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Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In light of the inadequate time made available to the House to discuss the many unfair provisions included in this legislation, which will impact very negatively on women, children and on the vulnerable-----

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----and with a desire to be helpful to Government Deputies who might want one last opportunity to examine their conscience, I call for a vote to be taken by other than electronic means.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As a Teller, I wish to call for a vote by other than electronic means.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Application Numbers (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she intends to tackle the backlog of family income supplement applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56038/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way he intends to address the policing needs of the 100 communities in which he proposes to close local Garda stations; the way the Garda Commissioner intends to provide policing cover in these areas following the relocation of locally based Gardaí to stations in larger urban centres; if the relocated Gardaí will continue to police...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the savings that will arise from his proposed closure of a Garda Station (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans for the station building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56033/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the savings that will arise from his proposed closure of a Garda station in County Kildare; his plans for the station building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56034/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Equitation School (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that the existing detachment of the Army Equestrian School will be retained at the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; if he acknowledges the value of this detachment to the overall Army Equestrian School; if his attention has been drawn to the service that the detachment provides to upwards of 400 transition year students who use the Curragh...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is committed to the further development of accessible, affordable and quality childcare, recognising its role in achieving economic and social prosperity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56037/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Health if he will make recommendations for funding to be provided in respect of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56036/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the €17billion Capital Programme for 2012 - 2013; the funds that have been spent in this respect thus far; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56040/12]

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister created a fair amount of rí rá herself.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister had no great interest in that when she was in opposition.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister's level of inconsistency is unbelievable.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The inconsistency is unbelievable.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Protect the rich and steal from the poor.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy's party wanted to spend more and tax less.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It has both eyes on the opinion poll.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Reduce it further.

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (12 Dec 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is growing concern among persons who have served overseas and taken Lariam. I took it many years ago with no ill effects, at least, of which I am aware. Have the Defence Forces provided counselling, guidance or information directly to serving or retired members of the Defence Forces who have concerns about this issue? If the Department was to be proactive in this matter, by way of...