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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (9 Apr 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) working two hours daily, ten hours weekly receiving €139 per week is not allowed sign on for the difference between their income and the jobseeker's allowance rate. [16839/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

John Paul Phelan: It is appropriate that the House have discussions of this nature now and again. Given that most debates consist of Second Stage speeches on legislation, it is no harm to have a discussion on the political priorities of the Government or Opposition from time to time. It is obvious from the benches opposite, however, that the Opposition does not have many priorities this afternoon. I will...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

John Paul Phelan: There are sheep here.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (12 Mar 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any steps can be taken to ensure that the upcoming census in Burma, which is being part funded by the EU, at the end of March 2014 can be based on a census form that includes options for displaying the wide ethnic diversity in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12287/14]

Topical Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: In fairness, the Minister of State has touched on most of the issues. The issue I really want to highlight and which was brought to my attention is the upcoming census which, if carried out along the lines of what is expected, will not even include a categorisation for the Rohingya people. There are about 2 million people in this population, most of whom do not live within the borders of...

Topical Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this debate and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Costello, for attending to deal with it. The issue concerns the plight of the Rohingya people from Burma. I must confess that, until very recently, it was a plight with which I was not too familiar. In Ireland, since 2009, there have been two communities of Rohingya people in Mayo and in Carlow...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the appointment of a building contractor and the expected start date for construction works on a new school building (details supplied) in County Dublin. [10220/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the planning process for proposed extension to two schools (details supplied) in County Dublin, including on foot of recent meetings between his Department and the schools. [10221/14]

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I almost needed some health identification myself after running to the Chamber. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in support of the Bill, which is a further significant reform of the health service. Last week, similar legislation was introduced by the Minister. These are necessary reforms of the health services as provided for in the programme for Government. As Deputy Kyne...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I would like to reassure my colleague, Deputy O'Donovan, that the road works in train in the south east on the N11 and, more specifically, on the N25 via the New Ross bypass are of the most essential nature. I am familiar with Adare, where I have from time to time found myself caught in traffic. I have the utmost sympathy with the residents of that beautiful town, who at particular times of...

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I reiterate much of what my colleague, Deputy O'Donovan, has said. He is right in saying there is a stream in virtually every townland, whether urban or rural. Many urban streams are underground and have been piped for many years, and people do not know where they are. The proliferation of agencies involved in dealing with drainage issues must be resolved. We need an agency with overall...

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I support the Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013. It is an awkwardly named Bill in the sense that it is really another step in the reform of the health service that will ultimately see the dismantling of the HSE. We are sometimes in the habit of naming legislation in a way that does not reflect its intent. I acknowledge there may be reasons for doing so. Without going...

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: Who would bother to bug Deputy Martin's phone?

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to voice my support for the County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution Bill) 2013, which, as Deputy Áine Collins has noted, probably is awkwardly named, to say the least. The Bill is about more than simply dissolving the existing enterprise boards, as it also provides for the establishment of a new system for local enterprise as an integrated part of local...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin. [6109/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (6 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: 241. To ask the Minister for Health the current staffing and planned additional recruitment in 2014 in specific services in a Health Service Executive area (details supplied). [6063/14]

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I would say eight minutes will be plenty. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak. I do not think I have ever spoken on matters relating to Northern Ireland as a Member of the Dáil. There have been some very interesting contributions. I have listened to most of the debate earlier today and this evening. I found myself in the unusual position of agreeing with a large chunk of what...

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the legislation and have been listening to most of the debate this morning. It is a commitment in the programme for Government that we would introduce a piece of overarching whistleblowing legislation. A number of Bills have been introduced into the Oireachtas in my time that contain sections dealing with what are termed protected disclosures, and it is important that a single...

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

John Paul Phelan: I will definitely not use all 20 minutes, although, when one starts, one never know where one will finish. I agree with some of the points the previous speaker, Deputy Mathews, made but there are other points I wish to make as well. I disagree with Deputy Mathews' view that the Bill should simply be scrapped and started again. The main provisions are positive. He is correct to point out...

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

John Paul Phelan: He is at the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.