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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I welcome the following representatives from Crosscare, Ms Danielle McLaughlin, policy officer, Mr. Richard King, project Manager and Ms Judy McAvoy, information and advocacy officer. I will invite the witnesses to make their presentation and then members will then have an opportunity to put questions to them. I wish to draw to the attention of witnesses the fact that by virtue by virtue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: The witnesses can share the time. Colleagues will have a number of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I thank Ms McLaughlin. I will ask one general question and then go to my colleagues. The rules and regulations concerning habitual residency are not the problem; it is their interpretation and implementation. The witnesses are dealing with this as a national organisation. Are they seeing regional differences in this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Is it the case that a person returning to Ireland who was educated here and subsequently left the country for perhaps ten years before returning is not entitled to Irish-based education fees?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: After how long does that person regain that entitlement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: If the person had been away for a year or two, he or she would be okay, but if he or she was away for three years or longer he or she would-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Any of the witnesses can respond but I have a number of specific points. One issue raised by the witness was that the figures released by the Department on claims disallowed on the grounds of the HRC do not include a breakdown of those that have been referred to the appeals office. That is a critical piece of information because this would then give an overview. The only figure we have is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: That brings me specifically to this question. Ms McLaughlin referred to the guidelines and ensuring appropriate and consistent application of HRC guidelines for returning emigrants etc. Should there be something more specific, almost like a checklist of what would be appropriate? In other words, by having a more structured approach to dealing with habitual residency we would be giving less...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: To prove the case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Have colleagues any further questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Before I conclude, would our witnesses like to make any final comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I thank the witnesses for their report, opening statement and presentation, and for taking questions. The responses were enlightening and informative. The issue of habitual residency is certainly something the committee will take seriously. We will do some further research on the number of cases in particular because that is interesting. It is unusual for somebody to turn around here and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Funding (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 18. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a more flexible funding system to limit the delays being experienced by vulnerable older persons on waiting lists for home supports in view of the changing demographics in the provision of home care supports and intensive home care packages and the funding for these supports being finite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28405/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 25. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of a performance measurement system to improve accountability across all sectors of local and regional drug task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28406/18]

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

John Curran: We have a serious problem whereby people who are on bail reoffend. I compliment my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, on bringing this legislation forward and presenting us with an opportunity to address this problem. The Bill attempts to redress the balance between the victim and offenders for one specific type of crime, that is, domestic burglary. The aim of the Bill is to target prolific...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (27 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 55. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given to an improved passport renewal reminder system at which there is an automatic renewal reminder opt-in with an optional opt-out in view of the recent delays at the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27905/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Allowances (26 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 70. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the 24-hour duty allowance rate for a soldier; when the allowance rate was set; his plans to review the allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27991/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (26 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 233. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a claim by a person (details supplied) lodged with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal in 2012 has not been resolved; and when the case will be resolved. [27390/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 259. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Clondalkin, Lucan, Ronanstown, Ballyfermot and Rathcoole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27923/18]