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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a new secondary school at Mungret, County Limerick will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30621/18]

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: I thank everybody who contributed to the debate. I thank Members of all parties and none who indicated that they would support the motion when it is put to the House tomorrow. I was interested in the contribution of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, but noted that he did not indicate how he would vote. As the survivors in the Visitors Gallery would like to know, perhaps he...

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: No, that is a deliberate distortion.

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: Can we see that advice?

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: It is not establishing liability, it is establishing that the thing happened.

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: Can we have a copy of that advice?

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: That is a deliberate distortion.

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: I move:That Dáil Eireann: notes: — the 2014 European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) judgment on the Louise O’Keeffe case; — that the interpretation and application of this judgment is omitting sex abuse victims even when their perpetrators have been convicted because they have not made a prior complaint; — that this interpretation is failing...

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: The terms of this motion are self explanatory. I must say at the outset that I am absolutely flabbergasted and appalled at the Government's refusal to accept the motion and, in addition, at the tone and content of the countermotion. We are seeking justice, humanity and compassion for people who have suffered over many years due to circumstances entirely outside of their control. All we are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (3 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 376. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was advised that the waiting list for a CT scan was 12 months; if a national plan is in place to address the matter; his plans to ensure that all cancer patients are catered for as a matter of urgency; when the shortage of qualified radiographers, new equipment and resources will be addressed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (3 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 510. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in a decision regarding an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (3 Jul 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 528. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) who has been awarded disability allowance following an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29259/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (28 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 31. To ask the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to reduce outpatient waiting times for neurology consultations in University Hospital Limerick in which 443 appointments are outstanding for more than 18 months. [28290/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: Several months have elapsed since the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, told me that he was upgrading or improving the tenant purchase scheme, which blatantly discriminates against people who have to rely on social welfare for their livelihood. I was told that change was imminent in that area. When can we expect that change to happen?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (27 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the survivors of the redress board undergo forensic style examinations in order to be believed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28253/18]

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (26 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: I take it we are dealing with amendments Nos.-----

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (26 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: When I drafted the amendment that was passed on Committee Stage, I took the view that it would stand in the legislation and that is still my view. The Minister says that strictly speaking there is no need for it because the presumption is there already. I am not absolutely clear about that. I think this really ties it in. The Minister referred to judicial review, the WRC, etc. We did...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (26 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: One lives and learns. We are learning all the time. We will be wiser when we are drafting Private Members' Bills in future.

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (26 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: I accept the Minister’s bona fides that it is not my intention to interfere with the Constitution. The simple reason is that the amendment does not in any way interfere with the Constitution. Article 26.2.1 is quite clear. When legislation is passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas, there is a short interim period during which the Bill is handed to the President for signature. The...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (26 Jun 2018)

Willie O'Dea: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, line 23, after "provisions" to insert "but not later than six months after the passage of this legislation by both Houses of the Oireachtas". The background to this amendment is that this legislation has been a long time in gestation, as the Minister will be aware. It has been badly needed for a long time. It has been very slow to reach its present stage....