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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: That concludes our consideration of public petitions for this afternoon. I wish to invite members of the public to submit petitions via our online portal, petitions.oireachtas.ie. A petition may be addressed to the Houses of the Oireachtas on a matter of general public concern or interest or on any issue of public policy.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: Under any other business, Deputy Buckley wishes to raise the issue of authorised and unauthorised developments on waterways in Ireland.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: Yes. The recommendation is that the committee issues a further reminder to the ten local authorities that have not responded to the committee's initial request.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: Sorry, there are eight local authorities that have not responded.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: I thank the Deputy. Eight local authorities have yet to get back to the committee. It is a disgrace after this length of time, especially in light of all the work the staff have done, for example in reminding the councils that this information is being sought. Is there a national body for county councils? Can we bring it in? Perhaps it is a matter for the County and City Management...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: The revenue is not going to the State. We found that out at the early stage of this. Someone needs to start answering. Maybe we can ask Waterways Ireland and the CCMA to come in and give their take on the local authority side of this.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: Maybe the Department can come before the committee. There is no harm in asking the Department to come in. As was stated, there is another reminder going out to the remaining eight local authorities. It is a scandal that they have bypassed us for so long at this stage. Many councils got back to us straight away with one- or two-page replies and fair play to them. Are there any other...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: Let me be clear - arson cannot be tolerated or justified and it cannot be seen as any form of protest. Arson is not a way to express frustration. Its only purpose is to sow division, fear and distrust in our communities. For the people who do this and who seek to do the same in other forums, the truth is secondary. It is not a primary concern for them because if the truth and accuracy of...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: I also thank Deputy Collins for bringing this legislation to the House. The Bill aims to standardise the deductions of trade union subscriptions at wage source for presentation to the union. This would be a positive development for workers who may encounter employers who take advantage of trade union disputes, seek to prevent the establishment of trade unions or attempt other trade...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: 491. To ask the Minister for Health if a financial assessment of the costs of repurposing a hospital (details supplied) has been carried out or considered; if an estimate is available or can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8713/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (28 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: 153. To ask the Minister for Health if assurances can be given that a full discharge plan and community care plan will be put in place to immediately provide transitional services for a family (details supplied) upon the discharge of their children from hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9494/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: I wish to raise with the Minister of State a meeting I attended last night regarding Mr. Sean Meehan, who is facing homelessness and legal action because he has been ordered to demolish his current residence. This is absolutely crazy in the middle of the housing crisis we have. Does the Government actually believe that people who have had to house themselves should be made homeless at this...

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: Yesterday the Taoiseach indicated that the Government would not be opposing this motion but I take it that is just for appearance. Many of the ambitions in the motion are in stark contrast to the view of the value of a home beyond that of a commodity. The motion calls for an EU plan that will end the financialisation of housing and tackle speculation in the housing system. This is clearly...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has any plans to raise the retirement age for Bus Éireann school bus drivers to bring it into line with Local Link and other providers' policies, and to allow those who want to keep working to do so. [10523/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the shortage of school bus drivers, and the impact this is having on students and their families each year. [10524/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills , further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 20 February 2024, the number of post-primary schools that are currently without special classes; the number currently with fewer than four special classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10705/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 591. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address a shortfall of communication between CDNTs and families; if he is aware of dissatisfaction with the level of communication from the services to families in the south-east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10594/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if there is limited availability of the medicine betnesol; if access to the medication is possible for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10026/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 712. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the impact the removal of the private MRI scanner at Tipperary University Hospital will have on public waiting lists; to provide details of the number of people waiting for MRI scans at TUH and the length of time they have been waiting on a three-monthly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10321/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (6 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 190. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if provision can be made to provide a family (details supplied) with some respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11026/24]