DOCSLIB.ORG

Dáil Éireann

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Dáil Éireann DÁIL ÉIREANN Déardaoin, 23 Samhain, 2017 Thursday, 23rd November, 2017 CEISTEANNA QUESTIONS 93 DÁIL ÉIREANN 4671 Déardaoin, 23 Samhain, 2017 Thursday, 23rd November, 2017 CEISTEANNA I gCOMHAIR FREAGRA Ó BHÉAL QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER CEISTEANNA AR SONRAÍODH UAIN DÓIBH QUESTIONS NOMINATED FOR PRIORITY Chun an Tánaiste agus an Aire Gnó, Fiontar agus Nuálaíochta : To the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies and supports in place to safeguard Irish SMEs and export businesses from a hard Brexit scenario including revision of state aid rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Niall Collins. [49667/17] 2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement has brought no prosecutions or achieved no convictions in the past two years; and her plans to accelerate the reform of the agency. — Maurice Quinlivan. [49669/17] 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to deal with competitiveness issues and direct threats to continued foreign direct investment here. — Niall Collins. [49668/17] 4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts being made by State agencies, in particular the IDA, in attracting jobs and investment to towns in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Michael Lowry. [49765/17] 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions her department has had with a company (details supplied) regarding the future development of the proposed data centre in Athenry. — Eamon Ryan. [49764/17] CEISTEANNA EILE OTHER QUESTIONS Chun an Tánaiste agus an Aire Gnó, Fiontar agus Nuálaíochta : To the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. 6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits by the IDA to County Meath; and if she has satisfied herself with the level of IDA investment in County Meath. — Thomas Byrne. [49464/17] 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of regional IDA site visits up to Q3 2017; the details of all vacant properties per county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Niall Collins. [49595/17] P.T.O 4672 8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the regulatory regime pertaining to the issue of expiry dates on vouchers. — Niall Collins. [49598/17] 9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she will take to ensure continued economic investment in jobs, enterprise and innovation here notwithstanding the impact of Brexit; the extent to which new opportunities are being fostered in this context; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Bernard J. Durkan. [49610/17] 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has considered empowering the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to issue civil fines for anti competitive practices. — Niall Collins. [49597/17] 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if enhanced resources will be provided to LEOs of border counties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Thomas P. Broughan. [49462/17] 12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to introduce legislation to combat ticket touting; and her views on the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017. — Maurice Quinlivan. [49574/17] 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if studies (details supplied) are on target to be completed before the end of 2017; the timeframe for the findings to be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Thomas P. Broughan. [49461/17] 14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the role her department will play in the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Margaret Murphy O’Mahony. [49456/17] 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the date for the publication of the annual report of export licensing activity undertaken under the Control of Exports Act 2008 for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016; and if publication will occur before the end of 2017. — Clare Daly. [49608/17] 16. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the most recently published report under the Control of Exports Act 2008, covering the period January 2017 to June 2017; her further views on the volume of arms exports permitted by her department to countries that form the Saudi Arabian alliance, which is engaged in the bombardment of Yemen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Mick Wallace. [49606/17] 17. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the effects that Brexit will have on SMEs along the border region; and if plans have been made to protect them. — Niamh Smyth. [49455/17] 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views regarding the CETA trade agreement between the EU and Canada in relation to the possibility of undermining regulatory standards; her plans to seek ratification of CETA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Paul Murphy. [49590/17] 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the initiatives her department is putting in place to help support and grow current businesses and attract new 4673 enterprises to the areas designated by the CSO as unemployment blackspots. — Maurice Quinlivan. [49576/17] 20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit on businesses and small and medium enterprises in Northern Ireland and the border counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Eamon Scanlon. [49458/17] 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address the fact that the south east region returns just 45% of the PAYE income per tax head (details supplied) as per the south east economic monitor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Mary Butler. [49515/17] 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of PRTLI funding will occur; if the PRTLI funding programme is not confirmed his plans to provide a successor programme of this type of essential funding for third level institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — James Lawless. [49612/17] 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if areas continually affected by low income and deprivation are targeted in strategic planning and promotion of job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Thomas P. Broughan. [49516/17] 24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address the fact that, even though the south east has the highest unemployment figures in the country, only 31 site visits (details supplied) were made by the IDA between January and September 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Mary Butler. [49514/17] 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to expand her department’s efforts and resources in terms of creating investment and business in the north County Meath region which is the most deprived area of County Meath according to 2016 Pobal HP deprivation index; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Shane Cassells. [49611/17] 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the plans in place to protect businesses along the border in view of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Niamh Smyth. [49453/17] 27. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available for small and medium enterprises in view of the fact that the 2018 to 2020 expenditure report states the government, through budget 2018, will respond to the immediate and longer term impact of Brexit across the enterprise agency supported client base; her plans for new supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Aindrias Moynihan. [49614/17] 28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which the negative reports internationally of Ireland’s housing and rental market is impacting on the work of bringing foreign direst investment to Dublin and other cities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Thomas P. Broughan. [49517/17] 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she and her department continue to foster opportunities for indigenous and foreign direct investment here; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to continue to do this P.T.O 4674 notwithstanding obstacles arising from a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. — Bernard J. Durkan. [49609/17] 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the increase in the value of licences for arms exports from Ireland issued by her department from €23 million to €132 million between the past six months of 2016 and the first six months of 2017; her further views on the fact that this is the first time since six monthly reports began to be published that the value of licences for arms exports has exceeded €100 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 105 Dáil Éireann
    (Supplementary Order Paper) 105 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Máirt, 13 Nollaig, 2011 Tuesday, 13th December, 2011 2.00 p.m. GNÓ COMHALTAÍ PRÍOBHÁIDEACHA PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Fógra i dtaobh leasú ar Thairiscint : Notice of Amendment to Motion 43. “That Dáil Éireann: — condemns the Government for introducing a series of budgetary measures that discriminate against those who can least afford it and particularly those in rural Ireland; — objects to the overall policy direction introduced by the Government of progressively reducing and closing rural services; — rejects the move by the Government to reduce and ultimately close small rural schools; — further rejects the closure of rural Garda stations throughout the country; — further objects to the increase in school bus costs that adversely affects rural families; — opposes the cutbacks in Community Employment Schemes that provide vital services to rural Ireland on a self-help basis; — further opposes the abolition of the Local Improvement Scheme; — rejects the cuts to Farm Assist, third level grants for agricultural families, the Rural Environment Protection Scheme and the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme; — strongly disagrees with the increase in charges for basic services, specifically aimed at rural areas, through septic tank upgrade costs and fees; and — calls on the Government to abandon its anti-rural bias and adopt a fair and balanced approach to the budget.” — Michael Moynihan, John Browne, Niall Collins, Micheál Martin, Éamon Ó Cuív, Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Smith, Robert Troy, Barry Cowen, Dara Calleary, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Michael P. Kitt, Seamus Kirk, Seán Fleming, Michael McGrath, John McGuinness, Billy Kelleher, Timmy Dooley, Willie O'Dea. Leasú: Amendment: 1. To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: P.T.O.
    [Show full text]
  • CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL PANEL (A) Provisional Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel
    SEANAD GENERAL ELECTION _________________ APRIL, 2016 _________________ PANELS OF CANDIDATES PREPARED BY THE SEANAD RETURNING OFFICER ACT, 1947, AS AMENDED BY THE SEANAD ELECTORAL (PANEL MEMBERS) ACT, 1954. CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PANEL (a) Provisional Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel Name Address Description Qualifications of candidate for inclusion in the Name of body by whom Candidate was Panel as determined by the Seanad nominated Returning Officer Brabazon, Tom 75 Lóiste Mhic Reachtain, Baile Comhairleoir Cathrach, Conradh Na Gaeilge Átha Cliath 13 Aturnae Burke, Deirdre Orchard House, Templelyon, Solicitor The Law Society of Ireland Redcross, Co. Wicklow Carey, Declan 116 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Mental Health Social Worker Dental Council Dublin Collins, Michael Ballinvallig, Newcastle West, Public Representative, Theatre Forum Limited Co. Limerick Musician, Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann Connolly, John 12 Gort na Bró, Millers Lane, Primary School Teacher Irish National Teachers’ Organisation Rahoon, Galway Conway, Joe ‘An Druimín’, Roselawn, College Tutor, Public Aontas Múinteoirí Éireann/Teachers’ Union of Tramore, Co. Waterford Representative Ireland Crowley, Liam Killorglin, Co. Kerry Solicitor The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland D’Arcy, Jim 12 Sandygrove Close, Senator Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth Finucane, Jim 3 Cloondara, Tralee, Co. Kerry Member of Kerry ETB Education and Training Boards Ireland Howard, Mary Claureen House, Ennis, Co. Member of Clare County The Drama League of Ireland Clare
    [Show full text]
  • Representations Received by the Chairman's Office from Public
    Representations received by the Chairman’s Office from Public Representatives in 2020 On behalf of a Name General Issue Grand Total person Aidan Davitt 2 4 6 Aindrias Moynihan 0 20 20 Alan Hayes 1 0 1 Alan Kelly 0 2 2 Anne Rabbitte 1 1 2 Barry Cowen 0 3 3 Bernard Durkan 0 2 2 Brendan Griffin 0 21 21 Brian Stanley 0 1 1 Cathal Crowe 1 7 8 Catherine Martin 0 1 1 Catherine Murphy 6 4 10 Charlie Flanagan 0 5 5 Charlie McConalogue 1 4 5 Christopher O’Sullivan 10 12 22 Cian O’Callaghan 1 0 1 Ciaran Cannon 0 6 6 Claire Kerrane 0 1 1 Colm Brophy 1 2 3 Colm Burke 0 1 1 Cormac Devlin 0 14 14 Dara Calleary 0 1 1 Dara Mulvey 0 1 1 Darragh O’Brien 1 15 16 David Norris 0 1 1 Denis Naughten 0 16 16 Denise Mitchell 0 1 1 Dessie Ellis 1 1 2 Eamon O Cuiv 0 3 3 Emer Higgins 1 0 1 Eoghan Murphy 0 1 1 Fergus O’Dowd 0 3 3 Finian McGrath 0 1 1 Francis Noel Duffy 0 1 1 Frank Feighan 0 12 12 Garrett Ahearn 1 1 2 Gerard Craughwell 0 1 1 Gino Kenny 0 1 1 Heather Humphreys 0 9 9 Helen McEntee 0 6 6 Hildegarde Naughten 1 3 4 Imelda Munster 0 2 2 Jack Chambers 0 2 2 1 On behalf of a Name General Issue Grand Total person Jackie Cahill 3 2 5 James Browne 0 6 6 James Lawless 1 11 12 James O’Connor 3 7 10 Jennifer Carroll MacNeill 2 0 2 Jennifer Murnane O’Connor 4 4 8 Jerry Buttimer 0 2 2 Jim Daly 1 1 2 Joe Carey 3 3 6 Joe Flaherty 0 8 8 Joe McHugh 1 4 5 Joe O’Brien 1 0 1 Joe O’Reilly 0 1 1 John Brady 0 1 1 John Brassill 0 1 1 John Cummins 1 0 1 John Lahart 2 3 5 John Lawless 0 2 2 John McGahon 1 3 4 John McGuinness 3 13 16 John Paul Phelan 1 4 5 Johnny Mythen 1 0 1 Josepha
    [Show full text]
  • Don't Tax Our Health Choices!
    DON’T TAX OUR HEALTH CHOICES! From March 1st 2019 the Government will be applying VAT at 23% to all Vitamin, Probiotic & Food Supplements. These supplements have been VAT free for the last 40 years! A2 POSTER CODE: VAT03 A4 POSTER CODE: VAT04 +23% Available from Wholefoods VAT HEALTH IS NOT A LUXURY! SIGN THE PETITION TODAY! @stopthisvat www.stopthisvat.ie What is happening: The Revenue Commissioners have decided that on March 1st 2019, 23% VAT will be applied to all health food supplements. This includes Vitamins, Probiotics and Fish Oil. What does this mean? On March 1st 2019, retailers must apply 23% VAT to all health food supplements, resulting in a 23% price increase for consumers. Such a sudden and radical increase in taxation will put a huge strain on consumers and cause many to have to reconsider their approach towards managing their health. This is bound to seriously damage the local Irish businesses that are the cornerstone of the industry sector, particularly if consumers turn to the international Internet to try and obtain a better priced product. What can I do: • Sign the petition (online and in-store) which can be found at www.stopthisvat.ie. • Additional petition hardcopies are available from Wholefoods Wholesale (product code: VAT02). Wholefoods drivers will happily take completed petitions back from you. Please ensure that all petitions are returned to Wholefoods by February 18th. • Actively encourage customers to sign the petition and highlight what VAT will mean for their purchases. • Email or write to your local minister or TD. Sample text can be found on page 3 of this document.
    [Show full text]
  • Oireachtas Monitor 208 Published: 24 May 2016
    Oireachtas Monitor 208 Published: 24 May 2016 1. Coming up this week in the Houses of the Oireachtas (23 May 2016 – 27 May 2016) Dáil and Seanad Agenda 2. Last week's Oireachtas Questions and Debates (16 May 2016 – 20 May 2016) a. Asylum and Immigration b. Education (incl ECCE and Child Care) c. Child Protection/ Child Services/ Children in Care d. Family e. Health and Wellbeing f. Disability and Special Educational Needs g. Child Benefit / Social Welfare/ Poverty / Housing h. Juvenile Justice/ Human Rights/ Equality i. General a. Asylum and Immigration Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Children and Youth Affairs Direct Provision Data, Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) Department of Justice and Equality Direct Provision System, Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) Refugee Resettlement Programme, Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, United Left) Refugee Resettlement Programme, Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) Direct Provision Data, Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Féin) b. Education (incl ECCE and Child Care) Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Education and Skills School Transport Data, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Accommodation, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Retention Rates, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Starting Age, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Transport Eligibility, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Transport, Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Anti-Austerity Alliance) School Transport Review, Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Féin) School Patronage, Lisa Chambers
    [Show full text]
  • Dáil Éireann
    Vol. 996 Thursday, No. 3 30 July 2020 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) 30/07/2020A00100Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 384 30/07/2020G00400Ceisteanna - Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 396 30/07/2020G00500Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 396 30/07/2020G00600State Examinations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 396 30/07/2020G01600School Accommodation� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 398 30/07/2020H00550School Funding � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 400 30/07/2020J00300School Transport � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 402 30/07/2020J01300Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 404 30/07/2020J01400Citizens’ Assembly � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 404
    [Show full text]
  • Oireachtas Monitor 198 Published: 25 January 2016
    Oireachtas Monitor 198 Published: 25 January 2016 1. Coming up this week in the Houses of the Oireachtas (25 January 2016 – 29 January 2016) Dáil and Seanad Agenda 2. Last week's Oireachtas Questions and Debates (18 January 2016 – 22 January 2016) a. Asylum / Immigration b. Education (incl ECCE and Child Care) c. Child Protection/ Child Services/ Children in Care d. Family e. Disability and Special Educational Needs f. Health and Wellbeing g. Child Benefit/Social Welfare/Poverty/Housing h. Juvenile Justice/Human Rights/Equality i. General a. Asylum/ Immigration Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Justice and Equality Irish Refugee Protection Programme, Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) Department of Social Protection Direct Provision Data, Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) b. Education (incl. ECCE and Child Care) Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Education and Skills Educational Disadvantage, Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) School Staffing, Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) School Completion Programme, Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) Department of Children and Youth Affairs School Completion Programme, Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) Child Care Qualifications, Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) Early Childhood Care Education, Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) Debates Seanad debates, Commencement Matters, Educational Reform Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection, Quality of Teaching in Higher Education: Discussion Dáil debates, Topical Issue Debate, Schools Building Projects Status Dáil debates, Topical Issue Debate, Schools Designation c. Child Protection/ Child Services/ Children in Care Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Children and Youth Affairs Child Protection Services, Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) Debates Dáil debates, Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Regulations 2016: Referral to Joint Committee d.
    [Show full text]
  • Contents Contents
    Oireachtas Report Thursday 19th March, 2020 Contents Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Minister for Health (Deputy Simon Harris .................................................................................................. 2 Deputy Stephen Donnelly ........................................................................................................................... 6 Deputy Willie O'Dea .................................................................................................................................... 8 Deputy Robert Troy .................................................................................................................................... 9 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald .....................................................................................................................10 Deputy Louise O'Reilly ..............................................................................................................................12 Deputy Eamon Ryan ..................................................................................................................................14 Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh .......................................................................................................................15
    [Show full text]
  • Notice of Poll Constituency of Longford-Westmeath
    NOTICE OF POLL CONSTITUENCY OF LONGFORD-WESTMEATH Take Notice that, pursuant to a writ issued to me by the Clerk of Dáil Éireann, I will take a poll on 8th February 2020, between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. to elect 4 members of the Dáil for this constituency. The names and descriptions of the candidates standing nominated and of their proposers (if any), and the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper, are set out hereunder. Description Name Address Occupation Name of Political Party, if Proposer, if any any Peter Burke Clonmore, Mullingar, Co. Public Representative Fine Gael Thomas Farrell Westmeath Micheál Carrigy Ballinalee Post Office, Ballinalee, Postmaster &Public Representative Fine Gael Co. Longford Sorca Clarke 65 Ardleigh Vale, Mullingar, Co. Carer & Accountant Sinn Féin Westmeath Joe Flaherty 7 The Willows, Clonbalt Woods, Managing Director Fianna Fáil Paul Barden Longford, Co Longford Louise Heavin 42 Beechpark, Athlone, Co. Architect & County Councillor Green Party/ Comhaontas Westmeath Glas Donal Jackson 5 Retreat Mews, Retreat Road, Company Director Non-Party Athlone, Co. Westmeath Anna Kavanagh Corracorkey, Edgeworthstown, Retired Teacher Non-Party Co. Longford Frank Kilbride Aughakilmore, Ballinalee, Co. Businessman Non-Party Longford Alan Budda Mangan Adamstown, Castletown HSE Community Alcohol & Drug The Labour Party William Penrose Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath Services Employee Gab McFadden Newtownflood, Crannagh, Full-Time Public Representative Fine Gael Athlone, Co. Westmeath Kevin Boxer Moran Cornamagh, Athlone, Co. Public Representative Non-Party Westmeath Dom Parker 68 Auburn Heights, Athlone, Co. Unemployed Solidarity- People Before Westmeath Profit James Reynolds Laughill, Coolarty, Farmer The National Party-An Páirtí Edgeworthstown, Co.
    [Show full text]
  • Tackling the Gender Pay Gap: What Can Ireland Learn from the UK?
    Tackling the Gender Pay Gap: What Can Ireland Learn from the UK? 1.0 Introduction A briefing for politicians and industry stakeholders took place at Leinster House on Wednesday, 4th July, on the topic of ‘Tackling the Gender Pay Gap: What Can Ireland Learn from the UK?’. The briefing was organised by the new cross-party group on workplace equality, and hosted by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, working in partnership with Dress for Success Dublin. Two UK experts on workplace diversity, inclusion and gender pay reporting addressed the event: • Emer Bucukoglu of Innecto Reward Consulting, the largest independent pay and reward consultancy in the UK; • Hayley Barnard, Managing Director of MIX Diversity Developers, a consultancy that specialises in delivering diversity and inclusion audits and gender equality initiatives for workplaces across the UK. Senator Clifford-Lee and Sonya Lennon, founder of Dress for Success Dublin, also spoke at the event. Politicians in attendance included: • Maria Bailey TD • Dara Calleary TD • Lisa Chambers TD • Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee • Stephen Donnelly TD • Micheál Martin TD • Jim O’Callaghan TD • Kate O’Connell TD • Fiona O’Loughlin TD • Senator Grace O’Sullivan • Roisin Shortall TD • Niamh Smyth TD • Robert Troy TD Organisations in attendance included: • AIB • 30% Club • BDO • Boots • Carr Communications • CC Solicitors • Coeliac Society of Ireland • Communicorp • Computerology • Davy • Dept. Of Justice & Equality • Dress for Success Dublin • eir 1 • Fórsa Trade Union • Grant Thornton • Higher Education
    [Show full text]
  • Oireachtas Monitor 251 Published
    Oireachtas Monitor 251 Published: 17 July 2017 1. Coming up this week in the Houses of the Oireachtas (17 July 2017 – 21 July 2017) Seanad and Parliamentary Committees will meet this week 2. Last week's Oireachtas Questions and Debates (10 July 2017 – 14 July 2017) a. Asylum and Immigration b. Education (incl ECCE and Child Care) c. Child Protection/ Child and Youth Services/ Children in Care d. Family e. Health and Wellbeing f. Disability and Special Educational Needs g. Child Benefit / Social Welfare/ Poverty / Housing h. Juvenile Justice/ Human Rights/ Equality a. Asylum and Immigration Parliamentary Questions- Written AnswersDebates Department of Justice and Equality Direct Provision Data, Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) Equal Opportunities Employment, Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) Immigration Policy, Micheál Martin (Leader of the Opposition; Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) Migrant Integration, Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) Migrant Integration, Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) Refugee Data, Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) Debates Seanad debates, International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage b. Education (incl ECCE and Child Care) Parliamentary Questions- Written Answers Department of Children and Youth Affairs Affordable Childcare Scheme Data, John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) Affordable Childcare Scheme Establishment, John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation, John
    [Show full text]
  • Dáil Éireann
    Vol. 1002 Thursday, No. 7 17 December 2020 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Ceisteanna - Questions 890 17/12/2020A00200Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions 890 17/12/2020A00300Voluntary Sector ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������890 17/12/2020A01200Urban Renewal Schemes 892 17/12/2020B00600LEADER Programmes 894 17/12/2020C00500Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions 896 17/12/2020C00600Broadband Infrastructure 896 17/12/2020E00400Island Communities 901 17/12/2020F00850Rural Regeneration and Development Fund 903 17/12/2020F01750Remote Working ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������904 17/12/2020H00050Town and Village Renewal Scheme 907 17/12/2020H00750Covid-19 Pandemic Supports 909 17/12/2020J00700Rural
    [Show full text]