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Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Only one constitutional issue really was at stake and that concerned the electoral system. All the other stuff is a survey of opinion and if one considers the recommendations about the modification of the constituencies to the effect that we should have larger-----

Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: If one considers whether we should have larger constituencies, which was one of the recommendations, that is not necessarily something that must be done by changing the Constitution. It could be done by legislation. I would be in favour of that, as it of course would favour smaller parties much more, but it is much more democratic as well. Changing the order of candidates on the ballot...

Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: On direct democracy, I believe there is a need for an audit in this regard. While direct democracy exists to a certain extent I do not believe the convention considered that issue in enough detail either. We should have an audit in relation to direct democracy, which was evident in respect of the Bill voted through the Dáil last night in relation to any proposal to privatise Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 37. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on categories of social welfare recipients and persons who are signing on and are eligible to apply for JobBridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48911/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Income Data (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the publishing of data on income distribution from tax data (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48914/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Programme for Government Implementation (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 465. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the steps being taken to carry out the commitment in the programme for Government regarding use of Irish airspace and the need to ensure Irish airspace and related facilities are not used for any purposes not in line with international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49219/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (18 Dec 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 466. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the steps taken regarding a person (details supplied) held by the authorities in Egypt; if reassurances have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49220/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the joint committee. If, however, they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in respect of their evidence. They are directed that only evidence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We will now go to questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Dr. Johnston have other questions to which to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: You should go through them all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: If something is outstanding, we can come back to it as we will have another round. I invite Dr. Peter Rigney to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I will stop you there because we have some more questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: While Senator O'Donnell is correct, the role played by geography, which also occurred to me, was accidental as the issue was related to the lack of social housing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: People have differing points of view.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I would like to wrap up soon but there are two members remaining who wish to put questions to the delegates.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: On that point, one good development is that for people who did not have the leaving certificate, FETAC gives them the equivalent. I was out looking at community employment schemes in my area recently and local community groups put a big emphasis on getting people to get the FETAC certificate. It means that they have a qualification, they do not need to worry any more about not having the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Jobless Households: NESC, ICTU and INOU (14 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: The committee will examine the issue of short-term unemployment in several weeks time. The meeting has been very helpful and informative in that regard. I thank the delegations and committee members for their contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Theatre Projects: Smashing Times Theatre Company (15 Jan 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I apologise for missing the witnesses' presentation because I was delayed coming here. I am very interested in theatre. I will review their presentation after the meeting and if I have any questions I will revert to them.