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Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: I welcome the publication of the Personal Insolvency Bill. Rarely has legislation been so eagerly awaited not just by the political class but by the ordinary man on the street, if I can use the term, particularly those people struggling under a mountain of debt. It is understandable, given that it was promised in the programme for Government, that it has taken so long because it is...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the way the devolved grant for school building projects operates; if there is an upper limit on the costs of schemes approved under this approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32587/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm receipt of detailed costings for a proposed school extension (details supplied) in County Cork; if a devolved grant will be considered in this case and in view of the increasing enrolment, access issues for a pupil with a disability and minor works at the school already approved; if he will expedite a decision on...

Written Answers — Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (3 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons (details supplied) in County Cork are entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31639/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (3 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm receipt of a valid invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31774/12]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31805/12]

Written Answers — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (3 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be granted their 2011 suckler cow payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31929/12]

Written Answers — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (3 Jul 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be paid their 2011 suckler cow payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32442/12]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 387: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will collate information regarding the number of public service employees employed as either polling clerks or presiding officers on polling day of the most recent referendum; if he will further collate information regarding the number of public servants employed to count the votes in the most recent...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their agri environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30339/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which the regulations were finalised under the agri environment options scheme regarding manufacturer certificates for fencing posts and if applications submitted prior to this date are exempt from this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30521/12]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in processing forestry road grants; if he will expedite a decision on a case (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30812/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total capital value of applications received under the sports capital grant scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of these applications on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30229/12]

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Would the Deputy have anyone, in particular, in mind?

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: I spoke last night in the debate on the Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011 when I made the point that I was always somewhat nervous when there was virtual unanimity on legislation. I have looked at this Bill in its amended form, with the Minister's proposed amendments on Committee Stage. On this occasion, and with few, if any, reservations, I rush to join the ranks of the...

Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the electoral (amendment) Bill. The last election signalled a significant yearning among the public for a reform agenda. Personally, I have not seen any real evidence of a commitment to radical reform emerging from the Government yet. I live in hope and welcome some provisions in the Bill, although certainly not all of them. Real, radical...

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (13 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on their appeal in respect of an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28553/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be an appeals process open for two, three and four teacher schools who stand to lose a teacher for the 2013/2014 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28026/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have a decision on their invalidity pension appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28383/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28392/12]