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Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: While I disagree strongly with the Minister, I do not attribute any mal-intent to him in these matters. I am unhappy with the Minister's response. I asked him about the nature of the contact he had with the Vatican to try to achieve a resolution. Given that the nominated ambassador, the Secretary General, has not yet presented his credentials will the Minister advise us if he has been able...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Chinese human rights abuses have been raised by him with the Chinese authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17430/12]

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It can be accepted on all sides that Fianna Fáil, in government, was involved over a number of years in working to develop effective relations between this country and the People's Republic of China, not least because of its significance as the second most significant economy in the world. In that context, I commend the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on the work they have been doing. The...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: With regard to the Minister's response, did officials from his Department brief the Taoiseach on human rights issues before his departure for China? Will the Minister indicate which specific human rights issues were raised by the Taoiseach in the course of his four-day visit?

Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the growing Kony 2012 campaign committed to ensuring that Joseph Kony the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army is brought to justice for his crimes this year; the actions he has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17183/12]

Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. We are all struck by the worldwide impact of the social media campaign, Kony 2012. I am sure many of us would have to admit we were not aware of the nefarious activities of the Lord's Resistance Army as established by this notorious individual, Joseph Kony. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is under pressure so I will be brief. Has the Minister had any...

Middle East Peace Process (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will be brief, being conscious of the time constraints. I commend the Tánaiste on his response. I had a very interesting meeting yesterday with the Israeli Ambassador, His Excellency, Mr. Boaz Modai, and was struck by his absolute conviction that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the man to work towards a solution to this intractable problem. From his visit to the region in January,...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised concerns over the conduct of the March Presidential election in Russia and subsequent treatment of protesters with the Russian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/12]

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Was it possible to advance in any way over the Easter period the issue of a constitutional convention and the legislation that may be necessary in that regard? Can the Taoiseach comment?

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is maith an rud é go bhfuil an Tánaiste agus an t-Aire Stáit anseo mar go bhfuil sé fíor-thábhachtach, i gcomhthéacs an fheachtas atá os ár gcomhair amach, go mbéadh comhoibriú, de chineál nach raibh ann ariamh, idir an Lucht Oibre, Fine Gael agus Fianna Fáil i gcomhthéacs an reifrinn fhíor-thábhachtaigh seo. Ba mhaith liom a gheallúint go mbeidh Fianna Fáil ag gníomhú go...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building projects at various stages of planning with his Department and not included in his recent five year building plan announcement; if these schools will be allowed to continue with architectural planning and, if so, the extent to which they may proceed;; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the nature of the specialist unit which has been constructed as part of a new post primary school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/12]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Schemes: FÁS Training Schemes (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider and act upon the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19154/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal in respect of an application for lone parent's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17619/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an oral hearing on an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18378/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Payments: Social Welfare Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19137/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 665: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19230/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 796: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider correspondence (details supplied) regarding redundancy payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/12]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 829: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding approval, tender and construction of a waste water collection system for a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18209/12]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 830: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 122 of 14 March 2012, the percentage of the money approved by him to Kildare County Council for his housing adaptation and other housing grant purposes was drawn down in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/12]