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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue. [1041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue. [1042/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (16 Jan 2013)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason holders of old format drivers licences cannot apply to have them replaced with the new format licences; if this facility will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1355/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation (18 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Finance if the list of estates deemed unfinished for the purposes of the local property tax will be based solely on the exemptions granted from the household charge; if the list will be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56320/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (18 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the person liable if a member of the general public that is a person not the owner of the house and not present in the house were injured in an accident caused by pyritic heave in a house for instance, a shattering window pane or gas explosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56287/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (18 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria that was used for determining the list of unfinished estates for the purposes of an exemption from the household charge; the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin was not included on the list; if these criteria will be reconsidered for the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. There are many different aspects of it in respect of which I could speak but I propose to focus on one. My colleagues, Deputies Kevin Humphreys and Dowds, will address some of the other issues to which I refer. As the Minister is aware and as he indicated earlier, there are many houses in north County Dublin, Leinster and...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: Section 5 is the first of a number of sections which give effect to income reductions for certain categories of people who are in receipt of social welfare. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, announced on budget day that subsidies for pension funds which deliver an income of more than €60,000 per year will be capped. This cap, which is projected to bring in €250...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (13 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the delay in processing a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56150/12]

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (7 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: I propose to share time with Deputy Michael McNamara. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important matter. Some people believe the debate should be confined to women. The debate is happening in the House, I was sent here by the women and men of Dublin North and I can do nothing about my gender. In my adult life, I know of no debate that is so divisive, bitter and harsh...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Equality for Customers of Department of Social Protection: Discussion with Transgender Equality Network Ireland (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the representatives from Transgender Equality Network Ireland for the very strong presentation today on the need for legislation that would be based on best international practice. Ms Mullin spoke at the Labour Party conference, where we passed a strong motion along the lines of the proposals here today. That was an important debate within the Labour Party and given the Minister is...

Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education: Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 37 - Department of Social Protection (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: Another question may have to be directed at the officials. I have been sitting here trying to rationalise the calculation on value for payment. For example, we can take community employment schemes. Numbers have gone down so we might expect, with fixed and variable costs, that value for payment would increase, which it has. The throughput has increased in the back to education allowance....

Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education: Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 37 - Department of Social Protection (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the Minister for her clear and concise explanation of the need for the Supplementary Estimate. It is extremely logical. By and large, the Supplementary Estimate arises as a result of the changes in numbers. I have one question for the Minister on the cost of administration which it appears will come in at around 2.5% less than that provided for in the Estimate. Is this linked...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (4 Dec 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in respect of a newly qualified teacher working as a substitute teacher (details supplied) in County Dublin, his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is being underpaid; the reason for this underpayment; when this error will be corrected and arrears paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54128/12]

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

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Finance if the recommended exemption in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009 for persons who paid high rates of stamp duty will be considered in the Government's proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52930/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that the current site of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin which currently consists of temporary buildings, is in fact the long term permanent site for this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52435/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate a timeframe for when permanent buildings will be constructed on the site of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if it is included in current building programmes; if there is any application for permanent buildings with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52436/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services (27 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the Programme for Government's commitment to establish independent regulation of the legal professions to ensure adequate procedures for addressing consumer complaints; if he is considering the appointment of an Ombudsman for the legal profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52872/12]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: I welcome the Bill. The private rental sector is an area which requires stronger legislation and I believe this legislation is a step in the right direction. As the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, said here last week, it is a Bill which strengthens the operational efficiencies of the PRTB and broadens its remit in order to ensure the good working of the private rental sector. A...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (20 Nov 2012)

Brendan Ryan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to include a village (details supplied) in County Dublin in the national broadband plan; if not, can it be included in the plan as surrounding towns and villages are included in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51496/12]