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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position of a visa application of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28862/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (5 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with the case of a person (details supplied) currently in third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28864/16]

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Ultimately, the reason we brought forward this Bill is to do with the type of society we live in. Our society is out of sync. The one word that is hugely important in any of the communities we represent is "respect", and that is respect for everybody in our communities and respect for everybody in society, including respect for different voices in the Dáil. It is not about taking...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: -----the final paragraph of which reads:The Deputies are again to be commended for seeking to address hate through the criminal law. We look forward to working with you in developing this issue further. It is very unfair to say that we were asked to withdraw this Bill. I only became aware of this on Friday and only got a copy of the heads of the Bill that the former Minister, now Senator...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am sure it has had an influence in that regard. I welcome the debate we have had. Is important we have brought the Bill to the floor of the House. As Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and I have said, we are completely open to debating the Bill on Committee Stage. We accept there are flaws in what we put forward. I intend to put forward amendments to the Bill. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I propose to share time with my colleague, Deputy Murphy O'Mahony, who is co-sponsoring the Bill. I am delighted to bring forward the Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016 before the Dáil. This Bill essentially seeks to tackle hate crimes in an effective and a robust manner. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Committee (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones when attending these meetings. No apologies have been received from members. I propose that we suspend for a few moments to allow the Minister for Education and Skills and his officials to take their seats.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister for Education and Skills and his officials. Apologies have been received from the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Halligan, who contacted me last night to say that he cannot attend for personal reasons. Members are aware of the ongoing effort by the Houses of the Oireachtas to improve the engagement of Government Departments and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is fine. I agree. Informally, we had a brief conversation prior to the meeting. I think the committee should have more say in terms of choosing the two particular items that we look at in detail. That is something we will certainly look for in the future. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister. While the Department has noble aspirations, they cannot be implemented without significant investment. The Minister referred to DEIS schools. There have not been any new DEIS schools in recent years. We must prioritise opening up that scheme to provide access to good quality education and opportunities to more children. I now invite members to ask questions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Three to four minutes initially. We will take two or three sets of questions and refer back to the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. We are taking questions on different sections.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. Deputy Catherine Martin is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As there was considerable detail in those questions, I will ask the Minister to respond after which I will call Senator Ruane and Deputy Jim Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind Deputy Byrne that everything should come through the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not let him interject again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Deputy should address her questions through the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.