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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Sector: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (20 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I welcome the Commissioner. I notice several former colleagues of mine sitting beside him, one of whom I have not seen since 1979. In regard to voluntary regulation pertaining to the various links in the food chain, the unavoidable fact is that the major multiples will continue to run riot leaving a cohort of producers in their wake. They will continue to embark upon various below-cost...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to advance the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31362/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 151. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps he will take to expedite an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); if a decision will be made without any further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31363/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (20 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 258. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to expedite the disadvantaged area payments due to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31365/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (19 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that the volunteer centres which have suffered significant decreases in funding of up to 30% between 2009 and 2014, has their funding base increased by at least 10% for 2017 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31183/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Agencies (19 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will acknowledge the work that has been completed by the local boards of citizens information and MABS, Money Advice and Budgeting Services, and that their input has contributed significantly to the success of these organisations; his plans to enhance their continued input at the local board level; and if he will make a statement on the...

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important motion I urge people to support the motion which has been placed before the Dáil by the Labour Party. I am deeply indebted to our education system for the education I received in my formative years at Ballynacargy national school and at Coláiste Mhuire in Mullingar, which is an excellent Christian...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 146. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps her Department is taking to ensure that Irish Sign Language is designated an official language; the further steps being taken to ensure that the midlands area is being provided with the appropriate level of services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline in respect of the earned income tax credit which has been increased to €950 in the budget; where a person also qualifies for the PAYE tax credit, the maximum combined value of both tax credits that will be allowed to a taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30592/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Measures (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in respect of the €20,000 grant for first-time buyers outlined in budget 2017 it will be applied in respect of a house which was commenced but clearly not finished as it just constitutes a shell, with no septic tank installed or electricity connection; and if same would be classified as a new build whereby the young persons intending to purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take steps to ensure funding is provided for the construction of a new school (details supplied) which has progressed through all the relevant stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30589/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the M4/N4 report which dealt with an assessment of educational infrastructure in the Mullingar area; if in this context progress is being made in the provision of a secondary school for Kinnegad, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there is increased funding available in his Department to assist volunteer centres and information services; if so, if he will ensure that a centre (details supplied) is provided with an increase of funding of up to €80,000 which is just two thirds of the annual cost of running a volunteer centre; and if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: When we had the Minister before the committee some weeks ago to discuss this matter, the first thing that struck me was that a cock-up was made in September 2011. Mr. Kavanagh signed his contract but two issues remained outstanding. In fairness to Mr. Keeling, who is doing his job for nothing and whose commitment to the industry is evident, he was left with a fairly difficult situation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: I can see it all in black and white without even needing to see the correspondence. I put it to the Minister the last day that it was clear there was a problem. Mr. Kavanagh signed his contract but there was disagreement over two issues. One of the issues which held up the show, as I understand, was a provision that he was not to be reappointed to any position within HRI after his contract...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Why was that not concluded as part of the contract? It is a difficult one for Mr. Keeling, in fairness, because he was not there. However, five of the members of the board at that time remain in position and should be able to deal with it. It is an important issue. In 2011, the board failed in its duty to finalise matters and did not carry out its functions satisfactorily. Does Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: In fairness to him, he still said that notwithstanding the €60 million coming to HRI, he was not happy with the corporate governance. That took a bit of doing and I salute people who stand by the correct thing to do in that regard. If the big issue in 2011 was the reappointment procedure, how can we say five years later there will not be another row? Is it written in a contract that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: What about conducting an independent review of the corporate governance structure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Of course, it did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Willie Penrose: Mr. Powell has indicated he was not in favour.