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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (27 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) is the official source of estimates of unemployment in the State and the seasonally adjusted number of persons (aged 15-74) unemployed as of the second quarter of 2016 was 182,900. While the QNHS provides quarterly benchmark estimates of unemployment, the CSO also publishes monthly...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Exports Data (27 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: In Ireland's International Trade statistics, the sectors showing significant export growth in 2015 compared to 2014 were: Organic chemicals (+18%) (+€3.3 billion) Medical and pharmaceutical products (+36%) (+€8 billion) Essential oils (+15%) (+€1 billion) Other transport equipment (including aircraft) (+113%) (+€2.8 billion) In contrast, the July 2016 trade results...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population Publication (27 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: The Censuses of Population carried out between 1926 and 1991 were undertaken under the 1926 Statistics Act which did not permit access to Census records at any time. The Statistics Act, 1993 repealed the 1926 and 1946 Statistics Acts, and provided for the release of census forms from these censuses 100 years after the date of the relevant Census. This means that the 1926 census records will...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Economic Data (27 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: National accounts statistics for Ireland are compiled in accordance with the 2010 European System of Accounts (ESA 2010) as required under EU legislation. The ESA 2010 standards are based on the UN's 2008 edition of the System of National Accounts (SNA 2008). The revisions to the national accounts and balance of payments statistics published on July 12th2016 were driven largely by the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population Publication (27 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: The census field operation concluded on the 20thMay and all temporary field staff have now completed their contracts. The first Preliminary results of the census were published on the 14thJuly, just 12 weeks after census day (24thApril). Over the coming months the CSO will continue to scan, capture and code the information on some 2 million census forms. The first definitive results will be...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office Data (28 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: The Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) survey is the official source of estimates of income in the State. The most recent figures available are for 2014. In 2014, the estimated number of children under five years of age in households earning below €47,000 gross income per annum was 123,700. The estimated number of these households headed by lone parents was 21,100....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office Data (28 Sep 2016)

Regina Doherty: The Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) survey is the official source of estimates of income in the State. The most recent figures available are for 2014. In 2014, the estimated number of children under five years of age with parents working more than 25 hours per week whose primary form of childcare was undertaken by a child-minder or a relative was 78,000. The estimated...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: Tuesday's Government business shall be No 10, motion re Fifth Report of the Committee of Selection without debate; No. 11, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil, without debate; and No. 4, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage). Private Members' Business shall be No. 21, Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016 in the...

Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (4 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 29 September 2016, and discharges and appoints members to committees accordingly.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (4 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 11th, 12th and 13th October, 2016:(i) there shall be no Order of Business or questions on promised legislation within the meaning of Standing Order 28; (ii) Leaders’ Questions shall not be taken...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Emigration Data (4 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: Statistics on migration are included in the CSO's annual Population and Migration Estimates release. The principal source of information for the estimation of annual migration flows published by the Central Statistics Office, incorporating both emigration and immigration, is the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS); the published estimates are classified by sex, broad age group, origin...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: The tone of the Sinn Féin motion and the way in which the party has tried to direct this debate are regrettable. What we have been presented with is in stark contrast to the party's actions and activities with regard to the treatment, over many years, of those who have been victims of different activities. It should reflect on how it treats people before it starts pointing a finger as...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: The programme for Government, which the Members opposite clearly have not read, states this area is a major priority for this partnership Government. We are making progress. Since 2011, we have added €115 million extra to the mental health budget, which now totals €826 million in total.

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I would be the first to say it is not enough. However, we do not have the magic calculator that Sinn Féin obviously possesses. We have to work on the basis of what is in the public purse instead. The Government is extremely conscious that this is a growing issue. Deputy Ó Caoláin touched on an apt point. Lifestyles and activities are changing not just for older people...

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (6 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I move:(1) In relation to the sitting of the Dáil on Tuesday, 11th October 2016, the following arrangements shall apply:(i) the Dáil shall sit later than 10 p.m. and the motion for the General Financial Resolution shall be moved not later than 12 midnight whereupon the Dáil shall adjourn forthwith; (ii) the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the Budget...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: It is not.

Allocation of Time: Motion (11 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the proceedings on Financial Motion No. 1 by the Minister for Finance, and on any amendments thereto, shall be brought to a conclusion after one hour by one question which shall be put from the Chair.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (11 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. Regional population statistics and estimates of employment and unemployment are produced by NUTS Regions. These regional classifications are based on the NUTS (Nomenclature of Territorial Units) classification used by Eurostat. The NUTS3 regions correspond to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population Data (11 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: According to the most recent preliminary Census of Population (2016) figures, the population of each local authority is contained in the following table. County & City Councils 2016 Preliminary Population State 4,757,976 Carlow County Council 56,875 Dublin City Council 553,165 Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council 217,274 Fingal County Council 296,214 South Dublin...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Regina Doherty: It absolutely was not raised.