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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The reason I asked the question is that at a recent joint policing committee in Offaly, the chief superintendent there outlined how crime figures had fallen, and I wonder if this is replicated throughout the rest of the country.

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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Commissioner and his colleagues for appearing before the committee this morning. I have two questions. Are the organised crime groups the Commissioner is aware of involved in any type of human trafficking either for forced labour or forced prostitution? Does the Commissioner have any evidence of organised crime groups getting involved in legitimate business as a cover to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for new classroom accommodation in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51271/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when this appeal will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50942/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Issues and Irish EU Presidency: Discussion with EU Environment Commissioner (19 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the Commissioner to the meeting for an exchange of views and opinions. I hope he will have an opportunity to enjoy his visit to Ireland. I ask for further information on the detail of the semester process, and examples of how resource efficiency thinking has worked in practice. It seems to make a lot of sense. Deputy Coonan referred to climate change. Ireland is experiencing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to give explicit recognition to persons with epilepsy as passed by the European Parliament in its declaration of 2011, in his consideration of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50627/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ulcers Incidence (14 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the upcoming world pressure ulcer day if he will supply the number of incidences of pressure ulcers in all acute hospitals for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 [50305/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Report of Pyrite Panel: Discussion with Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Minister for bringing the report to us. It sounds as though at long last there is light at the end of the tunnel and I thank the Minister for his efforts in that regard. It has been a horrendous time for those involved. At the end of the day, it is a consumer protection issue and those who were responsible for solving this initially did not do so. The research conducted has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the interpretative panels will be erected at a location (details supplied) which were ordered under contract by the Office of Public Works in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49457/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the legislation in place for persons who pay contributions while in the workforce and are in receipt of a social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49415/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to close an office (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49451/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she as received an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when this appeal will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49452/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to close an office (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49456/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (13 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to fill posts from a DS panel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Establishment of Uisce Éireann: Discussion with Bord Gáis Networks (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Will Irish Water have a role in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Establishment of Uisce Éireann: Discussion with Bord Gáis Networks (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is there a specific timeframe for the project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Establishment of Uisce Éireann: Discussion with Bord Gáis Networks (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Will it be done through the e-tenders website?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Establishment of Uisce Éireann: Discussion with Bord Gáis Networks (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome Mr. John Mullins and his colleagues. In regard to the international tender referred to, has Bord Gáis Networks explored any way to help Irish companies to tender successfully for the boxes as it is a very large contract? We have companies here who would be capable of doing that work. My other question is on water harvesting. Has this been considered by Bord Gáis...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if additional medical evidence outlining progressive cancer (details supplied) has been taken into consideration in a carer's allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47892/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (6 Nov 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop an abatement strategy to deal with the effects of climate change for example flood alleviation and the way he intends to balance this with the adaptation strategy required to deal with climate change. [47630/12]