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Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: We believe there should be a reasonable allowance to meet every household's needs, taking into account the needs of someone such a person with a disability or children. Above that, people should pay for the excessive use of water. I will stand up and say this again if Sinn Féin tables another motion in a few months. The Minister is correct that there is a desperate need to invest in...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: We certainly all want to be constructive on the issue of the provision of housing. I know from the media that the Government discussed legislation this morning along with plans and proposals. I see on the legislative programme that there is a housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, part of which will be about fast-tracking planning applications. However, from my knowledge of the statutory...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am glad to hear the Taoiseach state this is a priority, but I hope it will be turned into real action and funding for the sector when we hear the details of the budget announced. It is about quality and affordability. We all know that what is put into early years education results in a huge comeback and improves the life chances of children in a variety of ways. While the leader of...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I join with others in welcoming the Ceann Comhairle, Taoiseach, the Government and other colleagues back to the Houses of the Oireachtas. This Government has been in office for the past five months. During the last term we had a great deal of talk about new politics but very little action. It was a "do nothing" Dáil. I hope that the Government is back with a lot of energy to address...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects Ireland will ratify the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; the legislative measures this will require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25440/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects that Ireland will ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the legislative measures that need to be taken to facilitate the ratification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25439/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 135. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to the Limerick division currently; if there has been a reduction in these numbers in 2016; if she will provide an assurance that Garda numbers will be retained to maintain the progress that has been made on crime prevention and reduction in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he proposes to take to stop the spiralling cost of motor insurance here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25438/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 606. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the changes he will make to the current tenant purchase scheme; if he will include households that have an adequate long-term income from the Department of Social Protection in the scheme even if they have no income from employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25437/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 607. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of new posts that have been sanctioned by his Department in 2016 to facilitate local authorities to recruit staff such as architects and project managers in order that the number of social housing projects to be delivered can be increased to address the acute shortage of supply; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 608. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of approvals that have been given to local authorities under the streamlining process for funding whereby developments of social housing with 15 units or less or of under €2 million in cost entail only a single funding submission; if he discussed the slow take-up of the scheme with local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 609. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he commenced the audit of vacant houses and apartments as announced in the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness; the way in which the audit will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25444/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (16 Sep 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 610. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department has completed research and his views on the effect of the activities of an organisation (details supplied) on the availability of houses and apartments for rent, particularly in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/16]

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 13. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she expects to publish the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23040/16]

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have raised this issue with the Minister before. It concerns a commitment on timing for the publication of the adoption (information and tracing) Bill. It is intended to publish it before the end of the year. Is there a more precise date? Has any consideration been given to incorporating this particular element into the adoption Bill that has passed Second Stage? That might speed up...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for her reply. This is a really important issue for many people who for years have tried to get this kind of information and have gone to all kinds of lengths. The rest of us take for granted having our birth certificates and knowing about our origins, yet there are people who still have not been able to get that information. That is why I am persisting with this...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I urge that that happen as soon as possible. We are not particularly overloaded with legislation in the Chamber, and I do not know how overloaded we will be in the autumn. It tends to be the case that a lot of Bills come together and we may be fighting for space at a later stage in the year. I again urge that this work be done as quickly as possible.

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the Minister said, there is a duty under the Istanbul Convention to have that kind of service available. More important, though, there are a number of women around the country who need the service as a lifeline. If they are in a situation of immediate danger, they need to be able to call somebody on a 24-7 basis. I worry when I hear about commissioning processes. What is the timeline...

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is important not to confuse people by having too many options in the way of helplines. The Minister said there were a number of helplines around the country but what people need is immediate access and to know that, when they are in a particular situation, they can ring a number and get somebody at the other end of the line. Can the Minister of State ensure there is no confusion with...

Other Questions: Child Care Services (21 Jul 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: 8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if progress has been made on the commitment in the programme for Government to conduct and publish an independent review of the cost of providing quality child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23046/16]