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Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: I am particularly glad the Minister mentioned the NTA strategy and its summation in terms of population, etc., and, indeed, on whether the Minister and the Government have roles to play in respect of this matter. They most certainly do have roles to play. I referred earlier to how the plans would see two stations located in the town, with the final terminal in north Navan. Only a stone's...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: -----for extensive housing development, it is surely incumbent on the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, given that there is SDZ zoning, to liaise and work closely with the former in order that we do not put more physical and social infrastructural pressure on these key commuter towns.

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: On a point of order, can I ask-----

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: -----that the Minister come back to me on his commitment to visit the town? We could have that meeting, perhaps in the county council chambers, with the chief executive. The council chambers are located next door to the old railway station in Navan, which is right in the heart of the town.

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister.

Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The issues of housing, rent and rents supports have dominated the Dáil since the election and since before this Government was formed. This is evident by the creation of the Committee on Housing and Homelessness, chaired by my colleague, Deputy Curran. The seriousness of the issue is something we are all united in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (1 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in County Meath as of 31 October 2016. [38163/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: The programme for Government contains a firm commitment to make significant funding to equip our Army and, specifically, to provide it with new armoured personnel carriers. In this respect, will the Taoiseach ensure there is an active engagement by the Department of Defence with Irish industry and, at the very least, it sees its capabilities in fulfilling this role at the commencement of the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: What about an open process?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Registration (13 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: 188. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the VAT threshold of €37,500 for sole traders providing services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40159/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: 308. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the Christmas bonus will be extended to families that receive the family income supplement in view of the fact the Christmas period is a difficult and expensive time for low-income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39714/16]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: Prior to the summer recess I raised the issue of correspondence issued by the previous committee in January of this year citing that this matter had also been referred to the Taoiseach's Department. This is a matter of great concern to the people involved, in respect of which a large number of public meetings were held during the summer. The body concerned does good work and it needs to be...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 Dec 2016)

Shane Cassells: The HSE has been consistent in its approach to it. I would appreciate if the Minister's appraisal of the matter could be sought.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of building plans for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41361/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 804. To ask the Minister for Health the reason home care hours in an area (details supplied) are being allocated when there are not sufficient carers available to cover this allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41032/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 1173. To ask the Minister for Health if a medication (details supplied) will be added to the list of medications available under the GMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1262/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will establish a second level educational campus in Enfield, County Meath, to cater for the accelerating population growth in this area of south County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1888/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 163. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the Ráth Cairn Gaeltacht in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2063/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 231. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if upgrade works on the national broadband scheme will take place in the Gaeltacht area of Lambay, Cill Bhríd, Trim, County Meath (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2062/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Library Projects (19 Jan 2017)

Shane Cassells: 15. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if will he engage with Meath County Council to fund the plans for the development of the proposed library in Ballivor, County Meath, and support the community to realise these plans drafted nearly ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2016/17]