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Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (25 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding improvements in the access for women who were clients of a person (details supplied) to alternative home birthing arrangements, in view of the delay in having these matters processed; and in that context, if he will intervene in order to request that the person's indemnity would be temporarily reinstated until after...

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: This is a hugely important issue. I am very happy that the legislation tabled by Deputy Ellis was selected from the lottery because it is probably the first proactive discussion we have had on the issue. I cannot help but remark on the certain, sad irony between the attendance in the Chamber and the media fanfare last week, when we discussed one tragic case of rape and violence against a...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: The starting point for this discussion has to be that access to water is a human right and access to it should be based on need rather than ability to pay. The provision of the service does cost money. We know this because we have paid for it through a central taxation system. The idea that water would be treated as a commodity to be profited from is absolutely reprehensible to most...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to amend the situation of taxation on rental income in cases where homeowners acquired property as their primary residence and had to leave it as they were no longer able to afford to pay the mortgage, or their family circumstances changed, leaving them unable to dispose of the property as a result of it being in substantial negative...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirement Scheme (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 65. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who were retired in the interests of the service by the President of Ireland exercising his powers under section 47(2) Defence Act 1954 and Defence Force Regulation A 15, from the inception of the legislation until it was amended in 1985. [44581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Regulations (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a policy change to discontinue the practice of spiritual comfort visits in prisons as a result of overcrowding. [44575/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 484 of 21 October 2014 if he will correct his response that Hercules C130 registration number 16/8073 was not present at Shannon Airport on 30 September 2014 or 1 October 2014 contrary to photographic evidence and records that it was; the reason this inaccurate response was given; his views that it...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 149. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been drawn to his attention that it is a reserved function of the elected members to adopt a council budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44747/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Finances (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he received a request from the cathaoirleach and members of Sligo County Council to meet with the elected representatives to discuss the council's serious financial situation; the purpose of his visit to the offices of Sligo County Council on 13 November; if he met with the cathaoirleach or other elected councillors...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (20 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 171. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of the 1916 commemoration video; the person who approved its content; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44620/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: The Government has made a serious mistake today. As the Minister stated, this is an historic day. The Government had an opportunity to listen, take a step back and abolish water charges and Irish Water but did not take it. No one can govern against the will of the people. The Government has lost the mandate of citizens and its days are numbered. If the Taoiseach had any self-respect, he...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: The Minister tells us he believes his package will be seen as fair and accepted by the majority of people. That is further proof of how completely out of touch the Government is. It really does not get it. People have gone way beyond the idea of tinkering with this toxic entity. The only thing that will satisfy the population at this stage is the abolition of water charges in their...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: I imagine the Minister will have the full support of the House for an all-inclusive approach. I hope the recognition that in effect a network existed whereby people went from homes into these institutions is taken into account, because we cannot cherry-pick victims. I am mindful of that many of the survivors have prepared a complaint for the United Nations Committee Against Torture. As the...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 7. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason for the delay in the establishment of a commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43924/14]

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: I am aware that since the question was submitted there has been some movement on this issue, and the Minister met the coalition of mother and baby homes survivors last week. They felt he understood the points they made on the urgency of establishing this commission of inquiry into the homes and the need for the process to be all-inclusive. Will the Minister update the House in this regard?

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: I hope the terms of reference will be debated here also. It is a big project and must be done right, but there must also be a certain urgency in this regard. There is a certain irony that while the Minister was meeting the survivors last week and the Taoiseach was here stating that all allegations of sexual abuse should be thoroughly investigated, some of the victims of such practices in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the delay in relation to the publication of long-promised legislation on adoption and tracing, if he will consider supporting the Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43989/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: I am conscious that the Minister is the third to hold this brief. Since I was elected to the Dáil I have been raising the issue of adoption information and tracing legislation on behalf of the 50,000 adopted persons in Ireland who do not have an automatic right to their birth certificates, listing their original names and parents’ details, a right that others take for granted....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: My understanding is that the Government will be more short-lived than the Minister thinks. Time is running out for him. I am cognisant of the fact that we have heard similar promises before. I do not blame the Minister personally for this, but every year we are told that the heads of the Bill are near to fruition. I am concerned that departmental officials complement many aspects of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Reports (19 Nov 2014)

Clare Daly: 3. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the second interim report of the child care reporting project, particularly the statement that approximately one in four care orders involve families in which one or more parent is of ethnic minority background; his further views on whether this is an over-representation compared with families of dual Irish background; and if...