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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: While I acknowledge the amount of work the Government has done in focusing on job creation, the economy - both of which had to be prioritised - and placing the country on a firm financial footing once more, we must also consider the impact of other events, both international and weather related, in the context of this debate. The first matter to which I wish to refer in this regard is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I inquired about the arts and cultural events and the fact that there are Irish language classes and music classes. Is it mostly Irish people who participate or are other nationalities becoming involved? Are the classes open to other nationalities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The other question related to the Irish diaspora research UCD is doing at the moment to try to find out about the number of young people who have gone to London in the past five years and the role of the witnesses in that research, if any.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The other question then was about the missing persons service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: In relation to arts and culture, has the centre made any links with Irish film makers? We have quite a lot of young Irish film makers who are doing tremendous work and getting international recognition and I would be interested to hear if there are any links because the centre’s story is such an amazing one and there are fantastic outcomes for people who connect with it on so many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It would be interesting to explore it with the Irish Film Board or other such body.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Supporting the Irish Community: London Irish Centre (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the witnesses. It has been a fascinating and mind-expanding afternoon. We are aware of the centre in London but I had no idea about the level of service or how long it has been there. We appreciate the witnesses coming here to give us some more information. I am interested in the number of volunteers as well as expert staff. How many are there and how many are required? Is the...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: If a crime is of such severity that the evidence should be retained for future reference, is there flexibility to do this?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: International Agreements (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has been compliant with the Aarhaus convention in relation to the wind energy export proposal. [12406/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 137. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the plans that Irish Water has to extract water from the River Shannon and store it at Garryhinch to provide water to the greater Dublin area. [12405/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (12 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 206. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to continue to provide services to the 727 members of Positive Action now that the Health Service Executive will no longer fund the support group. [12286/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Repatriation of Irish Prisoners in the United Kingdom: Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Do the witnesses want us to propose a change in legislation? Is it to set up a system whereby we can have people back? The Department of Justice and Equality says we cannot deal with it because of a deficiency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Repatriation of Irish Prisoners in the United Kingdom: Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank both witnesses for their attendance. Ms Joyce mentioned that 55 prisoners were serving IPP sentences in the United Kingdom. What is the breakdown in respect of gender, ages and the type of crimes for which they are in prison?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to upgrade PCs in second level schools for the reason (details supplied). [11833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the reform of the junior cycle (details supplied). [11834/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 296. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to provide a broadband service to the residents of an area (details supplied); when this area will receive a broadband service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11618/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 341. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the problems being experienced by the residents of a housing development (details supplied) in County Laois; his plans to address these issues as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11604/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (11 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 512. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the Health Information Quality Authority's statement that additional en-suite bathrooms are required as part of the upgrade works at Ofalia House in Edenderry, County Offaly, if the necessary funding will be made available to ensure that the upgrade works are completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11603/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is that agreed? Agreed.