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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 705. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase Back to Education Allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24961/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 727. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25323/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 743. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will receive a supplementary welfare allowance for assistance with funeral expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25510/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 816. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to grant all qualified adults in receipt of a pension an additional €10 on turning 80 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26266/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 817. 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. [26267/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 817. 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. [26267/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 1205. To ask the Minister for Health the number and location of respite care beds available for elderly persons in County Kildare; the number available for the years 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25255/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 1459. To ask the Minister for Health if a review of a person's case (details supplied) can take place to regularise treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26261/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 1460. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in supplying a replacement wheelchair for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26262/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 1461. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of a surgical procedure date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 1789. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the guidelines in relation to haulage licences; the waiting time from application to issue of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: In regard to COM (2016) 382, the proposal for a Council recommendation on establishing a skills guarantee, and COM (2016) 383, the proposal for a Council recommendation on the European qualifications framework for lifelong learning and repealing the recommendation of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European qualifications framework for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with the chairperson designate of the Educational Research Centre and to discuss the approach he proposes to take if and when appointed to the role and his views on the challenges facing that body. Members are aware of the Government decision of May 2011, which put arrangements in place for the appointment of persons to State boards and bodies....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you very much, Dr. Travers. There is no doubt that you have vast experience in the education sector in regard to both students and teachers. It was interesting to hear about the work of the Educational Research Centre and what it has achieved in the past 50 years, particularly the priorities you highlighted relating to educational disadvantage and access. I will open the floor to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you for your response, Dr. Travers. I understand the ERC did a report for a previous committee, the Joint Committee on Education and Science, on early school leaving and that it was well received. There was considerable debate at the time on the question. We might have that report forwarded to our members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: When I looked at Dr. Travers's record, I was delighted to see he had a huge personal interest in access, disability and empowering all students regardless of their situation and position. Listening to him speak about prioritising the development of transversal skills, resilience and early intervention gives me great hope for what we can expect to have from the Educational Research Centre. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Educational Research Centre: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (7 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the committee, I thank Dr. Travers for coming before us today and for this worthwhile and enjoyable engagement. I propose to forward the transcript of today's discussion to the Minister for Education and Skills for his information and consideration. We wish Dr. Travers well in the future. No doubt his wide experience, particularly in the academic sphere, ensures that he is...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: First Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for aggravation by prejudice of offences in circumstances where an offence, at the time of commission, is accompanied by prejudice relating to the race, colour or ethnic origin, a disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity of a person and to provide for related matters. This is about tackling hate...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: First Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulation (20 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to regulate property management companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23004/16]