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Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I very much welcome the efforts made to bring this important matter before the House this evening. Last year's general election result was as much a call for reform as it was a change of political administration and personnel. I believe the constitutional convention will open the door to such reform. The constitutional convention will focus on many areas, including gay marriage, reducing...

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I would like to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan. I would like to acknowledge the work Deputy Fleming has put in to the preparation of this Bill, which is very progressive. Accountability is so important, not just in these Houses, but across all public bodies, and across bodies that are in receipt of substantial public finance as...

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the 2 km rule on the non principal private resident charge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32610/12]

Written Answers — Digital Television Service: Digital Television Service (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter regarding Saorview (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32520/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Oil Specifications: Fuel Oil Specifications (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing a higher sulphur content for agricultural diesel in view of the fact that reduction in sulphur in diesel is causing farm machinery not to perform to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32647/12]

Written Answers — Heritage Centres: Heritage Centres (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a heritage centre (details supplied) in County Kerry is under new ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/12]

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to share time with Deputies John Paul Phelan, Michael McNamara, Derek Keating, Michelle Mulherin and Jerry Buttimer. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this topic and I commend Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan for showing a great interest in the area. The future of small rural primary schools is an issue I feel strongly about. I come from,and live in, a small rural community on...

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will be supportive of future applications from Kerry County Council to widen Listry Bridge on the R563 Killarney to Milltown Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32023/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the construction of the new road, N22, from Ballyvourney to Macroom, County Cork, in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32024/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional classroom accommodation will be provided in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31689/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a request to review an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31758/12]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 453: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the new water board will take over the local authority group water schemes [31947/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 13 June 2012, if the person will be allowed to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32002/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32258/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 679: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive contribution towards the cost of a nursing home bed will increase in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32434/12]

Written Answers — VAT Rates: VAT Rates (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction on the VAT rate on products in periods of the year that record very low consumer sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31360/12]

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the non-principal private residents charge; if he will consider introducing an appeal mechanism for persons who are living abroad and were unaware of this charge and now face penalties for non-payment. [31533/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be granted to persons (details supplied) in County Kerry [31428/12]

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I warmly welcome this Bill. When enacted, this legislation will provide a vital lifeline to microenterprises that are currently starved of vital credit. The biggest single problem facing our economy and future economic prosperity currently is the lack of credit available to businesses. We have heard many examples of such cases in the contributions made here this evening. This Bill is good...