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Other Questions: Open Government Partnership (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: The Minister will take up the Deputy's offer.

Other Questions: Open Government Partnership (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: Deputy Wallace is pushing the boat out, but I will allow him.

Other Questions: Open Government Partnership (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: The Minister has the floor.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Equality Proofing of Budgets (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has agreed that Deputy Mick Wallace can take question No. 3 in Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's stead.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the outcome figure for an institute of technology (details supplied) in respect of research and development income is significantly lower than the other third level institutions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Guarantee (3 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of the fact that a pilot project under the youth guarantee scheme has been confirmed for Ballymun, Dublin, her plans to establish a pilot scheme in a rural constituency to ensure balance is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41578/13]

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I accept Deputy Joan Collins' bona fides in introducing this Bill. I accept it is a response to the very tragic circumstances in which people have found themselves and I am aware of the human tragedies that have accompanied this mess. Most of us have no sympathy for the banks. Deputy Collins seeks to introduce an Act that will, among other things, provide for the restructuring and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: No problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: What is the Department's opinion, if any, on unused or abandoned railway lines in Ireland? I believed "unused" and "abandoned" are two separate categories.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: May I ask another question? It pertains to the rail markets and the comment that the European rail markets currently are facing stagnation or decline and that the Commission therefore is proposing far-reaching measures to encourage greater innovation in European Union railways by opening up EU domestic passenger markets to competition. The witnesses should expand a little more on this as it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I thank our guests for their presentation. My primary interest is in tourism and I note the statement that the European Commission did not have any significant tourism initiatives planned during the Irish Presidency. I ask Mr. O'Mahony to elaborate. Given the current economic position, any initiatives delivered in the area of tourism would be very welcome. Will this matter be addressed?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: While my next question may not be appropriate, is progress being made in efforts to retain the 9% VAT rate in the hospitality industry? This initiative has had a major impact.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development Funding (1 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the exact amount of research and development that institutions in the south east have attracted in comparison to the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40772/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (1 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 432. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline in detail the exact amount of broadband penetration in the south east and at what speed, in comparison to the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40774/13]

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rate Reductions (25 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: I understand the constraints on the Minister, but I agree with my colleague that a return to the 13.5% rate will have a devastating effect at this stage. It is tantalising to see the growth in the sector. Throughout the summer I walked down High Street in Kilkenny and saw the number of people who were able to go into the local restaurants. The restaurants will not be thanked for having to...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rate Reductions (25 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss this important issue that is critical to the constituency I represent, namely, Carlow-Kilkenny, which also is highly dependent on the tourism sector. The introduction of the reduction in the VAT rate in July 2011 from 13.5% to 9% to boost tourism and stimulate employment in the tourism and hospitality sectors has had a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Industry (24 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 461. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the redevelopment of the beet industry here; the meetings that have taken place with interested groups across the country with either him or his officials; the position regarding the sugar quota within the EU; the meetings that have taken place between his Department and other EU Ministers over the past six...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Household Charge Collection (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 213. To ask the Minister for Finance the statistics for outstanding household charges for counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the number of these outstanding payments that will incur penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37951/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an Irish citizen (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who satisfies all the relevant criteria to avail of help and funding from Student Universal Support Ireland, but who fails the criteria on residency, having lived abroad for a time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37934/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (18 Sep 2013)

Ann Phelan: 438. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the former Garda Staion in Ballyragget in County Kilkenny (details supplied). [37029/13]