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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (13 Dec 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 633. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he intends to take to assist taxi drivers who are renting taxi plates; his views on the lack of control they have over their own work; the implications this has for their income and working conditions; his plans to remedy this by the issuing of additional plates or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (13 Dec 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 634. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Minister for Finance regarding insurance for the taxi industry; if he has considered any action regarding a no claims bonus for those with fleet insurance; and the way in which this could be implemented. [40098/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (6 Dec 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 491. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will ensure that all members of staff in child care which count towards ratios are trained up to FETAC level 5 with regard to child-care regulations taking effect at the end of November; if this requirement will be met if a member of staff is undertaking that training at that moment in time; and if there is flexibility regarding...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I was hoping for a more comprehensive answer, maybe even a commitment that this issue would be looked at more broadly, whether in the context of the reform of adoption legislation generally or of open adoption of some form or other being considered. I will touch briefly on the fact that there would be beneficial by-products of this. I emphasise before I say this that it is very much a...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I recognise that point. In some cases, the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016 will deal with those circumstances. As Deputy O'Sullivan noted, there are children who will be perfectly aware of their past and the family which previously raised them and who will have a desire to access them. I recognise that no rights are absolute under the Constitution. If the Minister sees fit, I...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the Minister for her response. Clearly, a great deal of thought has been given to this, which I welcome. The steps she and the Department are committed to taking are also welcome. However, this does not necessarily deal with the broader question of people for whom it was not a cause of delay but ultimately who found, just after their 18th birthday, that this potential avenue was...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 17:In page 20, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following:"Amendment of section 58 of Principal Act26. The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new section:"58B.A Child who has been adopted under the provisions of the Adoption Acts shall continue to be entitled to have access to his previous parents or guardians, or relevant non-guardians,...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 4:In page 11, line 4, to delete “In so far as practicable,”. I tabled these amendments on Committee Stage. They seek to remove the five words, "in so far as practicable", from each of the provisions. To give the specific context, it comes back to the right of the child to have their voice heard and whether a child is capable of forming his or her own view...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I draw a distinction between this and the point about the constitutional amendment, because that obviously governs an enormous number of areas and how the Constitution and children will interplay with a range of services and entitlements whereas this amendment refers to a basic and fundamental right. That said, I accept the point that a child could not, and probably should not, be compelled....

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 7:In page 12, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following:“(3) This section shall not generally apply to persons who, at the date of the adoption order, were more than 18 years of age, however, the Adoption Authority may waive this requirement if they believe it is in the best interests of the person for whom an adoption is being sought. The adoption...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I welcome the amendments. Obviously, I welcome that it is intended to strengthen the voice of the child in the legislation. It takes on board comments that Deputies from all parties made during the course of Committee Stage and Second Stage. I have a number of queries. That point about a regulatory format for the process is important. It clearly seems, at least to me, largely to envision...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We will not oppose the amendment. It was explained on Committee Stage and at the briefings. I have not had the opportunity to study it in detail but I made the point at the briefings that it is important that the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill deals with subsequent adoptions of the kind referred to here in a like for like manner. If that is not in the Bill, it is something that...

Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My last engagement on Monday before I travelled here was to meet a constituent in a fast food restaurant connected to a hostel. He had been living there for approximately 14 months. He told me of his situation and wanted support to apply for local authority housing, and advice. He has three children and faces his second Christmas in that place. Despite the fact that the owner of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Undocumented Children: Discussion (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the delegates for attending. Their presentation was very interesting. I have a number of questions, the first of which was largely covered by Ms McGinley. In the infographic provided by the witnesses, it caught my eye that almost 80% of undocumented migrants are from three countries. Is there a particular reason for that? Two of them are very populous countries. Is there a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Support Services for Family Law Courts: One Family (30 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Will the witnesses elaborate on the Cafcass system and what is involved? Does it resemble legal aid or is it more advocacy and support? Much of One Family's work is focused on trying to keep people out of court and work through situations as best they can. Are there still shortfalls in how civil legal aid is provided to families in this...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (29 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Cuirim fáilte roimh mhuintir de Barra anseo tráthnóna inniu agus déanaim comhbhrón leo. I pay tribute to a former Deputy, Minister, Ard Mhéara and freeman, Peter Barry, somebody who made a very substantial contribution to life in his country and city. He remains held in the very highest regard and his service to his country was considerable. I particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person is entitled to a rebate under the help-to-buy incentive scheme if they take out a mortgage for 90% of the build value. [36863/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (29 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the guidance his Department has provided to local authorities regarding the circumstances in which a person in receipt of HAP and who is on a transfer list for the local authority will be housed by that local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36866/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Expenditure (29 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 262. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the process by which council budgets are developed; the legislative provisions that govern the manner in which amendments are made by elected members during the course of a meeting at which a budget is voted upon; the guidance his Department has offered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (29 Nov 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he has considered revising upwards the income limits under which persons can apply for social housing, in view of the considerable rise in housing rents and the current Central Bank rules governing mortgage approval. [37333/16]