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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: There is no change in the rules which are needlessly complex and intricate. There are no extra resources for the new problems that have been brought within the PRTB's ambit.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Deputy Durkan stated the dispute resolution system does not work and I must say I concur absolutely with this sentiment. The difficulty I have is that it will not work as a result of this Bill either. I have no objection to the provisions of the Bill in principle, and I support it in so far as it goes, but my difficulty is that it does not go very far. This is now a vital area of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Investments (22 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made on the women in business startup drive since the end of the application period in September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51862/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (22 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the mechanisms that have been developed to promote and deliver early stage investment by the Irish diaspora in new indigenous and inward startups as promised in the Action Plan for Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51857/12]

Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: There is an overwhelming perception, which is probably also the reality, that the criminal justice system is still very much tilted against the victims of crime. With that in mind, can the Taoiseach inform Members when the proposed criminal justice (victims rights) Bill will be published? Second, can the Taoiseach state when the Government hopes to publish this year's social welfare Bill?...

Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: I also asked about this year's social welfare Bill.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Will that be this side of Christmas?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Agencies (21 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has identified additional State agencies that can be rationalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51651/12]

Other Questions: School Curriculum (20 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he will ensure that the new junior certificate cycle is implemented in a consistent manner and to the same standard across all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51324/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Stability Mechanism (15 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given detailed considerations to the benefits and costs associated with the European Stability Mechanism taking equity stakes in the State owned banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50503/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a person (details supplied) will receive their renewed passport. [50772/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide alternative and appropriate purpose built accommodation for the remaining residents of St. Joseph's Psychiatric Hospital, Mulgrave Street, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50773/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health when the new critical care unit of the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, County Limerick, will be opened; if funding and staff have been provided for this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50774/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to open the vacant stroke unit at St. Camillus' Hospital, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50775/12]

Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: We want to help the Government.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: The Taoiseach has confirmed that the expert group, chaired by Mr. Justice Seán Ryan, reported to the Department of Health last night and that that the Minister had not yet read the report. When does the Government expect to publish the report? Does the Taoiseach see a merit in publishing it in order that we can all have an input before the Cabinet takes a position on it?

Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Does the Taoiseach see merit in publishing it?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review the Diplomatic Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50192/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Issues (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he has taken in conjunction with his EU counterparts regarding Iranian efforts at nuclear armament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50189/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50272/12]