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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the next steps for the motor insurance industry in view of the recent report on the cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16469/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the GSOC report with regard to a person (details supplied) will be published; and the reason for the delay. [16309/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 672. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the value of work contracted out by her Department to an agency (details supplied); and the nature of that work. [16158/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 673. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the monetary value of all work undertaken by consultant firms for her Department; and the nature of that work. [16159/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Data Protection (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 674. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied that data protection issues do not arise when work contracted out to a consultancy that involves departmental staff or possible recruitment of staff is involved; and the protections taken when outside agencies are involved in the recruitment process for public service work. [16160/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (4 Apr 2017)

Bríd Smith: 680. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will examine the redundancies announced at a company (details supplied) under the Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Act 2007 and determine if these are carried out to replace the employees with workers on lower pay or less favourable terms and conditions; and if she will report...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: I welcome those who are advocating for an end to direct provision and those who are in direct provision and who are present in the Gallery. I also welcome the debate. We have tabled a motion to end direct provision on the Dáil agenda and it has been signed by 37 Members to date. Unfortunately, we do not have a great deal of Private Member's time in which to take the motion but I am...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: My time is ticking away. I recognise that there is a lot happening, not least Deputy Paul Murphy's attendance in the courts. Missing Deputies are in the Four Courts with the Jobstown people. There is a great deal happening but this is important. The direct provision system does not work. 11 o’clock It has been in existence since 1999. Fianna Fáil brought it in and...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: On a point of order, tá brón orm. I was here a bit late and I did not hear the Minister of State state at the outset that he would not be here to respond.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: I thought the Government would respond to the statements we would make.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: Is that not what happens normally?

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: Not always, but not in this case.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: 32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reform the direct provision system in view of the continued problems experienced by asylum applicants in this system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15659/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: 67. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the current restrictions on visa applications for citizens from Libya can be justified in the case of a person (details supplied) who has been offered a position as a registrar in Galway hospital but is unable to take up the position due to these restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15658/17]

Northern Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: I start by quoting the great Irish revolutionary, James Connolly. There are many things one could quote from him, but this particular quote really describes what partition has done to this country. He described partition as "the greatest asset in the hands of reaction in Ireland and a never failing decoy to lure workers into the bogs of religious hatred and social stagnation". The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (29 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to bring the Air Corps up to staffing levels needed to perform all of its existing functions and reach its stabilised strength; and when he expects the Air Corps will be in a position to provide top cover for all future emergencies. [15427/17]

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: The Taoiseach's answer that this is commercial competition flags up why this is of interest to every transport worker not just Bus Éireann workers. The NTA has deliberately forced Bus Éireann into an uneven playing field of competition with the private operator to drag down the wages and conditions of workers. This will apply to Dublin Bus, DART and Irish Rail. If the NTA and the...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: It is still below 2009 levels.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: I have a letter from the NTA encouraging others to go out and break this strike. The Government's policy is encouraging strike-breaking.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Bríd Smith: It is outrageous.