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Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I share the concerns of my colleague, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, on Brexit. This was the biggest, glaring omission in yesterday's budget. Yesterday was an opportunity for us to get ahead of Brexit but today we are further behind than ever. What does Brexit mean to people on the ground? One should ask the people who were working in the three mushroom factories that have closed in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (12 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of the schools that will accommodate the ten additional ASD classes for south Kildare; the number of classes to be located in each of these schools; the timeline for completion of these projects; the capacity in each of these ten classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29976/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Fire Safety (12 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 24. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the report by the fire report group commissioned for an estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29917/16]

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Referral to Select Committee (6 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business. On behalf of Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and myself, I am happy to refer the Bill to the select committee. I thank all those Members who supported the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (6 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 145. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an application from a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/16]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Second Stage (5 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: My esteemed colleague has outlined very clearly and concisely the position of our party but I certainly welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which I know reflects years of research and investigation. It is great to see the 2012 recommendations of the justice committee being progressed at this point and I commend the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality on her work and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (5 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in processing an application (details supplied) made for a visa under the de facto partnership scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28861/16]

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.