Results 61-80 of 4,009 for speaker:Martin Browne

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Data (21 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 334. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of approved housing applicants in County Tipperary; and the number in receipt of HAP and RAS housing support. [17343/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (21 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of emergency beds the local authority has in County Tipperary [17344/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the €4 million that Tipperary County Council is borrowing to upgrade 114 houses in its stock; the impact this level of borrowing will have on the housing finances of the council going forward; if he plans to increase funding allocations for housing; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (23 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application for emergency funding by a group (details supplied) has been received; if so, the details of the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17905/20]

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: Each and every day, people in my constituency of Tipperary contact me with issues relating to housing, which is one of the main issues facing people today. Housing is incredibly hard for people to come by. People are waiting years for a house that is suitable for their needs. The changes the Government wants to implement will only make that waiting list longer and leave people without a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: No.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 1018. To ask the Minister for Health the number of services in which persons diagnosed with co-morbid addiction and mental health issues as a dual diagnosis are treated in an integrated setting, by county. [18699/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 1019. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made by the HSE national clinical programme for assessing and managing patients who have a co-morbid mental illness and substance misuse issues dual diagnosis; if a comprehensive model of care has been developed; and the way in which the model of care has been introduced to those that need it. [18700/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 1020. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that a meeting with mental health groups in County Tipperary will take place in August 2020, as previously committed to; and if contact has been made with those organisations since the Minister of State paid a visit to Clonmel earlier this month. [18701/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 1021. To ask the Minister for Health the data that supports claims that a unit (details supplied) would not be up to specification to feature as an acute psychiatric unit; if a cost analysis has been carried out to determine the amount it would cost to bring it up to standard for such use; and if not, if a cost analysis for this purpose could be undertaken. [18702/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 1022. To ask the Minister for Health his views on working with non-governmental organisations to complement the provision of public mental health services; his views on funding organisations that currently deliver integrated services for persons with dual diagnosis; if he will meet with those providing these services on a voluntary basis in County Tipperary. [18703/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: Page 86 of the programme for Government contains a commitment to tackle the issue of human trafficking while page 98 makes reference to equality and the inclusion of marginalised groups. Do these commitments mean that those affected by the horrific events in mother and baby homes will see the report brought forward as a result? What went on in these homes through the decades was human...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: Will the Taoiseach give a commitment in this regard?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: The Bill falls short of what many businesses in Tipperary have told me they need. A key requirement for the businesses to which I have spoken is for a stimulus package that would not get them into further debt. Non-debt funding is also needed for the many leisure centres throughout the county, particularly in Thurles and Roscrea, which contribute to the community's physical and mental...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: The Bill is important as laws protect our general safety and ensure our rights as citizens against abuses by other people and organisations. In order that they work, laws should be effective, capable of implementation and carry weight. Otherwise, what is the point of the law? This is why I and Sinn Féin will be supporting this motion. Perjury is defined as the offence of wilfully...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to persons experiencing more persistent and prolonged unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that will be most affected by the decision to reduce the pandemic unemployment payment following the announcement of the July stimulus package; the supports that will be available to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Aviation Industry (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 99. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the crisis facing workers at an airline (details supplied) in terms of redundancies and job cuts; if he is considering measures to resolve the situation; if he has been in contact with management of the company in relation to the issue since workers voted; if he has spoken to workers and unions since then; if so, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the recommendations by the aviation taskforce; his plans to implement the recommendations of same; if there is a deadline by which the decision must be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19390/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (29 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 150. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount that has been made available for housing adaptation grants for older people in each of the years since 2016 to date; the amount that was availed of in each year by county; the amount remaining for the scheme in 2020; if funding will be affected due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a...