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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (16 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce legislation requiring quarries to test materials for sale to ensure that no heave inducing material is delivered to building sites. [8969/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (16 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 162: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the materials known as Clause 804 material which was found to be unfit for purpose under the Sale of Goods Act in the case of James Elliot v Irish Asphalt (Lagan), is commonly used under ground floor extensions to houses and is not yet required to be tested...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (16 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 163: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing estates in each local authority that have been taken in charge since the building regulations were introduced; and the number that remain to be taken in charge at this time. [8971/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (16 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will produce a comprehensive cost benefit analysis regarding the closure of army barracks, including the costs of leasing extra accommodation as recently advertised in the provincial press. [9055/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that Ireland will adopt independent foreign policy positions in relation to the events in Syria and Iran. [9610/12]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of charitable trusts registered at the International Financial Services Centre; the total funds channelled through these trusts during the years 2007 to 2011, inclusive, and the tax foregone by exempting these trusts from Irish corporation tax. [9296/12]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse the decision to suspend all allowances to new entrant teachers, which will see them earning 30% less than their peers. [9409/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason persons in receipt of disability payments are ineligible for the JobBridge scheme. [9169/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Allotments: Local Authority Allotments (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is appropriate for a local authority (details supplied) to consider a financial contribution in lieu of the provision of class 1 open space when the moneys are being made available for the provision of allotments which are leased and not accessible to all. [9206/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 9 February 2012, the locations of the four Teagasc sites; and the costs associated with the running of each of the four sites, including the rental costs. [9434/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 9 February 2012, if he will provide a full cost benefit analysis to support his claim that the closure of the Teagasc facility in Kinsealy, Dublin, will result in a payback within seven years. [9435/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 570: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the decision to shut down the Kinsealy Teagasc facility, Dublin, should be reviewed in view of the current economic situation. [9436/12]

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: First Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for termination of pregnancy where a real and substantial risk to the life of the pregnant woman exists; to make provision for the prevention of any curtailment, hindrance or preclusion of such treatment that may arise as a result of the pregnancy of the woman; and to provide for related matters. On behalf of myself,...

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: First Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Amendments Nos. 4, 6 and 10 are in some ways a repeat of the discussion that we had at Committee Stage and relate to the issue of equality on enhanced conditions of work and payment beyond the basics. I appreciate that the Minister has added on a few areas above the basics, but the United Left Alliance believes that is not enough and if we are talking about equality, then we should be...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: I move amendment No. 10: In page 7, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: "(vi) any allowances that are automatically paid as an industry norm in the case of non-exchequer funded posts, (vii) occupational pensions in the case of non-exchequer funded posts, (viii) work related allowances in the case of non-exchequer funded posts, (ix) work related travel and expenses in the case of...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: This matter was discussed on Committee Stage. This is a positive suggestion which would improve the legislation. It must be seen against the backdrop of a 76 week waiting lists for a rights commissioner hearing and a system that is grinding to a standstill. Anything that assists in avoiding a further burden on that situation should be welcomed. It would be unworkable to suggest that a...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: We are getting to the nub of the issue. There is a gaping chasm in the Minister's argument to the effect that the relevant issues are being addressed in the legislation. This is a substantial loophole. It is the case that agencies have quite large numbers of staff. A great many questions are asked with regard to how - in comparison with Aer Lingus and its large workforce - Ryanair can do...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Unless this issue is clarified, agency workers could be deprived of their rights because of the complexity of the enforcement process. By specifying the end-user employer and agency as jointly and severally liable, employment tribunals would be allowed to determine where responsibility for breaches of regulation lay. The amendment is necessary to this end, whether it involves the end-user...

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (22 Feb 2012)

Clare Daly: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Finance if, relating to the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank and the published demands of a company (details supplied) for full compensation, the correspondence has continued; if the assessor has been appointed; and the representations that have been made in this matter by Irish legal firms and the number of bonds that have been redeemed at full 100%...