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Other Questions: Equality Proofing of Budgets (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I call on Deputy Wallace. Is it Deputy McDonald? Ladies first. Deputy Wallace is allowing Deputy McDonald to go first.

Other Questions: Equality Proofing of Budgets (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: We will move on to Question No. 8.

Other Questions: Equality Proofing of Budgets (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: We have exceeded the time allowed for these questions. I have already been generous.

Other Questions: National Procurement Service Savings (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I will allow Deputy McDonald to contribute before the Minister replies.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this Bill, which is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before this House during the term of this Government. The consequences of having a DNA database will be felt acutely in the area of solving serious crime. I cannot understand why legislation of this nature was not enacted during the time of plenty of the Celtic tiger...

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: Yes.

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on what is a fundamental issue for all of our constituents. I wish to preface my remarks by observing that just because people sit on the Opposition benches does not mean they have a monopoly on concern. I am equally concerned about the people I represent in my constituency. Just because those to whom I refer are sitting on the benches...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the outcome figure for an institute of technology (details supplied) in respect of research and development income is significantly lower than the other third level institutions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding geo thermal energy here in the future; if the energy and technology used is the same as that used in fracking, and his plans to consult with the public in seeking approval for the use of such technology. [43251/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the geothermal industry; his plans for the future regulation of the industry in view of the lack of the primary legislative framework for the exploration, development and commercialisation of geothermal energy [43252/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in relation to geo therrmal energy and its development hre, if there are subsidies available to support renewable projects like GT Energy and his views on the preparation to harness the power of GT Energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43253/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (15 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the impact and implications of seeking to use geo thermal energy here; and the likely finance required to extract and use GT Energy and the implications it might have for the employment market. [43267/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: 212. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of houses in County Carlow that have been transferred by the National Assets Management Agency to the local authorities for the purpose of alleviating social housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42990/13]

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: Earlier, I was struck by the openness and frankness of the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, in dealing with this issue. She referred to constraints on her budgetary resources but, today, she stated bilateral cochlear implantation will be a priority for her. If I know Deputy Kathleen Lynch, once she says something, she does it. She has not promised anything above and beyond,...

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: It is not. Just because you sit on that side of the House does not mean you have the monopoly on concern. I am sick of coming in here for these debates and just because you sit there, you think you know everything and have the monopoly on all of this. You do not.

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: You are holier-than-thou. I know these people as well and I work hard for them too. I take great exception to that comment.

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: A cochlear implant is a sophisticated device which helps people with profound hearing disabilities to have access to sound.

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: Yes, but I know I have to act responsibly within the constraints of the budget. With the introduction of a bilateral programme, those children that have already received one implant would need to be assessed for candidacy and provided with relevant information about advantages and disadvantages of a second implant. In Britain, the authorities recommend simultaneous bilateral cochlear...

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Ann Phelan: I acknowledge that we need to protect the most vulnerable in society and I am proud to say Ireland has a good record on this. The record stands up internationally. That aside, the quality of Private Members' business that we are getting in the House should be questioned. This debate seems to be almost a rerun of the debate that we had last week. As Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan will...