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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Records Provision (14 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: 643. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the assistance she can provide to a person (details supplied) in obtaining records on adoptions; if she will review certain correspondence; if Tusla - Child and Family Agency will meet with the persons concerned; and if legislation is required to deal with such matters. [15747/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Station Closures (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each of the counties Kilkenny and Carlow on 30 April 2011 and on 30 April 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17094/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Station Closures (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I am glad to hear the Minister for Justice and Equality refer to the relationship between Kilkenny businesses and the local Garda which is making a huge impact in tracking crime and alerting people to the possibility of crime throughout the city and county. Text alerts are also proving effective. There is a community involvement. My question seeks to establish the number of gardaí and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Station Closures (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: The numbers can deceive. There is a major problem in the rural parts of the county, as raised by another Deputy earlier. The same pertains in Kilkenny. The amount of burglary, trespass and other crime across north and south Kilkenny is significant. We have to find a different model to deliver a better policing service so that people can feel secure and safe. In Kilkenny city, where...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Station Closures (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: On the investment front, I encourage the Minister to consider providing a new Garda station in Kilkenny, and to examine the network in the county. The population of Kilkenny city, like that of many urban centres, has increased and only recently a temporary extension was added to the station. There is a need to accommodate the modern technology and all that is necessary for the gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: 254. To ask the Minister for Health the supports in place for a person (details supplied); if the same level of supports are available at weekends and holidays; and if he will provide a full range of support at weekends in the family home. [17630/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: 255. To ask the Minister for Health the number of doctors on duty in St. Luke's Hospital, County Kilkenny, on 5 June 2016; the number of patients in the hospital on the same day; the number of persons treated in the accident and emergency department on the same day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17631/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: 256. To ask the Minister for Health when the full range of services will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); the action taken by the Health Service Executive when the person was referred for early intervention in 2015 and the assessment of need was completed on 22 October 2015; the occupational therapy and speech and language therapy that has been made available to the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee. (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I welcome members to the first meeting of this committee. We have received apologies from Deputy Paul Murphy who has nominated Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett to attend in his absence.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: We will now deal with the first item on the agenda, which is consideration of the Revised Estimates for 2016 from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Vote 13 - Office of Public Works. The Dáil ordered on 16 June that the Revised Estimates be referred to this committee for consideration. I welcome the Minister of State to the meeting and invite him to make his opening statement.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I thank the Minister of State. The agenda states that the committee is to consider the 26 Revised Estimates. I wish to make all those present aware of the following: no decisions are taken by the committee in relation to its consideration of the Estimates; the committee is only empowered to consider the Estimates and cannot alter, amend or vote on them; the committee must send a message to...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: It is a learning process for us all.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: In his earlier remarks, the Minister of State spoke about the different obstacles within the Department often seen as holding up progress. What plans does the Minister of State have to dismantle those obstacles?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I understand that. I am talking about the general operations within the Department. Is the Minister of State satisfied that he is in charge of an efficient operation, delivering the best possible outcomes?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I am speaking generally and beyond flood relief.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: The Minister of State is happy with it. With regard to the management of staff in the Department, right down to parks, there is an issue regarding how staff are treated, should they bring forward complaints or issues. Is there a unit or individual dealing with that in terms of human resources and issues that may arise? Are there outstanding issues that might leave the Department open to...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I raise the issue with respect to the payment of salaries and so on. I am aware of a case within the control of the Office of Public Works where an individual has had a most awful life within the office; that person continues to be paid but is not asked to work. I will bring this personally to the Minister of State's attention. I tried to do this before but to no avail within the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: What has the OPW done in the way of reducing the number of leases and so on?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: How many leases does the OPW have on buildings that are not being utilised to the fullest extent?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

John McGuinness: I ask the Minister of State to name them for the committee.