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Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I apologise on behalf of Deputy Brendan Smith. Deputy John Curran said the Minister is dogged but I would say he is a Rottweiler this morning. I thank him for the funding that comes from his Department. The two questions concern the discussions the Minister has had with his Northern counterparts and other officials in respect of the funding of fundamental cross-Border projects and the...

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I understand the use of the words "favourably considering". We all respect the fact that a commitment is in place until 2020 from the British Government and the European Union to fund the programme to which the Minister of State referred. Where there is a vacuum is in the planning processes of organisations such as the Irish Central Border Area Network, ICBAN, the east Border region and the...

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I recognise the funding to which the Minister of State has referred. However, the overall figure that has been contributed to the Border counties of Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo means that it would be a catastrophe if the funding was to slow down. Any Deputy from these Border counties could be asking questions about this matter. It is imperative that we redouble our...

Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deirtear sa seanfhocal "is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte" - your health is your wealth - but I have found that it is fast becoming "Your mental health is your wealth". This is indicative of the crisis we are in with regard to recognising the issue. I commend Deputy James Browne's Bill for the equal status of mental health with physical health. I shall not go through all of...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Like Deputy Rabbitte, I am not on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. I felt these issues should be left to those on that committee. Listening to the debate tonight, I felt I would be a hypocrite if I did not make a contribution. As someone who takes a drink, I will let the drinker who is without sin cast the first stone. The whole issue here centres on...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Or felled.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: When one cuts down a tree, one is supposed to plant another one.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. The informatics are excellent. For a Deputy or anybody to use these to inform the public of what is happening is most welcome. That said, public service performance, in addition to continuing day-to-day service for people, is also about being cognisant of how we can improve and target services that see justified demands. Whether one is a local...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: We have had major problems with medical card delivery yet somebody identified a need for a speedy turnaround due to the demands placed on the service. I think the service delivered to the public has improved although not everyone may be happy with the service. Another example is passports, which are always a problem at this time of year. Every Deputy and public representative receive...

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I hear on the grapevine that the numbering system will not continue next week. That is welcome. Allied to and part of the disgraceful health scandal that is the smear test debacle is the failure to supply information on current health status. The Taoiseach said an immediate priority was the fast-tracking of the health information and patient safety Bill to address this issue. While...

Topical Issue Debate (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: We may give some latitude on the order of debate. If Deputy Seán Crowe and Peadar Tóibín are ready, in the absence of the others, we will make a start.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Equipment (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: If I am correct, I believe there is a facility that allows Members to postpone their Topical Issue matter until the Minister can take it.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I appreciate that.

Topical Issue Debate: Ports Development (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister has four minutes for his initial reply. I trust with a name like Rosslare, the Minister does not have a vested interest.

Message from Seanad (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Seanad Éireann has passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2017, without amendment.

Famine Memorial Day Bill 2016: Second Stage (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy James Browne. Sorry, Deputy James Lawless.

Famine Memorial Day Bill 2016: Second Stage (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: With the permission of Members, we will take Deputy Murphy, then we have two other slots left, for the Government and Deputy Tóibín.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a further extension of the grazing period on traditional hay meadows in GLAS until 14 May 2018 will be considered due to the hardship caused by the fodder crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19328/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (8 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 292. To ask the Minister for Health if a meeting about patients with haemochromatosis having to pay €80 per venesection or phlebotomy therapy has taken place (details supplied); if a decision has been made on waiving charges for persons with haemochromatosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19777/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (8 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 438. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding will be provided to Louth County Council and ring-fenced to further develop the Great Eastern Greenway to extend it south of Carlingford and to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19971/18]