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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The assistant commissioner might respond to the practicality of implementing that proposal and the Deputy's other related questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: If one is a danger to oneself or others, does that not come under the category of public order offences? Is that not covered already?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: That was the instance outlined by Deputy Troy. If that person is not intoxicated, he or she is not causing an offence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: That is what this meeting is about.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Mr. Lieghio's comments have drawn attention to something that certainly warrants further work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We hope to compile a report with specific recommendations on what needs to be done. That is why the input of everyone here today is valuable and very much appreciated. Ms Price wants to make a further contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We have had cases in which people have been disqualified in their home countries and have been involved in incidents here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We are joined by several people in the Gallery. I acknowledge the presence throughout the meeting of Ms Karen Newman, Mr. Ronan Treacy, Ms Julie Patton and Mr. Justin Temple. They are welcome to the meeting. I thank them for their attendance. In fact, I thank all those present for attending. I know the meeting was heavily dominated by the alcohol issue. It may assist the committee if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (2 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance the anticipated timeframe for the test case and subsequent result of an issue (details supplied); if the Revenue Commissioners have taken on board concerns expressed regarding the handling of this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10871/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 169. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry did not qualify for capital funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10873/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has been formally diagnosed here and in Germany as being a sufferer of Lyme disease has not received any further contact from the HSE since November 2016 despite having informed the HSE of the positive diagnosis at that time; if he will intervene with the HSE to ensure the person receives the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 188. To ask the Minister for Health the reason diagnostics here for Lyme disease appear to be at odds with those of other countries such as Germany; the measures he is taking to ensure that persons with Lyme disease are accurately diagnosed; his views on cases in which persons with Lyme disease are being told in error that they are Lyme disease negative; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 189. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to make the public aware of the risk of Lyme disease; if he will increase public awareness of the methods of contraction, the symptoms, the treatments available and the consequences of not treating the condition; the amount the HSE spends annually on public awareness surrounding Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total capital funding provided to schools during 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11330/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 312. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of an invalidity pension application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive credited contributions for the period they have been in receipt of disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11522/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 320. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of jobseeker's allowance in County Kerry at 31 January in each of the years 2004 to 2011, by age, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11581/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 347. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Jobs (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 386. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions of the 2017 Action Plan for Jobs to support entrepreneurship and job creation in the Gaeltacht. [11591/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (7 Mar 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 415. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase the number of Irish speakers across the Civil Service. [11769/17]