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Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: Amid all the political mud slinging in recent days, it is important to remind ourselves that this debate is about two central but distinct issues, and the Government's handling of those issues. The first issue is the alleged bugging of GSOC and the second is the way in which official Ireland responds to Garda whistleblowing. In respect of the latter, Sergeant Maurice McCabe is certainly...

Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: This gets worse.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (26 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners to contact a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to arrange payment of their local property tax through a payment service provider or single debit authority. [9809/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (25 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners to contact a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, to arrange payment of their local property tax through a payment service provider or single debit authority. [9315/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Area Plans (25 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 472. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to a planning authority in relation to the renewing or amending of a local area plan that is about to expire; and the statutory basis for these options. [9318/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (25 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 511. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress made towards full compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and when he envisions ratification of the convention will take place. [9566/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (25 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 679. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the anomalous situation which results in medical card holders on mixed dosage medication being charged for each mililitre size as an individual item (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9317/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 738. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the liability of cyclists in accidents involving pedestrians; his views on whether the current legislation provides enough protection to pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9316/14]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: I am glad to have this opportunity to speak in the debate. I commend Deputy Shane Ross for taking the initiative which is timely, given the backdrop to this debate. It is essential to have public confidence in the judicial system that the Judiciary be seen to be independent of the political system. Patently this is not the case and I am disappointed by the Minister of State's response....

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: That is not a point of order.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: Would Deputy Flanagan like to correct the record himself?

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the proposed children and family relationships Bill 2014 will have retrospective application where there has been family breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8518/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 171. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the strength of the Defence Forces for each of the past 20 years. [8543/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Asthma Programme (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 228. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the national asthma programme; if he will set out his plans and timelines for its full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8540/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 229. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the national diabetes programme; if he will set out his plans and timelines for its full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 230. To ask the Minister for Health in respect of the provision of primary care centres by means of leasing arrangements with the private sector, if he will outline the system, if any, by which locations are prioritised to ensure limited resources are allocated to the areas of greatest need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8542/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 231. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting time for a microsatellite instability test, MSI, for public patients after colon cancer surgery and chemotherapy in the north-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8544/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home-School Liaison Scheme (18 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the home school community liaison allocation to each of the second level schools in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 areas. [8219/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight (18 Feb 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 735. To ask the Minister for Health if he will direct the Health Service Executive to examine the charging of a monthly flat fee for extras on top of a person's (details supplied) fair deal contribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7984/14]