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Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: No.

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Deputy Frank O'Rourke wish to begin or to conclude?

Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I support my colleague Deputy Frank O'Rourke and my other Fianna Fáil colleagues in bringing forward this Bill tonight to ensure that Irish SMEs have a level playing field with their larger and foreign counterparts in bidding for public procurement contracts which provide huge significant social benefits in the communities in which they are delivered. There has been a paradox in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting. Today's meeting is taking place in order that the joint committee can examine the topic of mental health in the education system, including the development of coping skills and resilience that is so important for all of us. There is a conflict...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. King and I am particularly grateful for his recommendations because it is always very useful to discuss specific interventions. The Department and the NCCA will be before us in the next session so hopefully something concrete will come from it. We will take questions later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Mr. Martin. Undoubtedly, any of us who has had the benefit of having an inspired teacher can feel the impact and see the legacy for our lives. I invite Dr. Bates to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Bates for his thought provoking contribution. I call Mr. Peter Hussey who will make a PowerPoint presentation. To a certain extent we have been speaking about formal education but the link with informal and non-formal education is hugely important. It will be interesting to listen now to the voice of somebody who works with young people on education in the community in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you very much, Mr. Hussey. I am just thinking of the stress we were all under less than 12 months ago in the context of the general election. We spoke to so many different audiences and groups. One such audience stands out for me. Kildare Youth Theatre brought together all of the candidates from all parties and none and really grilled us. I was so full of respect and admiration for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Nothing can be more important in our education system than developing young people who are confident and who have the ability to achieve their full potential in whatever role they take in life. The contributions the delegations have made to the committee have given us a great deal of food for thought. With regard to KYT, I am interested in the interaction with the schools. Is there a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious that Mr. Martin must address a conference in Newry later and he may need to get away. Can I am ask him to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Not at all. It was a pleasure to have the witnesses here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, we will. Do Mr. King or Mr. Hussey wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Are there any further questions from any of the members?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On that note, on behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses. The meeting was very insightful, very informative and very productive, and we have learned a lot. We appreciate their time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to their field and the written statements they have given to us with their recommendations. I thank those in the Gallery who attended as well. We very much appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline the integration programme for refugees arriving here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8287/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timings for the enactment of the Domestic Violence Bill 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8288/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacant homes State-backed banks have in their possession as of 14 February 2017 by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8290/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacant homes State-backed banks have given or sold to the housing agency or any other State body in each of the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8291/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Assistance (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he will facilitate greater access to third level education for young asylum seekers as recommended in the McMahon report in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/17]