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Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I enter the debate this evening with something of a heavy heart. I had hoped this was a debate I would never have to be involved in. I was on the side of the debate that was against the referendum. I understand, however, that the people have spoken and they have spoken emphatically. I will contribute to this amendment, and later I will refer to some of the other amendments in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an audit of all lands and properties owned by his Department has been undertaken with a view to making suitable properties available for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49200/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of safe pass tutor accreditation programmes run by SOLAS in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018. [48899/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of safe pass tutor accreditation programmes applications made to SOLAS to date in 2018; the number still to be approved; when the next course will be held in view of the fact that there are only 149 safe pass tutors in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48900/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who applied to SOLAS for the safe pass tutor accreditation programmes in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48909/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (27 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who have taken part in and successfully completed the SOLAS safe pass tutor accreditation programmes in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48864/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I support Deputy Howlin. This is a tragic case. The Deputy is correct that there is proposed legislation from the Labour Party but, in practical terms, the passing of legislation needs the Government to engage meaningfully. There is cross-party support on this issue. Last week, legislation relating to vulture funds was initiated here but was largely supported by the relevant Departments....

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I was not a member of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution but I am well aware that this issue had been discussed, although it did not form part of any recommendation. However, the 72-hour period was clearly part of the Heads of the Bill. I disagree with comments made by Deputy Kelly when he said that he felt that it was not a substantial issue in the referendum....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a project will move rapidly to the construction phase in view of the long delays in advancing the redevelopment of the school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49306/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the redevelopment of school buildings for schools (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be expedited; if he will provide emergency solutions for those leaking prefabs during the construction of replacement buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49305/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 273. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made in securing properties under the repair and leasing scheme in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49637/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 274. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of units of accommodation that will be secured under Part V by each of the four local authorities in Dublin in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49638/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 275. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of local authority houses constructed and completed by each local authority in each of the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49639/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rent Controls (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views and plans to reduce further increases in rents to attract workers to come here in view of a recent ESRI report that said Ireland will need more construction workers to increase housing supply but rental costs will hamper efforts to attract them here particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 277. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the fact that according to a report by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive the four Dublin local authorities are set to deliver just 142 of a target of 950 homeless family hub units by the end of 2018; the reason for this failure to meet targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress being made by the cross-agency group on the illegal use of scramblers and quad bikes; the outcome of this engagement; the steps that will be taken as a result of the meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49585/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

John Curran: The illegal and dangerous use of quad bikes and scramblers in parks, open areas and housing estates continues to be a problem. I acknowledge that the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, is the first and only Minister in the lifetime of this Dáil to address the issue in a serious manner by organising an interdepartmental and cross-agency approach to dealing with it. Could the Minister update the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for his reply. When I met Councillor Charlie O'Connor, a former Deputy and a colleague of Deputy Lahart, recently, he told me of the issues people are facing in Kingswood, Tallaght. I also spoke with another colleague, Councillor Paul McAuliffe, who informed me of the same issue in Ballymun. This is not, first and foremost, a problem particular to any one area. It is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for his reply. Quad bikes and scramblers are dangerous and a nuisance and their use is illegal. I regularly attend joint policing committee meetings where the Garda has clearly indicated that the crux of the problem is that it cannot enforce road traffic laws. Gardaí are not physically in a position to stop quads and scramblers. Whether on the roads or in the...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

John Curran: It is very good of the Acting Chairman to give me an opportunity to speak. I will not reiterate all of the points that were made but I support this amendment. It is noticeable the number of times that the issue of carers and carer's allowance has been raised by Members in this House, particularly in the past year. It has been on Leaders Questions and we have had motions on it. We are...