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- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Can I be very clear?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Once a consultant endorses and supports an application, the current situation-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: -----is that it can then be prescribed.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: That is the reality.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: If that prescription is available from a consultant then it can be prescribed.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I will follow up on that. I will ask the Office of the Taoiseach to communicate with the Deputy.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I understand it is going for pre-legislative scrutiny.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I understand it is awaiting Committee Stage. I will ask the Minister to link with the Deputy.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The good news is that 800 recruits are going through Templemore this year, which gives the Garda Commissioner the opportunity to make decisions regarding the allocation of gardaí within An Garda Síochána and to increase the numbers in whatever areas she deems appropriate. That is an operational decision for the Commissioner. I have no doubt she will bear in mind the points...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: We proactively committed to taking in 4,000 refugees under the relocation and resettlement programmes. Most countries in Europe agreed to accept certain numbers based on criteria that were established by the European Union, but we proactively agreed to do it. Since then, huge resources have been put in place to ensure that we will meet our commitment. Refugees are arriving almost every...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: We have accelerated the intake from Lebanon under the resettlement programme and more than 1,000 people will have arrived here from the refugee camps by the end of the year. We took 520 extra. Due to the slowdown on the other area of relocation we took more people from the refugee camps to increase the numbers. We continue to be flexible in terms of trying to respond to the need that...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has been addressing this issue with the Deputy. I will ask the Minister to communicate further with the Deputy on the current plans.
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy states, the Government and my party have emphasised the importance of higher education and it is a central part of the Government's plan to support a strong economy and deliver a fair society. The package of measures announced for the sector in the budget reflects this priority, which will help all students. To recap, we are providing an initial investment of €36.5...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have no doubt these issues will be considered very carefully so there will be an equitable approach and we can ensure all our community can benefit from higher education. I will point out a couple of facts about the equity issue. Over 3,000 students from disadvantaged groups will benefit from the additional package of €8.5 million to support more disadvantaged students, including...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland are working with these companies, examining the issues. There is a Brexit response committee comprising different departmental divisions. As recently as 11 April, there was a meeting with all the stakeholders in the agricultural area. Close consultation with Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Enterprise Ireland is ongoing. Additional resources have been...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I do not agree with the Deputy's comments on the Government’s approach to this issue. I was proud to be a member of the Government which dealt with the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act. The issues addressed in that Act had not been on the floor of this House, or had not been dealt with, until the previous Government decided to deal with them, as had been recommended by the...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is in Irish women's interests that we move forward with this issue and consider the legislative approach we want to take. We have a bad history when it comes to women's reproductive rights. Quite clearly, we are at a point where further and detailed discussion is needed. As I said, no country in the world finds it easy to decide on the exact parameters around this issue or how it should...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The points made by the Deputy are well understood and being acted on by the Government in all the work it is doing in preparation for Brexit. Everyone has to agree that it is a testament to those efforts that our priorities are so clearly reflected in the European Union's approach and have been stated in the guidelines. Our priorities have been highlighted in all of our discussions and in...
- Leaders' Questions (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Detailed discussions with all relevant stakeholders are being and have been held over a long period. We have held all-island conferences with the various stakeholders and businesses, North and South, east and west. The Deputy has asked what the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is doing to deal with agrifood issues. In the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, there...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority (4 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 to 44, inclusive, together. I understand that the Deputy's Questions relate to the commercial leases database which is maintained by the Property Services Regulatory Authority. The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) was formally established on 3 April 2012, pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act, 2011. Section 87 of the 2011 Act...