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Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill of 2017 concerns mental health discrimination. Every day, people with mental health difficulties face discrimination in accessing services, accommodation or getting jobs. This Bill is aimed at ending that mental health discrimination. Anyone can experience a mental health problem....

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

James Browne: I will brief. I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I also thank Deputy Pat Buckley for his measured contribution and, as always, he is very on top of the whole issue of mental health. This has been a good week for mental health. It was at the forefront of the discussion on juvenile crime. This afternoon we have statements on the children and adolescent mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commemorative Events (31 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding centenary commemorations for the founding of the Civic Guard and An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4812/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (31 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the continued control and operation of Rosslare Europort by Iarnród Éireann is an appropriate model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4856/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 49. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the construction of the National Forensic Mental Health Service complex at Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5262/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: Will the Minister report on the construction of the National Forensic Mental Health Service complex at Portrane, County Dublin?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: I hope the service provided within the new hospital in Portrane will be world class. The difficulty with this project is similar to much of our healthcare and concerns whether it will be possible to access the services provided. That provision will put us at approximately just two such beds per 100,000 people. The international norm is between five and nine per 100,000. We are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: Perhaps the Minister of State might examine why this project was able to come in on time and on budget in comparison to the national children's hospital. He has been economical with the numbers in respect of 170 beds. We are moving from 92 to 130 forensic beds. The other beds are welcome, but ten are for children and 30 are for intensive rehabilitation. They are additional beds, which are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: The electoral boundary committee was established by the Minister of State on 13 December 2017. It was provided with its terms of reference, which were set out. Its report on 13 June 2013 set out the boundaries in a clear and independent manner. A boundary committee is an independent body charged with setting out the boundaries for elections. For clarity, section 28 of the Local Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and welcome his remark that if a request is received from Wexford County Council, he will consider it. He might clarify whether he is talking about the county manager or the councillors making that decision. We did have a freedom of information request and it was clear that it had come from the Minister of State as opposed to anybody within the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 186. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to matching Garda pension rates to social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5111/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied); if the schedule of accommodation has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4996/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Breaks Standardisation (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to bring forward guidelines on adequate time to allow primary school children to eat their lunches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5031/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an extension at a school (details supplied) will be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5164/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the installation of prefabricated accommodation for imminent school years at a school (details supplied) will be reconsidered; if the redeveloping of a building adjacent to the school will be considered rather than the costs associated with temporary accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5165/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 323. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) has been appointed to a location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4997/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the number of non-specialist mental health consultants working on a permanent, temporary or locum basis in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5061/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 344. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development and expansion of a mental health service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5077/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 382. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the publication of the revised mental health policy, A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5244/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (5 Feb 2019)

James Browne: 444. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units in 2018. [5601/19]