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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I now call on Deputy O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I apologise to Deputy Crowe. I should have called him earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I thank Deputy Crowe. I ask the witnesses to be as concise as possible in their replies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I am reluctant to open up the discussion again, but I will allow a brief question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: It is important to get that clarification. I thank Mr. Dunne and Ms Derbyshire for taking time to appear before the joint committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: We will discuss that matter in private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-Funded Projects: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: We will discuss Deputy Crowe's submission in private session. I thank the witnesses for briefing the committee on this important and sensitive issue.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (19 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 181. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the decline of the bee population here; the measures she is taking to deal with this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2248/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Transport Authority will regulate battery-powered rickshaws in view of the fact that the necessary legislation to facilitate the making of regulations has been passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2251/17]

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: It has been a long time since the Brussels summit and much has happened in that time. What is the Taoiseach's view on two particular interventions, one from Commissioner Phil Hogan suggesting there should be a shift in Ireland's EU relationship? He went on to say there should be a move towards Brussels and away from ties with Britain. He also stated that, post Brexit, Ireland will need a...

Ceisteanna – Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: To return to Commissioner Hogan's comments last month, he went on to say that once Article 50 is triggered, the centre of power and influence will move away from London and towards the other EU states. Are we preparing for a post-Brexit situation in terms of the overall EU?

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: In the last few days we have seen the importance that the Parliament in Britain will have in the Brexit process and in the triggering of Article 50. Deputy Micheál Martin, in his contribution, called for a formal, national, negotiating mandate to be brought before the Dáil in and around the time Article 50 is triggered by the UK Government and Parliament. I hope the Minister of...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: Dublin Fire Brigade provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the national ambulance service of the HSE. The Dublin Fire Brigade has a proud tradition of providing this fire-based ambulance service in the capital. International best practice indicates that combining fire rescue and emergency services greatly improves...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister of State for her response. This situation is becoming urgent. As I mentioned, there are indications that ballots are about to take place regarding strike action because of the inadequate ambulance service in the Dublin area. It comes back to the question of who provides the ambulance service. I speak this evening in defence of the Dublin Fire Brigade. It has been...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: I thank Deputy Thomas P. Broughan for raising this matter and his comprehensive review of the tragedy. The fire in the Stardust nightclub in 1981 was an horrific tragedy. The loss of life and widespread injuries caused by it stand as one of the greatest tragedies in modern Irish history. Of the 700 young people in attendance that night, 48 never came home and 128 were seriously injured....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 197. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his immediate predecessor as Minister for Health gave an undertaking in a statement in Seanad Éireann on 10 March 2015 relating to the ambulance service in Dublin that the staff would be fully consulted before any changes were implemented; if he will honour this undertaking; if he will ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 198. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the joint review by the HSE and Dublin City Council of the Dublin ambulance service referred to in his replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 143, 144, 178, 179, 180 and 181 of 14 December 2016, was completed without consultation with the staff or trade unions involved; the reason for this; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 199. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his immediate predecessor as Minister for Health, speaking in Seanad Éireann on 10 March 2015, clarified the position for statutory responsibility for the Dublin Ambulance Service when he said that, historically, the Dublin Ambulance Service had been provided by the Dublin Fire Brigade under fire...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Haughey: 291. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the new affordable rental scheme to be piloted in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (1 Feb 2017)

Seán Haughey: 43. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to speed up the provision of outpatient appointments to the 2,610 persons waiting more than 18 months for a consultation in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4675/17]