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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Minimum Wage (25 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: The Deputy will be aware that the Low Pay Commission submitted its second report on the national minimum wage in July and its recommendation that the minimum wage be increased by 10 cents an hour was accepted by Government on October 11th. On October 13th I signed the Order to effect the increase which will come into effect on 1st January next. (S.I. 516 of 2016). In its report the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Statutory Retirement Age (20 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: Apart from public sector employees, where certain statutory retirement ages may apply, there is no statutory retirement age for employees in Irish legislation. A contract of employment will generally contain a retirement age but this is a matter of contract between the parties. The upper age limit for bringing claims under the Unfair Dismissals Acts was removed by a provision in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 140. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with required surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31120/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: I wish to share time with the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan. Last night I spoke about Enterprise Ireland and its team based in London. It provides support to clients to identify key business opportunities in the short to medium term, with advice on responding to the implications of Brexit such as improving competitiveness and...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: As Minister of State with responsibility for small business, I am pleased that the first budget of this Government is taking the necessary steps to support our entrepreneurs and SMEs. I am acutely aware of the economic impact of our SMEs. Over 235,000 active enterprises in Ireland are micro and small enterprises, and this makes up almost 99% of all active enterprises and nearly 50% of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay Commission Establishment (12 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: The budget for the Low Pay Commission is €474,000 for 2016. This is broken down into pay and non-pay elements. The pay budget is €244,000 and covers salaries for the secretariat and members’ fees. The non-pay budget of €230,000 covers research and administration costs. The secretariat has a designated staffing complement of three full time staff. The Commission...

Seanad: Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement: Motion (5 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: I thank all 14 Senators who contributed to the debate on the motion this afternoon, whether they supported it or were against it. I also thank the Senators who came to listen to the debate, but did not speak. I also thank, of course, the proposer of the motion, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins. We debated this issue before in the Seanad Chamber, when I realised her special interest in this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 282. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28405/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 284. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28412/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 289. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28470/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 387. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a special chair for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28198/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 499. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28177/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 500. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28179/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 503. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28216/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Breen: 524. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28330/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Pat Breen: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27975/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Pat Breen: 160. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27976/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Pat Breen: 161. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for a review of disability allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27978/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Pat Breen: 239. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27957/16]