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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (24 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 443. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda personnel, Garda vehicles and Garda reserves for the Dublin metropolitan region north district and sub-districts, broken down by station and in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 444. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe under which Garda recruits, currently training in the Garda college, will be allocated to stations throughout the country; the criteria under which these allocations will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11318/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 445. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the allocation of new Garda vehicles will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11319/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (24 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 447. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the equipment installed in Garda vehicles when procured; an estimate of the cost of installing the required equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11329/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 448. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the possibility of using a material other than canvas or cloth for the rear seats of Garda vehicles has been examined; if her Department has considered installing a protective barrier between the front and rear seats to ensure the safety of members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11330/15]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: I compliment the Minister on his introduction of this Bill to amend the Constitution to recognise marriage equality. It has already been said that equality is a core principle of a true republic, as is the equality of all citizens under the law, as opposed to the retention of the status quoin which some are more equal than others, which is simply unacceptable. This Bill and the vote in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (10 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 485. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the procurement of a site for a new school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10372/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (5 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: 251. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to Dublin City Council's protocol for the erection of temporary posters to advertise public meetings which stipulate that the name and picture may only take up a maximum 25% of the poster, if the enforcement of such requirements is in contravention of the relevant legislation; and if he will make a statement...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Alan Farrell: I thank Deputy Joe O'Reilly for sharing his time. The Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is welcome and I am pleased to contribute to the debate on the Bill on the introduction of the back to work family dividend scheme, as announced in October. The scheme will assist jobseekers with families and lone parents in returning to work. It will provide those who wish to get back to...

Children and Family Relationships Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for bringing the Bill to the House. I recognise the work she and the Department have done in recent years. The Bill serves the best interests of the child. It gives us an opportunity to focus on the rights of children, and what is the perception or reality of the best environment in which to rear of a child in this country. Every child has the right to have his or her...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Referendum Expenditure (12 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: 89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide approximate costings for all referenda, held by the State, since 2001, in tabular form; if he will provide estimated costings for the upcoming referenda in May 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6439/15]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for introducing the Bill. I welcome that, when enacted, it will be the first item of climate legislation ever to be put in place in Ireland, which is a very positive development. Notwithstanding the comments made by some during the debate thus far, the Bill is but a first step and that must be acknowledged. It goes without saying that we have a responsibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (5 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: 41. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 14 January 2015, in view of the fact that the payment of rent supplement was suspended pending a review, the reason it was reinstated without a review taking place; if an investigation into this matter is on-going; if this will be considered a case of fraud; her plans to ensure this situation is...

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: In September 2014, there were almost 118,000 mortgages in arrears with approximately 5,000 to 10,000 being held by institutions not regulated by the Central Bank or covered by the CCMA. This alone shows why the implementation of the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015 is necessary. I was not particularly pleased when this Bill was set out that we were...

Other Questions: Transport Infrastructure (3 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for his response. There is a requirement for a long-term solution, not just for my constituency but for the entire north inner city all the way out to the airport and beyond, the 15 km or so to the centre of Swords. The projected growth of that town has been highlighted on a number of occasions through the local authority and through previous studies. While I accept...

Other Questions: Transport Infrastructure (3 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: 128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeframe for the completion of each stage of the north Dublin transport study; when a decision will be made on the optimum transport solution to serve Dublin north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/15]

Other Questions: Transport Infrastructure (3 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: My question, although largely covered by the previous two, is about the timeline for the transport options for the north Dublin transport corridor. The Minister is only too aware of this, given that his constituency is covered by the area in question. I am heartened by Deputy Timmy Dooley's recognition of the failure of successive Governments, not just Fianna Fáil Governments but also...

Other Questions: Transport Infrastructure (3 Feb 2015)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to hear the Minister's views on the proposals put forward by the NTA on the six options. In 2008, when a local authority councillor, I was involved in the Your Swords plan which set out a strategic vision for the growth of Swords. One of the major transport options for Swords we pushed for at the time was metro north. That has been my priority for a number of...

Topical Issue Matters (29 Jan 2015)

Alan Farrell: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Jim Daly - the need for discretion to be applied to education grant application decisions that fall marginally outside income guidelines; (2) Deputy Terence Flanagan - the need for a fresh inquiry into the Stardust fire; (3)...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2015)

Alan Farrell: As only a few minutes remain before we move on to Leaders' Questions, I will ask the next speaker, Deputy Conway, to adjourn the debate in the middle of her seven-minute contribution.