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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: Is the freefone number available from a landline and is it free from the UK? I believe 40% of the survivors are in the UK. Is it free from a mobile or just from a landline?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: It is something we need to establish.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 253. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans to legislate for a hate crime to be considered as an aggravating factor in the sentencing of crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47897/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 254. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of assaults carried out in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 in which the victim was clearly targeted on the basis of being a transgender person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47898/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 445. To ask the Minister for Health the actions that have been taken to speed up access to new medicines after their authorisation by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48099/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 653. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of developer and-or owners of housing developments requiring that new buyers sign an agreement not to object to applications for changes to planning permissions to the developments; his views on whether this is good planning practice; and if his attention has been further drawn...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: I thank the witnesses for attending today's meeting and making their insightful presentations. I would like to ask a couple of questions about upskilling in the energy-efficiency sector. As Ms White will be aware, Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board is developing a centre of excellence in the area of nearly zero-energy building. Limerick Institute of Technology has worked with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: Yes. My questions were not answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: In response to Dr. Smyth, I was not questioning tourism and hospitality being placed on the leaving certificate. I was wondering, given that it is on the leaving certificate applied, whether it has been successful and if that could be used to strengthen the argument to roll it out to the leaving certificate. I am in agreement with him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: Does the ETBI intend to roll out a policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: The ETBs have a crucial role to play in the move towards a green economy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (21 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 264. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made on bringing the National Symphony Orchestra within the remit of the National Concert Hall as per the statement of 5 July 2018; the timeline for completion of this transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48546/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (21 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 265. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has met with the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra to discuss it coming under the aegis of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48547/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (21 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 266. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to consult the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra in relation to her announcement on 5 July 2018 that they would be brought under the aegis of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48548/18]

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: Táim sásta tacaíocht a thabhairt don mBille seo. From the GAA to Tidy Towns to meals on wheels, Ireland's strength lies in our community spirit and activism. The Green Party has always believed that Ireland can be a leader on renewable energy by allowing communities themselves to benefit from the transition to a low-carbon economy, not just large private companies. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to increase diplomatic efforts through the EU to ensure South Sudan’s fragile peace deals holds. [49115/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will continue to support the humanitarian efforts in South Sudan that are addressing the root causes of the conflict in the country. [49116/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 127. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will continue to fund and support the conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts by an organisation (details supplied) in South Sudan in partnership with INGOs. [49117/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 511. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase or decrease in transport greenhouse gas emissions compared with current levels expected to result from the implementation of the greater Dublin area transport strategy. [49073/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Nov 2018)

Catherine Martin: 513. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase or decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to current levels expected to result from the implementation of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy. [49167/18]