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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (18 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware that responsibility for delivering objective 1.1 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to developing age-friendly workplaces and the changing needs of workers as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress he has made in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; the contact there has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Direct Provision: Department of Social Protection (18 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Ms Harrington for her presentation. We are all worried about people in direct provision, particularly those who have been there for years. If people come out of direct provision, how difficult is it for them to access rent supplement because people have contacted me and this seems to be the greatest difficulty they face? It relates to trying to find somewhere to stay with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank our guests for coming. It has taken me a year to get them here and I was trying to do so before the issue arose on Joe Duffy's radio programme. I would like a member of the panel to explain how important it is for a child with autism to have an assistance dog and to talk about how the life of a family and, more importantly, the child is transformed. I do not think people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Are we talking about legislation or the Revenue Commissioners changing some of their rules? If we want assistance dogs to be exempt from dog licensing, can this be done through the Revenue Commissioners and would it be a case of no more than the current allowances for guide dog users being extended to all assistance dogs? I would think this rule is coming from the Revenue Commissioners.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: How long does it take to train a dog and how expensive is it to do so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: How long does it take to train a dog and what is the cost in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I agree with Senator Burke. I would like to assure the witnesses that the committee will follow up on the issues they raised. The Chairman, Deputy Buttimer, was unable to be here for this meeting, in respect of which he sent his apologies, but I know he is very interested in this issue. I will do my best, with the assistance of the clerk, to ensure this matter is followed up.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (24 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 331. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality why three death certificates were issued, containing incorrect information each time, by the Coroner, in relation to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41637/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (24 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 332. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality on whom a post mortem was performed on 29 December 2014 by the Coroner, as the person named (details supplied) had already died and been buried on 12 December 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41638/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (24 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 333. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality on what body parts and organs was a post mortem carried out on by the Coroner on 29 December 2014 in relation to a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41639/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 382. To ask the Minister for Health the status of occupational therapy resources being provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41357/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (24 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 410. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a referral for a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41596/15]

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Is this to conclude at 7.30 p.m.?

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Minister has firmly stated that this Bill is designed to keep repeat burglars off the street and improve the safety of our communities. I welcome the Bill. It provides for custodial sentences, which will no longer be served concurrently. Instead, convicted repeat burglars will serve multiple sentences. It infuriates me, my constituents and the Minister as well - I know this from...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath helped to close down Templemore.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath was not here when I was here.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: He supported the Government that closed it.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: We know that.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy McGrath is playing to the gallery.

Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Nov 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The credit union movement was founded more than 50 years ago and it is just as relevant today as it was to its founding members, particularly when considered against a backdrop of banks closing branches and limiting or increasing the cost of their services. While it is widely accepted that better supervision and regulation of all financial institutions, including credit unions, is needed, I...