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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (21 May 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the delegates for their presentations. There has been much discussion on the requirement for the Bill and its contents, but what we really need is action. We have been talking about this issue for decades and can see the reality around us. Nationally and globally, the impact of climate change is very evident. I live near the banks of the River Shannon and there are areas where...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill and acknowledge the work done by the Minister of State and his officials in drafting it. The legislation fulfils a commitment made by the Government in this area and marks the most deep-rooted reform ever implemented in the regulation of taxis in Ireland. For too long, the taxi industry has been stuck in a stranglehold because of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: We have got as far as people accepting the concept of "reduce, reuse, recycle". That took a long time to enter people's consciousness and the use of primary schools to get the message across was effective. We are now moving to a different level in having to focus on the 2020 targets, the level of energy to be sourced from renewables and how we will achieve this. The general public needs to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the delegation for the presentation. I have a couple of questions. Could the delegates tell me a little more on the legislation on soil protection? They said there is a blocking minority. What is the thinking on that? I would have thought it would not be a difficulty. What is the difficulty? Do the delegates believe there will be a positive outcome in the negotiations on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My question is slightly related to the point made by Deputy Murphy. There is a lack of public engagement on climate change, renewable energy, targets and all the challenges that face us nationally and globally. As part of this process, is there any Europe-wide public information plan or engagement, rather than leaving it to advocacy groups, to ensure there will be a more united approach...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 305. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19986/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 517. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will be facilitated at the dialysis clinic in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19726/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 518. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a E112 will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19727/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a vetting application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals (25 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will have to repay all moneys they received through REP scheme 4 on lands which they had been leasing 14.35ha, said lands having now been sold in recent months; if an appeal will be allowed in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19653/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Vice Chairman. I welcome Mr. O'Herlihy and congratulate him on his appointment as chairperson designate of the Irish Film Board. His curriculum vitae shows that it is very fitting for him to hold the position. He is well known in many sectors and will make a very fine chairperson. I am very keen on the regional aspect of his expertise. Ireland has great potential in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (23 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I understand that, but I would like to hear Mr. O'Herlihy's views on what he would like to see happening in the regions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would the OPW be open to having a conversation about the matter? It strikes me as a great opportunity. Bord na Móna has networks all across the midlands and down to the banks of the Shannon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would the Office of Public Works, OPW, be happy to have them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) with Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. Most of my colleagues from the Shannon basin and others have covered much of the ground already. I chaired a committee and presented a report calling for the OPW to be given management powers with regard to the Shannon. What is the opinion of the witnesses on this? While the OPW is the lead agency, it does not appear to have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the building of a new school (details supplied) in County Offaly will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18161/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank our guests for coming before the committee and I welcome those who are present in the Gallery. I spoke to the latter earlier and discovered that one of their number is a native of Offaly. It was lovely to meet all of them. Our guests' presentations have been both informative and educational. In the context of what they are seeking, have our guests liaised with the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the delegation for their presentations. They have crystalised for me the fact that we are coming from very different places. Their focus is on keeping their people alive, while ours is on trying to keep our businesses going. They have been clear and articulate in their arguments and it is important that we take cognisance of them. Approximately 800 million people around the world...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when building will commence on a new school building (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17467/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance appeal will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17047/13]