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Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Mary White: I cannot respond on that matter. Members will have to check it.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Mary White: I suggest if there is confusion that-----

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Mary White: We can check that.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: Deputy Costello should not be so presumptuous.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate on energy poverty and to outline the steps that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Government are taking to ensure a positive and lasting impact on the health and well-being of vulnerable households. The Labour Party is so comfortable sitting on the fence that it can no longer climb down. We have prioritised...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: An important first step in addressing this issue was the establishment by their Minister, Deputy Ryan, of an interdepartmental and inter-agency group to cut delays and drive policy in the area of affordable energy. This group's wide membership reflects the complexity of the issue and recognises the need to identify those who are at risk of energy poverty. The forthcoming affordable energy...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: This Government has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing energy efficiency and prioritising conservation, with unprecedented funding for energy efficiency programmes, including the home energy-saving schemes, industry support programmes and the energy efficiency retrofit programme. As all speakers agreed last night, energy efficiency is not only the most cost-effective means of...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: The value and choice offered to consumers demonstrate that the Government's policy to encourage competition in energy markets is working. I recognise that the carbon levy will pose a challenge for people in difficult financial circumstances who depend on fuel allowance to make their payments in the absence of alleviating provisions. I am confident that additional moneys will be made...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: They will.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: Very shortly. Watch this space.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: Pure plant oil cars.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: Rubbish.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: The Deputy should wait.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: Unlike Deputy McManus, we-----

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: I wish to share my time with Deputy Devins.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Mary White: I very much welcome this Bill. It is an important one for bringing about change in Ireland, particularly with the diversity of people here and the way our schools are developing. Having recently launched the Department of Education and Skills intercultural education strategy, I have noted the extraordinary change in Irish schools with our new migrants. The development of a community...

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Mary White: The Equality for Women Measure (EWM) is a positive action measure to promote equality of opportunity for women, supported by the European Social Fund. The total amount of funding identified for the Measure over the period 2008-2014 is about €11.5 million, of which half is being contributed by the ESF. Following the initial application phase in 2008, 36 not-for-profit groups received...

Written Answers — Immigration Issues: Immigration Issues (7 Oct 2010)

Mary White: A request for a meeting was received. As the matters raised in this case relate to immigration, the person in question was advised that the matter was more appropriate to the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Paternity Leave: Paternity Leave (6 Oct 2010)

Mary White: There is currently no statutory provision for paternity leave. My Department, in consultation with the social partners, is examining the issue of paternity leave as part of a review of maternity, parental and paternity leave as promised in the Social Partnership agreement "Towards 2016". The issue of the introduction of a statutory entitlement to paternity leave was examined before, in...

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (30 Sep 2010)

Mary White: My Department got involved in the process referred to by the Deputy as part of its remit in relation to mediation within the Traveller community. The Traveller policy division of my Department received a telephone call from the Pavee Point Mediation Service on 20 May 2010 regarding an ongoing conflict between two Traveller families. Pavee Point Mediation Service expressed concern that a...

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