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Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I do not wish to have a difficulty with the Chair but the issue I am raising-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I have been a Member of the Oireachtas for 20 years and it beggars belief that Deputies cannot raise an issue of legitimate public concern.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The substance of the issue is the need for a sentencing council. The Oireachtas must examine the issue of providing for mandatory sentencing and clear guidelines-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: -----to ensure consistency in sentencing. We must offer encouragement to people who have been raped and abused in order that they will know that if they come forward, they will be vindicated and fair sentences will be imposed on the perpetrators.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: Fiona Doyle showed great courage and bravery in coming forward. The issue of concern, however, is the potential fallout of the case for people who may be very concerned about being brave, coming forward, waiving their right to privacy and opening up to the world about the torment they endured. The House has a clear obligation to act. As I pointed out, the State reneged on its right,...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The Government should have increased income tax for those earning more than €100,000 instead of asking the poor to carry the burden.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: He also negotiated a €25 million pension a few years ago.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the impact that budget cuts to post leaving certificate courses will have on the number of places and the types of courses on offer in colleges of further education; when he expects to receive a report on the impact of these cuts to the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with the teaching unions and organisations representing parents to discuss the roll out of the junior certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2710/13]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 187. To ask the Taoiseach the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2906/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 196. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2897/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 318. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2902/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 376. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of immediate or extended family members employed by her Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2905/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 411. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2893/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 422. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 461. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2898/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 510. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2903/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 528. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2896/13]