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European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputies Hannigan and Spring for allowing me to contribute to this debate. I would like to focus on two matters, the first of which relates to what this fiscal compact is for. I hope the fiscal compact will be in place in the future to make sure the mistakes of the past are not repeated. It will help to get Ireland to a place where it is able to borrow on the financial markets with...

Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the status on the provision of a new school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 and that the construction was to be part-funded by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10840/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent decision to sign the statutory instrument on European Communities (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations 2011, if he will outline the safety measures to protect legitimate Internet traffic; the way this will be policed; the recourse that will be open to anyone who finds that their content has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding funding arrangements for Tús for the year ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11290/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the State supports and assistance that were provided to the reopening of the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin 7 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10841/12]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 735: To ask the Minister for Health when the drug naloxone will be made available in Ireland to assist in supporting persons suffering from the effects of drug use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11343/12]

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I listened with great interest to Deputy Michael McNamara's contribution. He gave a strong description of the role privilege plays within the legal profession and the difficulty for new entrants, particularly those not from a legal tradition, in breaking into the profession. The Deputy will have more understanding and appreciation of this than I given his work in the area. If even half of...

State Banking Sector (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Is it not the case that if there were no promissory notes - no payments made last year and none to be made this year - the vast majority of cuts and tax increases that are required to be made would still be necessary because the gap between taxation revenue and public spending is still a multiple of what the State must pay out to meet the commitments made by the last Government? To follow up...

Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I ask the Taoiseach about the status of legislation for the loan guarantee scheme for Irish companies that seek to export abroad but cannot access credit at home. The Government has had major success recently in attracting large amounts of multinational investment to the State but, as the Taoiseach knows better than I, we need to support the local economy as well, and that legislation is...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that students eligible for a maintenance grant are unable to avail of it if they are attending a private college; if he will review this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9412/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of the social welfare system whereby those self-employed may gain jobseeker's assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9307/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to reduce the income disregard for those in receipt of one parent family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9638/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 450: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the implications following the introduction of the new Part L building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9411/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will give an indication as to when he believes construction work will begin on the extension of the Luas BXD to Boombridge, Dublin. [8870/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress that has been made to date on progressing the Luas BXD project. [8869/12]

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Minister's commitment to this project. Will the new Luas line run to Broombridge station? Making that link is important because not only will it ensure Luas connectivity across Dublin city but it will also connect the Luas with the rail network which could facilitate travel from Maynooth to the city centre using both the train and the Luas. Is the Minister aware of the...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all persons involved in invigilation or examination superintendent work for State exams in the examination year 2012 will be remunerated at the same rate of pay no matter what State examination is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8975/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if grants or funding will be available for students going to take masters degrees and PhD, 4th level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/12]

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: On promised legislation, can I ask the Taoiseach about the status of the Education and Training Boards Bill? I previously asked the Taoiseach where the legislation stands in regard to changing the role of FÁS and replacing it by SOLAS. This partly involves an overhaul of the structure of the VEC sector, which requires legislation. It is important that it be dealt with quickly to ensure we...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Bill and acknowledge its important role in delivering commitments in the programme for Government, as well as tackling many of the pressing challenges that people are facing. In recommending a number of provisions in the Bill, I would ask the Government to do everything possible to pass and implement them for the benefit of home owners, businesses and citizens generally. The...