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Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Like previous speakers, I wish to mention the representations I have received from various people on this issue over the last few months. I am trying to separate the Vietnam issue, as we may call it, from the general principle of adoption. This Bill repeals the Adoption Acts 1952 to 1998 and makes amendments to other Acts. It dissolves the Adoption Board and establishes a new Adoption...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: I am sharing time with Deputy McHugh.

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Yes. People come to the decision they will adopt a child. Many then find difficulties in getting to that point. I do not wish to undermine in any way the adoption authority and the rules and regulations regarding the necessity to ensure the couple will provide a loving and caring home, are stable and medically fit, have financial support and can provide a Garda clearance certificate....

Overseas Development Aid. (18 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for overseas aid funding for each of the top ten non-governmental organisation partners in 2010; if he will guarantee that there will be no further cuts in the overseas development aid budget allocated to these organisations in the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41880/09]

Flood Relief. (17 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: On Wednesday 11 November, there was severe flooding in areas of Cork, such as Togher, Rochestown, Passage West, Glenbrook, Monkstown, Carrigaline and Ballygarvan. There was damage to housing, public property, roads and an alarming situation materialised in Glenbrook, when a stream burst it banks, the water running down a road and sweeping 12 cars with it. They literally flowed down the...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (17 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a progress report on his 20 year strategic plan for the growth of the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41614/09]

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: In the next budget, it will be important to protect existing jobs and encourage the development of new jobs. This is a general statement that many people have made, but it is important in view of the actual cost of unemployment to the Exchequer. The ESRI estimates that up to half the gap between Government income and spending will be bridged if we can help people on the live register to get...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she last held a meeting with the Director of Corporate Enforcement; the issues discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40899/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons in Cork awaiting redundancy payments from her Department; the duration that they have been waiting; when it is envisaged that they will be paid; the number of persons awaiting payment nationally; the steps she will take to expedite the process; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost related to the proposal to build a new health centre in Carrigaline, County Cork; the cost of purchasing a site for the new building; the cost of designing a new health centre; the cost of obtaining planning permission from Cork County Council and all other costs related to this project including professional fees; and if she...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the population served by the Carrigaline health centre in County Cork; the number of persons using the Carrigaline health centre; the ideal size and facilities of a health centre to cater for a population base the size of Carrigaline by comparison with the size and facilities of the current Carrigaline health centre; the reason it was...

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will recognise that some child-care providers have greater overhead costs in view of capital investments they have made in recent years particularly in areas in which there has been a growth in population resulting in higher property costs and that this factor should be reflected in payments to providers of the free preschool...

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that many parents may consider five days a week of preschool to be excessive for young children and thus may not send their children on a full-time basis to the free preschool place available to them from September 2010; the effect this will have on availability of places where to date providers have introduced...

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will acknowledge that many preschool providers will have years of experience that should be recognised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40461/09]

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of child care providers which have applied to the early child care education free preschool year; the number which have been approved to provide the scheme; the number of preschool places that will be available from January 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40462/09]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 384: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which are open to residents who as neighbours are subject to anti-social behaviour when the tenants of the property are supported with a rent supplement payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40517/09]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 385: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to address the problem of anti-social behaviour in properties whereby the tenants are supported by rent supplement payments similar to the legislation that is in place for local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40518/09]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (5 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants and supports available for persons in the 60 to 65 years age group seeking to re-roof and insulate their homes to improve the energy efficiency of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39809/09]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (5 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants and supports available for persons aged 65 years and over seeking to re-roof and insulate their homes to improve the energy efficiency of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39810/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)

Deirdre Clune: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of monitoring she has in place to ensure that funding allocated for mental health services is spent in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39237/09]