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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Seachtain na Gaeilge (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh Rosie Allemby, Sinéad Ní Bhuachalla agus Cathal Ó Broin, as Coláiste de hÍde, Tamhlacht, Baile Átha Cliath, roimh Shane Eakins, Conchubhair Ó Cléirigh agus Condlae Mac Corraidhín, as Coláiste Dheoise Naomh Mhuireadaigh, Béal an Átha, Contae Mhaigh Eo agus roimh Labhaoise Ní Liatháin,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 128. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the position regarding funding and construction of a new flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; the progress that has been made to date; if he will provide a prospective timeline of when he expects work on the scheme to get under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10364/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 187. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if officials in her Department have considered the lessons learned from the former fish assist scheme and the way this might inform a new scheme to help those adversely affected along the coast of Ireland by the storms of late, particularly to help low-paid fishermen who rely on inshore fleets and whitefish and are vulnerable to weather...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (27 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, formerly Anglo Irish Bank mortgage holders over plans to dispose of these mortgages as part of the wind-up of IBRC; the implications such a sale will have for the individual mortgage customers, including for the protections they currently have under the Code of Conduct on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Eligibility (27 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a summer works scheme grant will be made available to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10301/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (27 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 269. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 11 February 2014, if he will provide an update on this query; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10226/14]

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The motion before the House is very important.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: That is not my phone.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: It is important for us to discuss the salient points raised in the motion, which I acknowledge. A number of points are worth making. One would be forgiven for thinking that a widescale shutdown of the post office network had been announced. Nothing could be further from the truth. It must be acknowledged that one of the most significant developments for our vital postal service in recent...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: On 22 December last, a contract was signed for its renewal. That is the basis on which we need to operate in considering the motion before the House. This significant contract was a big win for the post office network in every respect. It was a big win for rural Ireland, in particular. Deputy Creed was dead right to outline what it was worth in financial terms. The retention of the 40...

Topical Issue Debate: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. On the issue of inspections, there is an element of cautiousness in this regard. Farmers have enough to do nowadays to earn a living without drawing that type of bureaucracy on themselves. A significant element of the debate on the Common Agricultural Policy and decoupling was bureaucracy and red tape. One would need a secretarial assistant...

Topical Issue Debate: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: The issue I raise is the position regarding the claw-back of single farm payments and the ongoing review of land parcels. Approximately 25,000 farmers face penalties ranging from €50 to more than €9,000 following the Department's review of 900,000 land parcels. This amount does not take into account the possibility that fines for some farmers will be multiplied by five if the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will change the current pre-qualified builders' tendering criteria for capital projects (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the exclusive nature of the existing criteria; and if it is his intention to review same as it potentially discriminates against builders who have both the competence and capacity to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 188. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the training available for gardaí in dealing with persons with suicidal ideation operating motor vehicles; the new training that will be made available to deal with suicidal ideation and driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9942/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 265. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop an autism specific database for children and adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the current pre-qualified builders' tendering criteria for capital projects (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the exclusive nature of the existing criteria; and if it is his intention to review same as it potentially discriminates against builders who have both the competence and capacity to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I was going to ask that question. I will give Senator penultimate status.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I want to confer penultimate status on Senator O'Donnell as a questioner. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Ms Pratschke in the Irish Centre in Paris last year where we had a wonderful exchange. I know her commitment to and achievements in the area. It was a privilege to listen to her on that occasion and also on this one. I wish Ms Pratschke and the Arts Council well over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Ms Pratschke and wish her very well in her chairmanship, as does the committee. I propose that the committee notify the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht that we have concluded our discussion with Ms Pratschke on her designation as chairman of the Arts Council. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Ms Pratschke for her assistance in our deliberations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We will now discuss the nomination of Ms Sheila Pratschke as chairman of the Arts Council. I welcome Ms Pratschke and congratulate her on her nomination. I thank her for her attendance today. I am obliged to read out the following caution regarding the protection of witnesses at meetings. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute...