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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: Would we not run the same risk with amendment No. 98? There is reference to having regard to "the admission policies of schools in the locality".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: Will the Minister address that?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: That would be appreciated by everyone.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 100:In page 12, line 22, after "to" where it firstly occurs to insert "make all reasonable efforts to".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 113:In page 13, line 6, after "school" to insert "not aided by the Department of Education and Skills".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: There are a number of issues I will be bringing on Report Stage so I cannot agree to the section as it stands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Training and Supports for Providers of Special Needs Education and Education in DEIS Schools: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: I am very interested in this issue. I taught for 16 years in a DEIS school which had a huge cohort of children with varied special educational needs. I am completely aware of where resources are lacking. The issue is, therefore, very close to my heart. I have a couple of questions which I will not field to anybody in particular. On the workload of educational welfare officer, is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the national climate dialogue will commence; the person he wishes to chair the advisory group; the expected timeframe for the completion of its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29894/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Reform (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for an evaluation of the full first set of results for English in the new JCSA; his plans to consider if the new approach is adequately examining the curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30001/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 402. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Crohn’s disease is not listed on the long-term illness scheme under section 59 of the Health Act 1970; if he will consider it for addition to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29999/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 403. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the way in which a new condition is added to the long-term illness scheme under section 59 of the Health Act 1970; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30000/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 400. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications that have been made for terminations under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 each year since its introduction; the number of terminations which were refused; and the reason these terminations were refused. [29995/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 401. To ask the Minister for Health if GMS payments to general practitioners which have previously been reduced under FEMPI are included under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29997/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 450. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the animal welfare measures which must be adhered to in cases in which animals are being seized under the European Union (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2016 26(2)(v); the policy for segregation of pregnant mares and the treatment of animals when they are impounded; the rationale for prohibiting members of the public or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers with their primary residence here who also farm land in Northern Ireland; and the number of farmers with their primary residence in Northern Ireland who also farm land here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30003/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 475. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has submitted a national low carbon transition and mitigation plan to the Government for approval; and when the Government will approve the plan. [29998/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 512. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring Luas bye laws regarding bicycles in line with the National Cycle Policy Framework 2009-2020, objective 8.6; and his further plans to allow bicycles on board at off-peak times following the extension of the Luas lines and the addition of extra carriages before the end of 2017. [29996/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 628. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is an executive or reserved function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30004/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (27 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: 629. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if a resolution to require a particular action to be carried out under section 140 of the Local Government Act 2001 can be applied to a variation to a development plan under section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30005/17]

Building Standards, Regulations and Homeowner Protection: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2017)

Catherine Martin: I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State and wish them well in their respective roles. I thank Members for their contributions to the debate. The record of building control authorities in taking high-profile enforcement action and prosecutions has been criticised by both the Pyrite Panel in 2012 and last week by the expert panel on blockwork in Donegal and Mayo. Yesterday, the...