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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who were and are assigned to Balbriggan Garda station in each of the years 2008 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48226/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (20 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 365. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of the drug Respreeza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47779/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (20 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 456. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a revised application by an organisation (details supplied) for HSE funding which was resubmitted in August 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48172/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 607. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47830/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 629. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's benefit application that was applied for in July 2018 by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48259/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: On page 98 of the programme for Government, in the section on building on successes of rural and community policing, there is reference to an effective urban and rural policing plan, with a particular focus on what the Government has highlighted, and with which I agree, in the context of the importance of community policing. Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the progress in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: There are interesting headlines in the papers today.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: A draft.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Looking at the newspapers here and in the UK, there is a huge contrast in how the draft withdrawal agreement is being received. It is 585 pages and it outlines in detail 45 years of deep integration, protecting certain rights, defining outstanding obligations and sets out a transition period in which both the EU and the UK can adjust. Commitments in the document go up to 2030 and beyond....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: It is three now. That shows how quickly things are moving. We do not know if there will be any more as the day goes on and, while it is a matter for the UK, it has serious consequences for Ireland and the rest of the EU. Does the Tánaiste accept that these resignations are giving very negative indications for the ability of the UK Parliament to vote for the draft withdrawal agreement...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I asked the Tánaiste whether he had met the British Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, or had any plans to do so. He might answer that question when he responds. We all acknowledge that there are serious and deep concerns in the UK. There is no triumph in negotiating something which cannot be delivered so we all need to be mature about this. The time for victory and celebration is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Bord Pleanála Applications (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 64. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to set out the status of An Bord Pleanála’s adherence to statutory timeframes for planning decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47097/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Bord Pleanála Applications (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: The rate of completion within the legal timeframe in An Bord Pleanála has dropped from 79% to 64% between 2016 and 2017. In that period we have seen an 11% reduction in staff. Average completion time of applications has moved from 15 weeks to 17 weeks. In that context, will the Minister set out the status of An Bord Pleanála's adherence to statutory timeframes for planning...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Bord Pleanála Applications (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I imagine we all agree that the compliance rates of 38% and 43.5% are particularly low and fall far below what is required. I welcome the additional resources allocated to the board, but the figures would be even lower if the requests for additional or further information in some way masked the figures of completion. Anecdotal evidence from throughout the country is that large schemes have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Bord Pleanála Applications (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Reducing the quorum for smaller cases and setting a lower threshold are sensible suggestions and would represent good use of resources and smarter working. Has the board or the new chairperson set a target completion rate within the statutory timeframe for 2019? While the Minister's response suggests there appears to have been some recent improvement, we need to see vast improvement and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fire Safety (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: They were quantified.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fire Safety (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: It is good to know that the Department is trying to quantify the issues, as the Minister of State mentioned. He said the level of defects that has come back is quite low. That surprises me to some degree but I suppose it really depends on how seriously one takes the existing defects. The primary issue is fire safety and that is where we have seen the most publicised incidence of people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fire Safety (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to assist residents of multi-unit developments and housing estates that do not meet fire safety standards and building regulations. [47096/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fire Safety (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, requested the national directorate for fire and emergency management to convene and co-ordinate a task force to lead a reappraisal if our approach to fire safety in Ireland. What is the status of the work of that task force? The building defects and fire safety issues at Priory Hall and Longboat Quay have been well publicised. Unfortunately, there are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fire Safety (14 Nov 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Much of the Minister of State's reply restates the obvious. As mentioned by him, approximately 500,000 people live in multi-unit developments. These are the people at the coalface on this issue. I am seeking an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the Fire Safety in Ireland report. What is the mechanism by which the task force reports to the Department? Do I take it...