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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I ask for their opinions on the New Zealand prostitutes' collective and whether that type of outreach initiative is something we should consider.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have another question about children. Ms Charlton mentioned the number of children of whom we are aware so far. Are those migrant children or is there evidence that children born here are being used in this trade?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: On the Swedish model that was discussed earlier, has the ICI looked at any other countries apart from Sweden where such a model has been proposed or implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Ms Charlton for her presentation, which mentioned voluntary prostitution. Does Ms Charlton have any figures for how many women are voluntary prostitutes? How can prostitution be made safe for them if they wish to remain in the industry?

Topical Issue Debate: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the Minister's comments. I hope the decision on the review by the Department will be made as soon as possible. The Minister has said 290,000 systems have been registered. While I understand that up to 66% of systems have been registered in some water service authority areas, it seems that the figures in others are low. If we could have clarity on the possibility of a scheme...

Topical Issue Debate: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I was prompted to raise this issue as someone who lives in a rural area, a small parish in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom mountains in Offaly, who has a septic tank to deal with waste water. Therefore, I am only too well aware of the importance of ensuring that properly functioning waste water systems are in place. I am also cognisant that the deadline for registration of septic tanks is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Is there research on where the appetite for young women and children is coming from? We can look around at the images we receive from the media in terms of an attempt at the normalisation of pornography through popular television shows and the sexualisation of children through inappropriate dress in our chain stores. Does the National Women's...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a review of family income supplement will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if she will expedite the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55387/12]

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (7 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It was stated in the House, and the medical evidence supports the assertion, that Ireland is one of the safest places in the world for women to give birth. I concur, having availed of maternity services on three occasions. I express my deepest sympathies to the Halappanavar family on the loss of Savita. Sadly, it seems the family's tragedy has been hijacked by some as evidenced by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have a question for the Sustainable Energy Ireland representatives regarding their views on the use of infra-red heating systems, which I am aware are widely used in countries worldwide, and whether there is an opportunity for us to promote that type of heating as we try to move away from fossil fuels. From what I can gather there seem to be good outcomes for users as well as economically...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (4 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54319/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (4 Dec 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when carer's allowance claim will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54320/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (29 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide a public awareness and education campaign in the identification of ash dieback and remediation steps to be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53520/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Forthcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Justice and Equality (27 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive report. With regard to the proposals on the protection of personal data, will the Minister examine proposals on dealing with the prevalence of the use of social media and networking sites to indulge in cyberbullying? We have all seen the awful results of such behaviour. Will he also examine proposals on the inaccurate claims being made on such...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the DS3 process launched in 2008 and in view of our obligations in the provision of wind energy has not proceeded; when we may expect the document from Éirgrid to be published which was expected June 2012. [52609/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (27 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to announce the new Road Safety Strategy for the period to 2020; the main elements it is likely to contain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52885/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (27 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill before the Dáil Éireann; the measures that will be contained within same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52884/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is the Garda Reserve being used to its full potential? Should it, perhaps, have increased powers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Has the Commissioner had the opportunity to examine the crime figures in the past year, particularly since the closure of the Garda stations, the new rostering arrangements were put in place and the coming into being of operations such as Operation Obair, and compare those figures with last year to see what impact the new arrangements have made?