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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (27 Jun 2019)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I was not expecting this but I thank him for giving me the opportunity to say a few words on this very special day for me, which is the last day of my service in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I remember very clearly the first day I walked into the Dáil and the sense I had of what a fantastic privilege it was to be elected by the public to serve....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (21 Feb 2019)

Frances Fitzgerald: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of existing and planned initiatives to protect biodiversity here including initiatives in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8595/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Conventions (6 Feb 2019)

Frances Fitzgerald: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the outstanding issues concerning the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combatting violence against women; and the timeframe for ratification in this regard. [5797/19]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Frances Fitzgerald: It does oblige women to have one, it is mandatory.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Frances Fitzgerald: A circle is 360o.

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2018)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am sure all Members of the House will join with me in expressing the hope that the publication of the recent report by the disclosures tribunal will represent a turning point for Sergeant Maurice McCabe, his wife, Lorraine, and his family. Since its publication I have spoken with Sergeant McCabe directly in order to express my personal good wishes for him, Lorraine, and his family. No...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Frances Fitzgerald: It has not, actually.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is wrong.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management, CFRAM, plans will be published shortly but the Deputy is correct. Given what we have seen in the past day or so we absolutely must keep this issue and how we respond to it under review. We saw a very good response from the agencies with Storm Ophelia but the Deputy is correct and we must stay targeted on this. If we can...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm that the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, will visit the area – in fact, he may already be there. He has been actively working with the relevant local authorities and I have no doubt that, as we have responded very quickly in recent times when there has been flooding, there will be a speedy response. It is a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, made a commitment in 2013 to the Magdalen women to introduce a scheme for those who were admitted to and worked in Magdalen institutions. The scheme applied to 12 named institutions. To date, €25.7 million has been paid to 684 women under the scheme, which is still open. I understand that the Department of Justice and Equality co-operated fully...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter is going to Cabinet very shortly. The line Minister can address the Deputy's point on consultation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I agree with Deputy Smith that another SAVI report would be very important. We need up-to-date macro information on sexual and domestic violence in this country. The Taoiseach does not need convincing. This matter was discussed at a Cabinet sub-committee last week. The initial scoping work has begun to determine how precisely it will be carried out.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade can answer.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I seem to remember that the Deputy welcomed the proposal that the agency should be put on a statutory footing with commissioners in charge of it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thought I read that she had. It must have been misreported. The Government plans to establish the ODCE on a statutory footing, with commissioners as opposed to the current model whereby it is part of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. I am not in a position to publish the ODCE report because I have strong legal advice that it is not within my power under the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Aviation policy will of course be impacted by the national planning framework and the regional plans. In every contact that I have had with foreign multinationals, I have spoken of the importance of companies taking the opportunity to locate in regional areas. We have seen major successes in the Shannon area as regards aviation, particularly in terms of leasing. The Action Plan for Jobs,...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank Deputy Healy. I am aware of the work done by Arthritis Ireland - I have taken a special interest in that - and iCan. The aim of the presentation that the latter made this week was to increase awareness of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA, and to highlight the need for additional services. This is a common disease of childhood. It is estimated that there are more than 1,000...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The need for another rheumatologist in Crumlin is acknowledged. The development of the new children's hospital and urgent care centres also provide us with an opportunity to progress the integration of the three hospitals and plan for the kind of provision which the Deputy said is needed. I repeat that is an area of significant demand. There are waiting lists, but every effort is being made...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Let me say one thing to the Deputy. My party has always believed in due process and I have always believed in due process. She can speak for her own party in regard to how it handles issues that arise but I can speak for my party, and I have always followed the principle of natural justice and due process. When the issue emerged in regard to Maurice McCabe and his treatment with An...