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An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: Tairgim leasú a 1:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, línte 5 go 7 a scriosadh agus an méid seo a leanas a chur ina n-ionad: “1 Admhaíonn agus deimhníonn an Stát cearta nádúrtha dochloíte na leanaí uile agus ráthaíonn sé na cearta sin a chosaint is a shuíomh lena dhlíthe sa mhéid gur féidir é.”, agus...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: It is not our opinion that the Minister's wording is stronger. If that were the case we would not have tabled an amendment. We did so in an effort to be constructive.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: That is the opinion we were given. I am not a legal professional but it is the view of an eminent senior counsel. The Minister referred in her reply to considering the Constitution as a whole rather than article by article. It was for that reason we put forward the amendment - to ensure consistency with the constitutional protection in Article 40.3.1°. The Minister has outlined the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: We will not press it to a vote.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: We will leave it.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I call a voice vote.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: Tairgim leasú a 3:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, línte 10 agus 11, “do shábháilteacht nó do leas” a scriosadh agus “do shláinte, do shábháilteacht, d’fhorbairt nó do leas” a chur ina ionad, agus I gCuid 2, leathanach 9, líne 9, “ the safety or welfare” a scriosadh agus “the health, safety,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I support the Sinn Féin amendment. I raised this point in my contribution on Tuesday night and stated that "Provision shall be made by the law that in the resolution of all proceedings brought by the State..." is too narrow. It excludes situations where the State has failed or is failing a child and a concerned grandparent or other relative wants to bring a case. Unfortunately, the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: Tairgim leasú a 5:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, línte 24 agus 25, “do shábháilteacht ná do leas” a scriosadh agus “do shláinte, do shábháilteacht, d’fhorbairt nó do leas” a chur ina ionad, agus I gCuid 2, leathanach 9, líne 24, “ the safety and welfare” a scriosadh agus “the health, safety,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank my colleague, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, for informing me of the position on closing remarks. I am on a learning curve as this is the first time I have dealt with legislation of this nature as an Opposition spokesperson. Having been present in the Chamber for 90% of the contributions made in the past three days, I found it interesting to listen to the different...

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to date to improve mental health services for young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health the number of special needs assistants being provided to children availing of the free pre-school year this year; and the way this compares to the number of SNAs provided to children availing of the free pre-school year in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40667/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consultation he has had with the Industrial Development Agency with a view to securing a new facility for County Longford. [41049/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he has removed security from Columb barracks Mullingar, County Westmeath; and his plans to reinstate same. [41046/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to securing alternatives uses for Columb barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the consultations he has held with various Government Departments and agencies to see if they have a requirement for same. [41047/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foreign Adoptions (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has had any discussions with the Irish Adoption Rights Alliance regarding an inquiry into thousands of Irish children who were sent abroad to the US for adoption in the 1950s and 1960s; if she has had any discussions with the Department of Justice on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41119/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered reviewing the qualifying criteria for the fair deal scheme (details supplied) [41048/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans for St. Peters Hospital, Castlepollard and St. Mary's Delvin County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41050/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which he will announce the allocation for the successful applicants under the sports capital programme 2012; the qualifying criteria that will be used; and if each county will receive funding appropriate to their size and population. [41045/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which he will announce the allocation for the successful applicants under the sports capital programme 2012; the qualifying criteria that will be used; and if each county will receive funding appropriate to their size and population. [41045/12]