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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 628. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding the mother and baby homes commission of investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37790/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources given that the quantity of bioenergy on the planet is inherently limited, the steps he has taken to ensure that energy planning for transition to a low-carbon society does not assume the unlimited availability of bioenergy. [37707/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bioenergy Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 1134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policies he has in place, or is considering putting in place, to ensure bioenergy use is sustainable, both qualitatively and quantitatively. [37708/15]

Travellers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: It is a tragedy this motion is before us. Like other speakers, I begin by expressing my sympathy with the Lynch, Gilbert and Connors families over the appalling tragedy in Carrickmines last month. There is no question there is absolute truth in the figures mentioned by Deputy Pringle in terms of life expectancy, to just take that one very blatant and obvious example of how the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners insist on receiving a personal public service number for a deceased foreigner who is leaving a legacy to an Irish resident; and if he will ensure that the process for paying tax on such a legacy is simplified. [38716/15]

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: Is this a regular occurrence in terms of filling leading positions in Departments? Is it unique?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: Mr. Waters, please proceed with your statement.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: Deputy Deasy is our first questioner.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: To take the example of an application being discriminated on the grounds of religion, does the Department undertake an investigation of the country from which the applicant has come?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: Could Mr. Waters also address the issue of those who have been refused permission to remain?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: What proportion actually leave voluntarily? Mr. Waters probably does not know.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: In the circumstances, Deputy Deasy can go on but before he moves on, I have a question. When the new legislation comes in, what is likely to happen to the people who have been in the system for six or seven years?

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: Thank you. Deputy Deasy may resume.

Public Accounts Committee: Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General 2014
Vote 21: Prisons
Vote 24: Department of Justice and Equality
Chapter 9: Development of Prison Accommodation in Dublin (5 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: I think the Director of Public Prosecutions is coming in next week so it may be possible to pursue this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Public Service Numbers (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 286 of 3 November 2015, the reason a deceased foreign person, who never held Irish citizenship and who left a legacy to a resident here, must be given a personal public service number; and if he will ensure it is made easier for such an Irish relative to declare the gift for tax purposes. [39372/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Programmes (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 556. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason it took until June 2015 for his Department to publish the low carbon energy roadmap produced for it in December 2013. [39428/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Programmes (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 557. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received an update to the low carbon roadmap produced in December 2013 and published in June 2015, which does not assume that there will be an unlimited quantity of bio-energy available for import to Ireland, and which does not assume that carbon capture and storage technology will be available; and, if so, if...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 558. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources how he is ensuring, in accordance with the policy set out in One World, One Future, that the development of low carbon energy policies by his Department takes account of the actual and potential negative impacts of developed countries sourcing large quantities of bio-energy in developing countries; if his Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: 581. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when each of the runways at Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Ireland West-Knock, Kerry, Shannon, Sligo and Waterford airports last had their numbers re-designated because of the movement of the magnetic North Pole; and if it is currently known when each will next need to be re-designated. [39007/15]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Robert Dowds: I am broadly sympathetic with what Deputy Ó Cuív said but I am not going to embarrass the Government by voting against its wishes. Perhaps the Minister of State will consider the matter before the Bill is brought back to the Dáil. For clarity, I would like somebody to explain a particular matter for me. In constituencies with islands, is it a decision entirely for the...