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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Availability (21 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 641. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 514 of 14 of November 2017, the local authorities that have submitted plans for development of their sites; those which have yet to submit their plans; the timeframe for those plans to be published and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49328/17]

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Amendment No. 9 is also in the name of an Teachta McGrath and arises out of committee proceedings.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: We now move on to amendment No. 10, which is in the name of an Teachta Lawless. It arises out of committee proceedings.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Amendment No. 11 is in the name of the Minister. It arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 11 to 20, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (22 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the transport forum will be established; the functions this body will discharge; the way in which persons who utilise all transport modes will be involved in this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49137/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a team in his Department working on the consolidation of Road Traffic Acts in view of the fact that the Taoiseach has said it should be a priority; if the Law Reform Commission is also involved in this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49138/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if enhanced resources will be provided to LEOs of Border counties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49462/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 13. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if studies (details supplied) are on target to be completed before the end of 2017; the timeframe for the findings to be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49461/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 23. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if areas continually affected by low income and deprivation are targeted in strategic planning and promotion of job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49516/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 28. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which the negative reports internationally of Ireland's housing and rental market are impacting on the work of bringing foreign direst investment to Dublin and other cities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49517/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Staff (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 39. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of persons in her Department and agencies under its aegis who are solely working on Brexit related matters; if she will increase these numbers throughout 2018 as negotiation talks progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49463/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Policy (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the parameters of the family reunification humanitarian programme; if Syrians living here for a number of years will be eligible to apply for family reunification under this programme; his plans to broaden the definition of family member as per the International Protection (Family Reunification)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of doubling the number of dogs available in the Garda dog unit; the estimated cost of doubling the number of horses available in the Garda mounted unit; the estimated cost of constructing ten new stables at Garda headquarters for use by the mounted unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49749/17]

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: Deputy Wallace is speaking for us today.

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 47. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department is conducting an examination into the physical and mental health impacts on children experiencing homelessness; if not, her plans to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49915/17]

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: 51. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the weekly actions she undertakes to mitigate the longer-term damaging impacts of homelessness on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49916/17]

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: As the Minister is aware, there are now more than 3,200 children living in hotel rooms, family hubs, bed and breakfast accommodation, domestic violence refuges and other unsuitable and cramped accommodation. The Minister and her Government committed to ending the use of hotel rooms and that type of accommodation for accommodating families who are homeless by 1 July 2017. That deadline was...

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for her reply. The Minister referred to a study on food access and nutrition. Will this report be published or will it be made available to Deputies? Earlier today, Members spoke about the accountability of Ministers and the accountability of this House. After the past three or four years of watching families who are homeless ending up in hotel rooms and in hubs, it...

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: I represent people who have been in this situation for two years plus. We need a very strong response from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Tommy Broughan: We are a few days in to the 16 day international campaign opposing violence against women and I note that two outstanding organisations in my constituency, Aoibhneas and Sonas, have both complained about aspects of the guidelines, particularly those from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, in respect of families who are fleeing domestic violence. These organisations...