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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (14 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 152. To ask the Minister for Defence if he considers it unusual that Kildare County Council has included only seven structures, on the Curragh Camp, in its inventory of listed buildings included in its most recent county development plan; if his Department or the authorities on the Curragh Camp have actively engaged with the planning department of Kildare County Council in identifying...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government has promised a Bill to merge the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority and to look at legislative proposals or decisions that have emanated from the European Court of Justice. Have the heads of that Bill come before Cabinet and when might we expect to see publication of the legislation involved?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 170. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for an urgent surgical procedure to be carried out in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48435/13]

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It was.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government is doing the direct opposite of what the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, said it would do.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In the programme for Government, the Government promised to restore the Freedom of Information Act. It said it would extend the remit of freedom of information "to other public bodies including the administrative side of the Garda Síochána [and] all bodies significantly funded from the public purse". The Bill that is currently being considered on Committee Stage does not extend the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government promised changed. That is the point.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I join the Government Chief Whip in congratulating those who took part in the RTE programme. They succeeded in giving the public a useful insight into the work of a parliamentarian. While it may not have been all positive in terms of how the public viewed it, it was realistic and generally helpful. A Cheann Comhairle, you are to be complimented on the fact that you brought the RTE cameras...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will. In today's Irish Independent, Charlie Weston suggests that approximately 100 credit unions, some one in four, are in difficulty. Will the Tánaiste confirm that the Government's approach will be to ensure that, where credit unions get into difficulty, credit unions will be in place in local communities at the end of the resolution process to serve people's needs? Will the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste, as his response was in large measure positive. I take from his comments that the approach of the Government and the Central Bank will be to ensure that there will be credit unions in communities if changes have to be made on foot of resolution processes. I also thank the Tánaiste for indicating clearly that the Government and, I take it, the Central Bank will...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will begin by expressing the sympathy of the Fianna Fáil Party and, I am sure, all Members of the House to the people and government of the Philippines on the disaster that has befallen them in recent days. It is heartbreaking to watch the reports of the national media on the scenes of devastation throughout that country. We are all thinking of the people there and of the many...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 46. To ask the Taoiseach if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48321/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48320/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48318/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 161. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48325/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 172. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by the Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48323/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 226. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by her Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic Treaty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48326/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 240. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a cost benefit analysis has been undertaken by his Department on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48314/13]