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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: I do not know why the Senator is asking that question. There is only one answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: The delegation does not have to answer. On behalf of the committee, I thank the delegation for its presentation and participation. On behalf of all of us, including the members who are not present, would like to express our appreciation of the work done by the IDA now and in the past, particularly now. In recent years, the news of new jobs coming to Ireland were the first signs that a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Committee (6 May 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: Motion No. 5 refers to the undocumented Irish in the United States. The motion was submitted by Senator Mark Daly but he has withdrawn it for the moment. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (6 May 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 273. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are any constitutional or other barriers to allowing parents who fostered children, but could not adopt them at the time due to lack of consent on behalf of a birth parent, to adopt said foster children now that they are consenting adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (6 May 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 490. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that the additional costly pipe work requirements will be funded in addition to the standard grant already approved for two classrooms and three learning support rooms in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16. [17595/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (30 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a change to the payment system for public sector pensions is being considered; if so, the measures that are being proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17111/15]

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: The Deputy's time is up.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: We move to the Technical Group slot, which is 45 minutes.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: Deputy Mac Lochlainn has made his point.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: The Ministers have been here for two and half hours. They are entitled to a comfort break at least.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: I propose approximately 11 minutes each for Deputies Catherine Murphy, Clare Daly, Richard Boyd Barrett and Seamus Healy. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (22 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when work will commence on the security upgrade of the building and site at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14, in view of health and safety concerns which have been acknowledged by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15843/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (21 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 567. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures the Foreign Affairs Council has agreed to combat terrorism outside the European Union's borders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15796/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (21 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 568. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the Justice and Home Affairs Council co-ordinates policy on terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15797/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 569. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline Ireland's approach to the eastern neighbourhood, and if this has changed following developments in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15798/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 570. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what Ireland's policy priorities are in its engagement with the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15799/15]

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (2 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: Amendment No. 1 is out of order.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (2 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, did not arise out of Committee Stage proceedings so a recommittal is necessary.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (2 Apr 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: A message shall be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (26 Mar 2015)

Olivia Mitchell: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the patronage determination process will commence for the new primary school in the Goatstown-Stillorgan area of County Dublin; the timeframe for this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12432/15]