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Defence Forces: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on the degradation of our honourable Defence Forces. I thank Deputy Jack Chambers for his tremendous work in this area. Members of the Defence Forces give loyal and determined service to this country. Irish people have great respect for their commitment. I believe the Defence Forces deserve the best supports they can be given. The number of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Air Quality (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: The recorded breaches relate to fine particles in the air. It has been stated by the professor that these comprise the most dangerous forms of air pollution because their microscopic size allows them to enter the bloodstream and get trapped in the lungs, resulting in respiratory and cardiac issues. We are also aware that these particles can be carcinogenic. They result in up to 1,500...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Air Quality (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: The Government has failed to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal with negative effects in towns such as Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey in my native county. Professor John Sodeau stated this week that air pollution in my home town of Enniscorthy has reached an extremely dangerous level. There have been 12 breaches of Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, safety limits since Christmas....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Air Quality (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: The power is in the Minister's hands. I do not want to wishy-washy nonsense about the local authority having the power. The 1987 legislation makes it clear that the power lies with the Minister.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Air Quality (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: The powers given to the local authorities are minimal and it is very onerous for them to take action.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to fund arts projects in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24055/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: They do not.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: The council will take this up.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 55. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which he plans to reduce the social housing waiting lists in County Wexford; his plans to provide additional affordable housing in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23192/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a passport application by a person (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an affidavit in respect of the application has already been submitted; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the affidavit was signed by a notary public; if there are commissioners for oaths in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding changing tax regulations affecting self-employed fishermen; if he will consider changes to allow the taxes of self-employed fishermen to be deducted at source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23840/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 435. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of key workers to mental health service users; the position regarding individual mental health service user care plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 440. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) waiting for a transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital after a five month wait in Beaumont Hospital will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if an urgent operation will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23595/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 521. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) is on an urgent hospital waiting list but will not be seen for at least 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 652. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24036/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 653. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24037/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of May 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [24038/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 655. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January 2019 and 31 May 2019. [24039/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 656. To ask the Minister for Health the number of additional staff appointed to child and adult mental health services in each CHO to date in 2019; and the net increase in staff numbers resulting from such recruitment in each CHO to date in 2019, in tabular form. [24040/19]