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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (28 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 732. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an assessment has been made on Project Kelvin's success here; the number of businesses in County Monaghan availing of this direct fibre optic connection to the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9789/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (28 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 733. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9790/17]

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. We will see how we go. I commend my colleagues, Deputies Brady and Mitchell, on bringing this important Bill forward. I also wish, as Deputy Brady has already done, to acknowledge the work done by the former Dáil Deputy, Anne Ferris, who brought this same Bill forward in 2014. I thank her for all her work on this issue. What this Bill ultimately aims to do is end discrimination...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At least seven young adults with disabilities, who have been allocated day service places with St. Michael's House here in Dublin, are unable to access their places due to the absence of funding to cover transport. How is the health (transport support) Bill progressing? I understand this Bill will provide for a scheme to make individual payments as a contribution towards transport costs to...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I caution the Minister of State, as a prisoner of Fine Gael-----

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ----- its record of dealing with its prisoners is horrific.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It executed them by the dozen.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: So the Minister of State should be very careful.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The voice of lived experience is the most important element to ensure UNCRPD compliant legislation and this has not happened in Ireland’s case and that is true. Equality is at the core of the UNCRPD. Why has this word been taken out from the title of this Bill? This is unacceptable and I would like to have clarification from the Minister on why this important word was dropped...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sharing time with Deputy Carol Nolan. Táim sásta an deis a fháil labhairt ar an mBille tábhachtach seo. The principal aim of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill) 2016 is to reform national law to enable Ireland to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Sinn Féin welcomes any progress that is made towards the full...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I advise members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system and the broadcasting of proceedings, even when left in silent mode. I am giving good example by switching off mine. Apologies have been received from Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace who notified me that they would be attending a conference outside the country. The meeting has been convened...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As no amendments have been tabled, I reaffirm that members are entitled to raise any issue they wish on any section of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank members and the Minister of State for their co-operation.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 [Seanad] and made no amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Minister of State might prefer to address the committee prior to or at the conclusion of the debate. There is a single amendment in the name of the Minister to section 15.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending. I also thank members for their co-operation.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016 and has made an amendment thereto.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (22 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring the meeting to a close, I remind members that, in line with an earlier decision of the committee, we will be hosting representatives of families who have been campaigning since 1971 for truth and justice on the McGurk's Bar bombing. I encourage members of the committee and all Members of both Houses and their support staff to come, if they can, at 1 p.m. to hear the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Funding (16 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 31 January 2017, the amount of money that is being drawn from the European Social Fund, ESF, to fund local training initiative centres here; the amount of ESF funding that goes towards a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7892/17]

Brexit and Special Designation for the North: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The uncertainties associated with the forthcoming triggering of Article 50 by British Prime Minister, Theresa May, and the implications it will have for Border communities like my own in Cavan and Monaghan, have instilled an unsurprising sense of foreboding and fear among people North and South of the Border and very especially in those same, and in other, Border counties. The British...