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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: I have given the Deputy much latitude but he should refer to the amendment.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: I have given some latitude.

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (18 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to influence the setting of the variable interest rate charged by State-owned financial institutions on mortgage repayments to avoid the considerably higher repayments required of Permanent TSB customers over those of AIB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2721/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the overtime costs that were incurred and the number of staff involved in dealing with client queries over the weekend following the letter issued by Revenue regarding the taxation of pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/12]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (12 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the letter from the Revenue Commissioners regarding the Department of Social Protection weekly pension was not, as reported, sent to persons who have no liability for additional taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (12 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide short-term training courses in the hospitality area especially in preparation for bar work and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1684/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (12 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 182: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration will be given to making a concession in the household charge to home owners who paid high stamp duty on house purchases both first time and second hand before the collapse in house values and the reduction in stamp duty rates; if consideration will be given to providing tax credits to such...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (12 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered giving priority to applicants who are members of the Garda Reserve in any future recruitment drives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1745/12]

Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Under Deputy Ó Cuív's watch.

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears Working Group: Mortgage Arrears Working Group (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made regarding the implementation of the strategic approach suggested by the nterdepartmental mortgage arrears working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision on a higher education grant appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if consideration will be given to meeting the student contribution costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1243/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total amount paid out of the social insurance fund in 2011; the number of persons made redundant; the number of companies involved; the number of companies successfully and unsuccessfully claiming inability to pay; the circumstances where enhanced payments are made and the number of instances where this happened; the average time...

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 817: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of claimants under the drug payment scheme in 2010; the number who claimed three times or less; the number who claimed six times or less; the number who made more than six claims that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40815/11]

Employment Rights (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister of State for coming into the Chamber and giving us a response this evening. The principal point is that the primary person with responsibility to his workers is Mr. Jack Ronan, as the major shareholder in Vita Cortex. Before any suggestion is made that the State should cover these costs, every stone should be turned over to make sure that he cannot avoid those costs....

Employment Rights (11 Jan 2012)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for granting me the opportunity to debate this matter along with the other Cork Deputies this afternoon. In September last year, the employer, Jack Ronan, and Vita Cortex informed the employees of the plant that he would make them redundant in December. At the time, the discussions indicated that the employees would receive 2.9 weeks for each year worked, and in...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (15 Dec 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to issue a commencement order regarding tax relief on expenditure on works to improve the energy efficiency of private homes as provided for in budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40580/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Dec 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be eligible for a maintenance grant in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40473/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (15 Dec 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of ghost estates designated three and four; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40464/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Expenditure: Defence Forces Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Defence in respect of annual training, the amount deducted from the Defence Forces Reserve and Naval Service Reserve in each of the years 2005 to 2011 for officers and men, for rations, accommodation, PRSI, PAYE and universal social charge showing the amount separately and giving the numbers of each rank; the numbers of each rank on annual training; the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Health the dental treatment cover provided to a person (details supplied) in County Cork aged 75 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40444/11]