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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rural Crime: Irish Farmers Association (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the witnesses for attending this meeting. Some of the issues I want to raise have already been discussed. A large theft of livestock in my constituency was devastating for the family involved. I would like to hear more from the witnesses about what we can do in that regard. What do they think Members of the Oireachtas should be doing to protect farmers from these crimes? I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rural Crime: Irish Farmers Association (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: It must go somewhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rural Crime: Irish Farmers Association (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I asked about the Theft Stop initiative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rural Crime: Irish Farmers Association (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I asked about the national uptake of the Theft Stop initiative following its success and the results it achieved in counties Tipperary and Donegal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Rural Crime: Irish Farmers Association (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I welcome the roll-out in individual areas because it will heighten people's awareness of it. It is a good idea. Mr. Connolly spoke about the seniors alert scheme and the wish for support to extend it for installing alarms, but how will that work? In my constituency, my late father, Lord have mercy on him, used Helplink South which was an alarm he wore on his wrist. It was very effective...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I do not have any questions for the delegates but I commend Deputy Anne Ferris on bringing forward this fantastic legislation. Subject to clarification on some of the issues raised by Ms Malone, I cannot see why these proposals should not have the full support of members. I thank all the delegates for attending. As the Chairman said, the submissions were very powerful, moving and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I have a general one. I do not know who wants to take it but I am curious as to the witnesses' opinion on a comment that is always thrown out when people who are older than 65 years of age stay in employment, namely, that they are taking jobs from young people. I do not believe that for one second.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for a major extension at a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40916/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Deposits (19 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 230. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way a property services company (details supplied) will manage booking deposits for a student accommodation village, whereby rental deposits will be lodged with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40915/15]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Can the committee write again to ask why no reply was received?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: It has been going on for a long time.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: If the committee asks then the request should also be sent in writing so it is on record.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the decision of the National Council for Special Education to reduce the number of special need assistant posts by two at a special school (details supplied) in County Longford; the reason for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41226/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland Grant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41227/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Financial Services Sector (24 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 565. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the necessary legislation will be drafted and enacted to permit An Post branches to provide banking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41228/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 137. To ask the Minister for Defence the plans being put in place to use Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath as a base for overseas training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42028/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 209. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new round of Leader funding will be allocated to local action groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I apologise for being so late in arriving to the meeting. It is a sign of the good times that the traffic is so bad. I was 35 minutes later than I thought I would be and I am sorry about that. I was anxious to get here in time to ask Mr. Ryan a question. I also welcome the Government's capital infrastructure investment and the plan for the Courts Service. What process is used by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Is it a fait accompli? Has the decision been made?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I urge Mr. Coyle to fight on behalf of the people who use the service to ensure it will be maintained in Athlone.