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Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Yes, as I do not believe the Minister addressed it in her reply.

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: I move amendment No. 35: In page 10, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: (b) the provision of educational programmes and facilities for local communities and in particular programmes aimed at tackling educational disadvantage,". The Minister did not address the issue raised by this amendment in her earlier reply.

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: This was one of the main concerns expressed by residents and many of the amendments attempt to address the issue of consultation with the local community. Most people will be happy with the route the Minister has taken. Local residents worry that they only have one opportunity with regard to the matter. The neighbourhood includes groups which are very concerned about the development of this...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: I move amendment No. 9: In page 8, line 10, after "facilities" to insert the following: "with full, active and ongoing participation of local residents, community groups and their elected representatives through the Consultative Group of stakeholders". This amendment makes it clear that from its formation the focus of the agency shall be one that keeps the needs of the local community and...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: I support the amendments. For those who know anything about Dublin, the areas on the supplied map jump out as historically disadvantaged where people have been denied access not only to third level education but also to various facilities. I agree with Deputy Gregory that provisions for local access should be spelled out in the Bill. I spoke earlier of the negative impact it will have on...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Will the Minister supply the €40 million that the college needs for development?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the anomaly whereby persons claiming disability benefit are not entitled to a Christmas bonus, he will review and consider the financial implications of including this sector prior to next year's payment. [12164/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has been made to date following his commitment in January 2005 to tackle poverty in a co-ordinated and joined up way and his promise to review the way in which the Government measures and reports poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17212/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by staff and pupils at a school (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding the shortage of space; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that a person with special needs is being taught in the staff toilets; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Inquiry into Child Abuse: Inquiry into Child Abuse (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of survivors and victims of child abuse organisations her Department has been in contact or consultation with; and the extent of the contact since the apology on behalf of the State. [17255/05]

Written Answers — Inquiry into Child Abuse: Inquiry into Child Abuse (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of survivors and victims of child abuse organisations she has consulted about the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005; and if they were given sufficient opportunity to outline changes or concerns they viewed as relevant to the Bill. [17256/05]

Written Answers — Inquiry into Child Abuse: Inquiry into Child Abuse (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of survivors and victims of child abuse organisations her Department has funded; the funding disbursed to each group per organisation; and the amount and the criteria for such funding. [17257/05]

Written Answers — Inquiry into Child Abuse: Inquiry into Child Abuse (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which her Department determines the survivors and victims of child abuse organisations which are a legitimate group of a more legitimate group representing the sector. [17258/05]

School Transport. (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question : To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the safety of school transport in the wake of the bus tragedy in County Meath in which five persons died; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

School Transport. (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: I join other Deputies in expressing my deepest sympathies to the families of the five children who died yesterday. I recently spoke to a colleague of mine, one of whose children was on the bus. As other speakers have said, as well as expressing sympathy we also have a responsibility to assess what needs to be done and if possible to prevent a recurrence of such a tragedy. I welcome what the...

Aer Lingus: Motion. (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: I move: That Dáil Éireann: —recognising the enormous contribution to the Irish economy made by the national airline, Aer Lingus, since its establishment; —commending the workforce in Aer Lingus for building up the company over many years as one of the foremost airlines globally, and for their major contribution in returning the company to record profitability since 2001; —noting that...

Aer Lingus: Motion. (24 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Sinn Féin, in proposing this motion, is conscious that until now there has been no real opportunities for Deputies to discuss the cases for and against the privatisation of Aer Lingus and the ramifications it will have for Irish taxpayers, the airline workers and our island economy. It is in this spirit that Sinn Féin proposes to open this debate and give everyone, regardless of the dogma...

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (19 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of meetings he has had with representatives of the Departments of Finance, Enterprise Trade and Employment, Education and Science, Social and Family Affairs since September 2004; the written communication which has passed between his Department and the other named Departments since September 2004; and if...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (19 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had formal meetings or discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding mandatory sentencing for drug offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16808/05]

Community Development. (19 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, given his welcome call for new thinking on job creation and economic development in rural Ireland, he recognises the need for similar new thinking to tackle poverty and unemployment in urban and suburban centres, especially in light of ongoing job losses and the findings in the How are our Kids survey in 2005 and...