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Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this critical debate in the House. I also share the strong concerns of other Deputies about the nature and extent of the allegations made by Sergeant Maurice McCabe on Garda misconduct and the potential dereliction of duty. I welcome the decision of the Government to initiate the review of the dossier by Sean Guerin SC, as well as the...

Topical Issue Debate: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: There are particular problems with regard to wind energy.

Topical Issue Debate: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: Will the Minister ensure that this House will get an opportunity to discuss this plan? The Coastal Concern Alliance said the plan should be based on a democratically agreed marine policy which maps out a future scenario for our seas, while serving the public interest. Is that not the key point? We must serve the public interest and not have developer-led projects which enrich certain...

Topical Issue Debate: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Minister for giving me the opportunity to speak on the offshore renewable energy development plan. The Minister will be aware that there is profound concern from all residents around Dublin Bay at the proposed Dublin Array. Unfortunately, many people who are interested in this area such as the Coastal Concern Alliance, believe the plan is an attempt at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reforms that have taken place since the PeoplePoint service became operational in March 2013 in the area of shared services; and if there have been or will be reductions in public service staff numbers as a result of shared services programmes, including PeoplePoint. [9304/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any Irish embassies currently without an ambassador; and his plans to fill these posts or whether other arrangements will be made. [9902/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Seizures (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of cigarettes and tobacco products seized at Dublin Airport and Dublin Port by customs officials in 2013 and to date in 2014; and the number of persons arrested during this period in connection with these seizures. [9903/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of requests received from the Revenue Commissioners in 2013 and to date in 2014 for permission to employ additional staff; and the number of such requests that have been approved, refused and are pending. [9904/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 180. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1244 of 18 September 2012, if he will provide an update on specific enforcement operations targeting learner drivers in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority and other relevant stakeholders; and the number of cautions issued or proceedings commenced as part of any such operations from July 2012 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 183. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of learner drivers who received a caution for failure to display L plates and the number of learner drivers who received a caution for driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver for the years 2012 and 2013. [9887/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 184. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality for the years 2012 and 2013, the number of learner drivers who have been summoned to court for failing to display L plates and or for driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver; the number of persons convicted on foot of these summonses; the average fine imposed on the learner drivers appearing in court for these offences after having been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of single vehicle fatal and serious collisions for the years 2012 and 2013; the number of such collisions that involved learner drivers; and, of the learner drivers involved, the number of learner drivers driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver and or without L plates. [9885/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents Data (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 182. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of learner drivers who have been involved in fatal and serious collisions in the years 2012 and 2013; and the number of these learner drivers who were unaccompanied by a qualified driver at the time of the collisions. [9886/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount Dublin Bus has collected in unclaimed refund receipts in the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [9899/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety (26 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the Railway Procurement Agency to ensure that there are additional security personnel deployed on the Luas red line. [9900/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (25 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the future of third level fees here; and if there will be any further support schemes, such as the student assistance fund, introduced for students attending third level institutions who are experiencing financial difficulty. [8913/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child and Family Agency Remit (25 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the transfer of the National Education and Welfare Board from his Department to the Child and Family Agency; and to indicate the role his Department will continue to have in monitoring school attendance figures. [8914/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (25 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his engagements with counterparts at European Union level in relation to the ongoing political crisis in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9901/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance if €240 million will be allocated from his Department to Irish Water this year; and if he is aware of what this specific allocation will be used to fund. [9205/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Review Office Reports (25 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 205. To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been an increase in the number of appeals lodged with the Credit Review Office since the threshold for appeals to be considered by the Office was recently increased. [9387/14]