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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Sector Staff Data (6 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 260. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will provide information on the number of persons of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently working in her Department and in other public service organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20439/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Sector Staff Data (6 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 271. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide information on the number of persons of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently working in her Department and in other public service organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20433/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Staff Data (6 Jul 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 274. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide information on the number of persons of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently working in his Department and in other public service organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20434/16]

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is hard to know what to say in a minute on such a complex issue. Luckily, the confirmation of a pregnancy is normally a very happy event filled with expectation, joy and excitement over the prospect of a healthy child. The diagnosis of fatal foetal abnormality must be one of the most tragic of circumstances that any woman and her partner may experience. One must walk in the shoes of...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (30 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister for outlining the improvements made. I acknowledge the excellent work taking place in the special unit in Scoil na Naomh Uilig in Newbridge and the Educate Together school in Kildare town. While the figures the Minister gives are comforting in general, it does nothing to address the four specific sets of circumstances I have outlined. I would be very happy to forward...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (30 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister for attending to address the issue of primary school places for children diagnosed with autism, in particular in Kildare South, which is my constituency. I have received many queries from distraught parents who are trying to acquire the best possible education and supports for children with autism at primary and secondary levels. Those in the latter face State exams and...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (30 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Okay.

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is fair to say that the only certainty to emerge from last Thursday's Brexit vote is that there will now be a period of prolonged uncertainty. Whether we like it, we in Ireland are caught in the middle of the uncertainty. The political turmoil in the UK is contributing to the economic fallout from its decision to vote to leave the European Union. The impact of the Brexit vote on our...

Equal Status (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I wish the Minister well and certainly look forward to working with him in my role as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, together with my colleagues, including Deputies Carol Nolan and Thomas Byrne. Our education system must be fit for purpose in this modern age, reflecting the reality of the diversity of the communities within which we live and our society in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Directives (28 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how he is implementing European Union Directive 77/486 in education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18255/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Languages Programme (28 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a new foreign languages strategy; how he proposes to accommodate the needs of new communities who are struggling to maintain their native languages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18254/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (28 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 368. To ask the Minister for Health when he will allocate a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 387. To ask the Minister for Health when he will allocate a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18046/16]

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will try not to cover ground already covered by Deputy O'Callaghan. My party welcomes the additional funding being provided for law enforcement this year. The Ireland for all that we campaigned for this year is one in which communities are protected. A strong community is a safe community, and keeping homes and streets safe from crime is a core priority for our party, which requires...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister for clarifying that. We can speak about what happens in Dublin and in respect of the court here, but this is a problem right around the country. In particular, the fact that Teach Tearmainn, with which the Minister would be familiar, is not open to full capacity to deal with women who suffer from violence and have to leave their homes is a huge shame. Women are being...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she will bring forward to tackle domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17097/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I ask this question against the backdrop of the Women's Aid impact report launched last week. As the Minister is aware, there were 22,341 reports of domestic abuse against women and children made in 2015, amounting to 61 per day or almost one every 20 minutes. That is just what is being reported. What measures will the Minister bring forward to tackle domestic violence and will she make a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I appreciate the Minister's comments, particularly regarding stronger legislation that is required. I was going to ask when the Bill will be published and the reason for the delay but, to be fair, the Minister has answered that. She rightly spoke about encouraging women to report incidents of domestic violence. Even in the time we are having this debate, there is no doubt that at least...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mandatory Retirement (22 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 64. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on ending mandatory retirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17098/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (21 Jun 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is making progress in negotiations with residents in the Curragh Camp in County Kildare who have been threatened with eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16865/16]