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Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (23 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his reply. Could he be more specific as to when these maps will be published to allow the public to see what services they can expect to be available in the homes? When does he expect to be in a position to get EU state aid clearance from the European Commission? Can he give an indicative timetable on that? Can he say a little more about the public procurement...

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (23 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I ask the Minister his views on the need for high-speed broadband connectivity in schools in rural areas, whether he would agree this should be a priority, and if he has had any consultation with his colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (23 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 11 March 2014, the progress to date with State led investment part of the national broadband plan; when he expects the mapping process to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40358/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Visiting Teacher Service (4 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 877. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 274 of 25 June 2014, if officials from her Department have concluded their consideration of the report on the independent review of the visiting teacher service; the changes she will make as a result of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41377/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (4 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 1065. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regard to the roll-out of the housing assistance payment in local authority areas to explain the interim arrangements in place between his Department and the Department of Social Protection with regard to assistance with private rental payments for potential HAP candidates; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (6 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: 138. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when a response will issue to correspondence initially sent to his Department on 24 April 2014, further to a commitment given during a Topical Issue debate on 25 March 2014 regarding post-adoption services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42674/14]

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: It was only a short number of years ago that a bailout was imposed on this country. We had to accept this bailout in order to pay the bills relating to social welfare, education, policing and everything else. There are all kinds of debates about why the bailout was necessary but, as a nation, we were forced to accept it. A few short years later, we were informed that we should cut another...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris and Senators Ivana Bacik and Tony Mulcahy. The purpose of the meeting is to engage with members of the Reserve Defence Force Representative Association. A briefing has been circulated to members. I welcome Mr. Patrick Mulley, Mr. Neil Richardson, Mr. Martin Cooney, Mr. Eoin Colgan, Mr. James Scanlon and Mr. Rob Gilbey to the meeting....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: We are way over five minutes, but I would like to give the witnesses as much flexibility as possible if my colleagues do not mind.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Colgan. That was a long five minutes. In case of a perceived conflict of interest, I am a former member of the FCA, as it was then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Does Deputy Ó Fearghaíl have any specific question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: They were interesting points. One point related to a legislative underpinning. Could the witnesses be more specific in that regard, perhaps not now but they could forward the information to us on specifically what they mean by that? Mention was also made of meaningful engagement with employers. Again, that is very broad and very non-specific.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Before that I wish to allow Deputy Seán Kenny to contribute and then I will invite Mr. Mulley to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Does anyone else wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Does anyone wish to respond to the questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Can Mr. Scanlon explain what are KPIs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Is there no flexibility on the part of the employer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: There is a need for a tidying up administratively.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: I wish to raise one or two points. Earlier, I referred to a shift in Government defence policy. This is a matter which the committee needs to discuss. If our guests have any suggestions with regard to legislative underpinning, perhaps they might send them on to us. There is also the question of meaningful engagement with employers. There are the various employer bodies and then there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: The other issue which arises is that of defined operational roles. This old chestnut has been around for as long as I can remember and, to my knowledge, the reserve still does not have a defined operational role.