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Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Deputy Dooley should give him a push.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (10 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a determination will be made on an appeal regarding a special rate of maintenance grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [33734/11]

Written Answers — English Language Students: English Language Students (9 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who come to Ireland each year to study English; the number who come from China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan; the visa requirements such as educational qualification and the maximum and minimum period of stay permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33540/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the partial capacity scheme; if it is now possible to apply for this scheme and the qualifying criteria for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33566/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grounds on which back-to-school allowance was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if that decision can be appealed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33646/11]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (8 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the regulation that applies to the designation of districts for the purposes of insurance in view of the adverse effect on householders when an area is given blanket classification as at flood risk without consideration of individual circumstances; the recourse open to a householder who is refused insurance; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (8 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the new practice of electricity supply companies of requiring a substantial deposit on new and renewing contracts; if consideration has been given to the detrimental effect on business, the restriction on competition and the risk to the deposit if the supplier should cease...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32918/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the date will be set for an oral hearing regarding an appeal for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32643/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to bring forward legislative changes to the planning invalidations system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32598/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Defence the implications for personnel working in the naval base and dockyard of the intended expenditure on the clean-up of the former Irish steel plant; is it expected that relocation or other disruption will be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32549/11]

Ferry Services (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing this debate. The Cork to Swansea ferry has announced the suspension of sailings. The service was launched on 10 March 2010 following the acquisition of a new ship, the MV Julia, and has carried 150,000 passengers to date. Fastnet suspended all services on 1 November following its placement into examination by the High Court. The company has...

Ferry Services (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister for his reply. I acknowledge his comments to the effect that no State intervention can be made because this could be perceived as a breach of European Union state aid rules. It is a matter of EU law that neither this nor any other member state can subsidise private ferry operators. In view of the unique structure relating to the company which provides the service, that...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and thank Deputy Cowen for tabling it. In responding to the motion before the House, I would like to deal with three particular issues, including what Government action has been taken since this Government took office at the beginning of this year and the Sinn Féin amendment. I note Sinn Féin's absence from the House this morning. It is...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Perhaps they are in Stormont implementing cuts and are too busy to attend this Chamber. The proposed Sinn Féin amendment to the motion does not make any mention of reform or of dealing with social welfare fraud. It contains the usual litany of accusations against the Government. It attacks a quote from a Minister. If we were to document Sinn Féin's quotes and actions over the years, we...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Fianna Fáil did this in a most disingenuous manner when it said this was a demand-----

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: -----made by the troika and by the IMF.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: It was no such thing. It was later discovered in this House that this was a Fianna Fáil proposal. When we came into office and renegotiated that deal, it was very evident from our discussions with the troika that this had been a Fianna Fáil proposal because the troika-----

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: -----had no difficulty with the removal of the proposal. I say to Fianna Fáil Deputies that they are welcome to the real world.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: We will take on board what they are saying today but the hubris they exercised in this House over the years has come to an end and the mark they left on this House by taking €40 a week out of the pockets of the most vulnerable workers will not be forgotten. They will be continually reminded of it.