Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Adoption Legislation

Shane Ross

217. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action that has been taken regarding the issue of step-parent adoption, as raised by this Deputy under Topical Issues on 10 October 2013; the reason the glaring anomalies have still not been addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12623/14]

Schools Building Projects Status

Shane Ross

134. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to build much needed secondary schools in the rapidly expanding district of Kilternan-Stepaside-Glencullen and adjoining areas, based on the fact that the council has recommended two sites for possible construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/14]

Departmental Agencies

Shane Ross

3. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of quangos abolished under this Government; the number created; the gross savings made by the reductions; the gross cost to the Exchequer of the new quangos; the net effect of the changes in quangos on public expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9472/14]

State Banking Sector

Shane Ross

3. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance his timetable for the sale of the Government's stakes in Bank of Ireland and AIB; if he has sought any external advice on the matter; if he is keeping in touch with the public interest directors on the proposed sale; his plans for the proceeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8602/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

140. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Taoiseach as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7466/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

166. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8699/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

239. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8698/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

299. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Education and Skills whether he is aware of any official bodies under the aegis of his Department which subscribe to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8695/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

331. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8704/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

353. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8702/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

419. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Social Protection as far as she is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of her Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8705/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

450. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8691/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

480. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8693/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

537. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8696/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

595. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Justice and Equality as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

608. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8694/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

651. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine as far as he is aware if any official body under the aegis of his Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8690/14]

State Bodies

Shane Ross

670. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs as far as she is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of her Department subscribes to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8692/14]

Departmental Bodies

Shane Ross

773. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Health as far as he is aware if any official bodies under the aegis of his Department subscribe to the daily inflation data for Ireland collected by a company (details supplied); if so, the cost of this service; if the data will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8700/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

133. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Taoiseach the way the departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

32. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4645/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

35. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4644/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

51. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4642/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

75. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way his departmental taxi contracts, for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff, are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4647/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

87. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Social Protection the way her departmental contracts for taxi companies, for the purpose of providing taxis for the use of departmental staff, are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4650/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

117. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

120. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4640/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

135. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way his Department's contracts for taxi companies for the transportation of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4643/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

152. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4648/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

171. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence the way his Departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of Departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4641/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

173. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4637/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

183. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way her departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4639/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

199. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Health the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4646/14]

Departmental Contracts

Shane Ross

224. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way departmental contracts for taxi companies, for the purposes of providing taxis for the use of departmental staff, are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4651/14]

Departmental Agencies

Shane Ross

3. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total sum of the grants given by quangos in his Department for job creation purposes since he came into office; the number of jobs that have been totally or partially created by these grant giving quangos; the cost per job across all those agencies; his estimate of the value of the quangos individually in his Department; if he has changed his mind on the need to replace the boards of all the quangos he inherited; his views on whether the directors of those bodies are worth their fees from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50614/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

131. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Taoiseach the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in payng the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over this period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50144/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

506. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50556/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

3. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over this period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49363/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

43. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49954/13]

Financial Services Regulation

Shane Ross

46. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance the contact he or any of his officials have had with the Central Bank as a direct result of sudden losses at Royal Sun Alliance and the collapse of Newbridge Credit Union; if there was a failure of regulation in either case; the advice he received from the Central Bank in each case; if he was updated on the events as they unfolded; the reason Permanent TSB was chosen as the vehicle to rescue Newbridge Credit Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49575/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

100. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49952/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

105. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49957/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

106. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49956/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

131. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of quangos operating under the aegis of her Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49958/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

134. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49948/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

137. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49950/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

145. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49953/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

163. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49951/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

174. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49947/13]

Departmental Bodies Data

Shane Ross

182. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of quangos operating under the aegis of her Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49949/13]