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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax relief claimed on health expenses in each of the past five years; the number of persons or tax units in receipt of this relief in each of the past five years; the number of claims that were investigated in each of the past five years; the number of claims that were disallowed in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax relief claimed on nursing home expenses in each of the past five years; the number of persons or tax units in receipt of this relief in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53483/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax relief claimed on the costs of employing a home carer in each of the past five years; the number of persons or tax units in receipt of this relief in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53484/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the terms of reference of the review of his Department's handling of the trawl of emails relating to the Disclosures Tribunal; if the failure to search the former Minister's email account and the accounts of her advisers will be included in the terms of reference of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 157. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the new charges being imposed by certain hospital groups for the carrying out of venesection for persons with haemochromatosis; his views on whether it is acceptable that this can result in charges of up to €320 per month for these persons; if he will request the HSE to end these charges; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Treaties (13 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 6 December 2017, the position in respect of Article 31 of the revised European Social Charter which relates to the right to housing and which Ireland has not to date accepted; if the position can be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53400/17]

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: At the outset, I would like to communicate something in Irish Sign Language; congratulations to the Irish Deaf Society. This is a wonderful day for everyone in the Public Gallery and it has not come a moment too soon. The Irish Deaf Society's members and their families have been campaigning for this day for 30 years. I welcome the fact that we are now at the point of ensuring that ISL...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: I do not know what has gone on behind the scenes here but I do not like it. This is a very important Bill and a lot of work has gone into it. There has been a lot of consultation and it is very welcome. At the same time, we are legislators and when it comes to finalising legislation it is important that everybody is given a hearing on it. The amendment proposed by Deputy Daly would...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Directives (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans in respect of the implementation of the European Union work life balance directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53954/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will select and approve a suitable long-term site within a local community for a school (details supplied) in time for it to move to a more appropriate location for the 2018-2019 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54057/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 195. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to reports that the Government is seeking to delay the implementation of European Union Work-Life Balance Directive; his views on the fact that Ireland is one of only six EU member states to not offer employer paid paternity leave; his plans to address this anomaly in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 218. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans in respect of the implementation of the European Union Work Life Balance Directive; his views on the fact that Ireland is one of only six EU member states to not offer employer paid parental leave; his plans to address this anomaly in respect of the implementation of the directive; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Statistics (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 266. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to recent research which found two-thirds of disabled persons were out of work; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Investigations (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 512. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the results of the state of health in the EU report; his views on its criticism of the two-tier model of care and the high hospitalisation rates for conditions that should normally be treated in primary care settings; his plans to address these issues through the full implementation of Sláintecare; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 704. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if managers of local community employment schemes are permitted to request financial contributions from community groups to support the running costs of the scheme; if so, the relevant guidelines regarding requests for such financial donations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54058/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 738. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a study by a group (details supplied) which found over 90% of properties available for rent were beyond the affordability of persons on HAP; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54185/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: 739. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if further consideration has been given to the introduction of an affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54186/17]

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (15 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. It is a pity there are not more people here and that a number Members have not taken up their speaking slots. It is an important issue. While we recognise that it is a Friday in the run up to Christmas, it is still important to come to the House to contribute to the debate. The Bill includes several very welcome new provisions. They...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Yield (16 Jan 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 220. To ask the Minister for Finance the anticipated increase in VAT revenue in 2018 arising from the increase in the public service obligation levy for electricity; the amount collected in VAT from this source in each of the past five years; and the amount estimated for 2018. [1031/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Jan 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 260. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 23 November 2017, the position regarding the application in view of correspondence (details supplied); and when he expects the process to be completed. [54792/17]