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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance the role of the public interest directors in the State funded banks; the way they are representing the taxpayer; the actions they can take or have they taken when a taxpayer has a grievance with their bank; the action that they have taken to review and reduce the remuneration and pension packages of bankers in the best interests of the taxpayer; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Defence the criteria used when deciding the Reserve Defence Force bases that would be removed as opposed to those that would be retained under the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force and reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force; the reason it has been proposed to remove the base from Clonmel, a town with such a rich military history; if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount experts such as Geoffrey Shannon, Norah Gibbons and Helen Buckley have been paid in the last decade for their services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52838/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the anticipated increased cost of the constitutional changes to the taxpayer in terms of the establishment of the new Child and Family Support Agency and any other costs which may be incurred; the anticipated savings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52824/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the State contribution to Barnardos; ISPCC; Children's Rights Alliance and the Campaign for Children; the amount of money spent by these organisations; if the proposed change in the constitution will affect the amount of money that the State funnels into these organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52835/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of a Guardian ad Litem; who supplies Guardian ad Litem services; if Guardian ad Litem will be a feature of every case involving a child under Amendment 31; the cost to the taxpayer; if Barnardos, ISPCC and Children's Rights Alliance offer Guardian ad Litem services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52836/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the child protection staff currently employed by the Health Service Executive will be transferred to the new agency; the number of staff that will be transferred; if they receive will redundancy payments and if so what is the estimated cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52837/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has been refused for a seriously ill child who requires palliative care; if he will have this decision reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52262/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the plans to extend free general practitioner care to all claimants of medicines under the long term illness scheme as announced in Budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52330/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (27 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any assistance available from the Sports Council or any other body to assist exceptional athletes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52286/12]

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I know that but it is very important that one rectifies the mistakes of the past before moving forward and I beg the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence as I have almost concluded. Other Departments and sub-Departments involved include the Department of Education and Skills and Kerry County Council. Members need to be informed by the Department of the reason people in these positions are...

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No, they are part of the VEC and there are issues in this regard.

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, but to a large extent, the junior cycle will take place within VECs. I acknowledge the VECs will be gone on foot of the enactment of the new education legislation but I refer to the successor bodies to the VECs. While I commend them on what they did, where mistakes are made and wrongdoing takes place, it must be righted. I look forward to debating the relevant legislation and I hope...

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I too am pleased to be able to say a few words on the motion. I have listened to other speakers in this intelligent debate which is badly needed. I want to see the new junior certificate succeed, but I am concerned about the lack of detail in the Minister's plan. I am also concerned that it will take so long, eight years, before it is fully in place. I must make a disclosure in this...

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

Mattie McGrath: I do not doubt the figures. There is a big difference between 20% and 80%. Where does the 80% of funding go? Is this another quango?

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

Mattie McGrath: I accept that but the split of 80% and 20% is not, by any standards, reasonable for the work done by local authorities. The private rented sector has exploded because of the so-called building boom, with an ensuing crash, and there is now a staggering number of people in private rented accommodation. Standards vary enormously, with some excellent landlords interested in their tenants and...

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

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to speak on this important legislation and on the whole sorry and sad saga that has obtained in the private rented sector, as well as in some public or local authority rented areas, over the years. There have been many issues and disputes, as well as all kinds of unsavoury situations arising, with which there has been a failure to deal. Ar an céad dul...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister would be welcome.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am speaking to the amendment.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not cutting anyone. I am just standing up for a practice that existed in real Ireland since God's time.