Alan Shatter TD - Better Politics

Social Welfare Cuts Motion

December 16th, 2009

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16 Dec 09
Social Welfare Cuts Motion

Deputy Alan Shatter: I support the motion, which was tabled by Deputy Naughten on behalf of Fine Gael. We have had an interesting day in the House. This debate is not simply about the issues which are the subject of the motion. It also concerns our value system, how we perceive what political parties should do in Government, how they perceive society, what role political parties should play and what obligations we have to the most vulnerable people.

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Judicial Remuneration

February 3rd, 2010

99. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Finance the salaries which would be payable to members of the Judiciary if the legislation enacted to provide for the public sector pension deductions and the public sector wage deductions implemented pursuant to budgetary measures adopted in 2009, applied to judicial remuneration in the same manner as it applies to public sector workers in receipt of comparable salaries; and the specific reductions which would have been effected in judicial remuneration in respect of judges appointed to the District, Circuit, High and Supreme Court. [5346/10] Continue reading »

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Newpark Comprehensive School

February 2nd, 2010

689. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in sanctioning the funding for the construction of a new permanent school building at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the fact that original permission had already been given; if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at the school which both students and teachers have to tolerate; and when he will sanction the commencement of the school building project. [5284/10] Continue reading »

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Dads escape jail for non-payment of maintenance – Shatter

January 29th, 2010

Shatter says they are being given a free pass on defiance of court orders

The Government and the courts are presently giving a free pass to many husbands and fathers ignoring District Court maintenance orders made for the support of wives and children, according to Fine Gael Children’s Spokesperson, Alan Shatter TD.

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Contributions by Religious Orders & Congregations to Victims of Institutional Abuse

January 26th, 2010

587.strong> Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements made to create an independent trust to support the needs of survivors of institutional abuse for general education and welfare purposes; Continue reading »

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Childrens Mental Health Coalition

January 26th, 2010

 365.  Deputy Alan Shatter  asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform   if his attention has been drawn to the establishment of a new children’s mental health coalition; Continue reading »

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The number of Unaccompanied Children allowed to remain in Ireland on reaching 18 years

January 26th, 2010

364. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of unaccompanied children who have come here, aged six years and under, aged between seven years and 12 years, and aged between 13 years and 18 years, who have been allowed to remain here upon reaching 18 years. [3105/10] Continue reading »

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Funding for Operation in Tallaght Hospital

January 26th, 2010

264.  Deputy Alan Shatter   asked the Minister for Health and Children  if funding will be provided for an operation to be carried out in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16. [3102/10]

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney): As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

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Shatter calls for better management of water supply

January 25th, 2010

Alan Shatter TD, today called for better management by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council of water stoppages in areas of Ballinteer, Dundrum, Mount Merrion and Leopardstown.

“I have been contacted by constituents who have been left without running water from 7.00 p.m. each evening until 9.30 a.m. the following morning for the past 10 days. Continue reading »

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Alan Shatter Speech on Civil Partnership Bill 2009 Second Stage

January 21st, 2010

Deputy Alan Shatter: Like other Deputies, I welcome the publication of this Bill and the opportunity for a serious and considered debate on its provisions. Although I broadly support its intentions, I propose to address some of the issues that have given rise to public debate and controversy outside the House and to outline my concerns with the Bill as drafted. Continue reading »

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Adjournment Debate 19 Jan 10 – Vietnamese Adoptions

January 19th, 2010

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19 January 2010
Adjournment Debate.

Adoption Services.

Deputy Alan Shatter:      The Government should publicly apologise for the indefensible and incompetent manner in which it has dealt with the issue of Vietnamese adoptions. Continue reading »

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