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Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Despite the Minister's charming of Cork, I must interrupt him, as he is over time.

Heritage Fund (11 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Tom Barry - the issuing of an invitation to President Obama to visit the childhood home of Edmund Burke in north Cork; (2) Deputy Robert Troy - the need to provide additional funding in respect of Multyfarnham and...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: There is a danger of the Deputy's time expiring without the Minister having time to reply. I am trying to assist her in asking her to ask a question.

Arts for Young People (11 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: A question, Deputy.

Written Answers — Tax Relief: Tax Relief (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he intends to bring forward regarding mortgage interest relief for the categories of principal residence, second homes and investment properties; the distinction between a second home and an investment property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10186/11]

Written Answers — Tax Relief: Tax Relief (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that support for Irish produced bio-fuel E85 has been discontinued; if he will introduce future support for this fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10188/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his intention to alter the requirement whereby the tenant is required to satisfy the taxation obligations in regard to rental income of absentee landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10285/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members per unit of the Reserve Defence Forces paid a gratuity in 2010; the number of training field days held for the RDF in 2009 and 2010 and the number of RDF members who attended each field day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy in regard to the introduction of further road tolling; if it is intended to toll the Jack Lynch Tunnel and or the Mallow Road, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10286/11]

Local Authority Housing (10 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: That is correct. I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Penrose, for being present to respond. Tenant purchase of local authority flats has been an issue for more than 30 years. Ultimately, it boils down to a fundamental issue of fairness. Across Ireland, tenants living in local authority flats...

Residential Mortgage Debt: Motion (Resumed) (4 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Technical Group for bringing this motion before the House. The problem of residential mortgage debt is hurtling down the tracks towards us, so it must be dealt with comprehensively. The programme for Government contains a determined and responsive plan, the key aspect of which is that people will not find themselves on the side of the street as a result of the property bubble....

Residential Mortgage Debt: Motion (Resumed) (4 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: There was no Finance Bill.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: I seek clarification from the Ceann Comhairle regarding the submission of parliamentary questions. Two weeks ago he indicated that a suggestion had been made to Ministers that responses to questions about agencies such as the NRA which are not directly under the control of Ministers should be sought via the respective Departments. Can he confirm whether he has issued a direction to...

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that special needs assistants and resource teaching hours will not be reduced and will be available to schools commensurate with the requirement for 2010/11; if the request submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork for special needs assistant and resource teaching hours will be granted; and if he...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (3 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an educational grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9108/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (3 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there has been a recent change in the recognition afforded to teaching experience gained in private schools when teachers enter the public incremental scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9282/11]

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

Ciarán Lynch: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9182/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 May 2011)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 391: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the incremental purchase scheme and the sale of houses and apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9193/11]