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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Data (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of monitoring visits conducted on the JobBridge programme since July 2011 arising out of complaints and requests made by interns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31978/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobsPlus Scheme (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of participants on the JobBridge programme who have secured employment with the support of the JobsPlus scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31979/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Data (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the percentage of young persons under 25 in the low, medium and high PEX, probability of exit, category since the introduction of the Intreo registration process arising from pathways to work in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31980/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Data (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the criteria used by her officials to determine the PEX, probability of exit, category for jobseekers; if the criteria is solely based on the details in the JCP-B form used by her Department; or if additional criteria such as interviews with jobseekers is used to determine the PEX score; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31981/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 138. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of case officers in the public employment service; the number of case officers attached to each social protection office or Intreo office here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31982/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (16 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years who are signing on the live register for jobseeker's allowance; jobseeker's benefit and for credits only, on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31983/14]

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Agreed.

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I believe this is my first opportunity to address the Minister in the Dáil Chamber since he received his new portfolio. At the Oireachtas committee this morning, I wished the Minister success with his new responsibilities and I wish to do so again on the record of the House. Last month, Sinn Féin tabled a Dáil Private Members' motion in response to the issues raised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Application Refusals (17 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a revocation of a passport and legal challenge for a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the reason the passport is being revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32615/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish the new Minister for Children and Youth Affairs success with his new portfolio of responsibilities. I note that question No. 7 about the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes is grouped with a range of questions. The report was issued yesterday on the interdepartmental group's deliberations. It is fair to say that the conclusions are accurate with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Section 38 and Section 39 Agencies: Health Service Executive (22 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is an opening opportunity for this committee to address these matters. Along with other colleagues, I only have had sight of the documentation circulated in a relatively short time leading up to today’s meeting. There are many questions. One of the key observations we can make from Ms McGuinness’s presentation is that this ongoing work. Accordingly, our oversight and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Section 38 and Section 39 Agencies: Health Service Executive (22 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a further question about the section 38 organisations. The Chairman cited the figure of 67 but that is only those who have already submitted documentation in support of their case for red circling. Why is it that another 14 have not yet submitted documentation? Why would this be when they have already indicated that this is the case they intend to argue? However, here we are in...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join Deputy Calleary in expressing disappointment that the Minister is not present. I received notification of the selection of this matter at 11.02 a.m. There was ample time to ensure the Minister was present when important matters were being addressed to him. I support the case being made by beef producers that the current return per kilo is below the break-even position and that there...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is incredible that the Minister of State refuses to address the specific case to which I referred. I remind him of some of what was said on 8 November 2013 in Cavan Circuit Court. A question was posed by a barrister representing the defendant, addressing one of the Department veterinary inspectors, as follows, "Were you aware that there was a possibility that what was introduced into...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is nothing disingenuous in my accents and I will not accept this from the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The report was a whitewash effort on the part of the Minister of State and his Department. He failed to address the judge's ruling and examine the reasons for it.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I acknowledge that.

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How dare the Minister of State make such an accusation? I ask the Acting Chairman to ask the Minister of State to withdraw the scurrilous accusation he has levelled at me. I have indicated very clearly and acted at all times to ensure the Department would act at all times to assure the provenance of all of the components of the beef industry. In this instance, it has failed to do so. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State should examine what his Department's representatives have said under oath.

Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Dream on.