Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I am conscious that the Minister stated that he cannot anticipate individual decisions in each school. However, is it fair to say that some of the figures mooted about the extent of potential redundancies are greatly overstated, particularly in the light of the additional resources secured by the...
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I thank the Minister for his statement. Can the Minister assure the House that, in the process of speeding up justice and the incentive to early guilty pleas, the proposed measure will not disadvantage the most vulnerable?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Can the Minister outline measures that are being examined to mitigate the cost to the block grant of reducing corporation tax?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. The confusion has eased as the debate has gone on, and I thank Mr Hamilton for bringing some clarity to it. As most Members have said, insurance in this part of Ireland is much more expensive than in other parts. The Office of Fair Trading said that insurance premiums paid by consumers are, on average, 11% higher and that insurance quotes...
Sean Lynch: I am not sure about that, but I will read out some statistics. Eighty per cent of all county court claims for personal injuries settled for less than £5,000. That shows that it is not the case that claimants are receiving vast amounts of compensation. From 2000 to 2009, there has been a 23% reduction in the number of claims registered with the compensation recovery unit. That shows a...
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I support the motion on behalf of my party. I thank the Member, Miss McIlveen, for bringing this important issue to the House. As the Chair of the Committee said, and as I know as a member of the Committee, it is an important and serious issue. Like other Members, I can cite examples in my constituency and town where residents live in developments that...
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Given what the Minister said about the case at the outset, is he satisfied that the recommendations made after the death of Colin Bell have now been implemented?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Will the Minister give an update on his Department’s priorities for youth strategy?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. I also support the debate brought by my colleague Phil Flanagan. I am sorry for arriving late; I was at another event. I did not catch all the debate, but I will echo much of what Joe has said. I will point out a number of key issues. Since I received notice of this debate, I have been speaking to a number of carers and other people. Thank...
Sean Lynch: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas. I thank the Minister for her statement. Does the Minister think that it is appropriate for the CEO of Foras na Gaeilge to make public comments when the consultation process into future funding arrangements is ongoing?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Will the Minister tell us the assessment criteria for the provision of traffic wardens in towns and villages?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. What role do museums, libraries and archives have in marking commemorations?
Sean Lynch: Is it still the Minister’s intention to invest further funds in rural broadband?
Sean Lynch: 6. asked the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the establishment of an engineering skills working group. (AQO 1581/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. How soon will the working group be up and running? Will there be specific focus on rural areas where engineering has been a mainstay of the local economy?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat a Cheann Comhairle agus gabhaim buíochas leat as an ráiteas sin a Aire. Did the Minister receive legal advice on the conditions that can be attached to enhance severance packages for prison officers? Did he read the advice or did he rely on submissions from officials?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Given that the proposed new legislation might apply only to bus and rail stations, what measures in relation to alcohol and antisocial behaviour might be put in place to apply to park-and-ride bus shelters and stops?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Like Mr McLaughlin, I also apologise for not being here. I can only put it down to confusion around the new summer time. Minister, given the very mild winter that we have had, how much additional funding is available for road repairs?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. I support the motion. Following the collapse of the Tommy English trial, there has been considerable public concern about the continued use of this type of supergrass trial. The Minister said in response to a question in this House that he believes that what we have under the 2005 Act is very different from what happened 30 years ago, but...
Sean Lynch: No. There is not much time left, anyhow. Minister, I live in a border county and have known of people, one of whom was a member of my party, being murdered by loyalists in neighbouring counties across the border. Will the Minister tell me what would happen if an assisting offender, under the legislation, confessed to one of those killings? What implication would that have? Would extradition...
