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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Exemptions (24 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that while the Irish language exemption on the basis of a learning difficulty is recognised as part of the leaving certificate applied programme year 1, the foreign language exemption on the basis of a learning difficulty is not recognised as part of leaving certificate applied programme year 2; the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Standards (24 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the claims outlined in a newspaper (details supplied) that Dublin City Council cannot design apartments to be wheelchair accessible and also at the Department's minimum building size standards; if so, the minimum size building standard for a wheelchair accessible apartment; his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (24 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 594. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the circumstances under which a zebra crossing may be constructed; the requirements that must be adhered to in such cases; the number of such pedestrian crossings constructed in 2015 and 2016; the circumstances under which a pedestrian crossing made up of a yellow box may be constructed (details supplied); if such yellow box crossings...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (24 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 595. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a zebra crossing (details supplied) is in compliance with statutory guidelines on the construction of pedestrian crossings; the circumstances under which the crossing is permissible at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/17]

Private Members' Business - Anti-Evictions Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: Tá an Comhaontas Glas fíor-shásta tacaíocht a thabhairt don Bhille seo. Caithfear gníomhú láithreach chun a chinntiú nach rachaidh fadhb na ndaoine gan dídean in olcas agus chun a chinntiú nach mbeidh ar aon chlann eile a teach a fhágail. The Green Party welcomes the Bill and will be supporting it. We have all seen the pain and...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: I am glad to hear that this matter is under consideration, but justice delayed is justice denied. In some cases, delays are fatally dangerous because it is already too late and the clock can never be put back. For many others, time is of the essence. I have asked a specific question, namely, whether the Government is satisfied that family homeowners who are doing their utmost to simply...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: In light of the recent High Court judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Barrett in AIB v. Counihan on 21 December 2016 as well as in the light of the serious concerns expressed recently by the Master of the High Court, what assurances can the Minister for Justice and Equality give to families facing the repossession of their homes that she has done all in her power to protect them properly? Can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 151. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timetable for the development of district protective services units in An Garda Síochána. [41840/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the future of the Garda youth diversion projects; her plans to conduct any reviews, reforms, restructuring or other changes to the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41841/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Positive Ageing Strategy (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 400. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 1.2.1 of the national positive ageing strategy relating to supporting gradual retirement for older workers is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Positive Ageing Strategy (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact responsibility for delivering objective 1.2.3 of the national positive ageing strategy relating to eliminating barriers to continued learning for older persons is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Positive Ageing Strategy (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 1.2.4 of the national positive ageing strategy relating to supporting intergenerational educational programmes is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1080. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.1 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to health education, promotion and prevention across the life cycle, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1081. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.2 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to chronic disease management for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1082. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.3 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to medication management for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there has been with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1083. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objectives 2.1.4 and 2.1.5 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to tobacco and alcohol as lifestyle factors contributing to poor health as they age, are assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering these objectives; the work...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1084. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.6 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to screening programmes for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there has been with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1085. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.7 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to issues around mental health and mental capacity for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1086. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.8 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to falls and fractures prevention for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (17 Jan 2017)

Catherine Martin: 1087. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that responsibility for delivering objective 2.1.9 of the national positive ageing strategy, relating to proper nutrition for persons as they age, is assigned to his Department; the progress made by his Department in delivering this objective; the work completed to date; and the contact there has been with other...