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Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: That is nonsense.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: It is complete nonsense. Withdraw the remark.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: I never suggested that Mr. FitzPatrick should be on a board at any stage.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: I never said that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí operating from Ronanstown, Clondalkin, Lucan, Ballyfermot and Tallaght Garda stations in County Dublin in each year since 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2403/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 117. To ask the Minister for Health if the Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown area has the highest elderly population in the country; if this is reflected in the availability of eligible home care providers under the home care package scheme for the area; if he is aware of home care providers being unable to provide carers with the requisite skill to elderly persons in this area due to lack of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Consent (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 122. To ask the Minister for Health the legal situation regarding disputes over next of kin rights in public and private hospitals; the rights of siblings in terms of consultation regarding care of an incapacitated parent; if medical staff always have a final say as to whether an ill person who is not of sound mind is better cared for within a hospital setting or in a family home; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the nature and conclusion of discussions with the developer of the strategic development zone lands at Adamstown in Lucan in County Dublin regarding the provision of the sports hall requirement in the current phase; the discussions to date with South Dublin County Council regarding the joining of the sports hall element with the equally...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the long-standing delay in giving the go-ahead for the much needed extension at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if she will give a commitment to include it in the final list of school building programmes to be announced during the lifetime of this Government, expected in the coming days; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the channels available to enable drivers who were working prior to the introduction of the new certificate of professional competence regulations, but who subsequently lost their jobs, to upskill at a nearby training centre, without incurring a cost while on social protection, given that there are certified courses nationwide which cost money...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 162. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make a formal announcement regarding South Dublin County Council's request to add local area plan lands at Clonburris into the existing Clonburris strategic development zone to create a larger strategic development zone which can be planned better in terms of phasing community need and infrastructure alongside...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 163. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has carried out studies or followed international best practice regarding how the increased cost of construction of a three bed or four bed semi-detached or detached home to passive house standards, including the option of solar arrays and water collection systems, would be offset by savings to a householder over a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he or the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Michael Ring, held with the chief executive officer of South Dublin County Council or other officials, following meetings with the local Minister, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, in order to facilitate...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 20 January 2016 in respect of a date for sanctioning an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, if the project will be given the go-ahead by next month or as soon as possible for the completion of the expenditure profiling exercise and if the subsequent final permission will be...

Standing Orders: Motion (28 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: I find these reforms laughable. It is utterly absurd, at the end of this Government's tenure, to introduce gestures towards reform of the Dáil which it could have introduced at the beginning of its term. They are obviously easy to introduce and they can be introduced and passed in a few minutes, but they were not done before now because the heart of the Government was never in...

Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (28 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: With the permission of the House, I wish to share time with Deputy Donnelly. This debate marks the departure, and possibly the last speeches and contributions, of two of the most eloquent Members of this House that I can remember. Deputy Higgins's contribution to the banking inquiry was unmatched. His contributions to the workings of this House over the years - many of which, of course,...

Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (28 Jan 2016)

Shane Ross: I have six seconds left. The inquiry was established to crucify Fianna Fáil. It could not and did not do so, and it backfired on those who established it. We Members of the House have not earned the public's trust by making findings of the sort that should be required of us.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (3 Feb 2016)

Shane Ross: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria she has used to decide on the location of the proposed new secondary school in Firhouse Old Bawn in Dublin 24; the proposed catchment area for this new school; if it will be an Educate Together secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4494/16]

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Shane Ross: I join in welcoming your selection and appointment, a Cheann Comhairle.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Shane Ross: I wish you well, as do all members of the Independent Alliance. At this stage, we do not feel that we can possibly support any candidate who has been proposed for Taoiseach.