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Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am sharing time with Deputy Damien English. In addressing this pivotal, painful and deeply divisive matter, it is important that we recognise that it is, above all, a faith-based issue. By this, I do not mean it is an issue based in any one of the many religious codes now represented in this country but that it requires us to have faith, do the best we can in legislation and fulfil our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (27 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 267. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons have to wait over a year for a neurology appointment; the reason Ireland has the fewest rehabilitation consultants per capita in Europe; when the implementation plan for the neurorehabilitation strategy will be put in place; the support that is given to initiatives that can improve services for persons with multiple sclerosis and other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulation of Health and Social Care Professions (26 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 233. To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding a discrepancy in prices being charged for hearing aids in view of the fact that many are very expensive [31115/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulation of Health and Social Care Professions (26 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 234. To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding professional training or lack of training for some hearing aid suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31116/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 235. To ask the Minister for Health his policy on the provision of defibrillators, especially regarding ease of access by the public in emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31141/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (26 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 236. To ask the Minister for Health the figures that are available regarding deaths attributable to the use of birth control pills here, especially brands Yaz and Yasmin which have been linked with recent deaths in Canada; if there is any record of these drugs being illegally imported into the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31142/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Much of what is wrong with the Dáil and the Seanad has to do with the fact that there is too much talk and not enough action. Prior to 2011, the current Taoiseach gave a commitment to the effect that, if elected, we would put the question of the Seanad's continuation to a decision of the people by way of a referendum. Through the years, many interesting and valuable people have been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (18 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 322. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in the event of the non-principal private residence being abolished in 2014, and if the local property tax has been paid on two investment properties for 2013, the reason the NPPR has to be paid also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28858/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (18 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 330. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the non-principal private residence has to be paid along with the local property tax on a holiday home; if the LPA replaces the NPPR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28924/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I ask Dr. Murphy to talk a little about breastfeeding, introducing solid food early and how that can have an impact on a child's life. Is intolerance of food also an issue? I also ask her to discuss thyroid problems because many women are being diagnosed with such problems later on as they get older. Is this being checked or is that an issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: No; what has been said is comprehensive. For parents listening, could Ms Moroney refer again to the concept of children growing into their weight and maintaining it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Ms O'Malley for contacting me in annoyance because paediatric experts were not invited to the committee, as their voices were not being heard. I am delighted they are here because their presence is important. She made the point that we spend €1 billion on adult obesity and if some of that money could be allocated to childhood obesity it would be a good thing. Deputy Byrne...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: They are not just women. They are experts.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Dublin will receive an additional teacher in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28425/13]

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On a quieter note, Deputy Doherty seems to have overlooked the fact that this property tax was voted for in here, in this Chamber, democratically only a few months ago. Why is the Deputy wasting our time putting forward such a Bill at all? It would be great-----

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will answer that point shortly. It would be great if we could get on with more pertinent matters such as-----

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: -----how the taxes are returned to the constituencies. Dún Laoghaire constituency had one of the highest compliance rates for the household charge at 89%. By comparison, Donegal, represented by Deputy Doherty, had the lowest rate of compliance, at 65.8%. It is unthinkable for my constituents to be forced to subsidise Deputy Doherty's flock.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will be insisting that 79% to 80% of the constituency's moneys be returned to Dún Laoghaire, to match the compliance rate. The distribution of local authority funds must be fair and proportionate to revenues collected. I will not countenance some counties paying for everything while others pay for nothing. As my constituents in Dún Laoghaire are paying huge property taxes-----

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: -----I will be seeking a further lowering of parking charges and commercial rates as a result of this money reverting back to the constituency. At a small-business meeting in Dún Laoghaire last week, the resounding cry from the SME representatives and traders present was that commercial rates were killing their business. This cannot continue. If Dún Laoghaire pays the most, then...

Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence Incidence (12 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I was delighted to hear the Minister’s plans for this area and that he agrees the family court system needs a radical overhaul. Behind each of the figures released today by Women's Aid is a woman or a child living in fear of being beaten, ridiculed, abused and emotionally battered. While the Government has plans to hold a referendum to provide a unified system of family courts, there...