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Sixth Report of the Constitutional Convention - Blasphemy: Statements (2 Oct 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I propose to report to the Dáil on the Government's response to the sixth report of the Constitutional Convention, which proposes the removal of the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution. The convention was established by Government in 2012 to consider a range of issues on which constitutional change may be needed and to report on its conclusions to the Houses of the Oireachtas....

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following :"recognising that:- the current system of direct provision has existed for 14 years; - that the Minister and the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, having visited several centres, both agree on the need to review the current system; and - a key concern identified...

Seanad: Access to Educational and Other Opportunities for People with Disabilities: Motion (24 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: This evening's debate provides an opportunity for me to state clearly that the Government is committed to ensuring equality of access to educational and other opportunities for persons with disabilities and special educational needs. As Minister of State with special responsibility for new communities, culture and equality, I am particularly pleased to speak to this motion on what is a...

Seanad: Direct Provision System: Motion (17 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Seanadóirí uilig as ucht an fáilte a chur said romham um thráthnóna. I welcome those in the Visitors' Gallery who have come from Mosney and Portlaoise. I am sure I recognise at least one person from Hatch Hall and representatives of SPIRASI. I have been asked by my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, to...

Seanad: Direct Provision System: Motion (17 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am entitled to hold that view even if it may conflict with the views of others in Government. A debate on this subject is long overdue and is now taking place at a serious level not just because of what I have been saying but because of the long and persistent questioning of the system by NGOs, international bodies and by many Members of the Oireachtas, especially Members of Seanad...

Seanad: Direct Provision System: Motion (17 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank her for the offer.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Sep 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 1150. To ask the Minister for Health if he intends including omacor as medication covered under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32926/14]

Disability Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank Deputies for their kind remarks on my appointment. I welcome the opportunity to speak on disability services and to outline the extent of this Government's commitment to people with disabilities. I commend my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, on her single minded commitment to achieving a better and fairer outcome for people with...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 479. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will detail the water metering situation for persons living in apartments; the way each persons water supply will be read; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31037/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Agencies Reports (15 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 833. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he has received the Health Service Executive review of preschool inspection reports which commenced following a broadcast (details supplied) in an effort to identify patterns of non-compliance amongst service-provider; if he has received the report; his views on same; when it will be available for publication; and if he will make a...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Total nonsense.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Fianna Fáil did nothing about social housing.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The whole social fabric of-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Just like Garth Brooks did.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is against it.

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Aiken Promotions is having a laugh.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is not a tradition. It is legislated for.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Yes, please.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: What most people are not aware of is that all the receipts from betting we have go to the horse and greyhound fund. This levy provides an opportunity to raise moneys on new forms of betting. Other sporting organisations could benefit from this funding too rather than 100% of any bet placed on any sporting event going to the horse and greyhound fund. Although the Department of Finance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Review of Apprenticeship Training: Discussion (9 Jul 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Chair and the Department, IBEC and ICTU for the presentations. Many of the points I wanted to make have been raised so I will not go back over them. Gender balance is an issue and ICTU raised the matter of boys underachieving. What can the Department do to address the problem? Is it possible to broaden the range of apprenticeships and what kind of apprenticeships would have...