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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of Student Universal Support Ireland grant appeals where a final decision was made on each day in April 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39641/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 1131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider introducing legislation that would allow for a recoupment scheme for persons who are in receipt of criminal legal aid and are convicted; whether that be by way of seizure of assets or a contribution from future earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38759/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (18 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 1261. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will indicate the current status of the Irish-Russian bilateral agreement; the projected outcome of the upcoming October delegation talks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38048/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Election of Vice Chairman (18 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Chairman.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Do not personalise this.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is personalising it.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Deputy Mattie McGrath called for a vote on that issue.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: -----and worked in the best interests of the State. It is very important to acknowledge this at the outset of any debate on this matter. The Garda has earned respect over many years through how it engages with communities and protects our citizens. It now faces very difficult modern challenges due to changes in technology. With drug lords, warlords and global terrorism, new challenges...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I thank the Opposition for bringing forward the Bill, which gives us a chance to reflect on the contribution of An Garda Síochána and all that is good about it even though there may be some elements in it that are not so good. It is right and proper that we reflect on this in the national Parliament, and on the...

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy must conclude.

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I understand the Minister is sharing with Deputies Heather Humphreys, Joanna Tuffy and Jerry Buttimer. Is that agreed? Agreed. The Minister has 17 minutes.

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy but a telephone is interfering with the sound system.

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I ask the Deputies close by to move their telephones because the recordings will not be heard.

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I ask the Deputy not to name individuals who are not here to defend themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2014 Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 292. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector for the next 12 months in view of the fact that budgetary targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35347/13]

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

Paudie Coffey: 367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding his Department has granted in respect of capital building and refurbishment projects, as well as rental accommodation and to which schools, in Lismore, County Waterford, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35331/13]

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

Paudie Coffey: 368. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding his Department has granted in respect of capital building and refurbishment projects, as well as rental accommodation and to which schools, in Waterford city, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35332/13]

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

Paudie Coffey: 369. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding his Department has granted in respect of capital building and refurbishment projects, as well as rental accommodation and to which schools, in Dungarvan, County Waterford, in each of the past five years [35333/13]

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

Paudie Coffey: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding his Department has granted in respect of capital building and refurbishment projects, as well as rental accommodation and to which schools, in towns (details supplied) in County Waterford, in each of the past five years [35334/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jul 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 395. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total amount of capital investment made by his Department in flood defence improvements in the past five years; if he will provide a breakdown of each project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35340/13]