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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: COM (2013) 697 is a proposal for a Council decision on the position to be taken by the Union in the administrative committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regarding the draft regulation on uniform provisions concerning the recyclability of motor vehicles. It is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Next is COM (2013)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: We can do one of two things. We can either write to the Secretary General of the Department asking for more details on it or we can invite officials from the Department to a meeting to discuss it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I am informed that the it is a decision that has already been taken at Council level. However, if the Deputy is agreeable, we can write to the Secretary General and ask for more details. We can revisit the issue on receipt of a response. Is that agreed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: COM (2013) 867 is a proposal for a Council decision on the accession of the European Union to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is proposed that this proposal warrants further scrutiny by way of a letter to the Secretary General of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht requesting that the joint committee be kept...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork outlining the options available to this person who wishes to complete an apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9570/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 335. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); if the Office of Public Works consultants and Cork County Council investigation works have been fed into the design process; if the start date for construction is expected to be delayed in view of the latest flooding difficulties in the region; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 416. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a scheme to assist fishermen who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if she will consider introducing a scheme such as fish assist to support those who have been adversely affected along the coast of Ireland and in particular the south west coast; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 514. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position regarding an application for Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8984/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 606. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance available to assist fishermen around the coast of Ireland and in particular the south west coast who have suffered significant losses as a result of the recent severe weather; if he will put in place an adequate compensation scheme for those who are facing financial ruin as a result of the recent bad weather; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 627. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to address the current barriers which prevent adoptees from tracing their birth parents; if she will consider bringing forward legislation to deal with this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9487/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 622. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update with regard to funding to relocate a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nursing Scheme Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 642. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a postgraduate course for persons who have qualified in psychiatric nursing to further study in general nursing; if so, when this course will be available; the centres in which this course will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8983/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 742. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that have taken place to date; the actions that will be taken regarding the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 that will be enacted on 1 April 2014 by the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9394/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (25 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 737. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the redevelopment of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will provide assurances that funding remains ring-fenced for the new development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9283/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for further imposing an additional 0.15% levy for 2014 and 2015 on pension groups such as (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8756/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 159. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify exactly the treatment of retirement gratuities in the case of an incumbent town councillor who seeks re-election; the situation thereafter if said incumbent is successful or fails to be re-elected. [8644/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress to date on the Autism Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8603/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: I was to going to ask about AC and DC power lines and stations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: Mr. Swords wants to add a further comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Michael McCarthy: To whom are these questions directed?