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Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farrantóireachta (31 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: We have gone way over time on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Employment Rights Issues (31 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the exemptions to the Organisation and Time Working Act 1997 that exist; if his Department has received any requests on behalf of those exempted to extend the provisions of the Act to those exempted workers including from representative organisations; if he will consider amending the Act to ensure all workers here including those working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (31 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of non-consultant hospital doctors regarding working hours and conditions and who may be forced to seek work abroad because of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4907/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (29 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the redundancy replacement scheme through FÁS will be available this year to apprentices based in the Dublin area who require to work outstanding hours to complete their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Impact Statements (29 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the environment impact study on the future development of the Moore Street site in Dublin associated with the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3954/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Commission for Energy Regulation Staff (29 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of persons currently employed by the Commission for Energy Regulation; the number of staff who received performance related payments for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the overall amount paid out each year; the average amount paid to each employee; his policy on such payments; and if he will make a statement on...

Topical Issue Matters (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Derek Keating - the need to review sentencing in view of the case earlier this week of the man who pleaded guilty to rape; (2) Deputies Stephen S. Donnelly and Arthur Spring - the need to address the parameters of the...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: I call on Deputy Stanton to resume his speech. He has 18 minutes.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: I ask the Minister of State to allow the speaker to continue.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy, your time is up. You may wish to wrap up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Belfast Protests: Discussion (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: I also have a couple of questions. First, I thank Mr. Glyn Roberts for his attendance today. I do not know whether anyone else has asked this question but what was the situation regarding business in Belfast before these riots started? Had it improved over the course of the peace process? I presume it had but Mr. Roberts might have some figures to hand in this regard. I also was curious...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Additional Voluntary Contributions (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Finance if she will provide an update on the changes in Budget 2013 that affect AVCs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3513/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dumping at Sea (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to prevent the dumping of spoil for the next three years in Dublin Bay; if this action contravenes the OSPAR Convention 1998 of which Ireland is a signatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Health when he intends to approve and supply the drug kalydeco for cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3636/13]

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the debate that Sinn Féin has initiated, but I do not welcome its Bill. The definition of bullying is much too broad. It is dangerous, as it potentially criminalises children. Bullying is a complex issue and if we are honest we could all say that at some level we have all bullied and been bullied at some stage. The issue can be sensationalised, but we are talking about...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare (23 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the up to date position with the report/findings of the advisory group set up by her Department to examine tax and social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3354/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 229 of the 18 October 2012, the up to date position with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3353/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Remuneration (22 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons currently employed by the Commission for Energy Regulator; the number of staff who received performance related payments for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; the overall amount paid out each year; the average amount paid to each employee and his policy on such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2966/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (22 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if under the student grant scheme 2012 there are any exceptions to the rules as set out under Article 15(7)(b)(ii) which states that having attended but not completed a level six course you must complete the equivalent period of study before being eligible for a grant; Article 12(6) which states you must have a five year break in studies prior...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (22 Jan 2013)

Joanna Tuffy: 389. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the number of persons currently in employment who will be affected by the proposed abolition of the State pension transition from 1 January 2014, by virtue of reaching qualifying age in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2987/13]