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Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the three reports he has in his possession regarding the introduction of post codes here; and the reason for the delay to date. [46776/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way and the person who will pay for the introduction of the proposed postal code system here; if it is his intention to implement it by 2011; if so, the way this date will be achieved in view of the fact that it is less than 13 months away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46779/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of each of the three reports to date regarding the introduction of postal codes here. [46780/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the predicted cost of the roll-out of the introduction of postal codes here; the reason there is a divergence between the initial €50 million estimated for the project and the figure he mentioned recently of €15 million; and the way that costing was calculated. [46781/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the cost he will be imposing on An Post with his plans to introduce postal codes here, particularly in terms of having to upgrade and replace recently purchased advanced scanning technology which cannot read post codes. [46783/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take when introducing postcodes here to ensure that it does not lead to an increase of junk mail to households. [46784/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had communications with the postal authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to ensuring in the event of him agreeing to proceed with the introduction of the postal code system here, that it is compatible with postal codes in Northern Ireland or compatible with future changes they may be...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with his counterpart in the Northern Ireland Assembly or if the issue has been raised at an all-Ireland ministerial level that consideration will be given to an all-island approach to the postal service, with or without postal codes. [46778/09]

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (15 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Gabháilim mo bhuíochas do Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre as deis a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an rún rí-thábhactach seo ag déileáil le na laghduithe ar thaobh leasa shóisialaigh. Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom déileáil le iarracht a dhein mise leasú a dhéanamh ar leasú an Rialtais. Fuair mé litir ón Oifig an Cheann Comhairle ag rá nach bfhuil sé ag glacadh faoi na rialacha de...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Mar aon le daoine eile, nuair a d'ardaigh mé ceist faoi na daoine atá faoi 25 bliain d'aois, luaigh mé na figiúrí faoin méid de na daoine sin atá as obair faoi láthair, 74,100 daoine. Dar ndóigh, beidh níos mó as obair amach anseo. Chonaic mé fógra tamall ó shin agus chonaic mé go bhfuil níos mó daoine á chur as obair i gCaisleán an Bharraigh inniu mar tá comhlacht mór...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister is making something of it.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is the key section because it deals with the rates for social assistance payments and it covers a wide range of issues. The Minister said she had been in contact with the disability groups. I do not know if she had the time since the Budget Statement to read what Inclusion Ireland said in regard to the cuts. It stated that it regards cuts to people on disability allowance and carer's...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: In the bin.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is a nine eleven document. It is hidden.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is one of the more odious sections of the Bill and should not be take on its own. The effect is to substantially cut the payments of jobseekers, in particular, who are under 24 or 25. It also deals with the new rates for one-parent families, carer's allowance and the blind pension. I mentioned in contributions last night and earlier that the effect will be to drive people into...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have not mentioned the bonuses these people have enjoyed. That is the Government's fault, not theirs because they do not set the high level of remuneration. The Dublin Airport Authority was only established by the House a number of years ago, yet the chief executive officer earns almost €700,000. We know about FÁS because it has been in the news.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We have not heard everything. We recently heard about the nice bonus Professor Drumm of the HSE was paid on top of his generous salary. The chief executive officer of the Irish Aviation Authority has an annual salary of €350,000 while the national lottery chairman receives €280,000 a year. An Post will cut 1,300 jobs shortly while the chief executive officer earns €414,000 per annum...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Leasú seo a thairiscint agus ba mhaith liom-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ba mhaith liom leasú Uimh. 1 a thairiscint-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Tá sé tairgthe agam anois so tá sé ró dhéanach.