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Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise again the issue of Priory Hall in the Dáil. I welcome, in particular, the statements by the Taoiseach and Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the past week and the Tánaiste's statement today that the resolution of this debacle is the Government's priority. The resolution has been my priority from...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I also thank the Minister of State with responsibility for this area, Deputy O'Dowd, for being in the House. I know he works extremely hard. The Bill provides for the restructuring of Bord Gáis Éireann and allows the generation and retail part of the business to be separated from the network, which is...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: It will not be an issue.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: In general, there is an issue with increases, particularly the standing charges included in bills. Deputies receive many queries about the fixed charges included in bills over which customers have no control, particularly from hard-pressed people. Media reports have stated that Bord Gáis staff could receive a potential windfall of between €40,000 and €60,000 depending on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Issues (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 29. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made to date on her plans to introduce a second early childhood care and education year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Social Workers Recruitment (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 41. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps being taken to address the shortfall of social workers within the Child and Family Support Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38842/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (19 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the new charity BeatBullying Ireland and the success rate of the charity in tackling the issue of bullying in the UK; if he will agree to its pilot funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38935/13]

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: A Cheann Comhairle, I wish to speak on the same issue.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is a difference in price between the English and Irish versions of the same school book (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 409. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to concerns of parents of children in fee-charging schools that further cuts to funding in their sector in Budget 2014 will jeopardise almost 2,000 teaching jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38575/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Postgraduate Course Fees (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 399. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that Universities and Institutes of Technology are increasing their fees for postgraduate courses each year in view of the fact that the average postgraduate course now costs between €5,000 and €14,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38426/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Participation (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 400. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the lack of grant support for living costs for postgraduate students prevents some persons from undertaking postgraduate studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38427/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that were provided with grants for postgraduate studies for the college year 2012/2013; the amount that was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38433/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 417. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding catchment areas for schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38625/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 527. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reform defined benefit pension legislation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36858/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 690. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding plans to redevelop the social protection office (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38451/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Internet Safety Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 826. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to ensure that children's access to adult internet sites is being restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38630/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 839. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a monthly direct debit payment option for motor tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38429/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 840. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the law in order that property developers are unable to apply for further planning permission without fully finishing their current developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38438/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Terence Flanagan: 945. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the water charge allowances that are planned for persons with illnesses and larger families (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38255/13]