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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Commissions of Investigation (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide the extension of time that was sought and granted before Christmas 2014 regarding the completion of the Fennelly report; if the report will be published in full and in advance of the next general election; when the interim report will be published in full; and when and if it has already been received. [1412/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Commissions of Investigation (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: It is ironic that we are discussing this while the former Minister is in court answering questions on similar topics. I gather the Taoiseach is saying that although he promised the Fennelly report would be published before the end of 2014, he is now saying it will be by the end of 2015 and that it is out of his hands. The progress of the promised reform is frustrating. It is all linked....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 195. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the escalation of the crisis in Yemen and the Saudi military intervention there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15176/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 407. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on sentencing for those found guilty of the possession of cannabis; her further views on the two year sentence handed down at Tralee court to a person (details supplied), who has arthritis, for the possession of six plants in view of the fact that the Government is bringing forward legislation for the provision of medical cannabis in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 495. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 18 February 2015, which outlined expenditure for various items, one being respite in County Wexford, if he will provide details of these other items; his plans to isolate expenditure on management and administration in this regard, in order to provide a clear indication of the amount of resources allocated to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 496. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 18 February 2015, the reasons many families in County Wexford have experienced cuts to their respite care allocations in recent years, despite the fact that, as evidenced from the reply, the budgetary allocation in this regard does not seem to have changed significantly in recent years; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Inspection Reports (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 593. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to introduce a statutory body to inspect special schools and units in order to ensure safety and an optimum level of care for children with special needs while in school, particularly in view of the fact that inspectorate reports and recommendations arising from whole-school evaluations are not always fully implemented by some...

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to totally remove the ability of schools to reserve places for children of past pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15480/15]

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has stated that discrimination, whether it is overt or hidden, offends the human dignity of the child and is capable of undermining or even destroying the capacity of the child to benefit from equal opportunities. While the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2015, which is on the Dáil's legislative agenda this year, could introduce a 10%...

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Minister is well aware of the fact that if any level stays in place, even 10%, it is an element of discrimination and people will suffer. According to the Irish Traveller Movement, only 10% of adult Travellers have been to school. What chance have they got of getting a fair opportunity if a 10% is quota introduced? Likewise, there is no doubt that new migrant communities, minority...

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: There is no doubt that the schools that are over-subscribed are being given the opportunity to discriminate and the State needs to stop this practice, given that the State is funding these schools. The same problem arises with regard to religious schools. While section 7(3)(c) of the Equal Status Act 2000 allows religious-run schools to refuse to admit a student of another denomination,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 33. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the methods in place to prevent children with autism spectrum disorder from dropping out of the education system due to expulsions, suspensions and anxiety-related issues, which may not be dealt with appropriately within some schools; if she will outline the measures taken to ensure that international best...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Inspections (23 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 29. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of septic tanks that his Department has inspected, both nationwide and in County Wexford; the number registered nationwide; the number of these in County Wexford; his views that the problems posed by septic tanks in rural areas is being properly addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/15]

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I thank Deputy McNamara and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome this Bill. Members of An Garda Síochána should be allowed to be members of a trade union. They need better representation. At present, it is very difficult for them to challenge any element of perceived unfairness in their treatment. Clearly, the current structures do not serve them well. I realise that there are...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Irish Postmasters' Union's Six Point Plan to sustain the post office network and support local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16285/15]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The programme for Government of 2011 included a commitment to maintain the post office network. The Department of Social Protection recently sent out letters to 7,000 pensioners and other social welfare recipients encouraging them to switch to direct funds transfer into their bank accounts. What is the Government doing to protect the post office network and the vital services it provides in...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: All Members are interested in protecting post offices. Since 2006 in Wexford alone, ten post offices have closed, namely Tomhaggard, Pallas, Crossabeg, Ballymurn, Ballyhoe, Gusserane, Ballycarney, Castledockrell, Duncormick, Ballymitty and Rathnure. That is devastating for a county which has 24% unemployment, double the national suicide rate and is in the top five for illiteracy rates and...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: If the Department of Social Protection is actually writing letters that will undermine the potential of the post office network to continue to be sustainable, then there is a serious lack of joined-up thinking in the Government. The Minister claims he is in favour of keeping post offices while the Department of Social Protection sends out letters that will undermine them. I accept most...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I imagine being in the Government is a difficult job and I do not presume for a second that it would not be very challenging. What is most soul-destroying for me here is the number of times that people on the Government side say something but do or think something else. They are pretending. I do not know how the Irish public in general feels about that but it does my head in. The spring...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I will conclude. I thank the Acting Chairman for his patience. The increase in inequality in this Dáil term is a serious indictment of the Government. I do not mean this personally as I do not have anything against the Minister of State or the Acting Chairman. However, if inequality and child poverty are increasing, the Government does not have the right to tell the House how...