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Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: -----while it deals with Irish people in the North differently. There seem to be two sets of Irish people as far as Sinn Féin is concerned.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I wish to ask the Minister of State a question.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I will make a quick point to him.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: We are discussing rate poundages. The Minister of State well knows what is done in the North. The regulations stipulate that companies must put in place certain bondages and insurance policies. Small companies might not be able to provide those because of their scale. Could the issue be examined also?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (5 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available to Irish students studying in third level institutions in other EU member states; if financial assistance is available towards to payment of fees in these EU institutions; if a student is in receipt of back to education allowance and therefore not entitled to the maintenance grant, are supports available to study...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (5 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in terms of the quality of windows installed in school extensions, do they vary from the quality of windows installed in new build schools or is it his policy to ensure that all windows installed in school building projects are of the same quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11271/13]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Mar 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I wish to raise a number of points. It has been very difficult for those in the general public to get their heads around this Bill. As I have said previously, in 1977 my father was a rate collector and when the rates were removed that year he lost his job. I have always believed that if local authorities are to be sustainable, they must have some way of raising revenue. I have also always...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and 2013: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Will the Minister set such a target for this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and 2013: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: It has been done for women. Will the Minister do it for the lads?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and 2013: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I ask the Minister to press ahead on this matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and 2013: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Of the 2012 actions, 10% were not achieved and these are obviously part and parcel of the plans for 2013. Could we have a progress report on the achievement of these targets? There has been a reduction in the number of licences for small businesses. What is the timeframe for the introduction of this measures? There was a proposal that there should be 20 major energy efficiency projects....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Rights of Way (21 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he wil provide details regarding the fencing project at Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare; the overall cost of such a project; the intentions of his Department with regard to the right of way in the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/13]

Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: It is ironic that we are debating a motion from Sinn Féin which is seeking a truth and reconciliation board to be established in the North. I wish Sinn Féin Members would tell the truth when they come to the House. I speak in particular about Deputy Ferris who quoted a lot of figures yesterday. He said that when he added up all of the figures that more than 200,000 people were...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the Bill; there are many positive initiatives in it. The budget was designed to generate as many jobs as possible as someone from a small business background I welcome the many positive measures in the Bill for small businesses. It is interesting that the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is present. Many of the measures associated with the...

Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (19 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the statistics, but I am disappointed that science will not become a core subject. The Minister mentioned the three core subjects, those being, Irish, English and mathematics. I have a problem with Irish being a core subject. It only seems to be so because the universities have set it as an entry requirement. Science is of more relevance and importance. I am concerned that...

Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (19 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic. It is highly relevant given that the Minister of State is visiting Kinvara today to launch a CoderDojo club. Approximately 4,000 young people are involved in CoderDojo, which emerged as a result of a deficiency in science and computer science subjects in the education system. I welcome the emphasis on the STEM - science, technology,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Alcohol Advertising (19 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the implications of a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events and teams at both a micro and macro level; his views on whether such a ban on local sponsors will have a negative impact on local teams and organisations in small communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8498/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will conduct a review of mileage data recorded in the National Car Test process to assess whether there is a wide-spread issue of mileage data being changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8499/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charge Exemptions (19 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if allowances will be made in terms of water charges for persons who suffer from a medical condition, bearing in mind that many persons need to use high volumes of water to deal with their condition; if a list has been compiled by his Department which outlines such medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The surplus had been generated by bad financial policies.