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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Who would like to respond? Not everybody needs to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The point is well made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Professor Lonergan and apologise. Meetings are running over and I was trying to explain that to people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We do not want to increase taxes either.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely. I thank all the witnesses. They made a passionate case for an issue that is vitally important, both in terms of current students and those who will be in the ongoing present, as Fr. Peter McVerry said. I appreciate them giving up the entire morning, as it turned out, to be here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Committee (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Members should note that on 30 November, the select committee will meet with the Minister on the Revised Estimates at 2 p.m. That is changed from 1 December. We are looking at 15 December for the joint committee meeting with the 12 different stakeholders on the Education (Admissions to Schools) Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Committee (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is on 8 December.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Committee (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We have meetings on 30 November and 8 and 15 December.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a self-employed person cannot qualify for a taxsaver ticket when travelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36759/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 193. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to solve the parking issues that will occur if the plans for the site for the new children's hospital goes ahead at the St. James's site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (24 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 206. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the traffic accessibility problems that are a cause for concern if the site for the new children's hospital goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (23 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in the assessment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36445/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Direct Provision Data (22 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 61. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the implementation of the recommendations in the 2015 McMahon report on direct provision that come under the remit of his Department, in tabular form; the estimated cost of implementing each relevant recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Direct Provision Payments (22 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the supports his Department provides for persons in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35824/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (22 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the International Protection Act 2015; the number of sections that have commenced; the number yet to commence and the key objectives of these as yet uncommenced provisions; when she expects the Act to be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35771/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 426. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which community organisations supporting persons with mental health issues can access funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 444. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in scheduling a medical procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36147/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: My question relates to page 70 of the programme for Government and impending legislation. It is on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Despite the then Government signing the convention in 2007, Ireland is the only EU country that has not ratified it. This is an incredibly important human rights treaty. It is an absolute affront to people with disabilities in...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Party.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We are very proud of Donogh O'Malley's legacy.