Results 2,561-2,580 of 7,312 for speaker:James Browne

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

James Browne: 661. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2015 funding of €35 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24045/19]

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

James Browne: 662. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2016 funding of €35 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24046/19]

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

James Browne: 663. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the allocation of the posts from the 2017 funding of €15 million for mental health; the number of posts this allocation now supports; the number filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24047/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 797. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a joint bid to hold a fundraising event on a new road will be supported (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23410/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Civil Registration Legislation (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 857. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when persons will be able to retrospectively register as parents as per the Civil Registration Act 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23442/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 866. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position on the reintroduction of the household benefits package to recipients of carer's allowance who do not live with the people for whom they care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23322/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (11 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 961. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if an adjudged bankrupt that has lost all property in bankruptcy proceedings and subsequently arranged their divorce or legal separation can avail of the first-time buyers Rebuilding Ireland home loan mortgage, despite previously owning property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23367/19]

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.

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...

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

James Browne: I wish to share time with Deputies Aylward, O'Keeffe, Eugene Murphy and Troy.

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...

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]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (13 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a psychiatrist has been appointed to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24361/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (13 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must wait four weeks until a MRI scan regarding a possible case of prostate cancer may be read by a consultant; if four weeks is deemed an appropriate waiting time for a rapid clinic; if a verbal report on the scan may be given to the general practitioner of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Applications (13 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 223. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to delays affecting carer’s benefit applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24757/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Contracts (18 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the reported termination of the employment of six special needs assistants, SNAs, at a school (details supplied); the reason for the decision; if the decision can be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25270/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Site Acquisitions (18 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 418. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider purchasing a property (details supplied) to be used as a resource for community members, including persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25309/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Home Schooling (18 Jun 2019)

James Browne: 574. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the role of Tusla in inspecting home schooling facilities; the contact details for the section related to inspecting home schooling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25369/19]