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Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: I ask for the Chair's indulgence while I stray slightly as others have done.

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: Will the Minister of State ask the Government to reconsider its recent decision to abolish the patent royalty relief? During the past four or five years, various Ministers have often referred to our smart economy and the importance of its continued development. One imagines we would be encouraging the people in question to be innovative and to develop their entrepreneurial endeavours. As...

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: I beg the Minister of State's indulgence in straying slightly from the topic.

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: No, but the situation is serious and I ask the Minister of State to redress it. Many people have been innovative because of the incentives provided up to a maximum of €5 million. Most of our small industries, particularly outside the major urban areas and industrial centres, benefited from the support provided through these incentives. The Government repeatedly discussed the smart...

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: I wish him well for the future. We must examine issues throughout the country, in particular those that arise frequently. The question of special needs is important. When legislation was introduced in the House, the only missing element related to the rights of people with special needs. Sure enough, it turned out to be an important element. It is regrettable that the rights to which they...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (19 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress, if any, that has been made towards the granting of aquaculture licences in the bays and estuaries around the country with particular reference to provision in Kinvara Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/11]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (13 Jan 2011)

Ulick Burke: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total number of persons with private health insurance as at the end of 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1689/11]

Written Answers — Coibhneas Idir Daltaí agus Múinteoirí: Coibhneas Idir Daltaí agus Múinteoirí (16 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 15: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an bhfuil athrú déanta aici ar an choibhneas idir daltaí agus múinteoirí (sonraí tugtha) in Gaelscoileanna; cén uair a rinneadh an t-athrú agus an dtuigeann sí an drochthoradh a bheidh ar obair na nGaelscoileanna dá bharr. [47376/10]

Higher Education Grants (16 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that will be impacted by the change to the student grant criteria; the number of students who will lose eligibility as a result of the change to the adjacent rate; her views that this will act as an impediment to persons trying to upskill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47894/10]

Higher Education Grants (16 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: This is a cost-cutting exercise. The Minister referred to increasing numbers and the grants. She has already reduced the grants across the board by 4% and now she says that due to the numbers factor she must curtail them. She has introduced two changes, in particular, that relate to mature students. They totally contradict what the Government has been saying for so long about upskilling...

Higher Education Grants (16 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Approximately 25,000 students will lose out, to the extent of between €1,500 and €3,500 depending on the category of grant. That is a serious blow, and the Minister is not serious about it. When will the Minister publish the Hunt report? If there is a serious problem, why has she not introduced the replacement of these grants, as was promised? It is awaiting introduction but the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (15 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the progress of the Reserve Defence Forces Value for Money Review to date; if it will be completed in the first quarter of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46236/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 186: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants or financial supports that have been given to Bird Watch Ireland in support of the work of this organisation by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47363/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive the outstanding amount of grants due to them under the single payment area aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46896/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their single farm payment; if the necessary adjustments have been made to the digitised maps so that payment can be made to the approved area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46897/10]

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Is it worth the Minister's while splitting it?

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Minister has a funny way of showing it.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: Is there any bit of good news in it at all?

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: We heard that before.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Ulick Burke: It might finish up a no-win situation.