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Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (24 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the date on which she will introduce transgender recognition legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11864/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost of hiring the 02 venue Dublin and other premises for Garda briefings on the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain to this State broken down by premises; the names of each of the venues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12314/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost of accommodating gardaí in hotels in order to facilitate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to this State; the names of these hotels; the amount paid to each of the hotels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12315/11]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (24 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to legislate to ensure emotional abuse is included as a recognised form of abuse which must be addressed if a child's rights are to be upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11882/11]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce roadside drug testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11871/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the review being carried out by him into the transfer of services at the Orthopaedic Hospital, Cork, will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13459/11]

Order of Business (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Regarding the proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice (Fines Act 2010) (Amendment) Bill, can the Taoiseach indicate when it is due before the House? Can the Taoiseach provide an assurance that the issues with the ICT system, which does not allow people to pay by instalments-----

Order of Business (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: -----can be rectified before the proposed amendment?

Order of Business (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: No, the proposed amendment to the Fines Act. It concerns the attachment of earnings.

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: During the most recent phase of the conflict, more than 3,500 people lost their lives. While the armed conflict has ended, the process of conflict resolution in Ireland is far from over. Many families are still grieving and are still seeking answers regarding the deaths of their loved ones. They and their families all deserve the truth. Sinn Féin fully supports their quest for truth....

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I would just like to clarify that there is no objection to the interim report. Putting a deadline on the conclusion is the issue.

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council to ensure that the process is not only efficient and effective but also prompt; if he will commit to work with the relevant agencies and Departments to reduce the turnaround time of applications; and if he will make a statement on the...

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State's reply is a charade. Question No. 34 asks the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sports his views on the relatively low number of women participating in sports and his plans for improving the level of participation. I am sure that can be answered today rather than requiring another question be tabled. The purpose of Question Time is to raise questions and receive...

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: To clarify, is the Minister of State saying his Department does not take a view on getting women to participate in sports because it is solely the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council?

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is ridiculous.

National Car Test (1 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if, in view of the recent scandal regarding a culture of bribing at some National Car Test garages, if he will be conducting a full scale investigation into these practices across the State. [13676/11]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 13: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial assistance to centres in Britain supporting homeless Irish persons; his plans to develop promised initiatives to repatriate those who wish to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13723/11]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 19: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has held with the Spanish Government on the potential of the ongoing peace process in the Basque country and, in particular, the facilitation of all political parties to contest elections in the interests of true democracy. [13729/11]

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important legislation. The issue of spent convictions has been long spoken about inside and outside this Chamber but has not been matched by the same level of action as conversation. I do not believe any one can question the urgent need to put in place legislation dealing with this issue given Ireland is the only remaining jurisdiction in the EU...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of permanent full-time jobs he believes will be created as a result of the jobs initiative. [14237/11]