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European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Let us hope they are digestible.

European Council: Statements (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The substance of my question has been dealt with. I do not think I will get a better answer.

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 8: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige aon scéim cosúil le Líofa 2015 a chur ar bun sa stát seo; agus, mura bhfuil, míniú a thabhairt ar an bhfáth nach bhfuil. [27088/12]

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is typical of the chaotic approach that has been taken by the EU leadership over a period that this Bill comes before us today in this form. From day one of this crisis, there has been no joined-up and thought-out attempt to deal with the core issues causing this significant social catastrophe for people across Europe. The rule book has been thrown out the window, along with the...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and his plans to review this decision. [26830/12]

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 1032: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders in the first four months of 2012, January to April; the number of these requests that were made; the number granted; and the number of these that...

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 1033: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exact number of US troops that passed through Shannon Airport in the first four months of 2012, January to April; and if a change is expected in the overall numbers for 2012. [27469/12]

Written Answers — Research and Development Funding: Research and Development Funding (7 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he will take to increase spending in research and development to achieve the 3% of GDP set out in European Commission Horizon 20/20. [27314/12]

Written Answers — Research and Development Funding: Research and Development Funding (7 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline spending on research and development as a percentage of GDP; and the way that this fits with the target of 3% as outlined in the European Commission Horizon 20/20 [27313/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on her proposal to abolish disabilty allowance for 16 and 17 year olds and to cut the payment to 18 to 23 year olds which she had paused; if the advisory group has reported to her on this issue; if so, the nature of their recommendation and if not when she expects such a report; her plans regarding the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans regarding the respite care grant; and the changes that she is considering. [28035/12]

Written Answers — Emigration Data: Emigration Data (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 157: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to instruct the Central Statistics Office to compile data on emigration on a quarterly or six months rather than the current annual basis in view of the need to gather regular and up to date information on the numbers of persons emigrating from Ireland to inform policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/12]

Written Answers — Emigration Data: Emigration Data (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 158: To ask the Taoiseach the reason the Central Statistics Office does not collect data on the destination of emigrants leaving Ireland; his plans to collect data on the destination of Irish emigrants and the numbers to each country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of human rights NGOs based in Palestine that the Israeli government and prison service are not honouring all of the terms of the recent agreement that culminated in the ending of a mass hunger strike by Palestinian political prisoners; if his attention has further...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance if he attended the Bilderberg Meetings in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, from 31 May to 3 June 2012 and if so, was he there in an official capacity; if the State paid for his attendance; if he will disclose the issues that were discussed regarding Ireland. [27927/12]

Written Answers — Palliative Care for Children: Palliative Care for Children (12 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that there are approximately 350 child deaths and more than 1,400 children living with life limiting or threatening conditions in Ireland each year, if he will consider State funding for LauraLynn House, Ireland's only children's hospice, based at the Children's Sunshine Home, Leopardstown, Dublin [27799/12]

Leaders' Questions (13 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We want a definitive response.

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Motion to Instruct Select Committee (13 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Sinn Féin is not happy that four diverse issues have been lumped together in this Bill. However, we agree with each of the proposals and will accept them. It is ironic they have been lumped together, even though it was not planned like this. One proposal is to provide for a permanent emergency funding mechanism and reflects the failure of European monetary union, the failure of...

Written Answers — Ministerial Salaries: Ministerial Salaries (13 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, following the newly elected French President's decision to significantly reduce his own pay and the pay of those in his Cabinet; if he intends to review the salaries of the Taoiseach, Ministers and Ministers of State. [28254/12]

Written Answers — Public Service Remuneration: Public Service Remuneration (13 Jun 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the pay and allowances of non-commercial State agency chief executive officers; and if he intends to collate current salary and allowance data year-on-year paid out to such CEO's. [28253/12]