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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Eligibility (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 651. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are grants available for urgent roof repairs for a property owner that is on a very low income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47286/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Will they elaborate a little further on the breakdown of the betting tax yield between different sports? It was stated on-course bookmakers are up 11.5% in first half of the year compared to 2018. The number has dropped substantially overall, however. I would say there are about 40% of what they were five or seven years ago. Are there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Is it not possible to utilise Dundalk for more?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: In regard to the pick six that has been operated at tracks, how is that progressed in Tote betting? Has it caught on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Is there a case for guaranteeing that pool at a certain level to try to promote turnover at midweek race meetings or whatever. If that was guaranteed for a sizeable sum, would it attract Tote turnover?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: If it was not won, one would be fine, though.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Would there be a case for a pick seven rather than a pick six to increase the difficulty of winning?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I would be making the same argument with the CEO of Bord na gCon. To attract the younger punter into betting and in through the gate, one needs a large pot into which he or she can invest a small amount of money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Degrees of difficulty in winning do not really come into the equation as long as the end prize is attractive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Yes, and that it is attractive. I think it is something that should be promoted more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: At some of the weekend meetings with the graded races, the number of runners is small. If one goes back to the midweek meetings, one will have 16 to 18 runners in every race.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Emergency department and hospital overcrowding does not have to be an accepted and inevitable reality. While it is a difficult problem to solve, it can be solved. It requires leadership from the Government and the HSE management, so that all HSE staff understand what direction the health service is going and what is the ultimate destination. It is said that a ship setting sail without a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a 30 hour a week home care package available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48057/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I also want to raise the issue of community employment scheme supervisors. The Labour Court has made a recommendation. I want to know if the Government will accept and implement that recommendation.

Supporting Children out of Emergency Accommodation and into Homes: Statements (21 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Homelessness is a national scandal scarring our streets. Having a secure roof over one's head is the cornerstone of a decent life. It is the basic starting point for every family, but has been denied to many. Unfortunately, children are bearing the brunt of this failure, which has been caused by Government policy. If we are to solve this problem, we must change the Government's mindset on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Nursing Units (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 90. To ask the Minister for Health if the service being offered by a community nursing unit (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be reviewed in order to ensure that persons in the area will have long-term stay care in their own town in view of plans by the HSE to have them seek care in Nenagh or Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48572/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 105. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 in County Tipperary to be provided within the statutory timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48884/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 179. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW can provide the finance for the external night time lighting of Nenagh Castle in order that the recent investment at the historical site can benefit tourism in the town to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48786/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be a school bus service provided for the Curreeney, County Tipperary, area to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48742/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 267. To ask the Minister for Health if a private room will be provided in the accident and emergency department of South Tipperary General Hospital in which patients presenting with mental health issues can wait to be seen in the private consultation room (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48578/19]