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Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: It has been a very long day and there were unusual occurrences in the House. Perhaps that is the reason we had to listen to some pretty peculiar contributions from some Deputies. We heard a Deputy say they think legal aid is okay and that they do not have a problem with it but that it is very annoying when people keep using it. They then tried to blame the problems of the legal aid system...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: The Minister cuts a lonely figure, surrounded by just one simple Government backbencher and not a Labour Party colleague in sight.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: Perhaps they have scurried off to try to find their conscience and public service in this area. The Minister started his latest explanation of his conduct today by supposedly clarifying the remarks he made about the whistleblowers in October last year when he accused them of not co-operating with the O'Mahoney tribunal. In his own way he put forward what has been described as an apology,...

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: It is difficult to concentrate on anything today other than Garda matters, but the issues under discussion are of critical importance. We need to put the spotlight on the conduct of the European Union and how this country, as a neutral country, within a league of nations conducts itself. We have to examine seriously the European Union’s policy on Ukraine. It has not been motivated...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: To mishandle one case might be regarded as unfortunate, and to mishandle two may look like carelessness, but after mishandling six or seven serious scenarios it is time for the Minister to go. His attempt to normalise the latest crisis as no big deal has a shamefully familiar ring. When is the Government going to realise that we have a crisis of policing in this State? His reactionary...

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: I do not know why the Minister did not expect the circuses to be raised. While there are two separate issues, the question was about the specific issue of assisting seals to be retired and rehomed from circus facilities. This practice has already been ceased by Fossetts Circus and Duffy's Circus has been approached by members of the Irish Seal Sanctuary with a view to having the circus work...

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: I thank the Minister.

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support the Irish Seal Sanctuary and protect wildlife in captivity by assisting it in the retiring and rehoming of seals currently being used in circuses. [10555/14]

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: The Irish Seal Sanctuary is of the view that life at a circus is not suitable for a marine mammal and is seeking support to rehome seals in circuses. What are the Minister's views on that and what assistance can he provide?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 19. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will implement a strategy to deal with the growing problem of neglected horses in view of the current logistical problems faced by the DSPCA who are located at a great distance from many of the problem areas. [13075/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Expenses (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the protocol in relation to assistant principals and principal officers using their private cars and claiming unvouched expenses when official cars are available in his Department; if he has received any complaints regarding same; and the oversight that is in place to deal with same. [14843/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Industrial Disputes (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials, or a company (details supplied) are aware that the main contractor on St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, is preventing union officials from gaining access to the site. [14283/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 178 of 11 March 2014, if the private company (details supplied) conducts audits on a random basis or if action is only taken following a complaint lodged against a particular contractor. [14284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what action being taken over the seven contractors who have been found to be non-compliant following audits (details supplied); if these actions are adequate to prevent other contractors from obtaining contracts while in breach of compliancy regulations. [14285/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount paid to teaching staff at Linden House, Blackrock; and for what periods. [14405/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff Expenses (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the protocol in relation to assistant principals and principal officers using their private cars and claiming unvouched expenses when official cars are available in his Department; if he has received any complaints regarding same; and the oversight that is in place to deal with same. [14841/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Expenses (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 95. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the protocol in relation to assistant principal officers and principal officers using their private cars and claiming unvouched expenses when official cars are available in his Department; if he has received any complaints regarding same; and the oversight that is in place to deal with same. [14399/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Expenses (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 101. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the protocol in relation to assistant principals and principal officers using their private cars and claiming unvouched expenses when official cars are available in his Department; if he has received any complaints regarding same; and the oversight that is in place to deal with same. [14845/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Carer's Allowance Payments (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 103. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the protocol in relation to assistant principals and principal officers using their private cars and claiming unvouched expenses when official cars are available in his Department; if he has received any complaints regarding same; and the oversight that is in place to deal with same.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Rangers (26 Mar 2014)

Clare Daly: 119. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the fact that 80% of wildlife crime has been found to occur on Sundays and that National Parks and Wildlife Service rangers have ceased carrying out enforcement work on that day; the steps he will take to ensure adequate enforcement of legislation in this specialist area.; and if he will make a statement on the matter....