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Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Emergency Accommodation Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
270. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the actions being taken by his Department, as the lead Department, in the provision of transport for the children of families that are housed in emergency accommodation; when these arrangements will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31790/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Jan O'Sullivan
285. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if it is a condition of eligibility for social housing that the rent a family is paying must be 30% or more of the household income; if local authorities are obliged to apply this in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32046/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Jan O'Sullivan
286. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if family income supplement is included in the calculation of the income of a household for the purposes of determining eligibility for social housing; if so, if he will consider changing this in order to remove a disincentive to staying in employment for families who are in need of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32079/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Jan O'Sullivan
324. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will be taking measures to assist the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in supporting families that are living in emergency accommodation, including hotels, to get their children to and from school and social activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31791/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Direct Provision System
Jan O'Sullivan
52. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on implementing the recommendations of the group set up to examine changes needed in the direct provision system for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31225/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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School Costs
Jan O'Sullivan
112. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to address the cost of sending children to school as outlined in a survey (details supplied) including books, class materials, voluntary contributions and transport; if he will increase capitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31219/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Private Rented Accommodation Deposits
Jan O'Sullivan
123. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is proceeding with the plan to introduce a deposit protection scheme in the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Youth Services Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
306. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there is a source of funding within her Department's brief to which an organisation (details supplied) which provides therapy services to disadvantaged children could apply in order to maintain and address increasing demands on their services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31223/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Work Permits Applications Data
Jan O'Sullivan
39. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received by her Department from non-EEA fishing crew members who were already working here before the cut-off point under the terms of the permit scheme introduced as a result of the work of the task force on non-EEA workers in the Irish fishing fleet; the total number of applications received with reference to persons outside of the country; the number of applications approved under the scheme; the number of applications which were turned down under the terms of the scheme; the number of applications which are currently being processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31052/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Work Permits Applications Data
Jan O'Sullivan
40. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of employers to date who have availed of the terms of the permit scheme for non-EEA crew members for the Irish fishing fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31053/16]
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Workplace Relations Commission
Jan O'Sullivan
171. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of inspections carried out by Workplace Relations Commission inspectors since the date of the introduction of the new arrangements and classification of non-EEA fishermen as a result of the recommendations of the task force on non-EEA workers in the Irish fishing fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31054/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
215. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when work will commence on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
216. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in the commencement of the Ardee Educate Together project; the start date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30213/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Electoral Commission Administration
Jan O'Sullivan
281. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in concluding the Drogheda boundary review process; when he will bring a recommendation to Government on the outcome of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30209/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Respite Care Services Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
389. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his views on an identified need for additional adult respite accommodation and services in County Louth to cater for older adults living at home with older parents, young adults with challenging behaviour and further to facilitate families in emergency or crisis situations; if he will make funding available to provide such essential services in County Louth; when such additional services will be available to families in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30220/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
633. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role he and his Department have in providing transport for children who are in emergency accommodation, including hotels; the arrangements being put in place; when those services will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30876/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Company Liquidations
Jan O'Sullivan
637. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when she expects to receive the report and recommendations from the company law review group around the application of current company law provisions to better safeguard employees and creditors caught up in tactical insolvencies; when she expects to bring proposed new legislation to Government to give effect to the recommendations of the Duffy-Cahill review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30217/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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National Minimum Wage
Jan O'Sullivan
638. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way she will amend the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Act to enable the Government to meet its own commitment in the programme for Government for a national minimum wage of €10.50 per hour over the lifetime of this Dáil; when such amendments will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30219/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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School Transport Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
672. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures to be taken to help families in emergency accommodation to get their children to and from school and afterschool and recreational activities; when these supports will be in place; the transport companies that will provide the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30872/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Jan O'Sullivan
343. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his Department is taking the lead, on behalf of the Government, in responding to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in respect of its decision on a case (details supplied); the progress that has been made in offering remedies as instructed by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in respect of the case; if he has advanced contacts with the legal representatives of a person (details supplied), including any correspondence with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29410/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Jan O'Sullivan
344. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has any role in responding to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in respect of its decision on a person (details supplied); if so, the role he has played in advancing a response to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29413/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Jan O'Sullivan
386. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to clarify his role in responding to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in respect of its decision on a case (details supplied); if he has advanced engagement with the Attorney General and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in respect of the decision since last reporting to Dáil Éireann in July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29411/16]
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Jan O'Sullivan
176. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts made by the Irish Government to secure the release of a person (details supplied) in view of the deferral of their court case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29034/16]
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Human Rights Cases
Jan O'Sullivan
179. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent efforts that have been made by the Government to secure the release of a person (details supplied) particularly in view of the deferral again of their court case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29158/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Local Authority Housing Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
21. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of rapid-build houses that will be completed and under construction, respectively, by the end of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28424/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
33. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he has considered a proposal by the credit union movement to fund social housing; if consideration has been given to changing the current regulatory framework to facilitate such a funding mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28479/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
35. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made on action 2.9 of pillar 2 of Rebuilding Ireland; the way the housing delivery office in his Department will monitor progress on the building of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28427/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Flood Prevention Measures
Jan O'Sullivan
53. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to assist local authorities to protect communities from the threat of flooding as the winter approaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28478/16]
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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School Patronage
Jan O'Sullivan
122. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will announce the patrons for new post-primary schools due to open in 2017 and 2018; if his attention has been drawn to the urgency with regard to the school that is due to open in 2017 in Limerick in view of the central applications system that applies for the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28920/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Drug Treatment Programmes Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
469. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a registered charity (details supplied) will be adequately funded in view of the fact that it is the only residential detoxification and treatment service for adolescents here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28599/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Broadcasting Charge
Jan O'Sullivan
568. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to replace the television licence fee with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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UN Conventions Ratification
Jan O'Sullivan
5. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects Ireland will ratify the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; the legislative measures this will require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25440/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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UN Conventions Ratification
Jan O'Sullivan
131. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects that Ireland will ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the legislative measures that need to be taken to facilitate the ratification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25439/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Garda Deployment
Jan O'Sullivan
135. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to the Limerick division currently; if there has been a reduction in these numbers in 2016; if she will provide an assurance that Garda numbers will be retained to maintain the progress that has been made on crime prevention and reduction in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25509/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Motor Insurance
Jan O'Sullivan
282. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the actions he proposes to take to stop the spiralling cost of motor insurance here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25438/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Tenant Purchase Scheme
Jan O'Sullivan
606. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the changes he will make to the current tenant purchase scheme; if he will include households that have an adequate long-term income from the Department of Social Protection in the scheme even if they have no income from employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25437/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Local Authority Staff Recruitment
Jan O'Sullivan
607. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of new posts that have been sanctioned by his Department in 2016 to facilitate local authorities to recruit staff such as architects and project managers in order that the number of social housing projects to be delivered can be increased to address the acute shortage of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Local Authority Housing Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
608. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of approvals that have been given to local authorities under the streamlining process for funding whereby developments of social housing with 15 units or less or of under €2 million in cost entail only a single funding submission; if he discussed the slow take-up of the scheme with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25442/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Homelessness Strategy
Jan O'Sullivan
609. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he commenced the audit of vacant houses and apartments as announced in the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness; the way in which the audit will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25444/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Housing Issues
Jan O'Sullivan
610. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department has completed research and his views on the effect of the activities of an organisation (details supplied) on the availability of houses and apartments for rent, particularly in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Domestic Violence Services Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
1929. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if adequate funding is in place to ensure that the 24-hour helpline of an organisation (details supplied) will stay open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25448/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Domestic Violence Services Funding
Jan O'Sullivan
6. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide immediate funding to ensure that vulnerable women can access support when they need it following the commitment from the Taoiseach on 15 June 2016 to examine how to fund the 24-7 Women's Aid national free helpline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17142/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Child Care Services
Jan O'Sullivan
8. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if progress has been made on the commitment in the programme for Government to conduct and publish an independent review of the cost of providing quality child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23046/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Adoption Legislation
Jan O'Sullivan
13. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she expects to publish the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23040/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Social Workers Recruitment
Jan O'Sullivan
32. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers who have been recruited for the child welfare and protection services to date in 2016; the number who have left the services in the same period; the measures being taken to reach the target number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23045/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Jan O'Sullivan
37. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if measures are being taken to ensure that all children, irrespective of their date of birth, can avail of the early childhood care and education scheme programme for two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23042/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Homeless Accommodation Provision
Jan O'Sullivan
38. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to support children who are living in hotels; if this includes helping them to maintain links with their community, family supports and school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23044/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Human Rights Committees
Jan O'Sullivan
603. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his role and the role of his Department relating to the remedies outlined by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in its views on the complaint brought by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23915/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Schools Refurbishment
Jan O'Sullivan
128. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) is expected to move into the refurbished building that has been allocated to it to replace its current inadequate premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22992/16]
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jan O'Sullivan
129. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timescale expected for the construction of extra classrooms for a school (details supplied); if sanction has been given to move classes from that school to a temporary location to facilitate the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22993/16]