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Written Answers — Export Trade: Export Trade (27 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proportion of exports that are exported to the UK, the eurozone, the USA and the rest of the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26329/11]

Written Answers — Transport Fuels: Transport Fuels (27 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if bio-fuel is available at petrol pumps here for private use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26153/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to encourage and stimulate the production and use of Irish produced bio-fuels in place of imported petroleum products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26102/11]

Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: What year?

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Insurance is a particular industry and we know from contract law that a contract of insurance is a contract of uberimmae fidae, the utmost good faith. That is the core of the insurance service provided to customers and we must have people who are undoubted in character and who will not be tempted by the cash up-front from premiums without knowing how to reserve for the risks of the policies...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: These are matters of fact. I have no fear whatsoever.

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: I am very careful always to deal in fact. I hate opinions. My opinions are weak, but the facts are strong and speak for themselves. The auditors then referred the problem because they could not sign off on the accounts. A director of the company, who had been a senior public servant, and who was perhaps on the board for decorative purposes and to add brand strength to the group, resigned...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: About a year ago. The finance area provides a great temptation to misbehave for people without character. It is also an area where boards can fall asleep on the job and it is the area where regulators fell asleep. What we need now is clear and transparent supervision and inspection. We need a visible system, like that in hotels or restaurants where a sheet of paper goes up on the wall of...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Imagine if we had a plague and qualified Irish-born consultants were working abroad and they said they could only return if they were paid €500,000 to deal with the disease. It would reflect poorly on them as people. I have raised a few thoughts because they will decide how we act in future as a country. We are clearing up an almighty mess and it leaves a very bad taste.

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear. Well said.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (28 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future of Cumann na bhFiann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26445/11]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Today is 29 September, the third anniversary of the bank guarantee. It is 1,095 days since the guarantee was entered into that has left the country on its knees and in pain.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: I recommend that the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank write to the chairmen and boards of directors of all financial institutions, and particularly the banks, and ask them to ensure that all directors, including non-executive directors, are competent and qualified on a continuing basis and dedicate sufficient time to carrying out their duties and...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: This is a very significant anniversary.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare assistance will be made available for a retired person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26709/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding foreign aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27157/11]

Written Answers — Balance of Payments Statistics: Balance of Payments Statistics (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the balance of payments each year from 1980 to date in 2011 broken down into the current account and the capital account in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26891/11]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Regulation: Financial Institutions Regulation (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the loan to deposit ratio of each of the Irish banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26941/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26919/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on a work placement programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26991/11]