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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning and sharing with us the kind of work that is taking place in their Departments. The first thing that strikes me in the context of the reading I have done on this area and the evidence we have heard thus far is that everybody is talking about interdepartmental and inter-agency working, but from what I have heard, seen and experienced this is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: I thank the witnesses for their answers so far and for their time. I would like to go back over some of the answers we got, particularly what Mr. Bohan said about 50% of children living in jobless households and the structural issues involved. What involvement, if any, does the Department for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation have concerning child poverty? What involvement has the Department...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: No, you are not.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to correspondence (details supplied); if he will approve realigning the boundary of eligibility for transport between the two schools mentioned therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14854/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Croke Park Agreement Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Cumann na mBunscol games and activities (details supplied) may be included as part of any agreement on additional time in schools, acknowledging the voluntary effort of so many teachers, the importance of Cumann na mBunscol games and activities in enriching the lives of pupils and therefore enshrining the importance of our national games in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (26 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify the reason not all of County Waterford, with particular reference to places including Faithlegg, Cheekpoint and Tramore are not covered by the national broadband scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15292/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (26 Mar 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the definition of an acceptable broadband speed under the national broadband scheme; the recourse open to householders dissatisfied with the coverage offered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15293/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Health and Safety Regulations (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I have discussed this matter with the Minister of State previously. It is of particular concern to parents of young children and was recently covered by RTE's "The Consumer Show". Liquid detergent tablets are fairly innocuous household products that many of the Deputies present are familiar with and have bought and used. They are growing in popularity because they are handy, compact, mess...

Topical Issue Debate: Health and Safety Regulations (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I am pleased to hear the HSA has taken the matter seriously because it accounts for such a high number of household poisonings, in particular affecting young children. The answer I received could be broken down into two points. The first is the commendable measures the HSA and the National Poisons Information Centre are taking in partnership with industry. We will wait until June to see...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the circumstances as outlined below (details supplied) in County Waterford concerning a private estate whereby home owners pay an annual fee for maintenance of a communal water system, communal sewage system, street lighting, maintenance of open spaces, public liability insurance and road maintenance but are also obliged to pay a property...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Transport Authority (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the National Transport Authority will be included in the list of public bodies to be asked to prepare a language scheme outlining the way services will be provided in Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17421/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when 30Mbps minimum national broadband plan will serve an area (details supplied) in County Waterfiord; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify the location of the closest telephone exchange for the Faithlegg and Cheekpoint area of County Waterford; if he will further clarify the basic level of broadband speed available for that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16506/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for debate. The matter I want to raise directly relates to the public consultation process on the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant. It is very timely because the consultation process closes today. I am very concerned about this and believe we should extend it by at least a week. As everybody in the House is aware, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his response but I am disappointed to hear that there will not be an extension of the deadline. Although I have no reason to disbelieve what the Minister of State has said about flexibility concerning the receipt of answers, I am not convinced. How this got past a review panel in the first place is disturbing. I find the language that was used - in...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I urge them to forward their submissions today or through any public representatives in this House who may be able to do it on their behalf. I am deeply concerned that a review group would let this kind of language pass.

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this most serious and sensitive issue. We would not be present if it were not for the fact that some brave women came forward and told their sensitive stories publicly. We cannot discount how difficult it was for them to reveal such personal details. As a woman, I am aware of what it is like to go to hospital to have a baby. In such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Organ Donation: Discussion (18 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I wish to thank witnesses for their contributions. In particular I single out those who shared very personal stories on their journeys involving organ donation, which is the nub of the issue. What would happen if it was my sister, brother or daughter? I have experience of it in that two years ago my uncle was a recipient of a kidney from another family member. I have seen the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Organ Donation: Discussion (18 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I know but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Organ Donation: Discussion (18 Apr 2013)

Ciara Conway: I am stating this is the information out there and now is the time we need to speak about these matters and set the record straight.