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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála Remit (28 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 471. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the procedures in place to ensure that no conflict of interest arises for members of An Bord Pleanála in arriving at its decisions on individual planning applications; if he will outline the arrangements in place for each member of An Bord Pleanála to declare their interests and where these are published; and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (28 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 472. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a newspaper article (details supplied) providing clarification in relation to the appointment of new fire officers to Dublin City Fire Brigade; the number of vacancies currently available; the way these vacancies are being advertised; the selection process that is being carried out; and the reason this...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (28 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 608. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the inspection regime for the preschool sector; the number of such facilities per county; the number of same that have been inspected in each of the past three years per county; the result of these inspections; and her plans to ensure that all children attending such facilities can be assured of a quality service. [25894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Clamping Industry (28 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 715. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to examine the operation of clamping companies and the practice of clamping; when legislation will be brought forward to regulate private clamping operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (28 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 720. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review regulations in respect of cycle tracks; if he will outline the regulations in respect of the use of footpaths by cyclists; if this practice is prohibited; the penalties that apply for same; and the way this is monitored and policed. [25593/13]

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: They are not available. That is the problem.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: They are not.

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: We have always known the first five years are the most important in a person's life. It is the time when the future emotional, social and educational well-being is laid down. It is, however, the area that receives the least support and investment and for which there is the least political responsibility. That has been the case with successive Governments and, unfortunately, it appears it...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: Last night we got a glimpse of a sample of the for-profit sector and it is entirely unacceptable that corners are being cut and children are paying the price while some of the companies involved are returning substantial profits. In the community sector the reality is the Government is cutting funding for child care facilities. We are all familiar with the fact that so many of those...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: There are problems in many of them.

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: The responsibility lies with the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Proposed Legislation (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update in relation to proposed legislation Education (Admission to School) Bill 2013; when the draft heads of this Bill are expected before Cabinet; and when it is hoped that this legislation will take effect. [26190/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Staff Remuneration (29 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 106 of 22 May, 2013, the number of persons who are earning in excess of €200,000 who are not an academic medical consultant; if he will provide details of their role or position and the reason the public service salary cap does not apply in these cases. [26277/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: The Hogan judgment, which was delivered on 25 April last, has major implications for the operation of defined benefit pension schemes. It is a matter of extreme regret that this Bill does not address the precarious position that so many Irish people find themselves in as a result of being in defined benefit pension schemes, with little or no protection. Legislation was promised to provide...

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: Two and a half years.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: They are still in trouble. That is the point.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of all special tax arrangements available to executives/special assignees under section 12 of the Finance Act 2012; the number of persons claiming in each case and the value of tax foregone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26566/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he has taken to date to give effect to his Budget speech commitment that tax relief on pension contributions will only serve to subsidise pension schemes that deliver income of up to €60,000 per annum; and the target date for publication of the legislation to give effect to this by 1 January 2014. [26567/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Defined Pension Benefit Schemes Issues (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 155. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans regarding providing legislation to meet the growing issues of the insecurity of many defined benefit schemes; the vulnerability of benefits accruing to members of such schemes; the vulnerability of such schemes to irresponsible employers; if she will provide a timeline for this legislation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Defined Pension Benefit Schemes Issues (30 May 2013)

Róisín Shortall: 156. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the latest information provided to her on the number of pension schemes that currently fail the funding standard; the extent to which they fail; and the way these figures compare with each of the past six years. [26568/13]