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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 210. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason his Department has an underspend of €90 million in capital expenditure at end of October 2016; the way he proposes to ensure that money allocated primarily to address housing need is spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33852/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (8 Nov 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 323. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns that there may not be adequate affordable parking spaces for the families of children in the proposed new national children's hospital in the St. James's Hospital site; the way these concerns are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33407/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Nov 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there has been a change from the plan to build a two-phase extension to a school (details supplied) to a complete new replacement school; the timeframe for the new building; if there is a revision of the capital plan to ensure that it is delivered in time for the growing population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the...

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: There was something very deeply disturbing about the sight we all saw on our television screens of the 1,500 young people who were left to fend for themselves and abandoned after the dismantling of the Jungle camp. It was more reminiscent of a futuristic movie about the collapse of civilisation, with people being left to fend for themselves in that situation, than a Europe that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (2 Nov 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for ACELS recognition that are awaiting a decision; if there is an indicative timeframe for the processing of applications for recognition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32972/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: One of the welcome announcements in the action plan on housing and homelessness was that transportation would be provided for families and children who are currently in hotels or other emergency accommodation. I have put down a number of parliamentary questions to the three possible Ministers involved in this issue. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (26 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the arrangements in place to monitor the agreed price freeze on waste collection charges; if he will provide details of the intensive public awareness, information and promotion campaign that was announced on 21 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28475/16]

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Kelly for sharing time in order that I might place quite clearly on the record of the Dáil my view that the eighth amendment should never have been put into the Constitution and needs to be taken out. We absolutely support the Bill before the House this evening. I have been knocking on doors as part of various campaigns since 1983. My first campaign was against the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 270. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the actions being taken by his Department, as the lead Department, in the provision of transport for the children of families that are housed in emergency accommodation; when these arrangements will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31790/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (25 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if it is a condition of eligibility for social housing that the rent a family is paying must be 30% or more of the household income; if local authorities are obliged to apply this in all circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32046/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (25 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 286. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if family income supplement is included in the calculation of the income of a household for the purposes of determining eligibility for social housing; if so, if he will consider changing this in order to remove a disincentive to staying in employment for families who are in need of social housing; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance (25 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 324. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will be taking measures to assist the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in supporting families that are living in emergency accommodation, including hotels, to get their children to and from school and social activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31791/16]

Topical Issues: School Patronage (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issues: School Patronage (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this item for debate. It is very important to families living in Limerick city. Limerick city is unique in that it has a central application system for entry to post-primary schools. It does not apply in other parts of the country. One of the nine schools that is to be announced in the near future is in the south western side of Limerick and is due...

Topical Issues: School Patronage (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and for his offer at the end of his contribution. At least there is some progress and some definite information in that the NSEG is meeting next week. I assume it will make decisions at the meeting and immediately send its recommendations to the Minister, and that the Minister, as is the norm, will go along with the recommendations. I hope we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 52. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on implementing the recommendations of the group set up to examine changes needed in the direct provision system for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31225/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to address the cost of sending children to school as outlined in a survey (details supplied) including books, class materials, voluntary contributions and transport; if he will increase capitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31219/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Deposits (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is proceeding with the plan to introduce a deposit protection scheme in the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 306. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there is a source of funding within her Department's brief to which an organisation (details supplied) which provides therapy services to disadvantaged children could apply in order to maintain and address increasing demands on their services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31223/16]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: Therefore, there is accountability. The recommendation is published. The Minister's opinion is published. If the Minister makes a different decision, he or she has to explain why. That is a fair balance between democratic accountability and evidence-based planning. It is well known that one of those central to the investigations of the Mahon tribunal was a senior planner in the local...