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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (31 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 179. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality for the most recent figures available for people in direct provision, including the number of children; the average period of time asylum seekers are in direct provision before a decision is made on their status; the amount it costs per annum to keep a person in direct provision; if she has considered allowing asylum seekers to work, pending a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (31 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 207. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she will take to address repeated concerns (details supplied) in the O'Higgins report regarding proper investigation by An Garda Síochána; and if these areas have been examined and improved. [12939/16]

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I have watched these debates as a legislator and lawyer with much interest. I am always interested in how the Garda Síochána can be improved and its efficacy enhanced. My grandfather - my father's father - was a member of An Garda Síochána so I have particular affinity to it and enormous respect for the work it does on a daily basis. However, no organ of the State...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (25 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 66. To ask the Taoiseach to consider reinstating the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and bring together all environmental functions, nature and wildlife, water protection, waste and pollution control under one Department of the Environment, Climate and Natural Heritage. [12219/16]

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I am unsure whether Deputy D'Arcy is in the Chamber.

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: As he is, I will conclude. Suffice it to say that those who speak out on mental health must be commended. They show how illness cuts across all sections of society, and I assure Members I will do all I can to ensure continued investment in the mental health of all.

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I am delighted to speak on mental health. I wished to speak on the issue on the previous occasion when such a debate was held in the House but, unfortunately, I had a foot injury. Mental health is a great concern for all of us. Our society has become more complex, our purpose less clear and the route our lives will take, less certain. The strain of the multitude of tasks we perform on a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Energy Efficiency (24 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to consider installing solar panels in schools as a form of energy for heating and water and as a potential cost saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11693/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when he will examine pay equalisation for teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (19 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 214. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to amend section 279(2) of the Companies Act 2014 to extend the deadline to use the modified US generally accepted accounting principles by three years; the time frame he envisages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11069/16]

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak to this important Bill. The Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 updates the law on adoption in a progressive manner in Ireland. We face a daunting task as legislators in this regard. We are trying to provide a legislative framework that will ensure the best outcomes and fairness for all children adopted in Ireland. The vast...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Administration (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will review and implement the recommendations of the Thornhill report and in particular recommendation 4; the time frame he envisages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10863/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (18 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will review the disability benefit scheme. [10864/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to prioritise the passage of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when she will review the proposals contained in the Brighter Evenings Bill 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9958/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 126. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will publish the mediation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10218/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 139. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support the Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015. [10491/16]

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak on this vital issue. I am happy that we live in a State where most citizens regard gardaí as their friends and where they are, save in exceptional circumstances, unarmed. I am proud to be part of a political party that defended the traditions of law and order in this country and that has always supported the Garda. My...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (27 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 64. To ask the Minister for Health when the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will commence; the funding he has allocated for the Decision Support Service in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8628/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Apr 2016)

Josepha Madigan: 187. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will commence; the funding she has allocated for the decision support service in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8629/16]