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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1746. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider projects at Clarke's Hill and Coach Hill, Rochestown, County Cork, for inclusion in the next round of grants under the specific improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1747. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide funding under the specific improvement scheme to Cork County Council in the forthcoming budget; if not, when he intends to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24541/16]

Other Questions: Child Care Services (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I support Deputy O'Sullivan's point. I understand there is a review of the CCA and other schemes but it needs to be much broader. We need to examine how child care can be subsidised for a much broader range of ages and for the general body of children. This is vitally important.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to provide an update on the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes; the possibility of further extending the terms of reference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23512/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister will be aware there was a demonstration during the week on the terms of reference of the commission of investigation; I believe she received correspondence on it. Has the Minister considered the possibility of further extending the terms of reference?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister said she met with the chair of the commission recently. In that context I would like to ask specifically if the extension of the terms of reference of the commission was discussed. Mar is eol don Aire, tá cuid mhaith de na daoine a bhí sna háiteanna seo fágtha ar an imeall, gan ghuth agus gan ghlór, le tamall maith anuas. Many of the victims of these...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I recently met with some of the survivors of these homes. Many of the stories they told me were absolutely harrowing. They have a number of concerns particularly about the centres or locations that are not included. Many of them are discommoded that they do not have access to their personal testimony subsequent to giving it. This is something that is very traumatic and difficult for them...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Was it the question about the testimony given by victims at the commission?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Legislative Measures (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 22. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered a review of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23039/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 26. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered advocating for the services of the Garda youth diversion projects to be extended in north inner city Dublin, as well as other targeted urban areas, as part of a long-term plan to prevent young persons becoming involved in crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23038/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homeless Accommodation Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 880. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of families and the number of children placed in temporary accommodation as a result of homelessness who have been referred to Tusla in the 12 months to July 2016; the steps are being taken by Tusla to ensure that families who find themselves in emergency accommodation are aware of, and are receiving, appropriate support from...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Strategic Plan 2016-2018: Engagement with Ombudsman for Children (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Cuirim fáilte roimh Dr. Muldoon agus Dr. McAuley. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil as an cur láthair. Táim buíoch freisin go bhfuil an cáipéis ar fáil sa dá theanga chomh maith. It is great to see the document produced bilingually. I am very pleased to see it. I am grateful for the passionate and detailed presentation and for the...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Strategic Plan 2016-2018: Engagement with Ombudsman for Children (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Overcrowding is not often discussed in the media but the problem has a serious detrimental effect on children. The issue is related to the housing strategy. I know of one family of two adults, three teenagers and two younger children who live in a small, old two-bedroom flat. There are probably numerous similar cases. The lack of social housing is having a major impact because children do...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of implementing the early childhood care and education access and inclusion model in primary schools nationwide. [23151/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 242. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full combined cost of increasing maternity benefit by €20, €30, €40, and €50 per week; while extending maternity benefit by two, three, four and five weeks in tabular form [23153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 463. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the full year cost of extending the early childhood care and education scheme to 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 weeks. [23149/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 464. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way the €35 million additional moneys allocated to Tusla was allocated; the criteria that were applied in decisions made; the number of posts that were allocated to child protection teams; if she will provide a detailed breakdown of these posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23152/16]

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The motion to extend medical cards to ill and disabled children would be an immediate, clear, simple and direct step to aiming the moneys of the State directly where it would have most effect and reach those who are most in need. Tá an córas liúntais seo bunaithe ar riachtanais an linbh. Dá bharr sin, tá sé ag déileáil le páistí a bhfuil...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The part of the Minister's response that jumps out at me the most is the reference to the 12 km of the N28. The investment involved would result in 1,100 high-end jobs, but there will be a potential loss of €59.4 billion in present value terms over 25 years if it is not developed quickly enough. The value for money in this project is enormous. If the Government is serious about...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as bheith anseo. The Minister will no doubt be aware of the importance of the N28. It is one of the most strategically important roads in the State. In terms of outlay in comparison to potential economic return, it may well be the best value for money. This has been on the cards for some time now. The road will link the Bloomfield interchange and...