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

Declan Breathnach: Is that agreed? Does Deputy Shortall wish to respond?

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

Declan Breathnach: Yes.

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

Declan Breathnach: Just to be absolutely sure, is that agreed?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report June 2018: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am new to this committee so I will start by asking a general question on fiscal advisory councils, which are relatively new in the process since 2011. To what degree do the Government or Opposition parties listen to the witnesses in terms of their advice? Second, on the issue of costing proposals, we hear Deputies making requests and suggesting proposals daily in the Dáil. They say...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I think Senator Mark Daly's last question is effectively mine, but I will start by paying tribute to the various universities; Dr. Byrne's own Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, and in the South, Maynooth and Dublin City University. They have taken an acute interest in this committee, and I find their research and commentary to be particularly good at helping us to shape issues....

Topical Issue Debate: School Patronage (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am disappointed that the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, is not taking this matter because I understand from the rules of the House that if a Minister is not available to Deputies on a particular day, a matter such as this can be deferred. I was not informed that the Minister would be unavailable. The problems associated with Scoil Náisiúnta Bhrighde...

Topical Issue Debate: School Patronage (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I understand the transfer of patronage can be fast-tracked in this case. The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board is capable and perhaps one of the best in the country at education and school management. It has said the school could be opened for September 2018. In a previous life I was the principal teacher in a rural school. The Minister of State knows that the rural school is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 165. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the single public service pension scheme and proposed regulations to provide for a facility for the purchase and transfer of additional pension benefits by single scheme members; the timeframe for the changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26285/18]

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: We all know that the hospital waiting list times are appalling and something needs to be done to alter the situation. I believe that no patient who is in pain should have to languish on any waiting list for any long period. Fianna Fáil wants to see legislation similar to what has been enacted in Scotland whereby there would be a guaranteed maximum waiting time for any procedure,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: On page 96 of the programme for Government, under crime prevention and justice and equality, there is a commitment to protect all of our citizens and to reduce the incidence of crime. The most recent brutal killing of Cameron Reilly by way of strangulation and kicking to death has left the community of Dunleer in my constituency in shock as did the earlier murder in Dundalk of Yosuke Sasaki...

Topical Issue Matters (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mary Butler - to discuss staffing for children's mental health services; (2) Deputy Joan Burton - to discuss proposals to address climate change here; (3) Deputies Sean Fleming and Brian Stanley - to discuss shortfalls in...

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is the Bill opposed?

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is the Bill opposed?

Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018: First Stage (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Ó Cuív is to introduce this question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Plean Forbartha Náisiúnta (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Beidh freagra eile ag an Aire Stáit.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); when the building works are likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: That is a deal.

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I compliment Deputy O'Callaghan on bringing the Bill forward. It is time for this House nailed bail with jail for repeat offenders. The majority of decent people, law-abiding citizens want the punishment fit the crime. Regardless of the CSO figures released today suggesting that homicide figures were down from 87 to 72 to the end of March, most crime figures are on the rise. Last...