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Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It is not an army.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Sinn Féin prefers austerity.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (8 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will explain the rationale behind limiting the amount of time a person in receipt of carer's allowance can spend in employment, self-employment, education or training to 15 hours a week; if she will consider raising the hours to 17.5 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22597/12]

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We have come a long way from the story of Anne Lovett, a girl of 15 years who died in her school uniform while giving birth to a child in 1984. We have come a long way since a member of my own family was refused re-entry to her secondary school 20 years ago on becoming pregnant at 17 years. Irish society has moved on, but our legislation has not. It is important to recognise in this House...

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There are fantastic models of practice, as we have heard. Two months ago, the Joint Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education visited a project in Tallaght which is run by Frances Chance on behalf of Barnados. It also deals with student fathers, whose emotions also need to be cared for. As was suggested when we visited the project, leadership is taking place within communities and...

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We never said that.

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The announcement of a new water body came as no surprise. As a Deputy, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government communicated to me about a consultation period that would end on 24 February and would seek submissions from the public. I engaged with my constituents and received a number of submissions. Until recently, there has been a conversation with the public...

Flood Relief (25 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the attendance of the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, in the Chamber. I want to bring to the attention of the Minister of State the level of panic heavy weather warnings bring to areas in my constituency and others. My colleague, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, from Dublin South-East has said the same. Heavy weather warnings have been issued for today, but by 2.15 p.m. Dublin...

Flood Relief (25 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be raised. I have some questions about how the OPW is assessing climatory change and the risk of flooding in the future. I am delighted to note the level of investment at a national level. I know he joins with me in sympathising with residents who are concerned about weather reports. I...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (24 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make it statutory for all education institutions in the State to have an adult literacy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/12]

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Is the Deputy in favour of the amendment?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Will the Deputy vote "Yes"?

Order of Business (20 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Deputy is one of them.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am disappointed by some of the inflammatory language used on both sides of the House. Anyone who would suggest that those on social welfare benefit are in receipt of a suite of allowances should check his or her language. Anyone who recommends the introduction of biometric scanning should have that costed. We have 450,000 people on the live register and I would like to see how much...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (19 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make it statutory for all education institutions in the State to have an adult literacy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19423/12]

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Both the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Justice and Equality have stated that they are working on legislation to introduce a levy on online betting. When might that come before the House?

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the findings of the Mahon tribunal report. I wish to raise four separate points - first the findings and what they say about Irish politics; second, the findings in regard to my party, the Labour Party; third, the recommendations of the report, many of which I agree with but concerning some of which I would have certain opinions; four, the...

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Tá sé geallta.