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Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: There is not one unit yet at O'Devaney Gardens.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: The Taoiseach's party has been in government for ten or 12 years.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I raised it at every opportunity but the Taoiseach's party was not interested in O'Devaney Gardens.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 344. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the proposal for the construction of a fifth theatre in Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 418. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the pre-budget submission by an organisation (details supplied) calling for four specific actions in respect of the expansion of addiction services to women with children seeking recovery; if his officials have examined these proposals; his plans in respect of these four actions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 467. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent on baby formula by each maternity hospital or hospital with a maternity function; the amount spent in each of the years 2012 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42292/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (16 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 468. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent on breastfeeding supports in each of the years 2012 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42293/18]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: He could get the bus to that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: On the same matter, I note the condemnation of Tusla in the Charleton report. In light of that condemnation, does the Government agree that it should no longer be considered necessary to have social worker led adoption information and tracing? This requirement is part of what causes delays. Will the Government proceed to complete the introduction of adoption and tracing legislation to give...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the KWETB has received the pre-qualification report from the design team for a new building for a school (details supplied); if the report has been approved; when tenders will be invited for the construction project from the shortlist of contractors; the length of time the tender process will take; when it is likely a tenderer will be...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I welcome the Bill and stress that the Title of the Bill is sexual and reproductive health and rights, a framework for the introduction of abortion services in Ireland. This year, as previously noted, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the extension of the franchise and votes for women over 30 who were ratepayers. We have thankfully come a long way since then to this legislation,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in identifying a site for the new regionally based secondary school for Carpenterstown, Castleknock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42126/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and wish him well. What progress, if any, has been made in identifying a site for the new regionally based secondary school for Carpenterstown, Castleknock? Can the Minister tell parents who are suffering major anxiety where exactly the school will be located?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I have raised this school site issue with the Minister's predecessor repeatedly in the past two years and, essentially, he has given me the same explanation again, namely, that it is all secret because of the negotiations taking place. Parents are very anxious. Those involved in the feeder schools in the area, including the staff and the boards of management, are also very anxious and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I again emphasise that provision of the school is very welcome. It will be a very good school. I have met many of the first-year students and know many of the students who have enrolled in second year. By and large, the parents would like the school to be located in Castleknock. We know that there is a site which was earmarked originally for the provision of a primary school at the old...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I want to raise this issue with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport because it is an indication of the mess that the future development of the centre of Dublin is in currently. The Minister has taken a hands-off approach to public transport in Ireland's capital city, where a significant population lives and where people come in from the suburbs all around Dublin, including from my...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I said that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I thank the Minister for his reply. It is good of him to come into the House to talk about this vital issue for everybody in the city of Dublin. The achievements the lists include the study commissioned in 2014 and 2015, the opening of the Luas cross-city service, the expanded heavy rail services as a result of the reopening of the Phoenix Park tunnel and the introduction of ten minute DART...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: I did not dismiss them. The Minister has not-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (18 Oct 2018)

Joan Burton: The Minister had nothing to do with it.