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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Censorship of Publications Board: Chairman Designate (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We will now discuss the appointment as chairman designate of the Censorship of Publications Board of Mr. Shane McCarthy. I welcome Mr. McCarthy to the meeting. I must read out a matter of procedure which is somewhat technical. Bear with me for three or four minutes and thank you for your attendance today. I wish to draw your attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Censorship of Publications Board: Chairman Designate (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: That was my mistake.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Censorship of Publications Board: Chairman Designate (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Does the Senator have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: There was a question about dispute resolution mechanisms.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We must conclude this session because there is another witness outside.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Are there any closing comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the representatives of the three organisations for their attendance this afternoon and for engaging with members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Too early for a Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Corcoran Kennedy had a number of questions for Waterways Ireland on terms and conditions for winter mooring of houseboats in Shannon Harbour, obstacles to developments and so on. Who will take those questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Deputy Kirk had some questions on a dispute resolution mechanism, and he also asked about Exchequer benefits and capital budgets.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We have four questioners left and are pushed for time. Another witness is due to attend at 4 p.m. so I will take the four questioners together. I would appreciate it if members just asked questions. I call Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: There were a number of questions on online submissions, pricing structures and the five day rule.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide full and complete details of the enrolment policy in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12953/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for a secondary school to be eligible to appoint a second deputy principal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13932/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 593. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are funding opportunities and bursaries available for Irish dancing schools who will represent their country in the Irish dancing world championships in London next month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13933/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Communications Mast Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 613. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 11 February 2014, if he will provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Appeals (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1017. To ask the Minister for Health the number of times the Health Service Executive appeals officer has requested a personal interview with an applicant in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13089/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1060. To ask the Minister for Health when he last received an audited set of accounts from an organisation (details supplied); if the set of accounts were thorough and in compliance with section 38 of the Health Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13315/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1061. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide or direct an organisation (details supplied) to provide detailed and itemised accounts for 2012 miscellaneous expenses listed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13316/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (25 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 1062. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the full salary and remuneration package for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13317/14]