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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: I raised this issue with the Minister by way of parliamentary question. While I believe it was referred on the same day as Deputy Calleary raised his, the replies did not tally by any stretch. Moreover, I was aware that they did not tally and was surprised by the reply. I am familiar with the way parliamentary questions work and it was to the effect that nothing would happen until nearly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: I have my own observations and views on how this whole shambles has arisen and it goes back to the 2011 contract. Issues arose with that contract and there was an amount of toing and froing. The whole business was never finalised. Is that the position? The Minister knows what follows from a legal standpoint. Issues arose which fell into abeyance in the period when there was a change of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 378. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal has been received in the social protection appeals office against the decision of his Department not to pay a person (details supplied) illness benefit from February 2015 and only pay it from March 2016; if his Department has received all illness certificates submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26625/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 379. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is being requested to pay back an amount of money to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26629/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 380. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is due a refund on their social protection payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26630/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 488. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has received a copy of the submission for flood relief from the Mid-Shannon Flood Relief Group; the steps being taken to deal with the ongoing serious issues that have arisen from flooding, which has caused significant flooding to residents property in and around the Shannon catchment area; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 497. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to implement the appropriate legislative changes or other which are required in order to enable persons who reach the retirement age of 65 years of age in public service jobs to continue, if they so desire, working in their places of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26624/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 517. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out the number of cases of Japanese knotweed identified across all local authority areas in the country; the actions being taken at both local and national level to eradicate this dangerous weed; if a national eradication strategy is in place; the person or bodies overseeing this, if it exists; the details of the strategy;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to have a person (details supplied) admitted immediately for a procedure at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26631/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 599. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to have a person (details supplied) admitted to the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26632/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (27 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 783. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases of ash dieback that have been identified on an annual basis since it was originally discovered in 2006 here; the number of cases by county basis for the relevant years; the work that has been completed to curtail and eradicate the disease on a national basis; the financial support available for those growing ash...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (13 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to see the IFA is now on board in regard to the beef genomics scheme because it was certainly a very reticent participant 12 months ago when mine was a lone voice in ensuring that people would not be misled in terms of their participation. Mr. Healy might not be aware of this but some of his predecessors were, shall we say, reluctant participants. Coming from the midlands, I want...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (13 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: The interest issue is a function of competition in the market. Has the witness any ideas of how we could grow competition in the market? Do we need an equivalent of the former ICC Bank, ACC Bank or a grouping that would provide specific finance for farmers, particularly in the context of the vulnerabilities that are there, and that would look at it as a long-term financial commitment? I...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Willie Penrose: 7 o’clock There have been thousands of words written and volumes of speeches made by people pontificating about their understanding of the implications of the recent Commissioner for Competition's decision on state aid purportedly afforded by the Irish State to Apple plc. I am inclined to review this issue as a lawyer looking at same from first principles, in terms of its...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Administration (21 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps a person must take to register for payment of local property tax which would have to go back to the implementation of same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24066/16]

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a minimum percentage of Irish works in radio music programmes and for that purpose to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009, and to provide for related matters. The purpose of this Bill is to introduce a quota for Irish music to be played on the Irish airwaves and, for that purpose, to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009 by...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: European Globalisation Fund (19 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to seek funding under the terms of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to provide training grants and upskilling to 87 employees of a company (details supplied); if same can be applied for now without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take steps to ensure funding is provided for vital and necessary mechanical and electrical services for a primary school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22710/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Willie Penrose: 355. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities such as Westmeath County Council will be provided with an allocation of funds, in order to enable them to purchase a house for a family with special needs or has specific health circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22397/16]