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Urban Renewal Schemes (21 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for being present to take this matter. I am sure she is familiar with the background to the Dominick Street regeneration project. It is one of the flagship regeneration projects that has been promoted by Dublin City Council in recent years. It was recently dealt a hammer blow when the construction company that was in place declared itself no longer to be in a...

Urban Renewal Schemes (21 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for her response. When the regeneration plan comes from the city council, following the successful granting of planning permission, I hope the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government will do all it can to respond positively to the regeneration plan. The Minister of State has highlighted the likelihood of commercial interest in the site....

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Bill. I was a Member of the Seanad when Senator Feargal Quinn introduced it. The manner in which he introduced it and brought it to this point is an example of how politics should be conducted. When the Bill reaches Committee Stage, I hope the Minister will accept amendments, from either side of the House, in a generous fashion. It reflects a bipartisan way of implementing...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 472: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the position regarding the household charge in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29525/12]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (13 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on his plans to draft a new Gambling Bill; when he hopes to bring forward such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28459/12]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (13 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review our current legislation in respect of prostitution; when the associated public consultation in this matter will commence; when he will be in a position to present to Cabinet proposals regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/12]

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I concur with the views of my colleagues, Deputies Terence Flanagan and Paul J. Connaughton. I refer to the battle to attract foreign direct investment. The template for attracting foreign direct investment which this country has used in the past has proved very successful. I refer to statistical information on Ireland's share of foreign direct investment and our share of global income...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Quinn, to the House for this debate. I recall clearly the time of day and circumstances in which I met the three people who came to me and told me they had been abused. I also recall the discussion I had with them as they did their best to describe to me the horror inflicted upon them and the impact it had on their lives. Those of us who have had the...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: If the services prescribed in section 8 of the Bill do not meet the needs of those coming to the new organisation, or a significant minority of them, we should stand up and admit it and be willing to change the contents of the Bill. We should acknowledge their lives have been seared and damaged enough already. We should do all we can to be as imaginative and creative as possible to meet the...

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason back dated carer's allowance payments amounting to €5,000 over the past two years have not been paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28157/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal application for disablement benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28207/12]

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disablement benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28229/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Health when surgery will be performed on a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27874/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (7 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria in place regarding waivers and exemptions for persons with learning difficulties with dyslexia, when sitting the Leaving Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27634/12]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (7 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made to date in respect of advancing the possibility of inter country adoptions between Ireland and Kazakhstan; if the Adoption Authority of Ireland has reached any agreement with Kazakhstan authorities to advance this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27632/12]

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (7 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health the legislative proposals he is working on in respect of improving standards in the level of care in the home care sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27600/12]

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I will focus on three themes in my contribution, the first being the stance taken by some Members of the Opposition on legislation due to be passed by the Oireachtas, whereby if they are not happy with the view of the people or of the Oireachtas, they believe the appropriate course of action is to challenge it in the courts. A dangerous precedent is being set in that if Members of the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will receive their domiciliary care allowance following the decision of the Independent Social Welfare Appeals Office to grant the appeal; if payment be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26209/12]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the situation facing a person (details supplied) whose student visa expired earlier this month; the steps they can take to extend their visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26422/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26513/12]