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Order of Business (6 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: When will the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill be published? The annual report of the anti-human trafficking unit of An Garda Síochána contains disturbing figures on trafficking. Of the 23 minors trafficked, 19 were Irish, all of whom were reported as the victims of sexual exploitation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (4 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 220. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources he will seek the commissioning of an independent cost benefit analysis on the proposed wind farm developments in the Midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10376/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (4 Mar 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 498. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Office of Public Works will complete their review of the feasibility study in respect of the proposed swimming pool to be constructed in County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10940/14]

Ireland's Engagement with Europe: Statements (27 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The next speaker is Deputy Seán Kyne who I understand is sharing his time with Deputy Simon Harris. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ireland's Engagement with Europe: Statements (27 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As Deputy Harris is not here, I propose that the debate be adjourned.

Ireland's Engagement with Europe: Statements (27 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Services Provision (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter in the Dáil. I am a public representative since 1999, when I was first elected to Offaly County Council, and I also served on the Midlands Regional Authority. I am well aware of the kind of public consultations that would have been conducted in those authorities, such as when the county development plans, arts plans, heritage plans,...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Services Provision (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. There is no question in my proposal to move entirely to an online system, but it should be a significant part of communicating with citizens, because that is one of the means through which they are communicating. In a consideration of the proposal, the e-tenders website is an excellent model, and I am thinking of something along those lines....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would Ugly Mugs report a crime to the Garda?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Have criminal prosecutions been taken as a result of the Ugly Mugs system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: For the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My next question is for Ms O'Malley-Dunlop and Ms Counihan. We are getting the message that the figures in respect of domestic violence are increasing. Is there any research into the reasons for this high incidence of domestic and sexual violence against women and children? If we know why it is happening, we can work to reduce and prevent it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Will Ms Counihan comment on the effectiveness of the various sexual assault treatment units, SATUs, across the country? Are they consistently good or is there a divergence of views regarding outcomes from people who present there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To clarify, I was not suggesting there is a problem. I was merely seeking the benefit of Ms Counihan's experience, for which I thank her. In regard to the impact of violence against immigrants, does Ms Hurley have figures indicating whether this is primarily happening in direct provision centres, for example, as opposed to being a problem among people who are legally here and living in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Ms Pohjolainen mentioned that an integration strategy is critical for Roma and Traveller women. Will she elaborate on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As part of the work the committee is doing on prostitution and sex trafficking, we have received a number of representations arguing for a separation of the issue of trafficking from prostitution. On the other hand, people like Commissioner Malmström and the EU anti-trafficking co-ordinator, Myria Vassiliadou, have said the two issues are inextricably linked and must be tackled together...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My last question is to Ms Smith. She mentioned that her organisation, which functions in a co-ordinating capacity, does not receive funding. If a person comes to her group who has been gravely assaulted and needs help, what happens then? Does Ugly Mugs refer the person to existing services? The Health Service Executive, for example, has a sexual health clinic on Baggot Street. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for coming in. It is very helpful to us in the work we are going to do following on from our consideration of all their presentations. I thank all the people who submitted but could not be here because, sincerely, we could not invite everyone in. I particularly thank the individuals who sent us in really heartfelt submissions. I feel it is important to acknowledge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Ms Mulcahy referred to the MEND project. We had a great presentation last week from a project in the south east. Is that project operating across the country or is it just in particular areas where there are particular problems?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (25 Feb 2014)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome Ms Pratschke. My first question concerns the policy on local authority funding for the arts. One of the most significant moves we made as a society was to appoint arts officers in each local authority. We can see the benefit of that. Will the Arts Council review the policy whereby it matches funding up to the figure provided by the local authority? The policy holds back...