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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I asked about the shift which has been identified in the type of drugs being consumed and the use of the Internet now to distribute synthetic drugs in particular. The shift that has been observed has been from heroin and cocaine to cannabis. What will happen to address that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Minister and her officials are very welcome. I wish her every success in her new and challenging role. The Minister mentioned that the new programme of priorities for the JHA Council was discussed, so perhaps she can expand on what those priorities will be. My second question concerns the EU monitoring centre for drugs and drug addiction. In Europe, there is a growing use of the...

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I very much welcome the fact the Minister has prioritised this matter. The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality recently held hearings in regard to reviewing the domestic and sexual violence laws. Deputy Anne Ferris and myself are the rapporteurs and we hope to have the report completed before the Dáil goes into recess and to make it available to the Department. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (24 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 426. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of his Department's expenditure on legal proceedings initiated and defended by his Department's special investigation unit over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27154/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (24 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 427. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the establishment of an ombudsman for the special investigations unit at his Department. [27157/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (24 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 428. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the special investigations unit at his Department come under the remit of GSOC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27160/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would either of the witnesses like to make any more comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: That concludes our consideration of the topic for this session. I thank the witnesses for assisting us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Can we have one discussion only, please. Mr. Fitzmaurice has the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I interrupt Mr. Fitzmaurice as I note a vote has been called in the Seanad. The two Senators might like to pose their questions briefly before they have to leave for the vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Does Senator Mac Conghail wish to pose a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I ask Mr. Fitzmaurice to resume his response to Deputy Stanley's questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. Reville for attending and giving us his views on the proposed legislation. What way is the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland funded at the moment and what is the annual budget of the RPII?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Reville mentioned that there are hazards involved in merging the institute with the EPA. Could he expand a little on what he perceives as the hazards of the merger?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Surely there would not be any concern if the information is coming from the office of radiological protection and the expertise is within the office. Is Mr. Reville suggesting that someone is going to filter the information and not give accurate information to the Minister? That is wildly speculative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Reville mentioned the EPA’s flexible policy in a negative manner. What does he mean by that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: What about other countries? Is the radiological protection institute in the UK a separate entity or is it part of a bigger health protection body?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Discussion (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have a question for Mr. Reville, as a matter of interest, which I hope you permit, Chair, as it is slightly off the topic. We have had much discussion on the various types of renewable energy and low-carbon energy. Does Mr. Reville believe nuclear energy would be an advantage to us as a nation or is that outside his remit?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly where it is estimated that the person will receive 10% less on 11.72 hectares than on his current SFP where on 4.42 hectares the person received €755.68 with a total value of €3340.11; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (19 Jun 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who qualified for orthodontic treatment and was categorised 4B has now been downgraded to category 4E without explanation; the way this assessment was made; the changes that took place for the downgrading of this treatment; when orthodontic treatment will be provided; the plans that are in place to...