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Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is fine. We agreed it.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish to share my speaking time with my two colleagues, Deputies Rabbitte and Eugene Murphy.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for giving us the opportunity to speak on this debate. I acknowledge the good work he has done. I am in no doubt that the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, in everything he is doing in this area, is incredibly well intentioned and is working hard to improve the lot of those in direct provision. That, essentially, is what we all are aiming and hoping for. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the new Garda recruits assigned to the Kildare Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the Kildare Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15749/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address the concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the gaps in the Domestic Violence Bill. [15748/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to recategorise the equine industry for the purposes of commercial rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15794/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the impact the increase in commercial rates will have on the equine industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15795/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 163. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the guidelines that are necessary when planning the construction of a solar energy farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15798/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 172. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15797/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 212. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a mislaid file in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15832/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It would seem the many systems the Minister of State and his predecessor have claimed to have put in place are not working because the female make-up of the Defence Forces remains at 6%. The 2015 White Paper on Defence highlights the importance of the resolution from the Security Council regarding setting out the vital role women can play in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peace...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The 2012 reorganisation and the abolition of the Western Brigade have further isolated a huge segment of potential female members who could manage a career without long-term commuting being forced on them. The Defence Forces have only one female colonel, Maureen O'Brien, and two female lieutenant colonels, Mary Carroll and Mairéad Murphy. I congratulate these officers on their...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions that have been taken to address the lack of female applicants to the Defence Forces; the retention policies planned to ensure future female leaders in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15422/17]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Before I put my question, I would like to extend my sympathy on the tragic passing of Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Ciarán Smith and Paul Ormsby. I commend the rescue services in Waterford, which helped searched for and find the body of Dave Ryan, who was tragically killed in an air accident and who was my sister-in-law's father. My question concerns the actions taken to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (29 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason adequate warning and notice signage has not been upgraded in the area of the Hollow Road on the Curragh, which is regularly closed to facilitate the firing on the Defence Forces rifle ranges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15421/17]

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (28 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 27. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the success of the school completion programme; her plans to expand it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14939/17]

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (28 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious the Minister has spoken on this matter in response to my earlier question. More often than not, I do not have one question in the lotto. Today, I am having a lucky streak and I hope it continues. From what the Minister has said previously, it is clear that she thinks the school completion programme is a success. She mentioned plans to expand it in 2018. She might let us...

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (28 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister. She has outlined clearly, comprehensively and positively the very many beneficial outcomes of the school completion programme. There is absolutely no doubt that, no matter what political party we are in or what side of the House we are on, reducing school failure and improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students has to be a key priority for every one of us....

Other Questions: School Completion Programme (28 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister. While there has not been a cut in funding this year, thankfully, I do understand that some of the interventions such as the summer programmes are not now available for children because of a shortage in the budget. These are children who absolutely need this and I do think that it is regrettable. I applaud the Minister's support for the school completion programme and...

Other Questions: DEIS Scheme (28 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I compliment the school completion programme, which has been in existence for over 15 years since Fianna Fáil introduced it. It has been identified as a model of best practice by the European Union and the OECD as a targeted programme that increases retention rates in schools and reduces educational disadvantage. However, I understand that its budget has been reduced and that there may...