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Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters) (Revised): Motion (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: The manner in which this has been addressed has been utterly shambolic and wholly unacceptable. I really hope this does not come back to bite us. The reason it is particularly important we get things right in this case is that we know the backdrop is information that is at best economical with the truth and at worst deliberate misinformation in previous attempts to resolve these issues....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to amend the foal levy scheme to make it more equitable. [12345/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: The question relates to the Minister's plans, if any, to amend the controversial foal levy. During the week, the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine heard from Mr. Brian Kavanagh, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland, HRI. Every person, Deputies from all parties and none, expressed concerns at the foal levy. It is the subject of court proceedings. Maybe a bit of leadership from the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: Some of these issues were discussed at the committee. The high compliance rate is linked not to the fact that people believe the system is fair but that they cannot register their foals with Weatherbys unless they pay the foal levy and this is the point that is made to them. At the heart of the issue is the bizarre scenario whereby people pay the stud fee based not on the actual price they...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: The Minister, and Deputies from all parties and none, know well that is not the viewpoint on the ground. It is not good enough that the Minister abdicates responsibility to the HRI foals subcommittee or to the courts. The judge who is considering the matter is considering the fact it is a matter of such public importance that he is considering referring a case stated to the Supreme Court....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: They say they are only implementing the statute that is there, so they are only putting it back onto the Minister.

Universal Jurisdiction of Human Rights Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: It is the end of a heavy week and we are here later than usual on a Thursday evening before the recess. That said, in many ways we are the lucky ones to have the luxury and ability to stand here and discuss critically important global issues of accountability and justice. While I can relate to Deputy Jim O’Callaghan's closing remarks about our problems here at home, defending...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 23. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the oversight role played by his Department in ensuring that the codes of practice drawn up under section 25 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, along with the provision in the Act that prohibits the hunting of animals which have been released in an injured, mutilated or exhausted condition, is adhered to by hunt clubs; and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 267. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify his reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 546 of 21 February 2017 and 719 of 28 February 2017 seeking the way he can be considering an amendment to an aquaculture licence which has expired. [12566/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact Statements (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 268. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the environmental impact assessment which he states must be submitted (details supplied) to consider an application for an increase in stocking for his decision to increase the stocking levels at a location. [12567/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 269. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 722 of 28 February 2017 seeking to determine if his own amended aquaculture licence for a company (details supplied) requires the treatment facilities which their current rate production rates demand according to information supplied to him by Donegal County Council. [12568/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (9 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 368. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Question No. 630 of 24 May 2016, if the information indicated (details supplied) can be provided. [12559/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Legislative Measures (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will fast track the legislation to introduce a permanent ban on the dangerous practice of hydraulic fracturing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13880/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: State Bodies Code of Conduct (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the oversight role of his Department with regard to adherence to the revised codes of practice for State bodies 2016 is fit for purpose with particular regard to oversight of the national broadcaster RTÉ. [13881/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the disparity between rents being charged in private purpose built student accommodation (details supplied) and the average rent which DIT estimate students currently pay, which is €348 per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14148/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated number of beds in purpose built student accommodation that are currently let to students in receipt of a partial or full student grant, students paying EU fees and students paying international fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14149/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the disparity between rents being charged in private purpose built student accommodation (details supplied) and the full maintenance grant, which is less than one quarter of the annual rent charged for such purpose built student accommodation; his views on whether this will be a further impediment to access third level education;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in communication between Caranua and members of the deaf community regarding making available the terms of the scheme and guidelines for applications in Irish sign language; when a video (details supplied) will be posted on his Department's website; and if he will ensure Caranua also post this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 497. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the financial hardship on those in co-ordinated occupational pension schemes that have retired early, in many cases through ill health, and whose pension has reduced by up to €1,000 per month on reaching 65 years of age in view of the fact they will not be entitled to a State contributory...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (21 Mar 2017)

Clare Daly: 647. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the NPWS will make available the conservation rangers' reports, vet reports and hare capture reports for the 2016-17 hare coursing season. [12877/17]