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An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Now.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I referred in my contribution on Second Stage to the Government's rationale for selecting 21 years as the proposed age at which a citizen would become eligible for election to the office of President. As I said earlier, the recommendation that the age of eligibility for election to the office of President should be reduced from 35 years, came from the first report of the Constitutional...

Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun an Bunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Perhaps I might begin by thanking Deputy Healy-Rae for his kind words. I assure him that I would never consider him boring. I thank him for highlighting the critical role that farmers play with regard to this matter. The Deputy referred to the Green Party. If memory serves, I seem to recall one particular Green Party Minister of State indicating that she was a very good friend to farmers....

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Deputies who contributed to this debate for sharing with the House their views on the Bill and on how it might be further enhanced. I am heartened by the level of interest shown and I know the Minister will give consideration to many of the ideas put forward. He and I have listened carefully to the contributions and some common themes appear to have emerged. I am conscious that...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: l acknowledge the robust and challenging contributions to the debate from Deputies on both sides in the past two days. While we may disagree on many issues regarding water sector reform, it is important to recognise the passion displayed on this key issue across the floor. This is encouraging as it demonstrates the strategic importance of water to the proper functioning of a modern economy...

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We have 65% of it.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We have 65% of it.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: It is a question of equality.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: People in rural Ireland pay for water.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Go on out of that.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Go and talk to people in rural areas where they have water schemes.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Deputy is-----

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Yes, a Cheann Comhairle.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: We will see.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 187 together. The funding Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. Applications for a new round of funding, which commenced on 1 July 2014, were subject to an appraisal...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department sanctioned funding of €207,558 to the project in question on 12 March 2015. Further details are available on my Department's website on

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (25 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisation arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions, including the Dog Warden service, of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Therefore, the matter raised in relation to the employment of dog wardens is a matter for each Chief Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (26 Mar 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department's Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) is the largest social inclusion intervention of its kind in the State and is being implemented on a transitional basis until the end of March 2015, pending the roll out of the new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) on 1 April 2015. In accordance with the Public Spending Code, legal advice, good...