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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1910. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38674/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1911. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38675/17]

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017. I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, on her elevation. I have no doubt but that she will be ambitious in the role. I think she will do a good job. She is out of the traps quickly and at least ahead of her predecessor: there seems to be a far more...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: Any penalty imposed by a court of law is part of a judicial function. The administration of justice in criminal matters is constitutionally confined to the courts and the selection of a penalty following conviction is an integral part of the judicial function. I was disappointed this got through because if one goes back to Cox v. Ireland in 1992, it was a case of game over, out to hell with...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: Yes. It goes without saying that a significant and worrying crisis has developed over the past few years pertaining to defined benefits pensions, and the Minister mentioned this. As I said, if things keep going as they appear to be going, it is a trajectory that will ultimately lead to a meltdown. They will all be wiped. Hardly any of them are left in any event. They are being wiped out...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: It is gone.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1004. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of premises in respect of the monthly and milestone deployments under the Eircom commitment contract that have been served under the contract in each of the months April to June 2017, by means of EVDSL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33718/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1005. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 23 May 2017, if he will clarify or publish the terms of the contract under which he is enabled to extend a MANS concession by 11 years without a public tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33719/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1007. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the pricing review of the MANS network is complete in respect of task force action No. 19; further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 23 May 2017, his plans to publish the review; if so, the date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33721/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1006. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the progress report of the task force implementation group; the local authorities that remain non-compliant with the 2013 development contribution guidelines in respect of task force action No. 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33720/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1008. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has completed its review of the issue of mobile coverage blackspots in respect of task force action No. 40; his recommendations in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33722/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1009. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received the report of the telecommunications operators concerning the introduction of Wi-Fi and VoLTE in respect of task force action No. 39; his plans to publish it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1197. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34216/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1198. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a social welfare appeal for an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34217/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 1199. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34218/17]

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am delighted to be here to speak on behalf of the Labour Party on the establishment of this important portfolio. Unlike others, I will not play party political games. My party and I believe that rather than playing party political games around the establishment of this important Department, we should focus on having it established quam celerrimeand ensure the maximum number of functions...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: That is what got him elected. The people did not forget that the Minister spoke for them and espoused their cause. Rural-proofing of decisions would ensure rural Ireland was not sidelined or overlooked. All we are looking for is our just desserts. We are not looking for any more than that. It is an important principle to be treated equitably and fairly, and all we seek is the fair play...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: London Fisheries Convention: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (11 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for his very helpful contribution. Members have raised some pertinent issues. It was very clear from the outset that those in the United Kingdom in favour of Brexit wished to assume exclusive control of Britain's fishing rights and that the 6 to 12 mile zone was, therefore, going to be of critical importance. It was also clear that the London Fisheries Convention would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: London Fisheries Convention: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (11 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: That is why we should cool our jets.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (11 Jul 2017)

Willie Penrose: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made to abolish the mandatory retirement ages for civil servants and others who wish on a voluntary basis to continue working in their employment; if the various Departments of State have reviewed this matter with the objective of advancing legislation to achieve this purpose; and if he will make a statement...