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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (29 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Health if a full assessment of a person's (details provided) in County Kerry case has been carried out and if all medical evidence has been taken into consideration prior to the reduction in their home help hours; the review process is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53512/12]

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: There are three important considerations when discussing this topic. One must look at it from the legal, medical and moral perspectives. Morally, without question, we have a responsibility to protect the lives of women. We should never have a scenario where an intervention is not made or is questioned because of legal uncertainty. As a man, I will never biologically experience or deal...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: The Minister of State is seeking €25 million in respect of retirements that are taking place. If these retirements had not taken place, how much would the Exchequer have to pay in wages by comparison with what it is seeking at the moment? What is the saving overall?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: I am keen to put some light on this for anyone watching. If the Exchequer was not seeking €25 million, it would be spending more than €50 million. Ultimately, we are carrying out a cost-saving mechanism. That makes a great deal of sense to a great many people and it puts some perspective on the issue.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Something else should be highlighted here. There are proposals with regard to what type of levy should be imposed on pensions. This is pertinent for anyone thinking of joining the Civil Service or public service who could earn substantially more in the private sector. If there is a cap on the amount of money that one can earn in wages and pensions, anyone wishing to provide for his family...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: I met some of the members of ECOFIN last week. They find it remarkable that we are able to implement this level of taxation and cuts without civil unrest or strikes throughout the country. There would be implications were such events to take place. It would send a message throughout the world to anyone who was looking at the country and we are taking that for granted. I am unsure whether...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: The Deputy has a brass neck given the mess the previous Government left us to tidy up.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Deputy Martin should review how we got here.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if the disabled drivers medical board of appeal, when dealing with primary medical certificate appeals, should be allowed to permit exceptions for persons who do not meet the strict criteria currently laid down in regulations but endure the same medical restrictions and disabilities as those who do meet the strict criteria as a result of a combination of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the report on tax injustice by TASC, which found that several corporate entities based here pay no corporation tax here, through mechanisms such as the Dutch sandwich; his views on whether this may reinforce the risk of Ireland gaining a reputation as a tax haven. [52946/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an estimate for the increase in revenue that would accrue to the Exchequer if all loopholes and reliefs in corporation tax were eliminated, ensuring an effective net corporation tax rate of 12.5% for all corporations carrying out activities here. [52947/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance the stance that he will be taking on the proposed action plan put forward by the European Commission to clamp down on tax evasion, through the agreement of a stricter definition of tax havens and the implementation of an anti-abuse clause to prevent double non-payment of corporation tax. [52948/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of tracker mortgages that are in arrears; and the percentage that are in arrears of 90 days or more. [52958/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels will have a detrimental effect on the competitiveness of businesses involved in the sale of solid fuels and employment in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53048/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels will have a detrimental effect on social welfare recipients who rely on coal or peat briquettes as the only means of heating their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53049/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels should be deferred due to the sourcing of coal and peat from Northern Ireland where lower environmental standards apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission by the solid fuel trade group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53050/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding Ireland's regional aid discussions and the new 2014-2020 regional aid map with the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53045/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits the Industrial Development Agency has arranged and undertaken in County Kerry in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53046/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the percentage of County Kerry jobs that have come from Industrial Development Agency companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53047/12]