Alex White

343. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42950/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2012

343. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42950/12]

81. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the State agencies turning down requests from employees to reduce their five day contracts to 2.5 or three day contracts when particular personal circumstances may obtain; his views on such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40938/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2012

81. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the State agencies turning down requests from employees to reduce their five day contracts to 2.5 or three day contracts when particular personal circumstances may obtain; his views on such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40938/12]

80. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the proposal to merge the Forensic State Laboratory with the State Laboratory as outlined in the Public Service Reform Plan; if there is a timeline for such a merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40920/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2012

80. Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the proposal to merge the Forensic State Laboratory with the State Laboratory as outlined in the Public Service Reform Plan; if there is a timeline for such a merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40920/12]

66 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance in view of the recent controversy regarding tax compliance by persons in receipt of two pensions, if he will consider reviewing section 17(4)(b) of the Finance Act 2003 with a view to enabling Revenue to extend the period of review from its current four years to a longer period, allowing greater reconciliation of liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32576/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

66 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance in view of the recent controversy regarding tax compliance by persons in receipt of two pensions, if he will consider reviewing section 17(4)(b) of the Finance Act 2003 with a view to enabling Revenue to extend the period of review from its current four years to a longer period, allowing greater reconciliation of liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32576/12]

909 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the number of personal assistant hours that were provided by the Health Service Executive to disabled persons in 2011; of those hours, the number that were provided by directly employed HSE employees and the number that were provided by third party agreed service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 June 2012

909 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the number of personal assistant hours that were provided by the Health Service Executive to disabled persons in 2011; of those hours, the number that were provided by directly employed HSE employees and the number that were provided by third party agreed service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/12]

907 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in vew of the fact that one-fifth of eight year olds and half of all 12 year olds have experienced decay in their permanent teeth and the geographical variation in the prevalence and severity of dental caries, if he will move to ensure consistent practices are applied and standards delivered by the school dental services, as specified by the Health Dental Services for Children Regulations, 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26746/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 June 2012

907 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in vew of the fact that one-fifth of eight year olds and half of all 12 year olds have experienced decay in their permanent teeth and the geographical variation in the prevalence and severity of dental caries, if he will move to ensure consistent practices are applied and standards delivered by the school dental services, as specified by the Health Dental Services for Children Regulations, 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26746/12]

49 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a survey by the National Retail Industry Alliance which recommended rescheduling the budget to February; his views on this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

49 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a survey by the National Retail Industry Alliance which recommended rescheduling the budget to February; his views on this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/12]

717 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2012

717 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/12]

48 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance, in the context of a struggling domestic economy and limited access to investment funding, if he will explore the option of easing Revenue Commissioners rules governing the release of funds into additional voluntary contribution pension funds, allowing for a staged, earlier access to an individual’s fund, perhaps with an accompanying levy to claw back a ratio of the tax relief gained by the contributor. [14583/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 March 2012

48 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance, in the context of a struggling domestic economy and limited access to investment funding, if he will explore the option of easing Revenue Commissioners rules governing the release of funds into additional voluntary contribution pension funds, allowing for a staged, earlier access to an individual’s fund, perhaps with an accompanying levy to claw back a ratio of the tax relief gained by the contributor. [14583/12]

136 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the established information technology, IT, infrastructure for collection of the non-principal private residence, NPPR, charge and the fact that electronic contact details are held of those registered to pay the NPPR charge, if he will consider utilising this channel of communication to ensure those registered are now informed of the necessity to pay the household charge on the relevant property on or before 31 March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2012

136 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the established information technology, IT, infrastructure for collection of the non-principal private residence, NPPR, charge and the fact that electronic contact details are held of those registered to pay the NPPR charge, if he will consider utilising this channel of communication to ensure those registered are now informed of the necessity to pay the household charge on the relevant property on or before 31 March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/12]

508 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the practice of the VHI in charging an insured couple seeking to cancel their policy 11 months from renewal a fee of €634.40 in lieu of the Government health levy for 2012; if he plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12225/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2012

508 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the practice of the VHI in charging an insured couple seeking to cancel their policy 11 months from renewal a fee of €634.40 in lieu of the Government health levy for 2012; if he plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12225/12]

437 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to permit payment of the household charge at post offices for the benefit of those without the internet and access to a local authority office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2012

437 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to permit payment of the household charge at post offices for the benefit of those without the internet and access to a local authority office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/12]

436 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide application forms for the household charge to post offices for the benefit of those without the internet and access to a local authority office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9203/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2012

436 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide application forms for the household charge to post offices for the benefit of those without the internet and access to a local authority office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9203/12]

260 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the total revenue grant given to the Food Safety Promotion Board, SafeFood, in 2011; his Department’s budget provision for revenue grant in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2012

260 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the total revenue grant given to the Food Safety Promotion Board, SafeFood, in 2011; his Department’s budget provision for revenue grant in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/12]

174 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of public funding given by him to subsidise and support the network of Irish summer colleges in 2011; the budgetary provision, if any, that has been made for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2012

174 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of public funding given by him to subsidise and support the network of Irish summer colleges in 2011; the budgetary provision, if any, that has been made for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/12]

99 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of public funding given by him to subsidise and support the network of Irish summer colleges in 2011; the budgetary provision, if any, that has been made for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8641/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2012

99 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of public funding given by him to subsidise and support the network of Irish summer colleges in 2011; the budgetary provision, if any, that has been made for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8641/12]

317 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the absence of official notification whether by electronic or hard copy by either the local authority or the online infrastructure of the NPPR payment system that a charge is due, if he will ensure that all registered accounts receive notification of the charge falling in 2012, in order that persons who have not received notice either of the charge or late payment will not needlessly incur late payment fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6411/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2012

317 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the absence of official notification whether by electronic or hard copy by either the local authority or the online infrastructure of the NPPR payment system that a charge is due, if he will ensure that all registered accounts receive notification of the charge falling in 2012, in order that persons who have not received notice either of the charge or late payment will not needlessly incur late payment fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6411/12]

259 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the phenomenon whereby adult children who are in receipt of social protection payments temporarily return to the family home, principally as a result of a loss of financial independence induced by unemployment and or overwhelming debt burden, whether she will introduce a period of discretion whereby a parent in receipt of a State retirement pension and a household benefit package would retain the latter benefit, thus allowing some space to come to terms with the implications of such a cohabitation arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6480/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2012

259 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the phenomenon whereby adult children who are in receipt of social protection payments temporarily return to the family home, principally as a result of a loss of financial independence induced by unemployment and or overwhelming debt burden, whether she will introduce a period of discretion whereby a parent in receipt of a State retirement pension and a household benefit package would retain the latter benefit, thus allowing some space to come to terms with the implications of such a cohabitation arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6480/12]

248 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2012

248 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/12]

684 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in view of the proven efficacy of Pradaxa in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and its potential to alleviate over-extended warfarin phlebotomy services, if he will clarify the policy position of the Health Service Executive in funding the prescription of this drug under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4038/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2012

684 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in view of the proven efficacy of Pradaxa in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and its potential to alleviate over-extended warfarin phlebotomy services, if he will clarify the policy position of the Health Service Executive in funding the prescription of this drug under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4038/12]

651 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in view of the administrative delays in renewing existing medical cards, which has allowed a period of time to develop between expiry and re-issue dates, if he will seek to compensate those persons who, as casualties of the process have had to fund their immediate medical expenses through modest Department of Social Protection payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3719/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2012

651 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health in view of the administrative delays in renewing existing medical cards, which has allowed a period of time to develop between expiry and re-issue dates, if he will seek to compensate those persons who, as casualties of the process have had to fund their immediate medical expenses through modest Department of Social Protection payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3719/12]

854 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health his funding plans for palliative care in 2012; the measure of a cut this sector can expect in its budget; if this reduction will be equal to those in other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41027/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 January 2012

854 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health his funding plans for palliative care in 2012; the measure of a cut this sector can expect in its budget; if this reduction will be equal to those in other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41027/11]

214 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review section 99 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and section 10 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 pertaining to the clawback provision for affordable housing in view of the property crisis and the effects of the provision on those who bought affordable homes between the years 2004 and 2008. [40485/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2011

214 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review section 99 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and section 10 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 pertaining to the clawback provision for affordable housing in view of the property crisis and the effects of the provision on those who bought affordable homes between the years 2004 and 2008. [40485/11]

303 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is planned to amend the Building Control Act 2007 to insert a grandfather clause with a view to allowing experienced self-taught architects to use the term architect in carrying out their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32394/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

303 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is planned to amend the Building Control Act 2007 to insert a grandfather clause with a view to allowing experienced self-taught architects to use the term architect in carrying out their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32394/11]

342 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, in view of the irreparable damage caused to the long-term sustainability of a number of small businesses which have experienced a 93% market reduction since the plastic bag levy was introduced in 2002, if he is willing to consider negotiating a modest compensation scheme for those businesses who have lost a core revenue resource as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29739/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

342 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, in view of the irreparable damage caused to the long-term sustainability of a number of small businesses which have experienced a 93% market reduction since the plastic bag levy was introduced in 2002, if he is willing to consider negotiating a modest compensation scheme for those businesses who have lost a core revenue resource as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29739/11]

222 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the important work done in the sector, if she will give assurances on the future funding of the return to education programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29972/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2011

222 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the important work done in the sector, if she will give assurances on the future funding of the return to education programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29972/11]

370 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason persons who wish to start a business as driving instructors having received the necessary qualifications from FÁS are refused the back to work enterprise allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27519/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

370 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason persons who wish to start a business as driving instructors having received the necessary qualifications from FÁS are refused the back to work enterprise allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27519/11]

244 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the increased demand amongst unemployed persons to seek retraining and re-education, if the absolute terms of the back to education allowance second level course-78 days receipt of social welfare payment, and third level course-234 days, will be reconsidered and modified in order that a more flexible, tiered approach might be taken to qualifying candidates. [24595/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011

244 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Social Protection in view of the increased demand amongst unemployed persons to seek retraining and re-education, if the absolute terms of the back to education allowance second level course-78 days receipt of social welfare payment, and third level course-234 days, will be reconsidered and modified in order that a more flexible, tiered approach might be taken to qualifying candidates. [24595/11]

113 Deputy Alex White asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a passport has not been issued in respect of a person (details supplied). [24594/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011

113 Deputy Alex White asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a passport has not been issued in respect of a person (details supplied). [24594/11]

601 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has satisfied himself with the level of Garda vetting in place for sports organisations here; the sports organisations that are availing of vetting via the Garda central vetting unit; the number of applications for the vetting of sports personnel have been received by the Garda central vetting unit from each such sports organisation in 2010 and to date in 2011; when the Garda Vetting Bill is expected to be published; if the Irish Sports Council has indicated to each funded sports organisations that the vetting of all persons working with children and vulnerable adults is a mandatory requirement. [22814/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

601 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has satisfied himself with the level of Garda vetting in place for sports organisations here; the sports organisations that are availing of vetting via the Garda central vetting unit; the number of applications for the vetting of sports personnel have been received by the Garda central vetting unit from each such sports organisation in 2010 and to date in 2011; when the Garda Vetting Bill is expected to be published; if the Irish Sports Council has indicated to each funded sports organisations that the vetting of all persons working with children and vulnerable adults is a mandatory requirement. [22814/11]

365 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 to allow an appeal mechanism for the non-principal private residence charge, in view of the fact that registered users do not received noticed of missed payments via the electronic system currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21301/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 July 2011

365 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 to allow an appeal mechanism for the non-principal private residence charge, in view of the fact that registered users do not received noticed of missed payments via the electronic system currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21301/11]

364 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the electronic payment system for the non-principal private residence charge in order that a notice would be sent to registered users warning them either of an impending payment deadline or a non-payment of the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21300/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 July 2011

364 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the electronic payment system for the non-principal private residence charge in order that a notice would be sent to registered users warning them either of an impending payment deadline or a non-payment of the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21300/11]

306 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how repayment of costs incurred by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in buying sanding and fencing and any other costs in connection with the restoration order at Tinnaberna Dune, County Wexford, has been secured; when the costs will be repaid, in view of the ministerial order served on persons (details supplied) in County Wexford that stipulates that the restoration be carried out at the expense of the address; the reason his staff bought the fencing abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21303/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 July 2011

306 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how repayment of costs incurred by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in buying sanding and fencing and any other costs in connection with the restoration order at Tinnaberna Dune, County Wexford, has been secured; when the costs will be repaid, in view of the ministerial order served on persons (details supplied) in County Wexford that stipulates that the restoration be carried out at the expense of the address; the reason his staff bought the fencing abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21303/11]

305 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action he has taken to ensure compliance with the dune restoration order for Tinnaberna Dune, County Wexford, signed in January 2011 under the 2010 EC natural habitats directions pursuant to Regulation 19 of the EC (Natural Habitats Regulations) 1997; the reason more than half of the site was covered in dung and weeds on 11 June 2011; his plans to prosecute this alleged breach of the section 19 order or empower an agent of his to take action to complete the restoration in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21302/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 July 2011

305 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action he has taken to ensure compliance with the dune restoration order for Tinnaberna Dune, County Wexford, signed in January 2011 under the 2010 EC natural habitats directions pursuant to Regulation 19 of the EC (Natural Habitats Regulations) 1997; the reason more than half of the site was covered in dung and weeds on 11 June 2011; his plans to prosecute this alleged breach of the section 19 order or empower an agent of his to take action to complete the restoration in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21302/11]

601 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need for an arrangement to be made between the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, and one or other nearby Dublin hospital for the provision of a dedicated intensive care bed due to the lack of such a facility at this particular hospital; if he will facilitate this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18686/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2011

601 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need for an arrangement to be made between the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, and one or other nearby Dublin hospital for the provision of a dedicated intensive care bed due to the lack of such a facility at this particular hospital; if he will facilitate this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18686/11]

302 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by children of two naturalised parents in obtaining third level education as an Irish-EU national; these children are being asked to pay international fees as they are unable to apply for citizenship prior to their 18th birthday or receive the relevant stamps from him; if he will rectify this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16392/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2011

302 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by children of two naturalised parents in obtaining third level education as an Irish-EU national; these children are being asked to pay international fees as they are unable to apply for citizenship prior to their 18th birthday or receive the relevant stamps from him; if he will rectify this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16392/11]

71 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the abolition of mortgage interest relief for first time buyers and the proposal to introduce a new relief for those who purchased homes between 2004 and 2008; how a person will qualify under the new scheme; the stage of house purchase that must have been completed by 31 December 2008 in order to qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14570/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2011

71 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the abolition of mortgage interest relief for first time buyers and the proposal to introduce a new relief for those who purchased homes between 2004 and 2008; how a person will qualify under the new scheme; the stage of house purchase that must have been completed by 31 December 2008 in order to qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14570/11]

43 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of secondary school places at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 16; his plans to address the concern of parents and pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2011

43 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of secondary school places at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 16; his plans to address the concern of parents and pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/11]

76 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the significant delays faced by many small businesses in obtaining payment for supply of goods and services to certain large and high-turnover companies and businesses; the steps he will take to address this phenomenon, which poses a serious danger to the very survival of such small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6075/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2011

76 Deputy Alex White asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the significant delays faced by many small businesses in obtaining payment for supply of goods and services to certain large and high-turnover companies and businesses; the steps he will take to address this phenomenon, which poses a serious danger to the very survival of such small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6075/11]

Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 5 November 2009

Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009

National Cultural Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2008

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 17 December 2008

Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997

Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 April 2008

Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2008

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 10 April 2008

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act 2007

Protection of Employees (Agency Workers)(No. 2) Bill 2008

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 6 March 2008

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the protection of agency workers, to require the principle of equal treatment to be applied in respect of their employment, to make provision for the enforcement of the rights, and to provide for connected matters

Witness Protection Programme Bill 2007

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 October 2007