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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30301/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (27 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the total costs of his recent visit to the Rio+20 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/12]

Insurance Industry (10 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I have raised this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, previously and he has engaged with the IIF, but not enough is being done. Last night, I met residents in the Artane area who were still suffering the consequences of floods in 2008 and 2009 and on 24 October 2011. If one cannot get house insurance, one's home is effectively worthless, as no incoming buyer can get a...

Insurance Industry (10 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The indication is that the IIF, while making underwriting decisions on insurance, considers the claims history of the property and any flood protection measures implemented by the Office of Public Works, OPW, and local authorities. Clanmoyle Road in Donnycarney is an example in my constituency and I am quite sure it is replicated nationwide. Extensive works have been done by the city...

Written Answers — School Guidelines on Mental Health: School Guidelines on Mental Health (12 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the fact that international best practice demonstrates the benefit from early intervention, when will work commence on guidelines for primary schools on mental health; if the whole-school approach will be adopted for these guidelines; the way in which unions and mental health professionals will be consulted on these...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason she is unable to provide a forecast service to person's in relation to their future State pension when requested to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34091/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On a point of order, we are dealing with a pre-budget briefing and the matter raised has nothing to do with it. The Deputies have other avenues in which to raise such issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I know that it is convenient from a journalistic point of view to raise the issue now. There are other avenues within the Oireachtas in which to raise the issue. It is not a pre-budget briefing matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I ask the Chairman to communicate on the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Minister's attendance to discuss the budget with plenty of advance notice. I will touch on a few of the issues and perhaps the Minister can give me some response. I understand he is under pressure of time. I raised the potential for a national book lending scheme, particularly at primary level, with the Minister previously. He made a valid point about the way second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Difficulties in Obtaining Home Insurance: Discussion with Irish Insurance Federation (25 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I would like to add my view on what I believe is outrageous behaviour of the part of the insurance companies dealing with the residents in my constituency, whom I have been trying to support. I find Mr. Kemp's comments in regard to the Tolka works puzzling. In the most recent floods in 2008, 2009 and on 24 October last, the Tolka region was almost unaffected. There must be a communication...

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Communications Procedure; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40492/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40493/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply and I appreciate that much work has been done on these matters. In explanation, the communications protocol gives an assurance policy, so to speak, for children. In the short space of time the Minister has been in office, she and her Department has been doing a great deal to wipe away the history we have had of neglect of children. However,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to share time with Deputy Bannon.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this matter because I believe it to be of particular importance. I passionately believe that we as legislators have an obligation to protect that precious place that is childhood. In the past we failed collectively as a society. Now is our chance to rectify that and stand united in this effort. I acknowledge the work of the late Ms Mary...

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Communications Procedure; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40492/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40493/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply and I appreciate that much work has been done on these matters. In explanation, the communications protocol gives an assurance policy, so to speak, for children. In the short space of time the Minister has been in office, she and her Department has been doing a great deal to wipe away the history we have had of neglect of children. However,...