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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff from his Department, the INIS, the RIA or other agencies employed in processing the applications of asylum seekers; the reason the process is taking a long time resulting in persons spending years in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50267/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Dec 2019)

Martin Kenny: 410. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the gynaecological services at Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim; if no reduction in gynaecological services at the hospital will be guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50188/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: In the programme for Government, there is a clear commitment to ensuring health services are delivered adequately to everyone in the country. In the past 24 hours, I have been informed that the gynaecological service at Our Lady's Hospital in Manorhamilton, for which there is a clinic once or twice per week, has been cut. I was told earlier that the final clinic will be held next Wednesday....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Data (28 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the budget allocated to the new organic farming scheme which opened on 19 November 2018; the amount of same to be allocated to successful applicants to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49475/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Data (28 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the terms of the organic farming scheme which opened on 19 November 2019 (details supplied); if he will consider compensating the unsuccessful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49476/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Data (28 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 186. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of suckler farmers who were successful in applying to the organic farming scheme which opened on 19 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49477/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: The difference between the DUP leadership in place now and the one that was in place when the assembly was working well is that everyone saw, and we have seen around the world people looking on in awe at, Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness working so well together and being able to find an accommodation despite being people who had held totally opposite positions. They were able to come...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: Deputy Martin's interest in the North, unfortunately, does not extend to running candidates there. We will have to come back to the reality, which is that the people in the Six Counties decide who they will elect, and then we have to work out a solution. Sinn Féin is very clear on this. I know that Michelle O'Neill met the Tánaiste and Taoiseach yesterday and expressed the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Supports to Former Taoisigh (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: I agree to a certain extent with all speakers. We are all aware that democracy has a cost attached to it. It is not for free and it must be paid for and looked after. People deserve to get a remuneration reflective of what is required for them to live their lives normally. Dr. Garret FitzGerald was mentioned. I remember being with him in Glencree when the peace negotiations and...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Electoral Process (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: Earlier this month, the Taoiseach told us that the electoral commission legislation was being worked on at present. Today, he tells us that it will be finished by the end of the year, and we are talking about the middle of next year before any substantial progress is made. That is not a surprise to anyone in the House because, as the Taoiseach is aware, the interdepartmental group's first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the export markets that have different specifications from those set out in a document (details supplied) which restricts beef from particular holdings here being exported to such countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49186/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the information retained by his Department on historical and recent BSE cases here relating to the animal, the herdowner and-or the holding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49187/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 186. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time his Department retains information on historical BSE cases; the persons or bodies this information is shared with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a holding on which an animal with BSE was discovered poses a higher risk to the food chain than a holding that never had a case of BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49189/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: 188. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the World Organisation for Animal Health considers that beef from an animal which has come from a holding on which a historical case of BSE was confirmed should be treated differently when being exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49190/19]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: We all know where we will be in six months; we will be on the other side of a general election. That is the reason this amendment has been tabled. I am disappointed that Fianna Fáil has said it will support the Government amendment. It is saying the same thing, namely, people have a right to health but not yet. The time has come to make that an absolute right for everyone in our...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: As Deputy Ó Caoláin has said, Sinn Féin will give the Bill our wholehearted support and would like to compliment Deputy Harty on bringing forward this proposal to put healthcare into the Constitution as a fundamental right that people deserve in life. There should be a structure in society to keep people healthy. One of the founding documents of democracy was The Republicby...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: When it comes to the political differences between the Minister and l, they are probably most acute when it comes to private healthcare. We see legislation of this sort every year and with each year we are reminded of the body of work that progressive parties have ahead of them to address the imbalance in healthcare and remove private healthcare from public hospitals. The question of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Garda Reform (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: As the Taoiseach knows, the establishment of the divisional protective services units is one of the reforms provided for in the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland report. These units were established to provide a consistent and professional approach to the investigation of sexual crime, human trafficking, child abuse and domestic abuse. Last week, the Minister for Justice and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens Assembly (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Kenny: Earlier this month, over 1,000 Irish citizens published an open letter calling on the Taoiseach to establish a citizens' assembly to discuss the island's shared future. The signatories noted the Government's responsibility to ensure the democratic wishes and rights of Irish citizens are respected and protected regardless of where they live on the island. The essence of the letter is a...