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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (2 Feb 2016)

Willie Penrose: 551. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the range of grants that are available for the repair of an old house by a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4446/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (2 Feb 2016)

Willie Penrose: 567. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be provided to villages (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4445/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (28 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3688/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure that an emergency application for toileting facilities by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately granted given that the occupational therapist has indicated that this is a priority-one issue and needs urgent attention and is essential for the safety of the students; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 121. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 239. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 26 May 2015, if he will now take steps to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Longford receives payment under the single payment scheme and other payments due for 2015 without any further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3189/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 240. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) County Westmeath who has secured the necessary green certificate qualification is awarded due entitlements further to an application under the national reserve scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3193/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 275. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the various sections of the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 will commence; if it is necessary to bring forward Commencement Orders to ensure that would-be applicants for bankruptcy under the new regime can immediately avail of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3194/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 382. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will have a necessary procedure carried out in February 2016 either in Blackrock Clinic or in an approved hospital in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 476. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if persons who suffer from ill health such as from cystic fibrosis or other long-term illnesses are entitled to a fixed appropriate allowance in terms of the water they consume before having to pay for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3191/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (26 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: 477. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if loans are available by way of shared ownership and other such loans for persons who are working and who are on a relatively low wage to enable them to secure property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3192/16]

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: As some said earlier on - I had my battle at the very beginning - the Minister is certainly somebody who is willing to listen. I accept that he too has explored it with other parties. This is a very important step by the Minister and he will not live to regret it. I hope the bodies involved will introduce the rules and act in accordance with them. They should keep everything out of court...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 38:In page 16, line 27, to delete “the Rule” and substitute “or amend the Rules”. I am moving this amendment to see what the Minister has to say about it.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 39:In page 16, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following:“(4) Section 42(2) (as inserted by Section 7 of the Act of 2001) should be replaced with the following:"(2) If in respect of the level of or costs of integrity services or the provision of information pertaining to the integrity services budget in any particular year, or disputes in relation to...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I understand that.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 40:In page 17, to delete lines 37 to 42, to delete page 18, and in page 19, to delete lines 1 to 4. This amendment is about the sanctions and appeals concerning the rules of racing in section 13. I understand that the Minister has received much representation on this matter from the racing regulatory body which is very exercised over this and I understand HRI may also be...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: It is a bit rich. I had better declare that I am a barrister by profession. The racing regulatory body and others have been in contact with us about this. We have an opportunity to do the right thing, even at this stage. The Minister said it is easy to delete sections but difficult to introduce new ones. Some of the amendments propose doing that. Let us be practical, however, and do the...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 33:In page 16, line 13, after “HRI” to insert “acting as collection agent”.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I will not cross swords with the Minister for the sake of it. As most people say, the Minister listens and gives us a fair hearing, whether we disagree or not. There will be reasonable requirements for the Racing Regulatory Body to effect various deductions and it is important that is not taken into account in allocating its budget. It could be denuded or weakened. The body has served us...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (20 Jan 2016)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister because on Committee Stage he proposed that the HRI would have to allow for the costs of the Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt and Steeplechase Committee, INHSC, maintaining an appropriate infrastructure when arriving at an appropriate integrity budget. That is important and I believe this amendment reflects that in the legislation. Otherwise, let us be honest, the...