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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take about the requirement for the replacement of the K block in a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17252/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: 550. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Dublin Bus and Fingal County Council to ensure residents in Knocksedan Estate in Swords, County Dublin, are provided with an adequate bus service to meet their needs; the action he will take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17250/16]

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I gave the Minister of State some leeway.

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: Five Sinn Féin Deputies are sharing time. I assume it will be three minutes apiece.

Other Questions: Educational Disadvantage (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: Perhaps you could have a conversation afterwards, Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and the Minister for his attendance. Obviously, this issue concerning the delivery of metro north to Dublin Airport and the capital of Fingal, Swords, is very close to my heart. It is of the utmost importance that the Government continue to prioritise that which the previous Government recommenced following our economic difficulties....

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the Minister's response which I had the benefit of reading in advance. I compliment the Minister and the Department on the level of detail in it. I never get this level of detail when I ask parliamentary questions and thank the Minister for it. I welcome his reference to the potential availability of further funds to accelerate the delivery of the metro north project. This...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: I take issue with Deputy John Lahart's remarks that the previous Government lost its mandate on Irish Water. All parties have agreed that the RTE exit poll taken on the day of the previous general election was highly accurate. The poll found that 5% of those who gave the Fianna Fáil Party their first preference voted on the issue of water. If one were to analyse the specific rationale...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy must have missed it.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: The only opinion that matters.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Jun 2016)

Alan Farrell: 464. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the primary function of the agricultural sector is the provision of public goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17943/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: It is a very compassionate approach and I commend the Minister and the Department on it. From reading the original Bill, it provides the clarity required.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I might defer to Deputy O'Brien's response and then come in, if required.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Deputies Mick Wallace and Clare Daly are sharing their time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I believe Deputies Catherine Martin and Róisín Shortall are sharing time.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: The next speakers are the Ministers, Deputies Zappone and Ross, and Deputy Brophy, who will share a five-minute slot. They have just over one and a half minutes each.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Thank you, Minister.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Minister, please.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: The time has expired.