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- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (21 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the statistics are being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy in due course.
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons referred to are of a nationality required to hold a valid visa in order to travel to Ireland. I am also advised that an official from INIS was in touch with their family member to advise on the procedure for making visa applications. However, it appears that the persons involved do not...
- Presentation of Estimates 2016: Motion (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 182(1) and (2) of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, the following Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st December 2016, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members on 16th June 2016, being a date later than that prescribed for the presentation of Estimates and that the...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: Preliminary work is being done in the Department on the EirGrid legislation. Tusla is doing very important work. If the Deputy has any particular concerns in regard to it, he should feel free to correspond with the appropriate Minister. He did oppose the referendum on children-----
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: Very important powers have been given to Tusla to protect children as a result of that referendum.
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: On the first point the Deputy made, the Minister informs me that, in the first instance, he is consulting the relevant stakeholders on the Lansdowne Road agreement. The arrangement is being set up at present and it will be concluded very shortly. Afterwards, the Minister will be in a position to move forward. On the second point the Deputy raised, the matter could be considered. There will...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: Both Bills will be going to Cabinet on Tuesday. We will be deciding then on the exact process to be followed.
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is referring to an individual contract. It would not be a good precedent to have a discussion on that. Of course, the Minister will be happy to discuss that issue with the Deputy. The decision is one that is being taken by a particular hospital. There will obviously be an opportunity to discuss these issues in the broadest sense during the debate on the health Estimates today.
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I agree with Deputy Burton that the-----
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: All right.
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: There is no legislation planned such as Deputy Burton has outlined. The other Bill that she asked about is on the Order Paper and is awaiting Committee Stage. I believe that the Deputy heard the Minister, Deputy Bruton, speaking in the Chamber on this matter last week in terms of reviewing certain issues that had arisen. At present, it is on the Order Paper and awaiting Committee Stage.
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have already made it clear that the Minister is working on this issue right now. Part of his response will be meeting the companies. I have said very clearly that he will take action to deal with this issue, which is causing concern. If the spirit of the legislation is being abused or if the companies seek to exploit the situation by increasing charges when the intention behind the...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: That does not arise. We have a situation-----
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have initial details in respect of that issue. The Garda has started an urgent examination of how many cases are involved. In the first instance, every one of those individuals who are involved broke the law. Clearly, inappropriate action was taken. People had paid a fine and subsequently received summonses. Clearly, this issue must be dealt with. I will put as much information as I...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: There are no proposals on the table to change the way child benefit is paid. What is on the table is the paternity leave legislation of which Deputy Burton is a very strong supporter. I am very keen to see that paid in September. It went through Cabinet this week and will be debated in the Dáil as soon as time allows. With the co-operation of everyone, it should pass through the...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: I join the Deputy in again expressing our sympathy to the families who so tragically lost loved ones on this day last year. To reply to the Deputy's question about St. Augustine's special school, it was the subject of a Topical Issue discussed in the Dáil, I believe, only two days ago. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is examining the matter. European funds were in...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy said, the report by Women's Aid published yesterday detailed horrific instances of domestic violence and abuse, thousands of cases of women who had reported to that organisation the most horrendous abuse experienced by them. It is a very sad and disturbing report, which shows what the Taoiseach noted yesterday is often a hidden Ireland. Thankfully, more and more women are...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: Next week we will discuss the 2016 justice Estimates in the House. I was clear with Cabinet and, indeed, with the House about the priorities that I have in respect of the need to support the work An Garda Síochána is doing at present, particularly in tackling gangland crime, but the programme of Government outlines clearly our priorities. There is no intention to do other than...
- Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is proposed to take No. 14b, motion re establishment of select committees; No. 14c, motion re Standing Orders 81, 84, 84A, 85, 95, 97A, 114 and 186; No. 14d, motion re report of Committee of Selection and Appointment of Chairs; No. 14e, presentation and circulation of Revised Estimates 2016; and No. 14a, Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 - Votes 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 37,...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: The sort of process the Deputy has outlined is very much one in which we want to engage and every effort is being directed towards it. It involves consultation, discussion and sharing as much information on the budgetary process as possible in advance. There will be an opportunity for Opposition leaders and others to be involved in the national dialogue at the end of this month. The budget...