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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance (12 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 377. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the year in which it became possible for farmers to pay a class S PRSI contribution for pension purposes; the scheme which was in place for farmers to pay PRSI before that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/16]

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (7 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: On behalf of the rural Independents, I would like to congratulate Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher on his election as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. He will be very fair and balanced, and will work with all Deputies in the House. I would also like to offer my good wishes to Deputies Durkan, Crowe and McGrath. I do not know where Deputy McGrath is; I thought he would be here. We look forward to...

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Naughten, on his appointment. I know he will do an excellent job and that he will not be found wanting in his delivery of broadband. I also congratulate Deputy Hildegarde Naughton on her appointment as Chair of the Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources. She will be busy. It is good to have in the House today the two most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies which exist within An Garda Síochána for positions of superintendent or higher ranking, by rank; when she will fill these positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19993/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 73. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision, by men, by women, by children, by length of time in direct provision, by average waiting time in having an application for asylum finalised, by centre and by county; the overall cost of maintaining direct provision centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19995/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 144. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider providing persons who have completed 40 years social insurance contributions the right to a full state pension (contributory); the cost of such a change; the number of persons likely to qualify for a full pension; the number of persons currently in receipt of a full pension; the number on a reduced pension, by the different...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average waiting time for a passport application or renewal to be processed and finalised; the extent to which the new demand for passports following the British vote to exit the European Union has affected the processing time; the number of additional applications for passports estimated to be applied for as a result of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (5 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies in the Galway division of An Garda Síochána for the position of superintendent; the timeframe for when this position will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19276/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in the Galway division that have gardaí on rostered duty who do not have a Garda car assigned to them; the timeframe for when cars will be assigned to these stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19277/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Data (5 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customers of a bank (details supplied) who have credit cards with an affinity to each of the universities, National University of Ireland Galway, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Limerick and Maynooth University, listed separately; the amount of money the bank donated to each university...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (5 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of customers of a bank (details supplied) who have credit cards with an affinity to each of the universities, National University of Ireland Galway, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Limerick, and National University of Ireland Maynooth, listed separately; the amount of money...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: First, I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, on his reappointment, and the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, on his appointment to the Department. I have worked with the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, on a few occasions. It is always a pleasure to work with him and also with the Minister of State. I concur with what my colleague said in complimenting the staff in the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I will be very brief as I am conscious of the time. The Minister is aware that I visited the Middle East in a private capacity last year. I visited the refugee camps in north Lebanon, in which there were mostly Christian Syrians who were forcefully driven out of their homes by ISIS. ISIS came into their town overnight and a cross was painted on the door just because they were Catholic....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I might meet the Minister on that again.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I appreciate that, Chairman.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I understand.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: Is the Department in negotiations with countries where we do not have diplomatic services about opening new embassies? Are there any proposals to close missions or embassies?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is an important Department. It is also important we ring-fence and increase this money for overseas development aid. Sometimes members are asked why Ireland sends so much money abroad when we need some at home. A number of years ago, I visited some of our projects in Africa. I met 12...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I was kicking myself that I did not bring a box of biros with me on my visit. One must acknowledge the tremendous work that agencies do abroad but it is crucially important that the money goes where it is needed. I want to know whether there are proper checks and balances in place.

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Noel Grealish: I compliment Fianna Fáil on tabling this Private Members' motion. Every Member of this House will have had a case brought to his or her attention regarding insurance costs in the past number of years. I am currently dealing with the case of a lorry driver with a clean licence who has never had an accident. His insurance bill last year was €1,320 and this year it is...