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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Youth Unemployment Measures (2 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the phasing out of quantitative easing, which is likely to be followed by rising interest rates, his views on whether it is more imperative than ever to pursue policies that will enhance growth and reduce unemployment, particularly youth unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31893/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2014 Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent research by the Nevin Economic Research Institute which states that a combination of a stimulus programme, tax adjustments and savings from the recently restructured deal on promissory notes, rather than extensive public expenditure cuts could be used to reduce the State's deficit to 3% of GDP by 2015; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance the reasons he sought to introduce tax breaks for executives in multinational companies which would have reduced to 23% the income tax rate for eligible executives earning up to €500,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24439/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Did the Attorney General advise that this was unlikely to get past the Supreme Court or that it was not a good idea to bring it forward? If she did so, is that information as to how they come to that conclusion ever made public?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: 43. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the case of a student (details supplied) who cannot access their examination results due to difficulties with Student Universal Support Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the case of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford which has recently lost 2.5 special needs assistants even though two new children with special needs are due to start at the school this September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32246/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I thank the delegation. We had a very productive meeting on Monday with some of these people. We are introducing a Private Members' Bill to improve how the policing system works and with regard to holding it to account. We asked for a meeting with GSOC. I wish to rehearse some of the points discussed at the meeting in order to put them on the public record. The special report states...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I do not know whether to throw the members of the press out of the meeting. What are the view of our guests from GSOC on adding to the definition of serious harm in order that it would mean injury that amounts to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment and would also refer to sexual assault? On the repeal of sections 74(1)(a) and 74(4) and the amendment of section 74(3), which relate to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I do not mind what happens. Do members wish to stay and not go to the House for the vote? Would it be the end of the world if we were not present for it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: It would be unfair if we asked our guests to wait for us again while we suspend proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I am asking whether members want to go to the Dáil to vote or whether they want to stay here and continue these proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I have an awful feeling we are going to lose that vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Okay. We will stay put and keep going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: I thank the witnesses for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Does any other member want to contribute? I do not think we are allowed invite the press to make comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Has GSOC ever requested the code of discipline from the Garda Síochána?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Has GSOC requested access to its precise contents?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: However, GSOC must find it to be highly frustrating if it is dealing with the public but cannot make public such information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Is there any thing else the witnesses wish to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Mick Wallace: Before wrapping up, I thank the witnesses for their attendance. The fact there has been a debate about these issues within the past nine months will be really positive for everyone and not just the public. I also believe it will be very positive for the police force, as greater transparency and more accountability is in everyone's interests, including the police force itself. I believe it...