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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (16 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the national policy for aviation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31958/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (16 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 313. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32010/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commencement of Legislation (16 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 330. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31998/14]

Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I would like to raise three matters. On 4 July, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government produced a statutory instrument, No. 296, in respect of the local property tax. Does the Taoiseach accept that the restrictions imposed by this set of regulations are so excessive that they will make it virtually impossible for local authorities to give effect in the current year...

Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am asking about planning legislation in general. Obviously, there is an issue with the planning of concerts. Is the general planning regime serving the public interest?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Taoiseach envisage the structure of the Cabinet committee changing in the aftermath of the reshuffle? Does he accept that the Acting Commissioner, Noirín O’Sullivan, has done a superb job having taken up her post in very difficult circumstances, probably the most difficult circumstances the force has ever been in? Does the Taoiseach have any principled view of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Retirement of Garda Commissioner (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will not impute any malintent from the Taoiseach in all of this and I take many of his points. We look forward to the commission reporting. Nevertheless, two issues arise. There was a meeting on the Monday night before the Secretary General was dispatched to the Garda Commissioner. Were there notes or a record of that meeting? The Taoiseach is on record speaking about the meetings...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Retirement of Garda Commissioner (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: A Cheann Comhairle, could I make the point?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Retirement of Garda Commissioner (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Ceann Comhairle could give me 30 seconds.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Retirement of Garda Commissioner (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is no law, Standing Order or custom I can identify which prevents the Taoiseach from clearing the air with all of this and letting the public and Members know what happened.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will try not to stray. In the context of the meetings of the Cabinet committee on European affairs, has consideration been given to specific individuals who may replace the President of the European Council, Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, or High Representative, Baroness Catherine Ashton? If so, to what extent has the Government engaged with these potential replacements on the issues that have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has had any engagement with An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive or Túlsa in relation to issues arising from the death of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in 2006; if any regard has been had to the recommendations that have been made in respect of this case, as they apply to her...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Staff (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 327. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Kildare-Wicklow Education and Training Board currently have no education officer and only one adult education officer; her views that the management structure in this region is, as a consequence, significantly deficient; if he, or his Department, has proposals as to the way the situation may be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Staff (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 329. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the efforts that have been made by her and her Department to address the issue of staff restructuring in the 16 ETBs that have been established (details supplied). [31668/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 349. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will clarify, in the context of consumer protection legislation, the position in relation to the Garth Brooks concerts, should some, or all, of these concerts not go ahead; if he will further clarify the place of registration of the promoting company; if this has any implications in the event of the cancellation of concerts;...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 381. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31089/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 594. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the initiatives that have been taken by An Garda Síochána to implement recommendations of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in the aftermath of the death of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there has been liaison between An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and Tusla on this and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 611. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that an assessment is completed in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30681/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Suicide Prevention (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 829. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress has been achieved by Tusla in implementing the recommendation made by persons (details supplied) in County Kildare in the case of a person who died by suicide on 5 December 2006; if the holistic review of the case, which was recommended, has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31496/14]

Business of Dáil (11 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not want to rain on anyone's parade, but the time allocated is hopelessly inadequate. We indicated to the Government Chief Whip that the leaders of the Opposition parties need at least half an hour to contribute on this important issue and all Members of the House should be given the opportunity to contribute on the issue of the Government's new priorities. The Taoiseach and the...