17/10/2017

237. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the State has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; when the convention will be ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43946/17]

17/10/2017

238. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the most recent global valuations carried out under the Valuation Acts, the national valuation in respect of each of the utilities covered by this process; the position regarding the process on the way in which rates are set on these national utilities in which it is collected; the way in which it is divided amongst each of the local authorities; the formula that is used; if it is based on population or based on the most recent census or other methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43960/17]

17/10/2017

239. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to restart the community graffiti reduction programme previously funded by his Department in order that householders can get assistance in removing graffiti. [43962/17]