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Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Do not start me. I understand the genuine concern which remains among Members of this House and, more importantly, members of the public with regard to both water charges after 2019 and the obvious ploy of the Opposition to play on the issue of privatising Irish Water. Let me say it again. This Government is listening and it will work to introduce legislation which will allow for the...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion, because I did not get the opportunity to speak on the Bill last year. I acknowledge that it was wrong. The debate yesterday and today is very welcome. I welcome the announcement on water charges yesterday, and the associated caps. This gives the clarity and certainty that has been called for by people the length and breadth of the country...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: It is.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Do you get a lot of that?

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Of lying?

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Where did I lie? If I said I was a liar, I withdraw it.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Untruth. Why did Deputy Adams tell an untruth about the knowledge of his brother’s abuse of a very young, vulnerable woman who came to him looking for help? He turned the tables on her. He tried to point the finger of abuse and neglect at her mother when he made a complaint to social services about the latter’s neglect of her child. Did it slip his mind to make the complaint...

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I will begin with a quote:Let me tell you what it feels like to be scared ... I remember the first fingers laid on me and what that felt like. My childhood wiped out in a split second. I remember the fright. The confusion. Being too afraid to open my eyes as the IRA man got a kick out of using me like a rag doll.Those are the words used by Maíria Cahill to describe the sexual abuse...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: 96. To ask the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) who served in the Irish Army is entitled to an Army pension and if on their death that pension is transferred to their widow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43409/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the ten greenway cycleway projects that received Department funding in May 2014 in terms of commencement and competition dates of the ten projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43406/14]

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I am sharing my time with Deputies Paul Connaughton, John Paul Phelan and Tom Barry. I welcome this Bill, which displays our progress as a society and country since the warranted departure of the last Fianna Fáil Government. This progress would not have been possible without the continued patience and co-operation of the people, who should be acknowledged and rewarded for enduring the...

Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Guidelines (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minster of State for taking the debate. I had asked last week for it to be discussed on the basis that the closing date for submissions on a planning application to An Bord Pleanála in my county is 1 December. We are naively waiting for draft guidelines, which the Department promised would be published a number of weeks ago. However, because of a delay, these will not be...

Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Guidelines (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Will the Minister of State clarify that his Department cannot interfere in the planning process and this means the application for 46 industrial turbines will be dealt with by An Bord Pleanála under the existing guidelines? Will he also clarify that if new guidelines are introduced in January or February and applications are still before An Bord Pleanála, they will be subject to...

Other Questions: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I am glad to hear the genuine concern for the victims. We must acknowledge and recognise that these ladies have been through decades of suffering. The vast majority are in their 60s and 70s, and some are in their 80s and 90s. They do not want to get involved in what has been pitched in some quarters as a cumbersome process. They want to know how genuinely simple the process will be. I am...

Other Questions: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: 88. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the redress scheme for victims of symphysiotomy and his views on the timeframe, terms and conditions and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42729/14]

Other Questions: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: Will the Minister provide an update on the redress scheme that was established for the surviving victims of symphysiotomy? I am aware that the scheme was advertised last week and that it has been open for business since yesterday but will the Minister provide information on the terms and conditions and timeframes relating to it? I would also appreciate it if he could outline his...

Other Questions: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: What the Minister said is very welcome, particularly with regard to the fact that some payments may be made before Christmas and that the women will not require the services of solicitors. I also welcome the fact that the three groups which have supported the victims tirelessly during the past ten to 12 years are recommending that they should make applications in respect of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: There is only one version.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (11 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: 151. To ask the Minister for Health to set out his plans to address the issue of delayed discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42730/14]

Topical Issue Debate (6 Nov 2014)

Regina Doherty: I agree to that.