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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: That is not in order. Will Deputy Danny Healy-Rae please resume his seat? I call Deputy Clare Daly. She has two minutes.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: There are no points of order. That is the Order of Business. The rules of the House require me to put the amendment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: On page 46 of the programme for Government, there is a reference to the commercial rates Bill and page 136 contains a reference to the regeneration of urban centres. Small retail businesses throughout the country are under serious pressure because over €600,000 is being lost every hour due to illegal trade. A sum of €418 million annually is lost to small indigenous businesses...

UK Withdrawal from the European Union: Statements (24 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am often reminded - as, I am sure, are many other Irish people - of Joe Dolan's song "Make Me An Island", with its lyrics:Shut me off, cut me off, make me an island, I'm yours Take me away from the world, take me away from the girls." Another line says, "But I'm tired, uninspired and I've wiped my slate clean." Theresa May may have wiped the slate clean with regard to paying the bill but...

UK Withdrawal from the European Union: Statements (24 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am under time pressure. In a post-Brexit situation, even today the Central Bank has referred to up to 10% additional cost - over €100 million a week - as the effect on our economy. I could go on. I support the Tánaiste's efforts to ensure we will get the best outcome in this situation.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Beds Data (29 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Kelly never ran on.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 70. To ask the Minister for Health the reason some 468 children and teenagers in County Louth had been waiting over a year for a first assessment for occupational therapy in March 2018. [23570/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners Data (29 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 286. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the names and districts of peace commissioners in County Louth in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23495/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (29 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 509. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the DART and rail short hop zone to Laytown, County Meath; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Laytown is closer to Dublin city centre than Kilcoole, County Wicklow which is already included in the rail short hop fare zone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23102/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The word I would use for the O'Farrells is "forensic" because of way in which they have investigated the issue. Having read the GSOC report and examined it forensically, I do not doubt that the House needs to establish an independent public inquiry. A number of Deputies across the House have stated their desire that they wish to see it happen. Nothing will bring back Shane O'Farrell, but...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (30 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays in the issuing of passports in both the passport express system and the online application system; the measures is he taking to deal with the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23889/18]

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Like many in this House, I have been made aware of the tragic loss and concern surrounding the sad death of Shane O'Farrell, the loved son of Jim and Lucia. I was a short time elected in 2016 when Lucia came to meet me. I was taken aback by the detail, research and forensic evidence she had compiled on what, to me, was a deeply concerning failure of our justice system not just within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (12 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to improve the sharing of information between court districts and the PSNI and An Garda Síochána in order that it would be clear that a defendant has revoked the provisions of bail of a previous court hearing and therefore should not be allowed further leniency as in the case of a person (details...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister is codding himself if he believes his efforts and those of his Department are working. He certainly is not codding people on the ever increasing and expanding housing lists. There is a deplorable record in providing social housing units. The lack of affordable private housing is pushing an increasing number of people onto the housing lists and into homelessness. According to...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2, arising out of committee proceedings, are related and will be discussed together.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: If everyone is happy, we will move on.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 4 to 7 arise out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 4 is consequential on amendment No. 5, and amendment No. 5 is consequential on amendment No. 6. Amendment No. 7 is a logical alternative to No. 6. Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is the Minister of State pressing the amendments?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is that agreed?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Could the Minister of State respond to that?