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Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (23 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applicants in receipt of a home care grant in 2008 and 2009; the number of new applications approved during those years in the Kildare and West Wicklow Health Service Executive area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8846/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8773/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8779/10]

Written Answers — Local Contributions: Local Contributions (18 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way the local contribution is calculated when school building projects are being assessed for their monetary contribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8497/10]

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: In view of the huge disappointment and unfulfilled expectations arising from this week's meeting in Rome, does the Taoiseach consider it appropriate for Dáil Éireann to invite the Pope to visit Ireland and apologise to the survivors?

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (16 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a VAT free weekend for the retail sector in view of the negative impact that the recent spell of bad weather has had on retail sales. [7868/10]

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Two Members who are unable to be present in the House this morning for different reasons have asked me to raise some issues with the Tánaiste. The first is a question of behalf of Deputy Richard Bruton who is anxious to know if it is the Government's intention to support the candidature of Ms Harriet Harman MP or if it will be putting forward its own candidate. Deputy Kenny has asked me to...

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: -----and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are any suitable FÁS courses-----

Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: -----for someone looking to up their game.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Could Deputy Kenny speak up?

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: There will be a smoking gun.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: One would want to give her eight months to settle into the job.

Written Answers — Crop Losses: Crop Losses (3 Feb 2010)

Seán Power: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the assistance that will be provided to potato growers who had their crops damaged during the recent adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5443/10]

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Seán Power: I am glad to speak on this Bill, which has been promised for a long time. It would appear to have widespread support among Deputies. As a young Deputy in the early 1990s, I recall the former Minister, Mrs. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, introducing legislation to decriminalise homosexuality. I was the only Government backbencher to speak in support of that measure at the time. Some people...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2010)

Seán Power: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the support available to cancer patients in accessing treatment in view of the transport costs incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3945/10]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (20 Jan 2010)

Seán Power: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the cost of many services provided by the public service increased last year, while the cost of services provided by the private sector became cheaper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2309/10]

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Seán Power: Deputy Ó Caoláin need not worry about hearts on this side of the House. He should look to his own.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Seán Power: The Deputy should ask the question again and he will get an answer second time around.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Seán Power: A few years ago, we could never have foreseen the type of budget introduced on Wednesday. As a member of a Government party, it does not give me any joy or satisfaction to see social welfare payments being reduced. There have been very generous increases in social welfare payments in recent years and people in receipt of them have become accustomed to increased. Were there alternatives? We...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Seán Power: In the budget it was very important to take not just the tough decisions but the correct ones. We can talk about alternatives but when we consider the level of expenditure in this State on social welfare, we were left with no option-----