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Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and his acknowledgement of my frustration and that of the residents in question. Will he give a commitment that the OPW will liaise with Dublin City Council officials in order to move the situation forward? I am sure he will agree that the current stalemate is unacceptable. Every heavy rain warning is a cause of great anxiety for the residents of...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Detention Centres (17 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to contribute. When I was elected to the House, I realised that positive announcements would be few and far between during our time in government. However, when the Minister announced last April that the practice of incarcerating children in St. Patrick's Institution was to end, I was proud of what we were achieving and I believed...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Detention Centres (17 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for his response. I agree that this issue is down to a minority of staff but how can we expect any child to be rehabilitated when the behaviour outlined in this report is ongoing? The individuals who were victims of this malpractice will have no faith in the justice system at any time in future until the people responsible for these actions are seen to be held...

Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I propose to share time with Deputies Kevin Humphreys and John Lyons. I will focus on reform, literacy and empowering the public service. What the Minister is trying to do in primary, secondary and further education at third level includes junior certificate reform, a literacy and numeracy strategy, a review of the enrolment policy expected in the new year, anti-bullying strategies and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Community Employment Scheme: Discussion with SIPTU (17 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. It is great to see Mr. David Connolly, in particular, at a meeting of this nature. The witnesses referred to the need for meaningful engagement on this issue. What engagement has there been until now and what would they consider to be meaningful engagement that might lead to a resolution of the problem?

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Remember Bertie.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I, too, welcome Mr. Clark and wish him every success in his new role. I urge him to use the resource of this committee if it can be of benefit to him in his new role. If he wishes to discuss elements of the challenges that face him, we would be happy to do that. This forum tends to be non-party-political. Every member of the committee is committed to education and, as Deputy McConalogue...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Finance if the bike to work scheme will be continued beyond Budget 2013; if yes, if members of the public may, if starting the scheme from now, spread the payments over six or 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46315/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Discussion with Teachers Union of Ireland and National Adult Literacy Agency (24 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the representatives of the TUI and NALA for being here today. The TUI submission is remarkably extensive and it will probably take some time to digest the variety of issues addressed. Due to time constraints the delegation was not in a position to go through them in greater detail. Nevertheless, I understand the sentiments expressed. I welcome the representatives from NALA. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Grangegorman Development Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (24 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I happened to be knocking on doors when this announcement was made. When I arrived at the doorstep of an individual who worked for DIT and gave her the good news, she hugged me. That was the first hug I got since I became a Deputy. I thank the Grangegorman Development Agency for arranging that. I formerly represented the Grangegorman area on Dublin City Council at a time when a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Grangegorman Development Agency: Discussion with Chairman Designate (24 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The easiest way of quietening agitators is to put them in the chair.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: He never said that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of non-EEA national aged between 16 and 18 years who are currently registered here; and if he will provide a breakdown of the types of residency stamps issued to them. [48328/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Who is the provider?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the officials for attending. I will be brief because many of the points I wanted to raise have already been made. Moving from 66 awarding bodies to one was always going to be problematic. It was always the case that there would be teething problems. Nobody has a difficulty with that but most members did not expect so many problems. Members throughout the country are inundated...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There is much agreement across the House on what credit unions give to communities in every section of Irish society. In the past couple of weeks I have taken the opportunity to speak to members of Donnycarney Credit Union and members of the credit unions in my constituency in Fairview and Clontarf who have told me that the basic role of credit unions is now keeping the wolf from the door of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to representations regarding St Micheal's House, Dublin 9; the impact that past cutbacks have had on the services offered by them to the community and the potential impact that further cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50671/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (20 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a circular will be prepared and sent to all schools outlining a detailed policy on tackling cyber bullying, in view of the recent cases of suicide caused by such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51494/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights Issues (20 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of Ireland's seat on the UN Human Rights Council, when he plans to grant Irish Travellers ethnic status in recognition of their human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51492/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view the recent cases of suicide as a result of cyber bullying, if he will move legislation to allow Gardaí to obtain and investigate IP addresses from firms cited to be involved in these bullying cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51493/12]