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Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: The affordable child care scheme was announced in budget 2018. There has been no ring-fencing of money thus far in 2018. When will legislation in respect of the affordable child care scheme come before the House?

Housing (Homeless Families) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Jan O'Sullivan for introducing the Bill. The Deputy is a colleague on the children's committee, where her voice is heard at all times representing the voice of the child. That is what the Bill is about - the voice of the child and laws that govern matters concerning children. The voice of the child is not considered by local authorities. The Ombudsman for Children has said...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 54. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed 50 bed extension for Portiuncula Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48195/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 201. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the planned rollout of fibre optic broadband will commence in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48331/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 206. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the budget allocated to the access and inclusion model of early education and childcare provision under each of the levels 4 to 7 of this scheme annually since its introduction to date; the amounts allocated under these levels and the total amounts drawn down for 2016 and 2017, respectively, in each of the four levels, in tabular form;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Dr. Henchion for her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Such interference can steal one's thunder. Before I ask questions and everything else, I want to say the following and have it minuted. I feel that it is regrettable that we have not heard from people or representative groups who have experienced crisis pregnancies but chose not to have an abortion and parent instead. Several pro-life groups who have been invited to appear before the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: That is where I am coming from. In fairness, for balance and for the audience who view the proceedings, I have said all along that I have been very open minded. I want to hear every side of the story. I have a particular viewpoint, but that does not mean to say that I do not want to hear every single presentation. I appeal to anybody who has been invited to appear before the committee, to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I had allocated time to raise these points for the simple reason that we need everybody to feel that we have listened to all sides and that all members of the committee want to hear all sides of the argument; that committee members do not have a preconceived idea or want only to hear one version. We are here to listen to all sides. Whether the people who were invited decide not to take up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: What are the main socio-economic factors that need to be addressed in this country in order to reduce the number and the impact of crisis pregnancies, irrespective of whether the person chooses to have an abortion or to keep the baby?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: In her presentation, Dr. Henchion stated:And we cannot ignore the fact that socio-economic factors frequently determine whether a woman ultimately travels for a legal abortion or resigns herself to the reality that her only option is an illegal abortion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Yes, absolutely, it is in that context, but will Dr. Henchion expand on the option of an illegal abortion? Is it Dr. Henchion's opinion that illegal abortion is happening in this State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: When these ladies present to Dr. Henchion or to one of the units around the country, I know there is a consultation with Dr. Henchion but is there a follow up to the HSE, to the hospitals or anything when a woman finds herself in a position where she needs further care? Are there support mechanism for a person who is too far advanced in her pregnancy to be taking an abortifacient?

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Under the programme for Government, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Finance are committed to investigating the German Sparkasse model, and also to examine An Post and the League of Credit Unions as well as other interested stakeholders. Both Departments convened this project in early 2017. When will the report come before us?

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: No differently from the comments of my colleagues, I know farmers in east Galway also face a fodder crisis. Urgent action must be taken by the Government to assist farmers in the affected areas as the severe weather conditions since August have left many farmers facing chronic fodder shortages. I can give an example. Just the other day I was speaking with a farmer from around Tuam and...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I am not surprised by the Minister's answer. I was here this time last year when we discussed tillage, and the answer is exactly as I expected. Farming families feel very let down by the Government due to the fact that €106 million was returned unspent earlier this year. They feel let down due to the length of time it took the Government to address the tillage crisis. They feel let...

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, for tabling this motion. I also thank the Minister of State as well as Deputy Corcoran Kennedy, who gave a comprehensive report. Listening to it was enlightening for the simple reason that she and I share a boundary at the bridge in Portumna. She referred to the good work and investment that have been seen under the programme for Government. Last...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of all post primary schools on the capital investment plan 1 January 2016 to 2021 for counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Tipperary and Waterford, in tabular form; and the date listed. [49040/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of all primary schools in the capital investment plan 1 January 2016 to 2021 in counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Tipperary and Waterford, in tabular form; and the date listed. [49041/17]