I accept that there has not been a revaluation in some time, but in 2013 the rates for one business in Waterford were €2,963. In 2014 this figure will increase to €7,647, a difference of 158%. For another business the amount payable was €4,373, which will increase to €10,080, an increase of 131%. One gets nothing for this any more because one must pay extra for...

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I accept that there are some winners, but there are many losers also. Businesses cannot afford to lose at this stage. I wish to come back to the point on transparency on how the NAV is reached in various areas. Does Minister have plans to increase staff numbers in the Valuation Office, particularly to deal with appeals?

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to revise the valuation system to provide for a fairer basis for commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2677/14]

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: A serious discussion is needed on commercial rates. The Minister will be aware that serious difficulties that arose in Waterford are being replicated across the country as the rates revaluation process is rolled out nationwide. Businesses do not have the ability to meet the demands being placed on them. The purpose of Question No. 11 is to ascertain the Minister's views on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Agencies (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 21. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2678/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3347/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 103. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the number of prosecutions for failure to comply with minimum wage legislation in each year from 2008 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3152/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 136. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3342/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3343/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 159. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3350/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 174. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3344/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not had their most recent AEOS, disadvantaged area and REP scheme payments processed; the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3012/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3230/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 226. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3348/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new agencies and State bodies established since 9 March 2011 under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3351/14]