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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Rate (6 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of households in mortgage arrears in County Wexford; the number of these in arrears for over two years; over three months; since the beginning of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17593/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 19. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on Duncannon Fort in County Wexford as an important feature in Duncannon's own cultural heritage; the role her Department plays in preserving and promoting Duncannon Fort, along with its museums and art gallery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16802/15]

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I will conclude. I thank the Acting Chairman for his patience. The increase in inequality in this Dáil term is a serious indictment of the Government. I do not mean this personally as I do not have anything against the Minister of State or the Acting Chairman. However, if inequality and child poverty are increasing, the Government does not have the right to tell the House how...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I imagine being in the Government is a difficult job and I do not presume for a second that it would not be very challenging. What is most soul-destroying for me here is the number of times that people on the Government side say something but do or think something else. They are pretending. I do not know how the Irish public in general feels about that but it does my head in. The spring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent rise in rail transport use here, if he is satisfied that the provisions laid out in his Department’s document, Investing in Our Transport Future: A Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport, adequately address the need for improved and more affordable rail across the country; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 10 March 2015, the progress made in the reconfiguration of bus services in the south east in order to maintain essential services to the areas affected by the withdrawal of route 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16525/15]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: All Members are interested in protecting post offices. Since 2006 in Wexford alone, ten post offices have closed, namely Tomhaggard, Pallas, Crossabeg, Ballymurn, Ballyhoe, Gusserane, Ballycarney, Castledockrell, Duncormick, Ballymitty and Rathnure. That is devastating for a county which has 24% unemployment, double the national suicide rate and is in the top five for illiteracy rates and...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: If the Department of Social Protection is actually writing letters that will undermine the potential of the post office network to continue to be sustainable, then there is a serious lack of joined-up thinking in the Government. The Minister claims he is in favour of keeping post offices while the Department of Social Protection sends out letters that will undermine them. I accept most...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Irish Postmasters' Union's Six Point Plan to sustain the post office network and support local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16285/15]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The programme for Government of 2011 included a commitment to maintain the post office network. The Department of Social Protection recently sent out letters to 7,000 pensioners and other social welfare recipients encouraging them to switch to direct funds transfer into their bank accounts. What is the Government doing to protect the post office network and the vital services it provides in...

Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: I thank Deputy McNamara and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome this Bill. Members of An Garda Síochána should be allowed to be members of a trade union. They need better representation. At present, it is very difficult for them to challenge any element of perceived unfairness in their treatment. Clearly, the current structures do not serve them well. I realise that there are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Inspections (23 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 29. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of septic tanks that his Department has inspected, both nationwide and in County Wexford; the number registered nationwide; the number of these in County Wexford; his views that the problems posed by septic tanks in rural areas is being properly addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/15]

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: There is no doubt that the schools that are over-subscribed are being given the opportunity to discriminate and the State needs to stop this practice, given that the State is funding these schools. The same problem arises with regard to religious schools. While section 7(3)(c) of the Equal Status Act 2000 allows religious-run schools to refuse to admit a student of another denomination,...

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to totally remove the ability of schools to reserve places for children of past pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15480/15]

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has stated that discrimination, whether it is overt or hidden, offends the human dignity of the child and is capable of undermining or even destroying the capacity of the child to benefit from equal opportunities. While the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2015, which is on the Dáil's legislative agenda this year, could introduce a 10%...

Other Questions: School Enrolments (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Minister is well aware of the fact that if any level stays in place, even 10%, it is an element of discrimination and people will suffer. According to the Irish Traveller Movement, only 10% of adult Travellers have been to school. What chance have they got of getting a fair opportunity if a 10% is quota introduced? Likewise, there is no doubt that new migrant communities, minority...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (22 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 33. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the methods in place to prevent children with autism spectrum disorder from dropping out of the education system due to expulsions, suspensions and anxiety-related issues, which may not be dealt with appropriately within some schools; if she will outline the measures taken to ensure that international best...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Commissions of Investigation (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: It is ironic that we are discussing this while the former Minister is in court answering questions on similar topics. I gather the Taoiseach is saying that although he promised the Fennelly report would be published before the end of 2014, he is now saying it will be by the end of 2015 and that it is out of his hands. The progress of the promised reform is frustrating. It is all linked....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Commissions of Investigation (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide the extension of time that was sought and granted before Christmas 2014 regarding the completion of the Fennelly report; if the report will be published in full and in advance of the next general election; when the interim report will be published in full; and when and if it has already been received. [1412/15]

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Apr 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Acting Chairman can do so if he wishes.