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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I will take two further members in that group of three - Deputies Barry Cowen and Catherine Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Dr. Norris and invite Mr. Brian O'Gorman, representing Clúid Housing Association, to address the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Mr. O'Gorman and invite Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin, principal officer, Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to address the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The purpose of the meeting is to consider the management and operation of housing associations with our witnesses. Before doing so, I welcome back to our committee Deputy Gerard Nash who got married since the break and our resumption. On behalf of the committee, I extend warm and sincere congratulations to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome Dr. Michelle Norris, chairperson, and Mr. Barry O'Leary, chief executive officer from the Housing Finance Agency; Mr. Simon Brooke, head of policy, Mr. Cathal Callan, director of finance, and Ms Kathleen Cottier, regional director, of Clúid Housing Association; and Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin Uasal, principal officer, housing division, and Ms Sheila Power, assistant principal...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered in detail the pre-budget submission of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40665/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review an application in respect of a person (details supplied) for tax relief in relation to vehicles purchased for use by persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41008/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Expenditure (1 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the major collective effect of cuts to disability organisations (details supplied) in County Cork which have experienced substantial budget cuts over the past six years; if he will acknowledge that there is a growing gap between the demand for services and the resources available to meet this demand; that further cuts will...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We threw the Deputy out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Ombudsman (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Perhaps Deputy Flanagan wishes to apologise for the referendum posters.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if the AVC withdrawal scheme introduced in Budget 2013 will be extended to cover PRSA's to assist persons to access part of their pension savings particularly in cases where pension schemes are performing poorly. [40245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Places (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an exception may be made to the JobBridge scheme for an extension of an internship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the recent announcement that interns can now undertake placements for a duration of 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40318/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will outline all streams of funding available through his Department or an agency under its remit. [40291/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Reductions (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support calls to keep the VAT rate at 9% to ensure that Ireland has a strong and competitive tourism industry; if he will maintain this reduced VAT rate for the hospitality sector following the positive implications this reduction has had on the industry in creating and maintaining jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39509/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the minimum qualification necessary and training required by persons taking up positions as special needs assistants in primary schools; and the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in order to have their relevant qualifications accredited. [39348/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 512. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be admitted for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39216/13]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the fact that we are discussing this issue on the first day back from the recess. Nobody is under any illusion as to the scale of the crisis that has occurred, the extent of which is still being sorely felt throughout society, not least by those who are held over a barrel by the banks. I agree with the Minister when he pays tribute to all members of the finance committee who dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 619. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an assurance that carers will not be subject to further cuts in Budget 2014; that income supports will be protected for those in receipt of carer's allowance, carer's benefit and half rate carer's allowance in Budget 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37617/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (18 Sep 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 620. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the conditions or criteria required for a person to qualify for credited contributions while in receipt of carer's allowance or carer's benefit; the Government's actions to date to protect long term and older carers in relation to their pension entitlements to ensure that carers are not disadvantaged due to extended periods of caring; and if she...