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Written Answers — School Guidelines on Mental Health: School Guidelines on Mental Health (12 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the fact that international best practice demonstrates the benefit from early intervention, when will work commence on guidelines for primary schools on mental health; if the whole-school approach will be adopted for these guidelines; the way in which unions and mental health professionals will be consulted on these...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason she is unable to provide a forecast service to person's in relation to their future State pension when requested to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34091/12]

Insurance Industry (10 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I have raised this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, previously and he has engaged with the IIF, but not enough is being done. Last night, I met residents in the Artane area who were still suffering the consequences of floods in 2008 and 2009 and on 24 October 2011. If one cannot get house insurance, one's home is effectively worthless, as no incoming buyer can get a...

Insurance Industry (10 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The indication is that the IIF, while making underwriting decisions on insurance, considers the claims history of the property and any flood protection measures implemented by the Office of Public Works, OPW, and local authorities. Clanmoyle Road in Donnycarney is an example in my constituency and I am quite sure it is replicated nationwide. Extensive works have been done by the city...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Jul 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (27 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the total costs of his recent visit to the Rio+20 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/12]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30301/12]

Written Answers — Labour Shortages: Labour Shortages (19 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the labour shortage in the culinary industry at present and the problems that this is creating by driving up costs and stunting creativity and output; his views on whether the restrictions on the amount of time a person on a student visa can work is putting a strain on the culinary...

Energy Regulation (12 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's office affording me the opportunity to raise this issue. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House to discuss this matter. I do not normally raise matters concerning constituents on the floor of the House. However, a telephone call which I received last night from a distressed person distressed me so much I felt I had to raise this matter...

Energy Regulation (12 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Minister's extensive reply. The case to which I referred is one I hope will not be repeated throughout the country. I am glad the regulator conducted an audit of all service providers late last year and that quarterly reviews take place. It is important to reiterate to anybody in the country under payment pressure that these criteria are in place; this agreement has been...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will identify the schools that employed eight retired primary teachers for more than 40 days, in clear contravention of his Department's circular which stated priority be given to unemployed, qualified teachers; the action he will be take against these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26900/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jun 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the debate. First, the House must acknowledge the level of political apathy in Ireland. My constituency had the highest turnout in the recent referendum, but the figure did not even reach 60%. When such a high proportion of the people are so disconnected from politics that they do not even show up to vote, it highlights the fact that we have a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on an issue regarding dental and orthodontic treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26057/12]

Written Answers — School Inspection Reports: School Inspection Reports (23 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of whole school evaluation inspections and subject inspections that have been carried out in schools in the second level sector described as further education colleges; the number of inspections which would be proportionate to the teacher allocation of such schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25717/12]

Written Answers — School Expulsions: School Expulsions (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of second-level students that have been expelled from a school since 2009; the cost to his Department in addressing Section 29 appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24646/12]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the provision of the option of paying car tax in monthly instalments, at present, payment can be made annually, or in six or three month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/12]

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the further coordination of the activities of the National Educational Welfare Board or, in the Irish language, An Bord Náisiúnta Leasa Oideachais, in so far as they relate to matters connected with the prevention of non-attendance on the part of certain students registered with recognised schools and for those...

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (17 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the annual allocation of funds to the National Behaviour Support Service; the nature of resources required by this service; if any qualitative analysis has been undertaken by the National Behaviour Support Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23899/12]