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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 460. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed cost savings of €440 million through the implementation of the Local Government Bill 2013; where the savings will be made and a county breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50186/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 523. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rationale behind proposed regulations under sections 16 and 17 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to allow for tail docking and dew claw removal of dogs; the reasons these proposals allow for these procedures to be carried out by non-registered persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50176/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 524. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for incentives for small business start-ups or expansions to take place on Department-owned facilities within each of the fishery harbour centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50182/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 536. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will have their area aid payment, single farm payment and REP scheme payments processed; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50363/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 585. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an orthodontic appointment in County Donegal in tabular form for 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, over 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50201/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (26 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 586. To ask the Minister for Health the number of discretional medical cards removed from persons on a county basis in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50202/13]

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: For all of the self-congratulations, they should remember they opposed every point in the plan for which they are taking credit today. It is a significant occasion, but there is much information missing from this so-called debate.

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: That all changed in June 2010.

Government Decision on Exiting Programme of Financial Support: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: This is a significant debate as it marks the beginning of the end of the bailout phase of our economic recovery. While it is significant that Ireland is the first country to exit a programme, there is no cause for celebration, as many challenges lie ahead for the country and families. I am being generous in describing this as a debate, as debates normally involve an exchange of views and...

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: It is a child, not a robot.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if the German bank KfW holds or has applied for a banking licence here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49823/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance if a memorandum of understanding is being drawn up between the Irish and German authorities regarding the role that KfW bank will take in making credit available to Irish business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49824/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected level of credit KfW will make available to Irish business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49825/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if KfW will lend directly to Irish businesses or through Irish banks as intermediaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49826/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects KfW to compete directly with the State-supported banks for the provision of credit to small and medium sized enterprises; or if he sees the bank meeting a currently unfulfilled role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49827/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if the role envisaged for KfW is complementary to an alternative to the programme for Government commitment to establish a strategic investment bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49828/13]

Youth Employment: Motion [Private Members] (19 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: It was only towards the end of her contribution that she referred to the substance of the motion. I always find it ironic when she lectures us about responsible opposition having listened to her between 2007 and 2011. The Minister lecturing about responsible opposition is like Silvio Berlusconi lecturing about fidelity and compliance. When she was on this side of the House, responsible...

Youth Employment: Motion [Private Members] (19 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: I also thank Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Crowe for submitting their motion this evening because it gives us an opportunity to reflect on this subject. I have consistently welcomed the youth guarantee and welcomed the promise of that guarantee. In fairness to Deputy John Lyons, he was the first person to debate that concept, and during meetings of the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: I welcome Mr. Horgan and Mr. O'Halloran. I would like to declare an interest. I put Mr. Horgan forward for appointment in 2010 on the basis of his successful track record until then. I am delighted to see that record continue. I wish him well. I ask Mr. Horgan or Mr. O'Halloran to go into more detail on the BeSMART project, which is an excellent example for any State organisation of how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Not-for-Profit Sector: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: Mr. Mulconry mentioned the local enterprise offices, LEOs, and social enterprise business programme, SEBP. It is hoped the local enterprise offices will kick-off next month and that the social enterprise business programme will kick-off in January next. What engagement has taken place with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government around formal recognition of social...