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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The answer is "Yes" on both accounts but the ordering of business is a matter for the Business Committee.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am afraid I do not have any detailed information on Ringsend. That is a Dublin City Council operation. I cannot answer questions for the city council.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: On the wider picture, a significant Irish Water capital investment programme worth €10 billion is under way. It is impossible to do everything in one year, as I am sure the Deputy will appreciate, but it is part of Project Ireland 2040. It is a massive investment programme. It has helped to reduce the number of boil water notices and the number of leaks around the country. It will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Same reply.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am sorry but the reply cannot be any different from that of seven minutes ago.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I will be happy to ensure the Minister for Health provides the Deputy with an updated response, which will be the same reply.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I agree Ms Harvey will need funding for her task force. It is impossible for her to do her work without funding support. I understand several Departments are discussing which Department will fund the task force or the proportions in which they will fund it, but the matter will be resolved.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that efforts are under way to put in place the necessary supports for the children and adults affected, including educational, social welfare and health supports. I discussed the matter with somebody earlier who suggested that the next step would be to appoint a dedicated liaison person because some families are getting supports while others are not; it has not been co-ordinated...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue and for his support for this proposal to extend voting rights for presidential elections to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and around the world. They will register online and vote by post. The legislation was agreed by Cabinet yesterday. We want to take Second Stage before the recess and we need to do that to meet a timeline of having the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: That is a reasonable and sensible suggestion. Although the junior certificate is not quite as life forming or life-changing as the leaving certificate, the same principles apply, and we should make allowances for students who are bereaved to allow them to do their exams at a later date. I am glad that change has now happened for the leaving certificate. The Minister for Education and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am sorry to hear about the situation the Deputy has outlined. I do not know the details, obviously, but it does not seem right, on the face of it, that somebody should be without access to a necessary treatment based on the fact that they live in Tipperary rather than Cork or Limerick. The Deputy mentioned that he has raised the matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, and I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am afraid I do not have any role in processing expenses claims for home help staff in Kerry. I imagine it is a matter for the local community healthcare organisation but I will certainly advise the line Minister that the Deputy raised the matter and perhaps he will pass that on to the local official responsible.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: To answer Deputy Fitzpatrick's question, the HSE is responsible and accountable for these matters under the Health Acts. To answer Deputy Moynihan's question, I am almost certain I did not state there was not a waiting list in north Cork or anywhere else, but I will go back over the record and if I did say that, I will have it corrected. I am pretty certain I did not say it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am afraid I do not have any information on this issue and do not have a role in it, but I will certainly ask that the Minister, Deputy Zappone, engage directly with the Deputy on this issue and perhaps hear his concerns and resolve the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this issue. The Government is very committed to this project, which is included in Project Ireland 2040. It will be of great importance in connecting Foynes, a deep-water port that has enormous development potential for trade, via a proper, high-quality road and will also help to alleviate the traffic congestion in Adare, which is a blight on an otherwise...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I understand from Dr. Scally's report that he offered us the reassurance that the laboratories are up to standard and-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----that they are all accredited. He stated that there is no evidence to support the view that there are any concerns about the particular laboratories, but I am sure the HSE should and will want to comment on that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am not sure I can insist, but I will certainly ask it to do so.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: This is an individual case and a private matter. I am not party to all of the information from the family affected or-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----from the hospital's side. I do not wish to get involved in commenting on an individual case, even one that is very sad, such as this one, particularly when there may be legal proceedings under way. However, I understand that the Minister, Deputy Harris, wants and expects an external inquiry into the facts of the case to be carried out.