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Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Tógfaidh mise cúig nóiméad agus tógfaidh an Teachta Neville cúig nóiméad eile ina dhiaidh sin. I will leave some of the points I intended to make until we deal with the amendments because they are related. I am interested in the debate on how we organise the business of the House. At some stage we must deal with the matter of the committees, including Choimisiún Thithe an...

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No 1: In page 3, lines 22 and 23, to delete all words from and including " " 'Houses" in line 22 down to and including "of" in line 23 and substitute the following: " " 'Seirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais' or, in the English language 'Houses of the Oireachtas Service' means the office of". This amendment is simple and in line with the spirit of the view expressed by the Minister...

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: While I understand the arguments regarding the second amendment, the argument relating to the first amendment does not take account of what I said earlier, namely, that the Long Title of the 2003 Act has the opposite formulation to what is the current common usage. The Long Title puts the Irish language title in the primary position rather than it being an afterthought. In doing that, the...

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister might want to respond again.

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I reluctantly withdraw the amendment.

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, line 2, after "Commission" to insert the following: "and both the Dáil and Seanad Committees on Procedure and Privileges". Despite what I said earlier with regard to the duplication of committees, etc., one of the difficulties which arises is that the Committees on Procedure and Privileges of both the Dáil and Seanad have a role to play with regard to...

Committee and Remaining Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I understand what the Minister of State is saying. However, it is also not obligatory for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to take the advice of the Committees on Procedure and Privileges. The amendment is designed to ensure that the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission will take the consultation process that bit further. I take on board what the Minister of State said but given that...

Order of Business (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: They were eaten for dinner.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: A Sunday roast and greens.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to change the criteria for lone parents benefits; when these changes will take effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1941/10]

Written Answers — Sustainable Travel: Sustainable Travel (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Transport when he received an application for funding to develop sustainable modes of transport including cycle tracks and walkways in the Crumlin-Drimnagh-Walkinstown area from Dublin City Council; and when a decision will be made in relation to this application. [1235/10]

Written Answers — Report on Racism: Report on Racism (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to implement the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee on European Affairs report on racism against Roma people, published on 1 January 2010; and the initiatives that will be put in place. [1940/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 708: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the decision to close a community development project (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if his attention has been drawn to the services provided by this community development project and the effects on the local community and the persons who availed or depended on the CDP. [1947/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 709: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the decision to close a community development project (details supplied) in Dublin 10; if his attention has been drawn to the services provided by this community development project and the effects on the local community and the persons who availed or depended on the CDP. [1948/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 710: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the decision to close a community development project (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if his attention has been drawn to the services provided by this community development project and the effects on the local community and the persons who availed or depended on the CDP. [1949/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the decision to close a community development project (details supplied) in Dublin 10; if his attention has been drawn to the services provided by this community development project and the effects on the local community and the persons who availed or depended on the CDP. [1950/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 789: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of Irish citizens refused benefit payments in 2009 due to their failure to meet the habitual residency requirement. [1943/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 788: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to provide an additional fuel allowance instalment to assist low income families in heating their homes in view of the cold spell this winter. [1942/10]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 790: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress being made on her strategy to end poverty by 2016 as set out in the Programme for Government. [1944/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jan 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to make further cuts to social welfare rates in 2011. [1945/10]