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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the rules in relation to inheritance tax and in particular provisions to address a situation for two siblings living in the same house; if there is specific relief for dealing with the cash and assets other than the house between them (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all new apprenticeship programmes developed since 2017 will receive the same allowances for apprentices attending college as apprenticeships developed prior to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28504/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships developed since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28510/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices enrolled per apprenticeship programme developed since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28511/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek for equality of allowances for all apprenticeships in Budget 2020; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28512/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Better Energy Homes Scheme (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: The Deputy had better play the lotto today.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: We had three great wins.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: The seniors and minors both won and the ladies won the intermediate Leinster final as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: The under 20s won during the week as well. We are having a fantastic week. The strawberries are great this year as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Pollution (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the introduction of a nationwide ban on smoky fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28301/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Pollution (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: I ask the Minister about the extension of the ban on smoky coal nationwide. I am very aware of this issue as a result of the air pollution situation in my own home town of Enniscorthy having been highlighted. The only solution is a nationwide ban on smoky coal.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Pollution (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: The distinction between coal as against wood and turf is that there is a viable alternative to coal, namely, smokeless coal, while there is not such an alternative for wood and turf. That distinguishes it in that respect. Having talked to people involved in this area, I am aware that high-tech monitoring has been put in place in Enniscorthy town but it is not in place in many other towns....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 364. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29012/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 365. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29013/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 366. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [29014/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (4 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units between 1 January and 30 June 2019. [29015/19]

Special Educational Needs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2019)

James Browne: I will be sharing time with Deputy Scanlon. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this issue of special needs access to school places, and on the issue of reduced timetables. Every child deserves an appropriate school placement within their community, and this includes children with special needs. All children are equal. Some children learn differently and require teachers who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (9 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Trans-European Transport Network core status with particular reference to the Dublin to Rosslare railway line and Rosslare Europort connectivity to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29113/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (9 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 185. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding for a scheme (details supplied) is ringfenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29240/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

James Browne: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29268/19]