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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (11 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 414. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the success of Operation Acer across the Dublin metropolitan region since its inception, with particular regard to the areas policed by Garda stations (details supplied). [6183/14]

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I commend Deputy Finian McGrath on his work on this issue and on the introduction of this Bill. I remind Members that there are advocates in government for disabilities, including Down's syndrome. I include myself and other colleagues in that regard. This Bill provides us with the opportunity to state that publicly. It is...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: May I seek clarification? Out of interest, what is being referred to as regards Bord Gáis Éireann?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Which company?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Yes.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Deputies from all parties and none expressed extreme frustration on Second Stage. As the Minister said there are various reasons. In my view the primary reason is the legacy of the network we inherited, mainly due to the sale of Eircom assets and the little or no investment in that infrastructure in the intervening period. In my view the current delivery of infrastructure is innovative....

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I understand what Deputy Colreavy is trying to achieve. In fairness, that should be at the forefront of all of our minds, in particular in the current climate in the context of job creation. Like the Minister, however, I cannot see how it would work in practical terms. This legislation relates to specialised work involving highly qualified technicians. I suspect existing ESB technicians...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Competition in Ports Sector: Competition Authority (5 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the delegation for coming before the joint committee. From the perspective of public policy, this discussion is helpful and timely. The body of work of the Competition Authority will feed into the process of restructuring. I support the idea that the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport would consult the Competition Authority in advance of restructuring of the port system. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form the total number of prefabs that were rented in County Waterford in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, that are no longer rented; the number of prefabs that have been replaced with permanent classrooms for the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 286. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the number of Industrial Development Agency site visits made to Waterford in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5371/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Intellectual Property Management (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 287. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs here supported by the protection of intellectual property rights; the importance of IP protections as part of Ireland’s offering for foreign direct investment; and the role he envisages for IP protections in Ireland’s future economic development [5375/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Data (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 341. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have participated on the JobBridge scheme in Waterford in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5372/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud Data (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 342. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of cases of suspected fraud that have reported to her Department; the amount of payments that have been suspended or ceased; the number of prosecutions as a result of these reports in the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5374/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 574. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will sanction funding for the proposed dredging of Dunmore East Harbour; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5370/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Facility (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 671. To ask the Minister for Health when he will sanction capital funding for the palliative care unit based at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 750. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the budget for bus shelters and accessibility improvements has not yet been allocated by the National Transport Authority to Bus Éireann; if he will provide a date for when this capital funding will be dispensed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4941/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jan 2014)

Paudie Coffey: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the provision of a service station on the M9 motorway between Dublin and Waterford in the interest of traffic and road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4473/14]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I would appreciate if the Minister could write to me with more details on that.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Not with the state of the economy in the south east. The Minister might remember that when he is speaking in Cabinet. Everything is related.