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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (11 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding provided in 2018 to men's sheds; his plans to provide such funding to same in 2019 and in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51672/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements Application (11 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 399. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51756/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (11 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 527. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of a jobseeker's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51758/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a flood prevention scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51255/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 51. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of the proposed 60 bed modular unit at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 138. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a new ear, nose and throat service for persons in the mid-west region at Ennis General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50609/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (5 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a minor works application (details supplied) in County Clare; when funding will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51084/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister for her reply. It is an undisputed fact that SMEs are the backbone of our economy. The sector is the main contributor to our employment. Over 99% of businesses are in the sector. Almost 70% of people are employed by SMEs. SMEs are often overlooked, with greater focus being placed on foreign direct investment and large multinationals receiving a lot of media attention...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I compliment the local enterprise office in County Clare, which is under the stewardship of Mr. Padraic McElwee and his team. They work very closely with the SME sector, including new start-ups. They have very good figures and results. It is encouraging to hear that an additional €5 million has been provided for the local enterprise offices throughout the State, representing an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I ask the Minister what steps were taken in budget 2019 to support the SME sector, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: I welcome the reintroduction of the 100% Christmas bonus, which is a measure every member of this committee called for over many years. It is significant that this is the first time in ten years that a 100% Christmas bonus payment will be made. It will be made this week and that is welcome for the people who receive it. There was higher than anticipated expenditure on treatment benefit,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Aviation Industry (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 87. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of progress on the development of a business cluster (details supplied) at Shannon Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50055/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (4 Dec 2018)

Joe Carey: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the operation of the house building finance Ireland scheme; the way in which it is planned that apartment owners or management companies can apply for loans to enable them to undertake works to address latent defects in buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50195/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I welcome our guests witnesses and thank those who have travelled at a time when the country is experiencing the effects of Storm Diana. Before the committee are: from Geological Survey Ireland, Mr. Koen Verbruggen, director, and Dr. Ted McCormack, groundwater flood programme; from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Mr. John Fitzgerald, principal; from Clare County Council, Ms Carmel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Verbruggen for his very informative presentation, his engagement in the process and for taking the issue very seriously. The National Parks and Wildlife Service can address the risk to special areas of conservation downstream from Ballycar around Lough Gash and Newmarket-on-Fergus, down to the River Fergus and the Shannon Estuary. I call on Mr. John Fitzgerald to make his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I understand that there is a joint statement by Clare County Council, the Office of Public Works and Irish Rail, which is responsible for maintenance of the railway. I now call on Ms Carmel Kirby to make her opening statement on behalf of three bodies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank Ms Kirby. I welcome the progress made and the attendance of officials from the various agencies. The progress shows what can be done when State organisations work together. There is more to be done on this issue but it is satisfying to see that dates are set, meetings have been held, authorities are taking responsibility and a solution is in sight. It is important the solution is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: It would be helpful if Mr. Meade came in at this point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: Do you have anything to add to the opening statement on Irish Rail's commitment to this project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Joe Carey: I invite other members to contribute. Does Deputy Kenny wish to come in?