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Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 8. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm if declaring asthma during childhood now rules out a person from acceptance to the Defence Forces; and if this is the case, to ask that this would be made explicit to applicants from the start. [52777/13]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This question arises from a recent situation where a man approached one of my colleagues about the long application process one undertakes to be accepted into the Defence Forces, and rightly so, but at the very end of that process there is a medical form to be signed. He signed to confirm that as a child he had asthma and at the point he was ruled out. How does that come about and why does...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I welcome the confirmation that childhood asthma does not automatically rule an applicant out. Perhaps it might be in order for me to ask that this case be reviewed. I accept the criteria the Minister has laid out. Clearly, having criteria around an underlying medical condition in a profession that involves rigorous physical activity is logical. The second point is the process. This man...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Yesterday I was feeling hard done by in terms of questions.

Other Questions: Garda Resources (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 9. To ask the Minister for Defence the level of support provided to the Garda helicopter air support by the Defence Forces Air Corps for the years 2008 - 2013 inclusive. [52779/13]

Other Questions: Garda Resources (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Recently the justice and defence committee had the opportunity to visit Baldonnell and, as when we visited the navy, it was inspirational to see the professionalism of our Air Corps and the patriotism and the pride they have in everything they do. We also visited the Garda air support team. My question is to establish the levels of support we can give them. With their professionalism and...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: What I found really interesting, and which may not be commonly understood by the public, is that one presumes air support is to back up a Garda pursuit but it is used for all sorts of support to the Garda. It is the eyes in the air providing crucial intelligence. I will not get into it but the criminals need to be very worried about the technology it provides to assist gardaí on the...

Bethany Home: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: As I begin my contribution on this matter, I am mindful that behind me is the statue of James Connolly, as well as those of all the other leaders who fought in the 1916 Rising. Many people share my view that James Connolly was the greatest Irish person who ever lived and that the courage and values he espoused, which are imprinted into the Proclamation, will forever be a framework for the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UN Missions (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 16. To ask the Minister for Defence if, in the wake of the recent violent attack on Irish troops serving in the Golan Heights, he believes that Irish troops are now being viewed as a legitimate target for anti-government rebel attacks; if the attack has changed any security procedures on the ground; and if he will now review his decision to send troops to serve on this mission. [52775/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 23. To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recent violent attack by Malian Government soldiers on protesters in the rebel held north east of the country; that Turaeg rebels have ended their ceasefire agreement with the Government as a result; and if he has any plans to withdraw Irish troops serving in the country. [52776/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 25. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to upgrade the range of aircraft available to the Defence Forces Air Corps. [52778/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We will now go into public session to record the decisions of the committee. Petition No.48/12 from Mr. Patrick Martin, claiming that his father was murdered in disputed circumstances in 1979. Additionally, the petitioner alleges corruption on the part of the Garda Síochána in reporting the death of his father, together with collusion between the Garda, the attending doctor, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We will also make the petitioner aware of our intention and when we will hold a hearing in order that she can monitor the proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We will relay that information to the petitioner to make her aware of our progress. The petition came in response to a double tragedy in her community. As Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh suggested, we will acknowledge the seriousness of the matter, outline the work which has been done and inform the petitioner that we will be taking the course of action suggested by Deputy Seamus Kirk. ...

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I congratulate the Constitutional Convention on its excellent work to date. I had some reservations initially but I am pleased to see the Constitutional Convention take on a life of its own and begin to undertake the task of making some much-needed changes to Bunreacht na hÉireann. When the Constitutional Convention met in April 2013 it was meeting to consider same-sex marriage. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (17 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department can resolve the difficulties experienced by the family of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who have schooled their child at home since April 2011 and have only received the tuition grant for 3.5 months because they cannot take their child off the register of the special school they attended unless they have another...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Salmon Hardship Scheme (17 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 349. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to commence another round of the buying out of salmon licences. [54243/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review our conveyancing laws in relation to the legal requirement to attain the written permission from those persons who share the lane-road, before a person can sell a site with access onto that lane-road. [54507/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (18 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 172. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will consider the application for funding from an organisation (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will commend those involved in this ground breaking pilot scheme. [54521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (18 Dec 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 176. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the closure of Garda stations and the failure of his Department to allocate proper resources for the upgrading of the Garda motor vehicle pool has led to a significant increase in criminal activity in the midlands; if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of Garda stations that have closed in County Westmeath from...