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Employment Rights. (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: We are talking about paternity benefit. Entitlement would be based on the person's insurance record, which comes within the remit of the Minister's Department. I do not see the difficulty in establishing that entitlement, just as entitlement may be established in respect of any other social welfare payment. That is what the commitment in the programme for Government is about. Parents are...

Employment Rights. (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Is the Minister personally committed to the introduction of such a benefit?

Employment Rights. (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Does she have a view on it?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: It is three or four years since the Minister for Social and Family Affairs promised to reform the one-parent family payment. The Taoiseach and all Members of the House will be aware of the urgent need to remove the poverty traps for lone parents——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: ——and to remove the obstacles to low-income parents living together or getting married. Why is there such a delay in bringing forward the legislation? Will the Taoiseach indicate what work is being done and when we can expect to see the legislation?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle, but the legislation has been promised now for four years and it is on the current list. Can the Taoiseach give some indication of when we can expect the legislation this year?

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to support touring; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has many regional venues which have been funded by the ACCESS schemes which are frequently lying empty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24567/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the necessity for the provisions of the European food supplements directive relating to the restriction in vitamin dosage in food supplements (details supplied); the plans she has to seek a change to this directive on behalf of citizens who wish to have access to higher dosages; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made regarding an application for a grant towards the purchase of a light weight wheelchair by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [24377/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and the steps the Health Service Executive is taking to ensure that there are adequate occupational therapy services available to this child while attending a psychological service. [24709/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on extending the travel scheme to persons who suffer from medical conditions such as epilepsy, which render it impossible for them to drive. [24557/08]

Written Answers — Citizens Information Act: Citizens Information Act (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the sections and subsections of the Citizens Information Act 2007 that have not been commenced. [24698/08]

Written Answers — Budgeting Advice: Budgeting Advice (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the data from the MABSIS system for the first five months of 2008 in relation to the number of new clients; the number and percentage of new clients on social welfare and by type of payment; the number and percentage of new clients earning a wage; the client profile by tenure type; the total debt owed by new clients when they...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 635 of 19 February 2008 and to previous correspondence, the reason for the delay in issuing a reply; and if he will consider a request for a five year multiple entry visa for each child concerned (details supplied). [24708/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 398: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standards, guidelines and regulations pertaining to roof gardens when planning applications for developments with roof gardens are under consideration by a local authority; and the noise mitigation measures that are required of developments with roof gardens. [24376/08]

Public Service Reform. (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: The Taoiseach speaks about reform in the public service as if it were merely a matter of improving management. Does he not accept there is a need for a clear shift towards a strong consumer focus? In that context, it makes sense that consumers should be represented on the task force. It should not represent an insiders' view of what the public service is about. In regard to the calibre of...

Public Service Reform. (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Should those individuals not be represented on the task force?

Public Service Reform. (24 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: It is one of the few.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 24: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the programme of decentralisation in respect of her Department and State bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23968/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the National Consumer Agency that it could lose up to 90% of its staff as a result of its proposed decentralisation to Cork; the steps being taken to ensure that decentralisation will not interfere with the effectiveness of the agency; and if she...