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Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Minister answered part of the question earlier. I sought statistics regarding those who have accepted compensation under the Magdalen fund and those who have applications pending. However, another few aspects need to be addressed.

Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge what has been done to date and the Minister's response when I raised this issue on Leaders' Questions recently. However, there is a problem in that only 50% of the applicants have been dealt with and the pace is slow. Can those who are of advanced years or who have serious health problems be prioritised? Is the Minister satisfied that the Department is in receipt of all the...

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I want to put on the record of the House two letters I received from ladies who were in An Grianán as I think they show the difficulties unique to that institution. A woman I will refer to as Anne wrote to me on behalf of "An Grianán girls" who were refused the ex gratiascheme. She was 11 years old when she was sent to An Grianán and put in time at the laundry. She did not...

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The woman in question did appeal to the Ombudsman and I saw the letter received in reply. The Ombudsman said he understood the rationale behind this person's arguments in support of her case and he was sympathetic. However, he was prevented from acting because of the nature of the scheme. This all illustrates that the industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and mother and child homes...

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Grianán is not included on the list of institutions covered by the restorative justice scheme; and if she will make available the list of institutions excluded and the basis for their exclusion. [26574/14]

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to why An Grianán was not included in the list of institutions covered by the restorative justice scheme, the other institutions that were not included and the basis for their exclusion.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that would be gathered in the current year from the imposition of a 70% wealth tax on all income above €150,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26807/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of all extension applications in schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27180/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the new schools at primary and secondary level that are due to open in September 2014 or September 2015 in areas (details supplied); the reasons for delays from previously announced schedules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27181/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Data (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 277. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current rent supplement maximum limits per geographic area; if available, the percentage of the average rental charged this supplement covers in each area; if there are any plans to review the amounts payable in areas such as Dublin, in view of the increase in rents in this region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26797/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 333. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proportion contributed by wind energy towards overall energy and electricity bills for the country on an annual basis since 2000; the total savings to the Exchequer in terms of savings on imports and fines Ireland would have otherwise had to pay in terms of carbon emissions over the same period; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 374. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the legal, constitutional or enforcement barriers that prevent the introduction of national legislation or local authority by-laws to ensure that householders and/or landlords are required to maintain their properties to a high standard in terms of maintenance of visible outdoor areas, including grass cutting and tree...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 375. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the laws currently in place to ensure that neighbourhood noise is kept to a reasonably low level; the current laws that apply requiring households to respect their neighbours' right to peace and quiet, especially during the night hours; the levels of enforcement, if any, that exist; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 376. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the situation whereby, as a result of reductions in crew levels on fire appliances and other factors, retained fire fighters are on call less and suffer from reduced incomes as a result; if a rent supplement will be provided, in view of the fact that retained fire fighters must live close to the fire...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 413. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the continuing campaign to stop Irish and European companies trading with China for angora wool products which involves the live plucking of the fur of an angora rabbit every three months over a four to five year period; if his attention has been drawn to companies here still buying angora wool...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 419. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if animal welfare groups were included in the consultation process undertaken by his Department and stakeholders on the use of animals in circuses; his plans regarding the publishing the draft code of practice for the use of animals in circuses; the way he will ensure a code of practice will be adequate in the protection of animals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 449. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the ongoing delay in the implementation of the Magdalen laundries plan; the reason she feels that the private services mentioned in Appendix G would not be appropriate for the Magdalen laundries women; the reason there is only mention of public services within the State within the plan; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 458. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support the recommendations as outlined by the families involved in the Justice for the Forgotten group, including the request that the sub-committee consider the way information relating to past atrocities should be made available to the victims and their families; if this should be done through an independent commission of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 479. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is legal for landlords or owners of property to have a modified recording device in their rented property for the purposes of recording tenant activity in the property without their consent or knowledge; if her attention has been drawn to any loophole in the law that prevents these landlords from being prosecuted when a tenant does find...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 562. To ask the Minister for Health the circumstances involving the removal of the medical card, with the exception of GP visits, from a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will ensure the Health Service Executive writes to the person outlining in clear terms the reasons for this removal, in view of their advanced age and limited means; if this case will be reviewed; and if he...