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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when construction is due to commence on the LUAS Cross City project; if there is a proposed completion date; the number of new jobs this project will create in 2013; if he foresees further LUAS project extensions toward Dublin North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Water Quality Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with An Taisce regarding the implications that the loss of blue flags in many Dublin North beaches will have on tourism in 2013 due to their policy of applying the EU Directive for water bathing quality four years retrospectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31113/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 165. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Balbriggan (Y) District, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29543/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Swords sub-district, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29544/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 167. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Malahide sub-district, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29545/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBurnreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for his presence. The proposed 32nd amendment to the Constitution provides the opportunity for the people to have their say on this debate. Given the current Government's commitment to have this discussion and this referendum in 2009, followed by its inclusion in the election manifesto of a number of parties, I see no difficulty in putting...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 476. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there will be a recognition in her plans for reform of childcare and pre school care facilities for staff members who may have been working in childcare for an appropriate number of years to receive an exemption from the FETAC level five qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28786/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that have been put in place with regard to the improvements of the Student Universal Support Ireland system; if a guaranteed turnaround time for completed applications has been agreed; the measures that were put in place in 2012 and 2013 to ensure that staff are fully trained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 694. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has examined the possibility of regulating cash for gold establishments due to the current value of gold and the increased risk of gold theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26683/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 847. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will advise on her consultations with pre-school representatives in relation to the current pre-school year and any possible increase to this facility; if there are any concerns raised by the industry regarding costs and regulation; the submissions she has received from pre-school managers; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Farrell: 846. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the growing number of assaults on staff members at Oberstown House, County Dublin, since the age of limit of residents has been raised to 18 years; if there has been any review of the safety of the facility since these changes have been made; if there are plans to increase support staff as a result of these changes; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will be engaging with the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals in their attempt to request a meeting with Facebook to discuss the risks of cyberbullying; his position on this request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Derelict Sites (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 185. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an official request for permission to demolish a semi-derelict building block (details supplied) in County Dublin; when permission will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26430/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (30 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he envisages funding being made available to Fingal County Council in order to proceed with the construction of a scheme to divert sewage from Rush Harbour, County Dublin to the Portrane Sewage Plant; if this will be addressed urgently due to Rush Harbour failing to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards in...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her response. The point just made by Deputy Conway is true and it may be the case that inspections may not have picked up the problems we saw last night. That is all the more reason for us to get the Children First Bill published, as it is crucial at this point. Deputy Harris indicated we must empower parents so they can have confidence in the child care service...

Topical Issue Debate: Crèche Inspections (29 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: How do I summarise in 90 seconds what we all witnessed last night? It is near impossible, but what we witnessed on the video footage was a fundamental breach of trust in terms of the most vulnerable people in our society by those turning a profit. The individuals responsible, and all child care professionals, should be in this area because it is a calling, they have a basic love of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plan regarding the upcoming legislation on enrolment policy; the effect that this legislation will have on some of the more common enrolment policies such as siblings already attending schools; the child's age and the catchment area; if there will be a procedure for parents to enrol their children in more than one school in order to ensure...

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: I am sharing time with Deputy Seán Kenny. I thank the Government for introducing this Bill. Regardless of the outcome of the inquiries referendum in 2011, and judging by the number of Deputies who have spoken on this matter in recent days, I believe there is a strong public and political appetite for the proposed powers to be enshrined in legislation so as to ensure public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Inquiry (23 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 14. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the aim of the proposed bill to allow for a banking enquiry; the resources that will be made available to the committee selected to carry out the proceedings; the timeframe that has been given for the completion of the enquiry; the projected cost of this enquiry to the Exchequer; the way the Oireachtas will be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Counterfeit Goods (21 May 2013)

Alan Farrell: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures taken by him in order to minimise the impact of counterfeit goods on the Exchequer; if he intends to introduce harsher penalities as called for by Retail Ireland; if he will consider a public awareness campaign to highlight to consumers the effect illegal trading has on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23655/13]